Tuesday, August 25, 2026 11:51 AM ET
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LIVE - Canada to match Trump tariffs 'dollar for dollar' on $20bn worth of US goods - Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week, with each side accusing the other of making unreasonable last-minute demands.25 minutes ago
Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start -- The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago. -- South Scotland8 hours ago
Brain disease in dead NFL players 'higher than previously shown' -- A new study says at least one in four ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease but the true figure could be much higher. -- American Football25 minutes ago
Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged -- The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital. -- Europe25 minutes ago
French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud -- The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.13 hours ago
British man charged in Singapore two years after alleged theft at airport -- The 26-year-old faces up to seven years in jail for allegedly stealing a denim jacket from an airport shop in 2024.6 hours ago
US firefighters say major blaze near Reno about a quarter contained -- But officials fear that winds could fan the flames for two more days, as many locals remain under evacuation orders.6 hours ago
Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO's Harry Potter series -- Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues.7 hours ago
NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower -- The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.11 hours ago
Caste divide makes summer more scorching in dry Indian region -- Rising heat and water scarcity are deepening old caste inequalities in Bundelkhand region, activists say.8 hours ago
Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding -- There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.17 hours ago
How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump -- What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its exports to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade dispute?2 hours ago
Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan -- Five years after the Taliban's return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.1 day ago
'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war -- Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.1 day ago
Moment tornado tears through southern France -- The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.15 hours ago
'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads -- Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.1 day ago
Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine? -- Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.1 day ago
What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC? -- US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.1 day ago
Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record -- The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.2 days ago
CIA chief in Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports -- Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.25 minutes ago
Target apologises for 'offensive' children Halloween costume after backlash -- The retailer says the costume is "hurtful for Black guests, team members and partners", without providing further details.25 minutes ago
Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base -- The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.25 minutes ago
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean? -- Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.25 minutes ago
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania -- Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.1 hour ago
US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction -- The former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice loses her latest effort to be released from prison.1 hour ago
Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say -- Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail.3 hours ago
Tanzania's vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move -- Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.1 hour ago
Israeli attacks kill five in Gaza, including two children, medics say -- An Israeli strike on Monday killed a four-year-old boy, while a 10-year-old girl was hit by a bullet inside her tent, according to medics and relatives.1 hour ago