Friday, August 07, 2026 1:10 AM ET
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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant -- The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m. -- Technology7 minutes ago
Why was Taiwan's president evacuated in the middle of the night? -- President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.7 minutes ago
Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down' -- While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.14 hours ago
'We have nowhere to return to': How Russia is seizing homes in occupied Ukraine - At least 34,002 Ukrainian properties have been seized or identified for seizure since 2024, a BBC Verify and BBC Russian investigation has found.5 hours ago
Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support -- Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.12 hours ago
Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says -- The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.8 hours ago
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash -- Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.11 hours ago
Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer -- Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.4 hours ago
Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film -- Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.10 hours ago
Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds -- A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.3 hours ago
Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity -- Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.4 hours ago
'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette -- Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.4 hours ago
India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them -- India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.6 hours ago
Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president? -- The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?11 hours ago
Livestreamer's murder raises questions over relations between Mexico's creators and cartels -- The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.14 hours ago
'Wiped out' - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires -- Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.3 hours ago
Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition -- The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anemia.6 hours ago
How Ukraine is taking the war 'deeper' into Russia -- Ukrainian strikes have targeted key economic and military supply chains in recent weeks.11 hours ago
Employees make plans for a windfall as SpaceX shares are unlocked -- SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.14 hours ago
Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave -- The president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.18 minutes ago
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue -- Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.2 hours ago
Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say -- Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.4 hours ago
Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders -- The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.6 hours ago