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World News Headlines
- Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026
on August 16, 2026Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.
- Teen suspect in Virginia campus shooting found hiding in closet
on August 16, 2026The attack left five injured outside a halls of residence, and the suspect was not a student there, say police.
- One dead, homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii
on August 16, 2026A search-and-rescue operation is under way after properties were uprooted from their foundations.
- Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island
on August 16, 2026Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report.
- Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day tearing through nature reserve
on August 16, 2026Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.
- Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
on August 16, 2026The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.
- Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue
on August 16, 2026Hundreds of homes and public buildings have been severely damaged with at least 53 people killed.
- BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
on August 16, 2026Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.
- Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
on August 16, 2026The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.
- Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
on August 16, 2026Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
- Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets
on August 16, 2026Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.
- BBC seeks to subpoena family members in Panorama lawsuit
on August 16, 2026A spokesperson for Trump's legal team responded to the request accusing the broadcaster of "seeking to harass" the president's family.
- Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack
on August 15, 2026New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.
- Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
on August 15, 2026Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
- Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say
on August 15, 2026Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.
- Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
on August 15, 2026The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.
- Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?
on August 15, 2026The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.
- South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North
on August 15, 2026Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
- Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand
on August 15, 2026A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.
- World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner
on August 15, 2026The annual contest has been taking place in Santa Rosa, California.
- Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
on August 15, 2026Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.
- Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand
on August 15, 2026A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.
- Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
on August 15, 2026From glaciers shrinking to an exposed shipwreck, satellites capture the impact of extreme heat and drought.
- I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey
on August 15, 2026Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom.
- The Polygamist's author says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit
on August 14, 2026Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.
- Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead
on August 14, 2026From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.
- How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?
on August 14, 2026In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.
- 'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty
on August 14, 2026It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention.
- US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard
on August 14, 2026Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
- Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?
on August 14, 2026Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left