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Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

August 19, 2026

Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close

Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close

August 19, 2026

The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.

Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

August 19, 2026

Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.

South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request

South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request

August 19, 2026

It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers

French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers

August 19, 2026

More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.

Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal

Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal

August 19, 2026

New evidence sheds more light on the death of Tunchanok Donholma, who was allegedly murdered in June.

US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

August 19, 2026

Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.

Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's death

Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's death

August 19, 2026

Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead in May.

Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river

Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river

August 18, 2026

Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.

Iranian academic writes of US detention 'hell' over link to 1979 hostage crisis

Iranian academic writes of US detention 'hell' over link to 1979 hostage crisis

August 19, 2026

The immigration status of Maryam Tahmasebi was revoked because her husband is the son of a prominent figure in Iran.

'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony

'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony

August 19, 2026

A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

Five Australian rules footy players suspended amid police investigation

Five Australian rules footy players suspended amid police investigation

August 19, 2026

The suspensions, for drinking and inviting women to a hotel, come as police investigate an alleged sexual assault.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

August 19, 2026

A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza

Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza

August 19, 2026

Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.

The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan

The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan

August 19, 2026

An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.

'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln

'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln

August 18, 2026

Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know

August 17, 2026

The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow

Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow

August 18, 2026

BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial

Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial

August 18, 2026

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.

Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea?

Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea?

August 18, 2026

Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice

'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice

August 17, 2026

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes

BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes

August 16, 2026

Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.

Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?

Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?

August 15, 2026

The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murderer Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.

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