World News Today: August 2026

Monday, August 31, 2026

Across Latin America, 'aura battles' burst onto the scene

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Young people across Latin America are taking part in the contests where participants compete to prove who has the most charisma. from BBC ...

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Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for life

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The prediction market operator Kalshi says Santos made barred trades and misleading comments that influenced prices. from BBC News https:/...

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Sunday, August 30, 2026

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Nepal flood relief vehicles trapped as heavy rain turns roads to mud

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Heavy rain has hampered relief efforts in Nepal where thousands remain missing after flash floods hit its border with Tibet. from BBC News...

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British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station

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A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZSv2hb3

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WhatsApp chat used to launder cash for crime and extremism

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The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q9T...

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

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Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dtuXED

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Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year

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According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8QjlN...

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Friday, August 28, 2026

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Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood

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Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood. f...

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Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne

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Mourners gather outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a beloved king, whose son has adopted the family motto ...

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Thursday, August 27, 2026

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Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood

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BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video. from BBC News https://ift.tt/venlpTA

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Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

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Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YWFVyKm

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Allan Little: I met dangerously fanatical Mladić early in Bosnian war

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BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the "Butcher of Bosnia" in the early months of the Bosnian war. from BBC News https:/...

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?

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Rahul Gandhi's comments renew the debate over gender disparity in reactions to insults hurled at PM Narendra Modi. from BBC News https...

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US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer

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Experts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q...

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Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport

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A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage. from BBC News https://i...

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

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Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BJOZ...

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

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Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated. from ...

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Monday, August 24, 2026

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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump

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What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiraling trade dispute? from BBC News http...

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Sunday, August 23, 2026

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Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets

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The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 2...

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The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

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A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions. from BBC News https://ift...

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Saturday, August 22, 2026

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Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say

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Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured in the attack, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nWzF...

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The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

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A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions. from BBC News https://ift...

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Friday, August 21, 2026

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Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war

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Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JcdtFen

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Thursday, August 20, 2026

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Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

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Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector. from BBC N...

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Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told

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Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole. from BBC N...

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

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Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of ...

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Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours

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BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WFfZvPp

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81-year-old confesses to German cold case murder of US tourist in 1994

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Amy Lopez from Texas was last seen alive in September 1994 while on a visit to a fortress in Koblenz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CGojNgu

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs

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German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling. from BBC News h...

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Monday, August 17, 2026

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Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war

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Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises. from BBC News http...

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Sunday, August 16, 2026

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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland

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The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

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Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway

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Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DseF...

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Saturday, August 15, 2026

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South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North

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Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hzY2Xyu

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Friday, August 14, 2026

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Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil

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A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JCfYtUs

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Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire

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Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O6P9x0b

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Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule

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Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives. from BBC News https...

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria

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The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yMhm57H

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Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages

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A jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against ...

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Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

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The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z8CY...

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool

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Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher. from BBC News https://ift....

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

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The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war. from BBC News https...

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Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake

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Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings. from BBC ...

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Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president

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Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy. from BBC News https...

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Monday, August 10, 2026

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Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections

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Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules. ...

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Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube

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Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F2RMCkY

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Sunday, August 9, 2026

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How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin

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Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being e...

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Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen

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The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

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Saturday, August 8, 2026

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Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv

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Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors...

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Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

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The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate. from BBC News https://ift....

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Friday, August 7, 2026

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What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting

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At least seven people have died after a teenage boy shot his grandparents before opening fire on a school in Bangkok. from BBC News https:...

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Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president

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The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup. ...

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

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Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition

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The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anemia. from...

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DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths

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The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZyFVzr

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

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César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike. from BBC News https://ift...

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Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

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Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home. from BBC N...

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After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives

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Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages. from BBC Ne...

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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How to avoid the worst of the Italian heat

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From supermarkets to night-time tours, experts share how to make the most of Italy during this latest heatwave. from BBC News https://ift....

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Monday, August 3, 2026

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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

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The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. ...

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Sunday, August 2, 2026

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How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media

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The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford ...

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Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade

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Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's water...

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Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion

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The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, but the cause is currently unclear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oig9x...

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Peru's ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned

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Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dskWhBT

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