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Iran retaliates after US strikes kill four at wedding party, state media reports
on 2 September 2026 at 03:19
Iran has launched attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Jordan, according to local state media and the Jordanian Armed Forces.
Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
on 2 September 2026 at 01:59
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.
Not just guilty or not - The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial
on 1 September 2026 at 23:17
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.
Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snack
on 1 September 2026 at 22:02
The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.
Ariana Grande completes tour and steps back from public life
on 1 September 2026 at 21:41
The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah".
Israel says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raid
on 1 September 2026 at 20:24
The Israeli military says it carried out strikes in Gaza City during a raid by special forces to capture the head of Hamas's internal security service.
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying
on 1 September 2026 at 20:05
The Massachusetts mother is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023.
Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
on 1 September 2026 at 18:26
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.
As Michigan Senate race heats up, Vance calls El-Sayed 'evil'
on 1 September 2026 at 18:06
El-Sayed faces Trump ally Mike Rogers in what has quickly become a senate race characterised by personal attacks and insults between the two.
Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
on 1 September 2026 at 16:35
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".
Pistol in a lake gives hope for French cold case
on 1 September 2026 at 16:33
Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying in eastern France in September 2012.
River water smashed into tunnel and chased me for 20 minutes, Nepal worker tells BBC
on 1 September 2026 at 16:11
Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.
'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chief
on 1 September 2026 at 15:57
The EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.
Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police
on 1 September 2026 at 15:48
Police say the double stabbing, which injured another person, was random and the suspect had a mental health history.
Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say
on 1 September 2026 at 15:33
Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave.
France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees
on 1 September 2026 at 15:15
The levy on "ultra-fast fashion" items could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030.
Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father
on 1 September 2026 at 14:06
Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.
Zambia's president sworn in for second term while opponent detained
on 1 September 2026 at 12:37
Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in custody charged with treason.
Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
on 1 September 2026 at 11:55
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.
Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv
on 1 September 2026 at 10:30
Ukrainian officials say 20 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region.

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Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
on 2 September 2026 at 04:29
Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.
Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
on 2 September 2026 at 04:23
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.
Iran retaliates after US strikes kill four at wedding party, state media reports
on 2 September 2026 at 03:19
Iran has launched attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Jordan, according to local state media and the Jordanian Armed Forces.
Gauff's flaw forgotten on winning US Open return
on 2 September 2026 at 03:06
At last year's US Open, Coco Gauff's serve left her practising in the rain and crying on court - now it is a potent weapon.
US aircraft carrier docks near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
on 2 September 2026 at 02:42
The USS Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial
on 2 September 2026 at 01:59
The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
on 2 September 2026 at 01:46
Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
on 2 September 2026 at 01:39
The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order
on 2 September 2026 at 01:32
The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.
Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
on 2 September 2026 at 01:27
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
on 2 September 2026 at 01:23
Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.
The Papers: 'Brexit and Thatcher to blame' and 'Hottest summer ever'
on 2 September 2026 at 00:34
Burnham's first parliamentary day as PM and the UK records "hottest summer ever" - what is leading Wednesday's papers.
Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest
on 2 September 2026 at 00:26
The golfer will be in court on Wednesday for a hearing to change his plea after being charged with driving under the influence.
Premier League breaks transfer record for second straight summer
on 2 September 2026 at 00:17
Premier League clubs break their all-time summer transfer record after spending reaches £3.198bn.
In the studio with Kasabian: 'We never thought we'd see success again'
on 1 September 2026 at 23:56
The rock band invite us into the studio to talk about the unexpected "third act" of their career.
Range Rover launches first fully electric model
on 1 September 2026 at 23:43
The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.
Rising numbers of children in mental health crisis ending up in A&E
on 1 September 2026 at 23:38
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.
Camara's £47.1m move from Monaco to Chelsea collapses
on 1 September 2026 at 23:34
Lamine Camara is staying at Monaco after the Senegal midfielder's £47.1m move to Chelsea collapses.
Fofana seals £30m move to Sunderland
on 1 September 2026 at 23:34
Sunderland have beaten Crystal Palace to the signing of Malick Fofana from Lyon.
Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
on 1 September 2026 at 23:27
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.