World
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Catholic schools chief denies wiping critical evidence after performing factory reset on phone, Icac hears
Dallas McInerney tells inquiry he wiped data from his devices over the weekend after receiving a security warning from his bank
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Pakistani authorities seek court review of order allowing Imran Khan hospital treatment
Pakistani authorities have asked the Supreme Court to review or withdraw an order requiring imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to receive a medical exam at a private hospital
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Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
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Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of meth in major bust, official says
Indonesia has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws, including the death penalty for traffickers, but has maintained a moratorium on executions for several years.
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Beninese-French singer Angélique Kidjo makes history as first Black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
“By becoming the first African artist to receive this global honour, the Beninese icon has etched her name into history and raised the rhythms, creativity and dignity of our entire nation to the highest level," said Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni.
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France: President Emmanuel Macron signs assisted dying law
The government must now publish the implementing decrees before the right to assisted dying can actually be put into effect. #EuropeNews
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Virgin Australia apologises to disability advocate removed from flight over wheelchair motor
Shane Hryhorec’s viral video showing the interaction with flight staff has already garnered 16 million views
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In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why is Seoul so uneasy?
Lee Jae Myung has long pushed for stronger homegrown defences, yet Donald Trump’s move has sparked alarm in some quarters
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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over pricing
Consumers affected could get compensation if it is found that the companies broke the law, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said.
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Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers' efforts to contain Ebola
Eleven-year-old Isaac Batisa searches for gold at a mining site in eastern Congo to help feed his family
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Kenya triples its power target, aiming to expand use of nuclear and geothermal energy
Kenya has tripled its long-term target for expanding its renewable power capacity to meet surging demand and support its industrialization, but that might not result in more affordable power for consumers
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Trump hints at bringing Keystone oil pipeline project ‘back from the grave’
President Trump’s support for the project contrasts the position held by two of his predecessors as commander-in-chief
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Formula 1: Kimi Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' and made on the track
Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.
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Video. First jellyfish museum in the US opens in Pompano Beach
Video. Pompano Beach hosts the first US jellyfish museum, where visitors watch 20 species drift in tanks and learn about their ecosystems and research.
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Hotel blaze in India's West Bengal kills 9 and injures 6
A fire in a hotel has killed at least nine people and injured six others in Kolkata, the capital of India’s West Bengal state
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Sugary drinks found linked to stomach cancer for first time
Gastric cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death worldwide
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Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury flaws at appeal
Patterson was found guilty last year of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with lethal death cap mushrooms.
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UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is imported
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented speed outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country’s remotest regions
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UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war drives up energy bills
Accelerating prices in July add to pressure on households, with chancellor saying ‘there is more to do to restore hope’
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US slams 'escalation' after Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
Israel said it had attacked the base because Syria had been close to breaching an agreed-upon “status quo in security matters” by allowing Turkish troops to deploy there.
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Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan lead in Alaska primary for US Senate – US politics live
Incumbent Sullivan is running for third term while Peltola is fighting to flip seat and aid Democrats retake control of Congress
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Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk’s killing have pointed to an engraved bullet in arguing that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics
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Fresh Ukraine corruption probe adds to pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of key vote – Europe live
Investigation into unnamed lawmakers comes hours before parliament is due to to vote on successor to Mykhailo Fedorov as he calls for elections
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Competition for degree apprenticeships quadruples in three years
The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny.
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BBC’s Emma Barnett reveals she’s had hysterectomy ‘I never wanted to have’
The presenter had the procedure just two days before her documentary Fighting Endometriosis aired
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Hegseth sparks speculation he’s ‘eyeing a run for president’
Vulnerable Republicans call in the cavalry, but Trump’s ‘War’ chief is reportedly eyeing his own political future
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Video. Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in southeast London
Video. A large fire breaks out at a recycling centre in Deptford, southeast London, as 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackle the blaze.
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Why changes to UK prostate cancer screening are causing controversy
Former prime minister David Cameron called the changes ‘yet another step backwards’
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Businesses reopen after eastern Indonesia earthquake displaced thousands
Grocery stores, gas stations and other businesses have reopened across Indonesia’s Flores island
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Labor thinks it can win elections defending super. For Hanson, it’s just another way to deprive Taylor of political oxygen
Despite leading in the polls, Hanson is allowed to offer thought bubbles instead of actual policy
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Premium dog food recalled as dozens of pets develop serious eye issues
A ‘potential link’ has been found between a key ingredient, buckwheat, and an eye condition
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Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine
Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
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Skeleton found at ancient pyramid could rewrite what we know about human sacrifice
It is believed that the man was buried as an offering
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French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
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Peta Murphy called for gambling reform three years ago. Her husband says Labor’s changes fall ‘well short’
The government’s gambling ad changes are expected to pass the Senate on Wednesday night or Thursday morning with the Coalition’s support
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Girl fights for her life in hospital after three family members die in beach tragedy
A younger girl from the same family is in a critical condition in hospital after the emergency
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Andy Burnham to lead UK growth from No 10 North in major power shift
The Prime Minister is expected to work at No 10 North once each week during his premiership
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Chinese maker of backflipping robots sees shares soar sixfold on stock market debut
Unitree Robotics drew wide attention earlier this year when its G1 models performed backflips and martial arts at China's Spring Festival Gala
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Afghan farmers turn their grapes into raisins after border closures slash fruit exports to Pakistan
Sporadic fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan has left the border between the countries closed to trade
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Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
Company’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop stars
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Iran war live: Tehran ‘threatens to attack Europe’ if Trump escalates conflict
UAE blames Iran for ballistic missile launches targeting shipping in region
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OpenAI slows down its model development amid cybersecurity concerns
OpenAI announced it has paused key stages of its most advanced AI training for two weeks and is overhauling security across its research operations, a month after one of its own models broke out of a test environment and infiltrated the systems of AI platform Hugging Face.
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Man Utd: How Michael Carrick's side are shaping up for Premier League season
As Manchester United prepare to start the new Premier League season at Hull on Saturday, BBC Sport examines how Michael Carrick's team will set up tactically.
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Shaun the Storm? Sheep could lend his name to weather event as Met Office opens vote
The public is being asked to choose between Shaun and his cousin Timmy the lamb
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Ricky Gervais reveals the one thing that would make him marry his longtime partner
Earlier this year, Jane Fallon revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer
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Mapped: Where thunderstorms and heavy rain will hit the UK
The Met Office has forecast an ‘intense downpour’ across parts of England and Wales after the driest July on record
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Video. Mud baths and red water: inside Bulgaria's Lake Atanasovsko
Video. Tourists slather mud and float in red brine at Lake Atanasovsko, while Pomorie’s salt museum preserves Bulgaria’s fading salt-making heritage.
