World
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Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow
The head of Myanmar’s military-backed government embarked on an official visit to Russia to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Monday briefing: What can Andy Burnham learn from Spain’s Pedro Sánchez?
In today’s newsletter: The Spanish prime minister has remade himself as Europe’s leading leftwing standard-bearer. Could his success offer the UK’s PM a route forward?
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Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030
The Office of Rail and Road said it had granted approval for Sir Richard Branson’s company to run up to 20 new daily return services.
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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
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Women's Super League: Lucy Bronze explains why she decided to stay at Chelsea
England defender Lucy Bronze says she has found a "really good role" at a club she is "comfortable" with, after signing a rare contract extension with Chelsea.
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Kildare: Post-mortems of five boys killed in crash to take place
Three women and a child who were in a second car are being treated in hospital for serious injuries.
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Burnham exchanged messages with White House imposter
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.
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Britons greatly overestimate number of sex crimes committed by foreign nationals
Rates of mobile phone theft, domestic burglary, vehicle theft, and murder have all fallen – despite perceptions that all have risen, a new study has found
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Loosening of planning rules in England to allow more new homes near stations
Angela Rayner to launch guidance for ‘default yes’ on developments near transport hubs, including on green belt sites
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Asking prices for newly listed homes in UK’s richest borough fall by £100k in one month
Fierce competition in some areas of London means landlord purchasers are making successful lowball offers
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UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell
After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains
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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.
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Alan Jones allegedly kissed young man in wardrobe of James Packer’s personal suite at Crown Towers, court hears
Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty
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Ralph Carr in ‘living hell’ after being convicted of rape, Victorian court hears
Lawyer for the entertainment industry and AFL figure says his career is ‘destroyed’ following conviction
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Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
Day after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise and bringing the war home to the broad public
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Photos show Cambodian children attend school in floating villages along the Tonle Sap lake.
On Cambodia’s Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, getting anywhere has always meant navigating the water. It isn’t any different for schoolchildren.
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Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day
Thousands of people on Indonesia’s Flores Island are still waiting for aid after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 54 people, injured 135 and damaged more than 1,300 homes
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States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California
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All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper's 1996 killing
Opening statements are set to begin in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is charged with murder in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur
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Hayden Panettiere: US actress and star of Heroes dies aged 36
A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlets but did not provide further details of her death.
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Andrew Garfield finds wonder in everyday life in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Andrew Garfield stars in The Magic Faraway Tree, a fantasy adventure based on Enid Blyton’s books, about a family discovering magical worlds after moving to the countryside
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What to Stream: 'Outer Banks,' Anthony Hopkins' classical album and Anne Hathaway's 1st 2026 movie
The final season of “Outer Banks” and a new album from Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins are among this week's latest entertainment releases
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Report supporting Australia’s teen social media ban appears to contain AI hallucinations, Senate hears
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds one section of report includes links to academic articles that do not exist, but authors deny the references were made up by AI
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Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds
Japan’s economy grew an annualized rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter, even as private consumption stayed flat and the growth of exports declined
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv blows up ‘Russian Amazon’ hub in largest drone attack of 2026
Russian authorities said Kyiv fired around 600 drones to the capital of Moscow
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Newspaper headlines: 'Water cheek' and 'Queen Amy's gold rush'
Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers.
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history
At least 2,325 people have been killed, according to government data, surpassing the death toll from 2018-20 outbreak
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Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience
President says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat capabilities
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Iran’s army chief tells Trump ‘we’ll break your legs’ after Hormuz threat: Live
Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory
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Rapper Jenniah Brown uses rap to decode council policy for young people
A former council worker is using poetry and spoken word to explain council policy to young people.
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European Athletics Championship: Hunt wins her fourth gold as Great Britain win mixed 4x100m relay
Great Britain win the first mixed 4x100m relay ever staged in the European Athletics Championships as Amy Hunt takes her fourth gold in the competition.
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If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
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Rory McIlroy admits concerns as Scottie Scheffler wins first FedEx Cup play-off event
Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.
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Five teenagers killed after car driven on wrong side of Irish motorway
Head-on collision between two vehicles on M9 in County Kildare also injured four other people, say police
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The Hundred: What has the impact of new ownership been on the tournament?
BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends.
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Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens
The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.
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Decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank could be ‘life or death’ in North Sea – Tories
Labour ministers must decide whether drilling should go ahead.
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Record number of illegal e-bikes seized as police issue warning
Sergeant Stuart Ford, who leads the cycle team at City of London Police, described illegal e-bikes as ‘a menace’
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Single dose malaria drug could simplify treatment worldwide in medical breakthrough
There were an estimated 282 million cases of malaria and 610,000 deaths from the disease worldwide in 2024
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Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions
The water level at Lake Powell has fallen to a record low in another sign of crisis along the Colorado River
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Trump says US scaling back joint military operations with South Korea
Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.
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UK house prices see biggest August drop since 2018
The number of available homes for sale is also at a 12-year high for this time of year
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CEO who went viral for firing 900 on Zoom before Christmas is now mad he got fired
Vishal Garg, the CEO and founder of Better.com, was let go and replaced by a hedge fund manager who joined the company’s board only a week earlier, according to a report
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Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-finals
Rangers will host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with Kilmarnock v Aberdeen the other all top-flight tie.
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Reform pledges ‘senseless and cruel’ ban on all foreign nationals claiming benefits
Nigel Farage’s party says there would be only a small number of exceptions, including the War Widows Pension and Armed Forces compensation
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'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.
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How switching bank account could earn you up to £220
New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.
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Jared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on Gaza
Trump’s son-in-law and envoy held rare meeting with Hamas chief in Egypt in push for progress on ceasefire
