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World News Headlines
- Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
on August 19, 2026Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
- Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
on August 19, 2026Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation.
- Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low
on August 19, 2026The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.
- US charges 17 Iranians over 'massive' cyber theft campaign
on August 19, 2026Many of the alleged cyber attacks were carried out for the Iranian government, the Department of Justice says.
- Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told
on August 19, 2026Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
- Alleged sexual assault by local official and businessman sparks outrage in China
on August 19, 2026Both men are arrested after the alleged assault on a woman at a karaoke bar during a business event.
- South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
on August 19, 2026It 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.
- Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal
on August 19, 2026New evidence sheds more light on the death of Tunchanok Donholma, who was allegedly murdered in June.
- Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza
on August 19, 2026Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.
- French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
on August 19, 2026More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
- Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close
on August 19, 2026The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.
- Five Australian rules footy players suspended amid police investigation
on August 19, 2026The suspensions, for drinking and inviting women to a hotel, come as police investigate an alleged sexual assault.
- Iranian academic writes of US detention 'hell' over link to 1979 hostage crisis
on August 19, 2026The immigration status of Maryam Tahmasebi was revoked because her husband is the son of a prominent figure in Iran.
- Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's death
on August 19, 2026Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead in May.
- 'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony
on August 19, 2026A 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.
- US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase
on August 19, 2026Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.
- ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
on August 18, 2026A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice
- The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan
on August 18, 2026An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.
- Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
on August 18, 2026Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.
- Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?
on August 18, 2026UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".
- Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow
on August 18, 2026BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.
- Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
on August 18, 2026Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.
- 'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln
on August 18, 2026Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.
- Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
on August 18, 2026The 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?
on August 17, 2026Trump 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
on August 16, 2026The 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
on August 16, 2026Six 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?
on August 15, 2026The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murderer Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.