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World News Headlines
- One killed in sword attack at Swedish school
on August 21, 2026Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.
- Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
on August 21, 2026At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
- How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
on August 21, 2026There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.
- Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands
on August 21, 2026This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.
- Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple
on August 21, 2026One suspect is in custody, but police have not disclosed a possible motive.
- Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
on August 21, 2026A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.
- Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say
on August 21, 2026German intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.
- Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
on August 21, 2026An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
- UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
on August 21, 2026Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.
- Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware
on August 21, 2026Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.
- Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections
on August 21, 2026About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality
on August 21, 2026Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.
- Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town
on August 21, 2026Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.
- Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
on August 21, 2026Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
- Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts
on August 21, 2026A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.
- Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination
on August 21, 2026It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.
- Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial
on August 21, 2026Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.
- Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
on August 21, 2026Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.
- What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?
on August 21, 2026Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.
- Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools
on August 21, 2026The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
- How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
on August 20, 2026Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
- Watch: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box
on August 20, 2026The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.
- Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William?
on August 20, 2026The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.
- Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours
on August 19, 2026BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.
- Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
on August 19, 2026Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.