Man arrested after crashing car into Russian consulate in Australia August 31, 2025 Police say an officer injured their hand but no other injuries were reported. Read more
Reeling from Trump's tariffs, India and China seek a business reboot August 31, 2025 India's prime minister hopes to draw nearer to some of the world’s largest economies. Read more
Trump administration moves to fire most Voice of America journalists August 30, 2025 Termination notices have been issued to more than 500 employees of VOA and its parent agency. Read more
Watch: The best looks from the Venice red carpet so far August 30, 2025 Actor Julia Roberts makes her Venice Film Festival debut promoting her new movie After The Hunt. Read more
Three killed and dozens injured in train derailment in Egypt August 30, 2025 The train had been travelling from Marsa Matruh to the Egyptian capital Cairo when it came off the tracks. Read more
Kim meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting in Ukraine August 30, 2025 The North Korean leader met the families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine. Read more
Manhunt in Australian bush brings long-dismissed conspiracy theorists to the fore August 29, 2025 Two officers were shot dead in a small, rural town, allegedly by a man with links to the "SovCit" movement. Read more
Cases of flesh-eating screwworm on the rise in Mexico August 28, 2025 The parasites mainly infest cattle but there have also been dozens of cases involving people. Read more
BBC reports from scene of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv August 28, 2025 Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine's capital in the early hours of Thursday evening, killing at least 19 people, including four children. Read more
First deportees arrive in Rwanda from the US August 28, 2025 The first group of deportees arrived in mid-August, according to government spokesperson Yolande Makolo. Read more
Watch: How the Catholic school shooting unfolded in Minneapolis August 27, 2025 Two children, aged eight and 10, have been killed and 17 other people injured following a shooting during Mass. Read more
South African influencer apologises over viral Russian job videos August 27, 2025 There has been a backlash over the recruitment scheme and a government warning to young people. Read more
French helicopter crew survive crash into lake August 25, 2025 The helicopter was attempting to collect water to fight wildfires at the time of the crash. Read more
Mexico cartel leader 'El Mayo' enters guilty plea August 25, 2025 Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in July 2024, and is due to be sentenced in the coming months. Read more
Israel hits Yemen's Houthis after reports group used cluster bomb August 24, 2025 The strikes come after Israel said the Houthis used cluster munitions in a missile fired at Israel. Read more
More than 30 jihadists killed in air strikes, Nigerian military says August 24, 2025 Concern is mounting about "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity. Read more
Prison conduct, remorse and contraband: What we learned from Menendez parole hearings August 23, 2025 Phones, candles and behaviour by the long-term US inmates factored into the refusal of their release. Read more
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts creating lava fountain August 23, 2025 Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, started spewing fresh lava on 22 August, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. Read more
What did Erik and Lyle Menendez do and when could they be released? August 23, 2025 Lyle and Erik Menendez have been denied release by separate parole boards this week. Read more
Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs? August 22, 2025 Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics? Read more
How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza August 22, 2025 Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine. Read more
Ukrainian held in Italy over Nord Stream gas pipelines blast mystery August 21, 2025 German prosecutors say the man was in a group that planted explosives in the Baltic Sea. Read more
Why Donetsk matters so much for Ukraine's defences August 20, 2025 For Ukraine to lose western Donetsk would mean the fall of a bulwark against any future Russian advance. Read more
China and India should be partners, not adversaries, says foreign minister Wang Yi August 19, 2025 Yi's India visit comes days before PM Modi's trip to China, and signals a further thaw in relations. Read more
Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds August 18, 2025 The majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed. Read more
Three key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington August 18, 2025 Ukraine's leader managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with the US president. Read more
Trump posted a photo of me sitting by my tent - then a bulldozer arrived August 17, 2025 DC's largest homeless encampment was destroyed after the president called for a crackdown. What happened to its residents? Read more
Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine August 17, 2025 Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the war. Read more
Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down August 16, 2025 The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time". Read more
Watch: Moment Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks August 15, 2025 This is the moment Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin exchange handshakes as they meet for a summit in Alaska. Read more
'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president August 15, 2025 Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions. Read more
BBC defends investigation of Kenya child-sex trafficking after 'hoax' claims August 14, 2025 The exposé was in the "public interest", the BBC says, following criticism from senior Kenyan politicians. Read more
Aerial footage shows aftermath of massive train derailment in Texas August 13, 2025 Video shows mangled train cars piled on top of each other on the tracks, as emergency crews attended the scene Read more
Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance August 12, 2025 Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative. Read more
US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue August 12, 2025 He heads the group Viv Ansanm, which controls much of Haiti's capital and is accused of multiple murders, kidnappings and attacks on infrastructure. Read more
Watch: Europe's wildfires seen from above August 12, 2025 Aerial video shows the extent of devastation caused by wildfires in a number of European countries. Read more
China rams own warship while chasing Philippine vessel August 11, 2025 The crash in the disputed Scarborough Shoal rendered a Chinese warship "unseaworthy", Manila said. Read more
Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC and pledges crime crackdown August 11, 2025 The president also takes control of the city's police force, as the mayor rejects his claims of a crime wave. Read more
Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians August 11, 2025 In the shadow of the Gaza war, violence is rising in the occupied territories as radical settlers seize land with the backing of the government. Read more
Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh August 10, 2025 Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems. Read more
Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council August 10, 2025 Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved". Read more
Putin gives Trump envoy award for CIA official's son killed fighting in Ukraine August 09, 2025 Michael Gloss, 21, who was killed in Ukraine last year, was the son of Juliane Gallina, a CIA deputy director, Read more
Putin gives Trump envoy award for CIA official's son killed fighting in Ukraine August 09, 2025 Michael Gloss, 21, who was killed in Ukraine last year, was the son of Juliane Gallina, a CIA deputy director, Read more
Six dead in Kenya medical small plane crash, official says August 07, 2025 The plane lost signal just three minutes after take off according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. Read more
United Airlines passengers in US delayed after tech glitch halts flights August 07, 2025 The company said late on Wednesday that its flights were no longer grounded, but that disruption was ongoing. Read more
Russian attacks on Ukraine double since Trump inauguration August 06, 2025 Missile and drone attacks on Ukraine are now at their highest, despite Trump's promise to end the war. Read more
Bear chases hockey mascot during photoshoot August 06, 2025 The Seattle Kraken mascot, who was filming a promotional video with team forward John Hayden, safely escaped the encounter. Read more
Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation? August 06, 2025 The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call. Read more
How a Texas showdown could reshape Congress - and Trump's presidency August 05, 2025 A dramatic redistricting fight could spread to other states before next year's crucial midterm elections. Read more
Irish missionary and child, 3, among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage August 04, 2025 Gena Heraty and a three-year-old child were taken in the middle of the night in a "planned act", officials say. Read more
Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump August 04, 2025 The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives. Read more
Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over the UK's new Chinese embassy August 03, 2025 It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers Read more
Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe August 03, 2025 The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored. Read more
Leaders condemn videos of emaciated hostages as Red Cross calls for access August 03, 2025 Hamas said it would allow Red Cross access if humanitarian aid corridors were opened into Gaza. Read more
Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop August 02, 2025 The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs. Read more
Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup August 02, 2025 World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition. Read more
Rhino horns turned radioactive to fight poachers in South Africa August 01, 2025 The scheme is the latest innovation in decades of work aiming to protect South Africa’s rhinos. Read more
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to minimum-security women's prison in Texas August 01, 2025 The move comes a week after Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, met a top Justice Department official about the Epstein case. Read more
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price August 01, 2025 The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour Read more