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Today so far 2026-09-12 · 00:00 UTC

The Houthis have claimed a major advance in Yemen, taking control of key territory that could significantly disrupt global shipping and oil prices in the Red Sea region. In the United States, a judge has blocked Trump's forced coal plant extensions while the EPA moves to weaken pollution review rules for data centers, and diesel prices have reached $6 per gallon for the first time. Meanwhile, France's debt is coming under pressure with 10-year yields exceeding 4.3%, and Norway's Princess Astrid has died just two days after attending her brother King Harald's funeral.

Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC

The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.

2026-08-23 · 08:02 UTC
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Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say

2026-08-23 · 01:34

Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured in the attack, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.

US Military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired

2026-08-23 · 00:19

The editor-in-chief of the US military newspaper Stars and Stripes was fired by the Department of Defense for…

Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?

2026-08-22 · 23:22

Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.

Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law

2026-08-22 · 21:42

The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.

The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

2026-08-22 · 19:03

A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.

US And Canada Enter New Trade Standoff After Talks Collapse

2026-08-22 · 18:35

Trade talks between the United States and Canada suddenly failed this Friday, August 21.

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after DNA test proves royal parentage

2026-08-22 · 17:09

A 26-year-old Belgian car salesman, Clément Vandenkerckhove, has become a prince after a DNA test confirmed that Prince…

US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired

2026-08-22 · 16:57

Erik Slavin believes he was fired for saying in an interview that "in a hypothetical situation, censorship would be a…

Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse

2026-08-22 · 15:44

In a speech on Saturday morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada walked away from the negotiation table to…

Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal

2026-08-22 · 15:00

The Canadian prime minister will have the sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be…

Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery

2026-08-22 · 13:48

A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.

US-Canada Trade War Heats Up: What Traders Need to Watch

2026-08-22 · 12:05

Trade talks between Washington and Ottawa broke down just before a midnight deadline.

SGB Exit Window Could Trigger Gold Selling Pressure as Investors Lock In Gains

2026-08-22 · 11:40

The Reserve Bank of India has opened an exit door for gold bond holders, and this time the timing looks unusually…

Dismantling the Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife and water in US

2026-08-22 · 11:08

Lands free of roads are under threat from the Trump administration’s proposed rollback.

Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport

2026-08-22 · 10:27

The pilot had reported a "cabin fire in the back" of American Airlines Flight 2398, which landed safely.

Canada suspends trade negotiations with USA and match tariffs dollar for dollar

2026-08-22 · 10:26

Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the United States and will match a planned 50% U.S.

Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say

2026-08-22 · 08:40

The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.

Canada will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down

2026-08-22 · 06:16

Canada suspended trade negotiations with the US on Friday and announced it will impose reciprocal tariffs "dollar for…

Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down

2026-08-22 · 04:46

New 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks.

Lindsay Clancy suffering 'command hallucination' when she killed children, court hears

2026-08-22 · 03:43

The defence brought their final witness - a forensic psychiatrist - to the stand to testify about the effects of…

'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?

2026-08-22 · 02:39

As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.

US Debt-to-GDP Ratio

2026-08-22 · 01:18

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'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms

2026-08-22 · 00:40

Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.

As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks

2026-08-22 · 00:03

They will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead?

Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction

2026-08-21 · 23:41

Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse…

Paul Atkins Misreads Adam Smith and the American Founding

2026-08-21 · 23:32

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins claims the Declaration of Independence and Adam Smith's "Wealth of Nations" share the same…

Trump's space transportation policy calls for new spaceport on federal land

2026-08-21 · 23:32

"We probably need another site that's capable of heavy and super heavy launch capability."

These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing

2026-08-21 · 22:26

For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.

Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now?

2026-08-21 · 22:15

Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.

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