Four Gaza aid flotilla activists released from Libya detention — Global Sumud Flotilla group says six others remain in detention and are expected to be released within 24 hours.
Young woman dies in skydiving incident near airfield — The woman, 22, was found in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene, police say.
Argentinians show pride in Buenos Aires despite World Cup final defeat — Argentinians filled the streets of Buenos Aires to honour their team despite its World Cup final defeat.
"Marina" Dares You to Laugh at Technology — Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez's new performance is a grotesque parade of visual delights that defangs our toxic relationship to our screens.
US removes Syria from ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list — Washington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a 'terrorist' organisation.
Peacock raises streaming plan prices (again) by as much as $3 — The price hike comes ahead of a YouTube Premium tie-in.
Man who staged wife's suicide jailed for murder — Michael Thompson killed his estranged wife Kimberley at their home last August.
Philippines blocks GoreBox gaming app after school shooting kills three — Investigators says one of two teenagers who allegedly opened fire on students at high school was regular player
Palestinians rally outside Al-Shifa hospital, demanding medical evacuation — Protest outside Al-Shifa Medical Complex demanding Israel lift travel restrictions on those leaving the Gaza Strip.
Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70 — A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.
Uganda school bus crash kills 20 children and 1 adult — Uganda halts school trips after bus crashes returning from waterfall field trip; at least a dozen also injured.
USA hit Paraguay for four in dream start to their World Cup campaign — USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles as each of the three World Cup cohosts have now staged a game in 2026 edition.
NASA Research Shows How Sun’s Ancient History Shaped Earth — In two recent NASA-funded studies, scientists uncover how ancient events in the Sun’s history may have helped create Earth’s unique climate and may have driven previously unexplained climactic shifts.
Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire — The vessel with 271 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
US launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens — The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran targeting Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the strait.
The Papers: 'Iran fires missile barrage' and 'New Eriksen hell' — Iran's latest strike on Israel and Danish footballer Christian Eriksen's on-field collapse are prominent on Monday's papers.
Palestinian farmers rebuild what Israeli settlers destroy in West Bank — Israeli settler pogroms destroy greenhouses and crops, but Burin's farmers insist on rebuilding.
‘Patriotic’ UK anti-immigration social media accounts traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam — Overseas fakers are using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline to large audiences, BBC finds.
Pro-Palestine chants disrupt Israel Eurovision performance — Israel’s Eurovision performance was disrupted by loud pro-Palestine protests during the Vienna semi-final
Emotional Taylor steps on to the scales one final time — Katie Taylor and Flora Pili weigh in under the light-welterweight limit at a sun-kissed Trinity College in Dublin before they fight for the undisputed title at Croke Park on Saturday.
World Cup 2026: All the key dates from opening game to final — From must-watch games to the grand finale, here's a list of all the important dates on the 2026 World Cup schedule.
Key takeaways from Khalil al-Hayya’s first speech as Hamas leader — The newly appointed leader says Hamas would work to help the people of Gaza and achieve a united Palestinian state.
UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says Kremlin adviser — The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.
Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties — In prepared remarks, Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment'.
What Hegseth’s comments at Shangri-La Dialogue say about US foreign policy — The US has addressed defence leaders in Singapore, outlining America's geopolitical goals.
Photos: Towering landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital, Conakry — A landfill collapse in Conakry kills 30, injures six, and destroys homes after heavy rains in Guinea's capital.
SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship. And, U.S. murder rate nears new low — The Supreme Court is expected to make a long-awaited ruling on birthright citizenship today, on the high court's last day of its term. And, the U.S. murder rate approaches a record low.
Washington proposes ‘roadmap’ for de-escalation in Lebanon: US official — Plan aims to create conducive environment for a gradual de-escalation and cessation of all hostilities, official says.
Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is open, will seek compensation from Tehran — US President Donald Trump said he will seek compensation from Iran for casualties in the war.
These are the 6 gadgets I pack before every trip — From keeping back pain in check to ditching multiple chargers, these gadgets have quietly earned permanent spots in my travel bag.
Loyal and royal: How the future King became a football superfan — A love of football connects William to the country he will one day reign over in a way polo would not.
Litter pick collects 50 bags of rubbish from river — A litter picking group gathers every month to remove rubbish from the River Wear in Durham.
Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement — The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.
US’s Vance says all options open for Iran, including military pressure — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref vows “asymmetrical” and “multi-layered” response to US attacks.
UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorous — Former UK Ambassador to Qatar Sir Graham Boyce remembers the late Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 12 — Andalusia's deadliest fire comes as heatwaves across Europe have left swaths of the continent highly vulnerable.
Kids' handwriting gets worse the more you praise it! Actually watched a teacher stop complimenting penmanship and suddenly the letters got cleaner. Something about the pressure kills the thing you're trying to fix.
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams set to be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener — Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Athletic's Nico Williams are expected to shake injuries in time to face Cape Verde.
Russia hits Ukraine's capital with a massive drone and missile attack, killing at least 18 — Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday, with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several people.
there's a site where kids draw monsters and strangers animate them into actual stop-motion clips 💀 watching a seven-year-old's crayon nightmare come to life is weirdly moving
‘First somewhat optimistic day’ in France since fire outbreak says prefect — Fire-ravaged southwestern France experienced its ‘first somewhat optimistic day’ since wildfires broke out.
Maine Democrats say Platner's campaign is trying to influence replacement process — The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has denied doing so.
Mac Studio preorder: Mac Studio with M5 Max and Mac Studio with M5 Ultra arrive on Sept. 22. — The new M5 Ultra chip is the most powerful processor yet, ready to tackle involved workflows and onboard AI.
How new-look Spurs are shaping up under De Zerbi — Roberto de Zerbi has had time and money over the summer to start creating a new-look Tottenham. So how are they shaping up?
Yemen faces a new challenge amid prospects of confrontation — What is the military balance of power in Yemen and the likelihood of confrontation between the government and Houthis?
US House votes to end Trump’s Iran war: Does it matter? — Four Republicans join Democrats in rare rebuke of president. But Congress still far from able to stop further attacks.
Norway change World Cup team hotel in Miami days before England showdown — The team spent just one night at their hotel before deciding to leave due to excessive construction noise.
Turkey’s $75 Billion Hot-Money Boom Creates Policymaker Dilemma — A surge of money into Turkish lira assets is creating a dilemma for policymakers, who are weighing how to curb speculative short-term flows without choking off an important source of support for the currency.
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards — Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation — Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.
Messi becomes the World Cup’s all-time top goalscorer — Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring his 17th and 18th tournament goals.
Robotics startup Generalist reaches $3B valuation, sources say | TechCrunch — The $200 million extension comes just months after the physical AI startup reached a $2 billion valuation.
Ugly AI Food Photos Are Only the Beginning — Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI’s impact on modern menus runs even deeper.
US-Israel war on Iran, six months down the line: In numbers — Al Jazeera tracks six months of the Iran war, from the dead and displaced to the shock delivered to the global economy.
The jumping pegs puzzle — Part of a series of monthly puzzles with MoMath.
Weekly sports quiz: Golds, photobombs and Community Shield — Happy birthday to our weekly sports quiz, it will be exactly a year this Friday, 21 August since we relaunched it in 2025.
Trump White House just tossed a grenade into international space relations — Let me be clear: America is not only welcome—we want you there."
Gallery: 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion—1966–79 Historic SCCA B & C Sedans — Group 8 at the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion was filled with high-strung SCCA B & C Sedans from the 1966–79 era. The high-revving four-cylinders typically found in the…
German airport workers die from malaria caught from plane-riding mosquito — Four infected employees being treated in hospital; mosquito traps deployed at Frankfurt hub.
Sabalenka complains about smell of marijuana during US Open win — World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka won her third-round match at the US Open on Friday in straight sets but was bothered by the smell of marijuana inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.