
How a suicide bomb attack changed the lives of UN aid workers
Two decades ago the UN's Baghdad office was hit with a deadly blast - staff share their experiences.
2023-08-19 12:55

Canada wildfires: British Columbia province declares emergency
A fast-moving blaze threatens to destroy more homes in the western British Columbia province.
2023-08-19 11:46

Ukraine war: US allows transfer of Danish and Dutch F-16 war planes to Kyiv
US-made jets in Denmark and the Netherlands can be sent to Ukraine when its pilots are fully trained.
2023-08-19 07:28

A week of Canada wildfires - in maps and charts
This has been the worst wildfire season in Canada's history, as shown in these maps and charts.
2023-08-19 03:16

Germany probes suspected poisoning after exiled Russian journalist falls ill on train to Berlin
Russian dissident journalist Elena Kostyuchenko has revealed how she was traveling to Berlin by train last autumn when she was abruptly taken ill, in a case that has led German authorities to investigate a suspected poisoning attempt.
2023-08-19 01:17

The ex-wife of a Florida man killed in an 'ambush' shooting has been indicted for murder, prosecutors say
The ex-wife of a Florida man who was shot and killed in an "ambush" while his toddler was sitting in a car seat nearby has been indicted on a count of first-degree murder in his death, prosecutors said.
2023-08-18 21:52

Sebastian Kurz: Ex-Austria leader charged with misleading parliament
Sebastian Kurz denies accusations of lying to a committee probing corruption in state appointments.
2023-08-18 21:23

Biden hosts historic SK-Japan summit to counter China
The US hosts its first ever joint meeting with South Korea and Japan - neighbours with a tense relationship.
2023-08-18 20:21

Georgia investigates threats against Trump jury
Personal information of grand jury members who indicted Donald Trump this week were shared online.
2023-08-18 16:47

Hawaii wildfires: Maui emergency chief quits after sirens criticism
Hawaii residents tell the BBC a stronger emergency response could have saved lives in the blaze.
2023-08-18 11:15

Canada wildfire: Yellowknife evacuees turned away from full flights
Thousands of residents desperate to flee Yellowknife are told to return on Friday as planes fill up.
2023-08-18 10:19

Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024
Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality.
2023-08-18 06:23