Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake

11. Aug. 2026, 19:09

Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.

Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war

12. Aug. 2026, 00:14

It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut

12. Aug. 2026, 03:26

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

At least 15 die as boat sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba

12. Aug. 2026, 07:16

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat

12. Aug. 2026, 03:44

Journalists and White House staff who were on board the jet were unaware the president had left.

US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade

11. Aug. 2026, 21:14

US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez

12. Aug. 2026, 04:29

The couple have tied the knot after the Portuguese captain played his last ever World Cup this summer.

Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

11. Aug. 2026, 15:24

The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.