Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026

16. Aug. 2026, 19:03

Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.

Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue

16. Aug. 2026, 12:37

Hundreds of homes and public buildings have been severely damaged with at least 53 people killed.

Teen suspect in Virginia campus shooting found hiding in closet

16. Aug. 2026, 19:00

The attack left five injured outside a halls of residence, and the suspect was not a student there, say police.

Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland

16. Aug. 2026, 11:35

The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.

Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island

16. Aug. 2026, 17:44

Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report.

One dead, homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii

16. Aug. 2026, 18:46

A search-and-rescue operation is under way after properties were uprooted from their foundations.

Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway

16. Aug. 2026, 10:53

Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

16. Aug. 2026, 09:27

Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.