Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC

23. Aug. 2026, 12:56

Mykhailo Fedorov has also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine.

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

23. Aug. 2026, 18:17

A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves

23. Aug. 2026, 17:39

A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

Trump waves green flag kicking off high-speed IndyCar race through Washington

23. Aug. 2026, 18:17

The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse

23. Aug. 2026, 19:11

Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.

DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks

23. Aug. 2026, 12:52

Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.

Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand

23. Aug. 2026, 11:50

No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".

Thousands struggling without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms

23. Aug. 2026, 15:54

In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".