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

16. Aug. 2026, 18:04

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

Hurricane Lala sparks flash floods in Hawaii as strong winds and rain persist

16. Aug. 2026, 12:53

Officials say flash flooding may have swept away homes with people in them in worst-hit areas.

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.

Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day tearing through nature reserve

16. Aug. 2026, 15:25

Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.

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.

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.

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.

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.