Rescue teams pull survivors from thick mud
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:02:03 GMT
At least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone.
Woman who died in fire with niece, 7, was 'beautiful soul', mother tells BBC
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:12:22 GMT
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fire in Middlesborough, police say.
World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:07:22 GMT
Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.
Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:47:44 GMT
Her colourful creations drew large crowds and fetched some of the highest ever prices for a female artist.
Two dead and 10 hurt after car rams into crowd in northern France
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:07:34 GMT
A suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:04:24 GMT
Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:05:52 GMT
The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.
Thunderstorm warnings continue for parts of UK with more rain expected
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:27:32 GMT
The Met Office has updated its yellow warnings for Thursday with the chance of flash flooding and travel disruption across England and Wales.
Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:32:27 GMT
Stars of stage and screen grieve the cult British actor, who has died aged 80.
Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:06:41 GMT
The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.
