Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts

Harvard Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to families who alleged the school mishandled the donated remains of loved ones.

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The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan

An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0ej24qd3qpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow

BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know

The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9dx03jrgjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland

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

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn5nnlq2pwpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, August 15, 2026

US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard

Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c171yp5zdrxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, August 14, 2026

Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil

A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1l1ym96ydvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire

Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9342wn2x27o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC

In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74grmy2v7ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal

Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yw71q9y00o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria

The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly8p8lpyvmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Under strain, Australia's world-leading disability support faces major restructure

The NDIS was game-changing for its users - but as costs balloon, its success has led to its downfall.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20d8g0qze0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Anguish of Colombian brother at rubble of building being searched for earthquake survivors

BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.

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Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce34dkpnyg7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Monday, August 10, 2026

Young girl finds whale stranded on Australian beach

The humpback whale later successfully freed itself after the tide rose in Queensland, Australia.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c1w148g9e5vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt

The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj6307x3wdgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures

Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvw8vmmgrwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case

Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjeznj6979o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen

The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c89nkkvx2veo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Dubai.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cly5zpx0ypdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss