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At least 15 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortagesThu 20th Aug 2026 14:56 BST
At least 15 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages

Blocks of flats and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, Ukrainian officials say.

Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prisonThu 20th Aug 2026 07:08 BST
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.

Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countriesThu 20th Aug 2026 10:13 BST
Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries

It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmedThu 20th Aug 2026 11:14 BST
Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed

Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.

Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court toldThu 20th Aug 2026 08:08 BST
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told

Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.

Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in GazaThu 20th Aug 2026 08:33 BST
Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza

Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision.

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