BBC News:
| Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London | Mon 31st Aug 2026 19:58 BST |
Dolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted. | |
| Man arrested after Swiss rave shooting that killed woman | Mon 31st Aug 2026 14:11 BST |
A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and several injured at a techno rave in Aarau. | |
| US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks | Mon 31st Aug 2026 14:47 BST |
The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others. | |
| Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for life | Mon 31st Aug 2026 19:15 BST |
The prediction market operator Kalshi says Santos made barred trades and misleading comments that influenced prices. | |
| Messi retires from international football with 'nothing left to give' | Mon 31st Aug 2026 16:18 BST |
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come". | |
| John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash | Mon 31st Aug 2026 16:30 BST |
The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011. | |


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