BBC News:
| Russia strike kills 21 as Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptors | Wed 5th Aug 2026 13:26 BST |
The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region. | |
| Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say | Wed 5th Aug 2026 14:36 BST |
The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air. | |
| Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan | Wed 5th Aug 2026 15:03 BST |
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November. | |
| What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon? | Wed 5th Aug 2026 12:19 BST |
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions. | |
| UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March | Wed 5th Aug 2026 15:04 BST |
Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests. | |
| Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy | Wed 5th Aug 2026 13:33 BST |
The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn. | |


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