BBC visits hospital in Kathmandu as families wait for news
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026

More than 150 people have been killed after a massive flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, as hundreds still missing.

Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026

The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.

Woman who died in fire with niece, 7, was 'beautiful soul', mother tells BBC
Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026

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
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026

Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.

New thunderstorm warnings for parts of UK as rain set to continue
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026

The Met Office has issued fresh thunderstorm warnings for Thursday with the potential for England and Wales to see flash flooding as the unsettled weather continues.