Once a village, now barren land - BBC in the valley devastated by floods
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

The BBC reports from Sano Barkhu, a village overlooking the town of Syfrubesi, which was destroyed by the Nepal flooding.

Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

The warning comes after the prime minister said some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity.

Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

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.

South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Posted on Monday August 31, 2026

Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.