Rescue teams pull survivors from thick mud
Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026

At least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone.

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.

Two dead and 10 hurt after car rams into crowd in northern France
Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026

A suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.

Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026

Her colourful creations drew large crowds and fetched some of the highest ever prices for a female artist.