97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'
Posted on Friday August 28, 2026

A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.

Christian festival 'devastated' as man dies after sign falls
Posted on Saturday August 29, 2026

Police say at least six other people were also injured in the incident at the Big Church Festival.

Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament
Posted on Saturday August 29, 2026

The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.

Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy
Posted on Saturday August 29, 2026

A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.

Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU
Posted on Saturday August 29, 2026

Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.