Zambia Says President Won Re-election After Tumultuous Campaign
With a second term, Hakainde Hichilema must navigate relations with the Trump administration, which has sought greater access to the copper-rich nation’s natural resources.
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DOJ asks court to reinstate criminal charges against Abrego Garcia
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Tupac’s murder was act of revenge, prosecutors allege in trial’s opening day
After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer, "We'll take care of it," an officer testified.
Lindsay Clancy's mother testifies "she had thoughts of harming the children"
Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial resumed Monday in Plymouth Superior Court. Clancy's mother and sister were on the stand after the prosecution rested its case.
Homes destroyed by mudslide brought by Lala on Hawaii's Big Island
"The boulders that were coming down were so heavy they were like shaking the ground," resident Alice Birnbaum told CBS News.
Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian campaign to ‘weaponise winter’ under way
Ukrainian energy companies Naftogaz and DTEK report string of attacks; pictures show success of strike on Russian rocket fuel maker.
Bondi library removes book How to Sell a Genocide from shelves after complaint
Author Adam Johnson criticises Waverley council saying ‘reality is often upsetting’ while Palestinian group says libraries should hold ‘challenging’ books
Torrential rains kill one in South Korea while Philippine capital battles major flooding
More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje,
Hawaii slowly begins cleanup process after Lala slams state
Lala battered Hawaii as a hurricane, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds and mudslides. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Blanche refuses to pledge Justice Department independence from White House
Attorney General Todd Blanche is refusing to put up a wall between the Justice Department and the executive branch. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
Hayden Panettiere remembered by co-stars and friends after her death
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Where things stand in the Iran war, 60 days after memorandum of understanding
It has been 60 days since the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for negotiations to reach a larger peace deal. Despite that, the war continues. CBS News national security contributor Joseph Zacks has more.
Former Hurricane Lala drenches Hawaii, flash floods sweep away Big Island homes
Lala was weakening but still packing a punch as it moved away from the islands, forecasters said.
Gray skies turn bright yellow after lightning strike causes gas tanks to explode in Oklahoma
Lightning struck a natural gas tank south of Tulsa, Oklahoma, sparking a massive fire that spread to nearby tanks. Jason Allen has new developments.
After a mother went missing in Las Vegas, her family received texts from her phone
After a 63-year-old woman in Las Vegas didn't return from a trip to the drugstore, her family said they started getting text messages from the woman's phone. The family spoke with Nicole Valdes.
BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
How economic conditions are fueling a rise of U.S. socialism
A new CBS News poll shows 58% of Democrats have a positive view of socialism while 50% have a negative view of capitalism. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Fin Gómez have more.
Trump takes aim at longtime ally Oman as Strait of Hormuz remains gridlocked
With no deal in sight to end the conflict in Iran or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are up once again. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Details as Lindsay Clancy’s mom and sister take the stand
The defense began its work on Monday in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman on trial for killing her three children. Her mother and sister took the stand and Shanelle Kaul has the details.
14 charged in alleged Penn State cocaine ring
Thirteen former and current Penn State students, and one student's father, are facing charges related to an alleged cocaine ring. Prosecutors allege drugs were cut and packaged at two frat houses, sometimes by pledges. Michael George reports.
Indiana inundated with historic flooding, more than 100,000 without power
Flooding continued to inundate parts of the central and southern regions of Indiana on Monday. Tom Hanson reports.
Hawaii reels in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala
The eye of Lala passed just 30 miles off the Big Island of Hawaii's coast over the weekend, but it was the rain that caused catastrophe for its residents. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Hollywood grieves Hayden Panettiere as authorities investigate her death at 36
With no signs of foul play or trauma, authorities said the investigation into actor Hayden Panettiere's death is just beginning. The former child star was on "Guiding Light" and also had breakout roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." She died at 36 years old. Mark Strassmann reports.
Key moments from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the defense starts to make its case
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murdering her children, but her attorneys don't deny that she caused the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
U.S. and Iran’s 60-day MOU expires: What this means, what Trump wants
Monday marked the end of the 60-day negotiation period outlined in the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more as the war shows no signs of slowing down.
Why Trump ordered U.S. military to reduce exercises with South Korea
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back its joint military exercises with South Korea after he said the country declined to join the U.S.'s efforts to denuclearize Iran. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more details.
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 13: Leeds
After keeping Leeds up last season and reaching an FA Cup semi-final,
Arthur Fery gives Alex de Minaur stern test before bowing out in Cincinnati
Wimbledon semi-finalist loses 7-5, 7-6 in third round Disappointment on day of GB Davis Cup squad call-up The most pertinent question surrounding the rapidly blossoming career of Arthur Fery is exactly how far he could possibly take his game. Fery’s unexpected breakthrough run at Wimbledon last month was immense, but now he faces the intriguing challenge of seeing how he stacks up against the elite over the course of a gruelling 52 weeks on tour.
US tourist killed by lightning on Sicily’s Mount Etna
Italian officials deployed a rescue helicopter in an attempt to save a US national after he was struck by lightning while apparently wondering above the tree line on Mount Etna during intense volcanic activity.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Study finds older adults could face harmful heat stress at just 1.5C of warming above preindustrial levels
8/17: CBS Evening News
Hayden Panettiere died at 36; parts of Hawaii were buried in mud from Hurricane Lala.
Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave
The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.
8/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Iran war continues 60 days after memorandum of understanding signed; Florida primaries on Tuesday.
After the Earthquakes
Venezuela and Japan both experienced major quakes this summer. Their responses differed, and not just because of money.
Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
Tens of thousands pay tribute to Jason Arday at Trafalgar Square vigil
MPs, friends and campaigners gathered to remember former Cambridge professor after his death on Friday
Fifa chief is sacked after criticism of Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
Kevin Lamour said Fifa administration was ‘deceived’ Chief operating officer knew he could lose his job The Fifa chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has been sacked after openly criticising Gianni Infantino’s ill-fated plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors. In a significant development at the pinnacle of world football’s deeply troubled governing body, Lamour has departed less than two years after joining from a previous role at Uefa.
Netanyahu party campaign billboard likens Mamdani to leaders of Iran and Hezbollah
Likud’s depiction of Zohran Mamdani is latest move in spat between Israel’s prime minister and New York City mayor
Hollywood continues to fail child stars and Hayden Panettiere is the latest casualty | Jesse Hassenger
The untimely death of the Heroes and Scream star was a tragic ending to a life filled with darkness in an industry that still lets its younger stars down
Luigi Mangione's New York trial postponed
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Trump tells 10-year-old rescued by teen lifeguard: ‘I don’t know if I’d do it’
President hosts Nathanial Rai and lifeguard Ryder Williams at White House after video of California rescue went viral
Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say
US president’s abrupt order to scale back joint exercises with Seoul is meant to ‘flatter’ North Korea’s dictator,
Barred From Ballot, a Party Becomes a Vessel for Russians’ Discontent
The spotlight on the country’s only antiwar party has brought a spark to what had looked like another dull, tightly controlled election campaign.
Somalia: Pirates seize commercial cargo ship
Monitors say eight armed men have taken control of a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia. Renewed pirate activity adds to the problems facing shippers in the Middle East.
Tupac Shakur was murdered in "act of revenge," prosecutor tells jury
The long-unsolved drive-by shooting gripped the hip-hop community, partly because no one was charged until Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted in 2023.
Hegseth to go to Iowa to campaign for GOP candidates, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was scheduled to head to Iowa on Monday to give remarks, speak to veterans and campaign, sources told CBS News.
The Guardian view on Jason Arday: a tragedy that demands reflection | Editorial
Editorial: Legitimate scrutiny became entangled with a racial argument about merit and diversity.
Has your license plate been tracked by Flock? Here's how to check
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
Tupac Shakur murder: trial of ex-gang leader accused of ordering killing begins
Prosecutors accuse Duane Davis of orchestrating 1996 shooting in retaliation for attack by rapper’s entourage
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here’s what you need to know
The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.
Europe wildfires: Lecornu heckled over French emergency response
The prime minister announced on Monday €12m worth of aid to French regions that had been worst affected by the fires.
It is time for freakishly gifted Harry Brook to come of age in England’s post-Bazball era | Ali Martin
Test captaincy came too soon for 27-year-old but Pakistan series is latest chapter in year that could be the making of him
UAE economy: On the verge of collapse or on way to recovery?
On one hand, the UAE economy is suffering due to the Iran war, as residents leave and tourists cancel plans. On the other hand, UAE authorities insist everything is fine and recovery is underway. What's really going on?
Shark selfies: why ‘finfluencers’ need to put their cameras away
More and more people are posting footage of themselves touching sharks or even riding them.
Hunter Bell sets sights on Hodgkinson, Werro and Broeders-Bol in 800m clash of titans
Big Three and Hunter Bell to meet in Zurich next week ‘I am really excited to throw my hat into the ring there’ Georgia Hunter Bell says she is ready to take on the “Big Three” of Audrey Werro, Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol in a race for the ages over 800m in Zurich next week. Hunter Bell has had an extraordinary season, adding the 1500m European Championship title on Sunday to her Commonwealth 800m gold and 1500m world indoor crown.
Claude to start watermarking AI-generated text – but will it make quality worse?
Anthropic says it will change way chatbot makes small, random choices, to comply with EU regulation The world is familiar by now with the usual tropes of machine-generated text: overuse of the word “delve”, an excess of em dashes, and the chirpy, relentless construction of “it’s not X but Y”. But is it about to get even worse?
US supreme court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict
Decision leaves intact $5m civil judgment against Trump after jury found him liable for sexually abusing writer
Holy water: nuns fight Italian town’s plans to take away their beach club
Sisters argue they should retain concession in Ligurian town of Spotorno because it funds charitable activities
Can Trump’s peace plan for Gaza be saved? – The Latest
Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to meet Hamas officials and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in an attempt to salvage a ceasefire in Gaza. The talks come after Netanyahu rejected the US-backed 15-point peace plan for the territory in a rare public break with the Trump administration this month.
Russia: Prison for opposition leader over war criticism
Lev Shlosberg of the Yabloko party has been sentenced to over 11 years in a penal colony for criticizing the war in Ukraine. "A single person is imprisoned, yet fear seeps into the hearts of millions," he said in court.
‘Bad in every aspect’: low-tech animation Niu Lai trounces the Odyssey at Chinese box office
Commentary about the ‘so bad it’s good’ qualities of mother and son’s movie has driven people to see it at cinema
Russia’s prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.
European farmers face ‘unprecedented crisis’ after successive heatwaves
Vegetable and grain growers call for urgent action,
‘I was carrying a lot of shame’: why people are sharing breakdowns of their debt online
In an era of transparency, people are detailing their financial struggles on the internet,
My son is leaving home for university – and my severe denial has surprised me | Zoe Williams
My cherished first-born will soon be off to start a big new phase of his life, shiny saucepans in tow.
Premier League to allow audio of conversations between players and referees
Audio to be used during live broadcasts for first time Move is part of an expansion of the RefCam system The Premier League will permit audio of on-field conversations between players and referees during live broadcasts for the first time this season. The use of audio by the Premier League’s domestic TV rights holders, Sky Sports and TNT Sports, is part of an expansion of the RefCam system, which became a permanent feature of top-flight coverage last season after a six-week trial at the start of the campaign.
Supreme Court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.
Germany: Bundeswehr troop numbers reach 13-year high
Germany's Defense Ministry is reporting a comparatively rare success story in its bid to bolster troop numbers. At the end of July, the total stood at around 186,700, roughly 3,700 more than a year earlier — a 2% boost.
‘She never forgot where she came from’: Bonnie Tyler mourners turn out for Swansea service
Many in the crowd watching on screen outside minster have stories of meeting or knowing singer,
Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Vessel as Red Sea Violence Escalates
The armed group, based in Yemen and backed by Iran, said it had launched missiles near the vital maritime trade route, in a conflict that shows no sign of abating.
A job that changed me: After years of being a marriage celebrant, I became uneasy with the institution
My favourite part was sitting with couples, talking about their lives and why they wanted to marry.
3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents
Exclusive: federal government court filings claim internal company documents included warnings about products being toxic
Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City opener was startlingly bad
The Community Shield isn’t always a sign of things to come,
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ over Iran issue
The US and Oman have separately been negotiating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that has been closed during the US war with Iran.
Hayden Panettiere: an actor so magnetic that entire shows were rewritten for her
She starred in her first soap opera at 4 – then the hit show Heroes was totally reworked to allow her character, Claire the regenerating cheerleader, to live on.
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
American Hiker Dies After Lightning Strike on Mount Etna in Italy
Rescuers found a 29-year-old man in serious condition on the volcano’s eastern slope on Sunday. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital in Catania.
Next year’s Eurovision host is Burgas, not Sofia. Some Bulgarians are baffled
Next year’s competition won’t take place in the country’s capital, an announcement that even surprised Bulgarian winner,
Finland halts deportation of Russian family who ‘risked everything’ to oppose Ukraine invasion
Mother and son Olga and Nikita Belov say they were facing jail and potential torture after asylum case was rejected
Norway: World's top wealth fund flags stock market risks
The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to a market downturn?
Ukraine could use own ballistic missile against Russia within months, former defense minister says
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, joined CBS News' Aidan Stretch to discuss the future of the Russia-Ukraine war, including his belief that Ukraine will launch a ballistic missile into Russia by the end of the year.
Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of ending Iran war
President issues threat to ‘bomb the shit out of them’ after previously threatening Gulf ally in May Donald Trump has again threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of his effort to end the US-Israel war on Iran. “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the shit out of them,” Trump told Fox News on Monday, the second time he has directed such a threat at Muscat, a longtime US strategic partner that has traditionally served as a key backchannel between Washington and Tehran.
Indonesia neutrality tested by joint naval drill with China
Indonesia maintains a non-aligned foreign policy, but Jakarta's limited participation in a low-level naval exercise with China's navy near Taiwan has raised concerns.
Beatles film recreates iconic Abbey Road album cover
Social media footage this weekend revealed the cast of Sam Mendes’ four-film band biopic on the zebra crossing near the studio,
As Ebola kills thousands in DRC, a perfect storm is making the virus hard to stop | Devi Sridhar
New species and regional instability are factors – but decisions made in the US and Britain are also costing lives, says Devi Sridhar,
Wildfires: Belgium battles blaze, France’s Lecornu jeered
Fires are raging from Belgium to Greece as Europe suffers one of its most severe wildfire seasons to date. The blazes come amid frequent heat waves and drought that studies say are driven by human-induced climate change.
What is Ebola and why is the outbreak in DRC causing so much concern?
Strain of virus with no vaccine has potential to overrun response impeded by conflict and misinformation
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Iran deal as Kushner meets Netanyahu – Middle East crisis live
US president makes threat in comments to Fox News,
Andy Burnham, UK Prime Minister, Exchanged Texts With Someone Posing as Trump’s Chief of Staff
Prime Minister Andy Burnham messaged briefly with a person impersonating Susie Wiles, a British government official said.
US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna
The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report.
Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner
Calls grow for inquiry into media reporting of the case as Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’
Middle East updates: Kushner meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem
The meeting comes amid a stalled post-war Gaza plan and after an Israeli minister called for more Palestinians to be killed in the enclave. Meanwhile, Iran says it is finalizing a deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz.
Is dating draining your bank account? Here’s a cheap solution | Dave Schilling
I understand gen Z’s concerns about the cost of romance.
Putin visited Kuril to ‘punish’ Japan over Ukraine stance
Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.
Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
Robert Smith, Olly Alexander and Paris Paloma also among signatories to letter saying exploitation of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields defies climate reality
Cooler destinations are drawing tourists — can nature cope?
With heat records continually being broken and southern summers getting hotter, travelers are heading north. Fragile ecosystems are paying the price.
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 12: Ipswich
They have a new manager and a higher net spend than Manchester City, but will that be enough for Ipswich to avoid another yo-yoing relegation?
Germany’s AfD is labeled far right, populist or extremist
Right-wing, far-right, fascist: Many terms are being thrown around in the debate about the AfD. What do they mean, and how appropriate are they when discussing the AfD? DW has this glossary.
Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
DRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country’s history
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed 2,325 people, according to government figures. The UN says one person in the country is dying every 30 minutes of the disease.
The one change that worked: I sent myself a letter – and realised what’s missing in this world of WhatsApp
I’ve started writing to my sister, my mum, my friends … Not everyone writes back,
‘I had to learn how to be a feminist’: Greg Dulli on surviving grunge, shunning misogyny, and Afghan Whigs’ glorious return
With a soulful sound and soul-baring lyrics, the Afghan Whigs rode the post-Nirvana boom to the big leagues.
Trump’s tough-guy image has been undone by his own actions | Mohamad Bazzi
The president was forced to hide in a catering truck amid the Iran war,
Indonesia: Thousands await aid after earthquake kills 68
Indonesia marked its Independence Day on Monday but celebrations have been overshadowed by an earthquake which has left over 50 people dead and thousands homeless. Residents say they need aid as soon as possible.
Trump’s Overture to North Korea Strains Alliance With the South
President Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South.
How Japan Averted a Major Earthquake Disaster
Japan avoided a major disaster after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit last month. Our reporter River Akira Davis visited Kumamoto, a prefecture near the epicenter, to see how it built quake-proof buildings and infrastructure.
How Ukraine’s Satellites Help Drive Its War Drones
Here’s how speedy access to satellite imagery is bolstering Ukraine.
‘Our new normal’: how marine heatwaves affect life in British seas
As warming seas push native species to cooler waters farther north,
Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake
Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday.
Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit
Niu Lai's confusing plot and laughable animation quality has won ironic fans on the internet.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Intention to Keep Country on a War Footing
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment of hard-line loyalists to top jobs suggests he is prepared to keep the country on a war footing and to quash domestic dissent.
Deadline for wider U.S.-Iran deal about to expire amid stalemate
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to reach a wider peace deal and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expires Monday, with no deal in sight.
Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote
The authorities allege they were involved in an insurrection plot but the leading opposition candidate says there was an attempt on his life.
India’s testing agency in focus after more exams canceled
Months after canceling the medical entrance exam, India’s testing agency has canceled three other exams prompting outrage among opposition leaders. In Bihar, several people were killed in a temple stampede.
Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer
Did you know fatty foods can increase production of an acid in your gut that promotes tumor growth? That's on top of all the other health risks linked to fatty foods, like fries and burgers.
Germany news: Belgium blaze kept out of Germany for now
Some residents in the Eifel town of Monschau were evacuated as a massive fire in Belgium threatened to cross the border. Meanwhile, shipping shortfalls amid low river water levels could hit the construction industry.
Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea
In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader.
US actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere's death was announced by her father in a statement to US network ABC news. The actress was known for her roles in TV shows such as "Nashville" and "Heroes."
Life behind bars in Britain’s surviving Victorian prisons – photo essay
Dozens of prisons were built in Britain between 1842 and 1877, many of which are still in use today. For more than 20 years, Andy Aitchison has photographed behind the walls.
Russia and Ukraine trade more deadly strikes
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
Spotlight on UN desertification summit as it mulls how to spend $12bn war chest
Extreme weather has raised the significance of Cop17 talks starting this week on tackling drought and land degradation
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
Landslide in South Korea kills one as record rain lashes south
It comes as large swathes of East and South East Asia have been pummelled by dats of heavy rain.
Aussie rules footy players referred to police as detectives investigate sexual assault
The "disappointed" Sydney Swans CEO wouldn't say what the incident was or how many players were involved.
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, US media report
A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlet ABC News, but did not provide further details of her death.
U.S. and Iran Blow Through Deadline to Agree to a Broad Deal to End War
President Trump said a cease-fire agreed in June would lead to limits on Iran’s nuclear program and finish the conflict, but the countries appear far apart.
‘Posh George,’ the Convicted Fraudster in Nigel Farage’s Inner Circle
Scrutiny over the gifts and support provided by George Cottrell to Mr. Farage, the Reform U.K. leader, will continue even after he won last week’s special election in Clacton.
China Wants Its Data to Power the World’s A.I
China is exporting more than A.I. models. It wants its data to influence the world’s chatbots, raising fears that Beijing’s narratives will spread with the technology.
All aboard the cervical screening bus: how NHS clinic-on-wheels is saving lives
Exclusive: With no appointment needed and a relaxed environment,
Italy’s mythic ‘month off’ in August was hard won. It would be good for us all | Jamie Mackay
The villeggiatura, a month-long break, was popularised in the 1960s when trade unions were strong – and so was economic productivity,
Coping with 54C heat: Delhi slum diaries detail living in extreme temperatures
With heatwaves now recognised as disasters,
Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.
Trump orders to scale back US-South Korea military drills
US President Donald Trump believes annual military drills with South Korea send an “inappropriate and hostile” signal to North Korea. Seoul says it is reviewing Trump’s remarks.
Majority of Americans not satisfied with U.S. economy, CBS News poll finds
A new CBS News poll found 69% of Americans are not satisfied with how the economy is working. With the Iran war in its sixth month, there's still pain at the pump. Aaron Navarro has more.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv could hit Russia with domestic ballistic missiles in months, former defence minister says
Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine is innovating its arsenal of weapons quickly; Moscow hit with ‘one of the most massive drone attacks’.
Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience
President says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat capabilities
After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’
China has established the first scheduled transit through the northern sea route,
25 Years in Afghanistan review – the extraordinary life of an optimist
Mir Hussain has been followed by TV cameras since he was a child, and managed to deliver love and laughter alongside his struggle.
‘I want my brother back’ - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.
Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
Slavery reparations: Why Ghana is leading the demand for compensation
Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations
Veterans with PTSD travel to other countries to access psychedelics
60 Minutes joined U.S. veterans with PTSD on a week-long psychedelic retreat in Mexico. Nearly a year later, most of the vets said the experience with psilocybin was life-changing.
Liechtenstein Changes Its Law to Allow Women to Ascend the Throne
The move puts the principality in the majority among nearby nations with royal families.
Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them
Recent shootings have highlighted the country's troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.
Jared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on Gaza
Trump’s son-in-law and envoy held rare meeting with Hamas chief in Egypt in push for progress on ceasefire
Five teenagers killed after car driven on wrong side of Irish motorway
Police say one of the two vehicles involved was driving in the wrong direction on the M9 motorway in County Kildare
Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea
His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.
No Way Out
The U.S. is building an archipelago of overseas detention sites where deportees are often held indefinitely without charge.
Trump envoy Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks
Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is seeking to gain Israeli backing for the US-backed Gaza peace plan.
Kushner Holds Talks With Hamas to Advance Trump Gaza Plan
The president’s adviser met with representatives of the armed Palestinian group in Egypt, several officials said.
Italy: Thieves steal key Renaissance paintings in Sicily
Four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen from his Sicilian hometown on Saturday after surviving earthquakes and centuries of history. Crooks took them while locals celebrated a religious holiday.
Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Regional powers condemn Israel’s rejection of Gaza plan
The statement came as US envoy Jared Kushner and Gaza peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov held ceasefire and implementation talks with regional mediators and Hamas in Egypt.
Why Kyiv keeps attacking Russian retail giant Wildberries
Ukraine has been striking warehouses belonging to Russia's largest online marketplace, saying the attacks disrupt Moscow's military logistics. But experts see wider risks for Russia's economy.
Ukraine attacks Wildberries, Russia’s biggest online market
Since mid-July, Ukraine has been targeting warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries almost every day. Ukraine says it's disrupting front-line shipments. But experts say it's disrupting Russia's economy.
Art Heist: 4 Antonello da Messina Paintings Stolen From Sicily
The works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.
Ariana Grande Eternal Sunshine tour review: pop illusion at its most effective – for good and bad
The O2, London On her last live dates before she steps back from the public eye, Grande holds her own – but it’s also impossible to avoid feeling concerned for her wellbeing There’s a thrum of excitement in the air as an eight-minute countdown starts and Ariana Grande’s unmistakable silhouette appears on a giant backlit curtain on the stage of the O2. Is it actually her? Posing there for eight minutes before the show starts? It can’t be. But is it?
Burnley v West Ham: Championship – live
Live updates from the 4pm kick-off at Turf Moor Seven Championship players to watch | Mail Tim Afternoon everyone and welcome to the Maxwel Cornet derby. Burnley and West Ham have a few other things in common too: a famous old name, a claret-and-blue strip, and a recent fall from grace. Today they meet in the Championship for the first time in 14 years. West Ham are widely tipped to finish first in the second tier, while Burnley, according to the Opta prediction machine, are more likely to come sixth.
Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina stolen from Sicilian museum
Theft of four works on national holiday described as wound to historical memory and cultural identity of city of Messina
Four ‘extraordinary’ Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.
Cambridge University defends its mental health support for Jason Arday
University says it continued to provide support after resignation of academic,
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Taliban threaten former Afghan police worker after MoD leak reveals identity
UK has refused resettlement application despite ‘years of loyal service’ that have resulted in ‘constant fear’ of reprisals
BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.
Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery
Loggerhead turtles abound this season but rollback of Endangered Species Act protections could threaten future
‘It will help get mid-budget films made’: why directors are embracing AI
Amid fears for jobs, some film-makers say AI could enable them bypass studio giants and take more creative risks
Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.
‘If only people knew’: the fascinating lives of flies
Most people associate the insects with filth,
‘I don’t always go full banana!’ From the yellow man to a playful shrink, stylish people on what they wear every day – and why
How does a rabbi choose her shoes? Why does a psychoanalyst like slogan tees? And why does a doctor avoid wearing scrubs at work?
Ukraine launches one of its largest attacks of war
Moscow says hundreds of drones targeted the Russian capital overnight, with six fatalities in the Russian capital and southern Rostov region. Five people were killed in strikes across Ukraine.
Trump’s midterm malaise: endless war and high prices could spell doom for Republicans in November
‘Complete unraveling’ of Trump and Republican project reflects attitude of not caring at all about governance
This is how we do it: ‘Sex was our glue – now if we fight, we can’t just screw and come out glowing’
Pam and Mike couldn’t keep their hands off each other when they met.
Bus crash in Hungary kills at least 12
The driver of a bus that has crashed in Hungary, killing at least 12 people, has been arrested, police say. The bus was carrying Polish pilgrims, reports said.
As Iran War Turns Into Economic Battle, a New U.S. Strategy Recalls Old Ones
The United States and Iran are poised to blow past a deadline they had set themselves to broker terms on peace and Iran’s nuclear program.
How a Ukrainian Bank Worker Came to Face Life in a Russian Prison
Artem Murdid, his mother and his girlfriend are accused of terrorism. They say they did nothing wrong.
King Charles and Prince William face £10m energy upgrade bill for estates
New rules could affect nine in 10 rental properties in duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster and at Sandringham
A Shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Exposes a Neighborhood’s Guns-for-Hire Network
A shooting at a U.S. Consulate has thrust a neighborhood with a troubled past into the center of an emerging criminal phenomenon: young guns for hire as gig workers in the underworld economy.
Trump’s Other Hold on the Americas: The Visa
As part of its expansionist approach to the Western Hemisphere, the Trump administration is trying to reassert its dominance, one U.S. visa at a time.
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
Latest reading on Wednesday likely to frame scale of challenge for new PM to ease pressures on households amid Iran war fallout
Cholera Outbreak Sickens More Than 90 in Myanmar’s Biggest City
Civil war and military rule have weakened Myanmar’s health care system, while heavy monsoon rains have increased the risk of waterborne disease.
From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves
Low river levels have stalled German freight traffic and forced closure of nuclear plants in France Across Europe this scorching summer, workers have struggled in the heat as wildfires raged and critical infrastructure was shut down. Here we look at the impact of the heatwaves on several major economies across mainland Europe – with the help of analysis from economists at the Dutch bank Triodos, who estimate a total of €180bn could be wiped off EU GDP by the heatwaves.
Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Troops from North Korea to boost Russia’s Ukraine forces
Intelligence agencies report that North Korea is preparing to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia. But military experts doubt that this will make a fundamental difference in the course of Russia's war with Ukraine.
NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine
It is the latest in a series of similar incidents involving drone incursions into NATO airspace from Ukraine
Police race to save murder evidence from being turned into scrap metal
Police say the driver of the minivan — who wore a mask, glasses and a hard hat — sprayed security cameras with blue paint to hide his crime inside an Oregon parking garage.
Gorging on bearcam: the livestream of big beasts eating that draws millions
Ahead of Fat Bear Week,
‘The spirit of resistance’: De Gaulle biopic turns into surprise hit for France’s younger viewers
Historians argue box office enthusiasm shows desire for unifying figure as country faces political division
US: Hurricane Lala brings Hawaii heavy rain, strong winds
The Category 1 storm passed over Hawaii’s Big Island without making landfall and is expected to weaken gradually. However, the hurricane caused roads to flood and turned rivers into raging torrents.
Africa’s low-key high-stakes Strait of Hormuz diplomacy
African governments have kept a low profile on the international stage during the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. But that doesn't mean they haven't been engaging with the issue behind the scenes.
Australia humiliated as Bangladesh make history with crushing Test victory
Bangladesh win Test match on Australian soil for first time Cameron Green century not enough to stave off nine-wicket defeat Bangladesh have handed Australia one of their most humiliating and crushing Test defeats in 149 years, despite a career-saving century by Cameron Green. The visitors bowled Australia out for 284 in their second innings in Darwin and polished off the 57 runs required for victory for the loss of one wicket to secure their first Test win on Australian soil.
Torrential rain and flood kill nine in Japan amid wettest month in decades
Downpours in Japan’s east have snarled roads,
The weekend is 100 years old – but have ‘skiveday Fridays’ and hybrid working ruined it for everyone?
In 1926, Henry Ford gave his employees both Saturdays and Sundays off – and the two-day chunk of time to party, pray or simply do nothing was born.
Marco Rubio has unique power to promote peace in the world. Why isn’t he doing his job? | Simon Tisdall
As chief US diplomat, Rubio could do great good.
I haven’t dated for years and want to try again. How do I prepare for the storm | Annalisa Barbieri
Do you really want to date, or do you just feel you should?
After Women in India Joined Protests, Online Harassment Followed
Widespread online abuse and visits from the police show the added risks women take standing up for their beliefs in a patriarchal society.
With Priests Scarce in Rural Italy, an African Pastor Is Filling the Void
Immigrants have long eased labor shortages on farms and factories in Italy. But churches also need foreign-born priests, like the Rev. Vincent Souly of the Ivory Coast.