Key takeaways so far from Ukraine talks in Washington
World 2025-08-19 05:00
Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.

Hamas agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, source in group says
World 2025-08-19 00:00
The proposal from regional mediators would see Israeli hostages released in two batches during a 60-day truce, according to a Palestinian official.

European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid 'capitulation'
World 2025-08-19 00:00
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.

'The water had no mercy': Hundreds killed as floods ravage north Pakistan
World 2025-08-18 21:00
BBC visited villages which were wiped out overnight by rains, flash floods and landslides.

What each side wants from Ukraine talks at White House
World 2025-08-18 21:00
As world leaders dash across the Atlantic for crunch talks, what will they and the others present regard as a win?

Spain and Portugal fires kill two more as Spanish troops battle blazes
World 2025-08-18 20:00
Spain has sent 500 more troops to wildfire-affected regions, bringing the total deployed to 1,900.

Hurricane threatens US East Coast with life-threatening waves
World 2025-08-18 19:00
The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.

New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean
World 2025-08-18 18:00
From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.

Croatian ultra-nationalist mega-gig exposes divided society
World 2025-08-18 18:00
Half a million people bought tickets to singer Thompson's July concert in Zagreb.

Bindi Irwin says she was made to feel 'ashamed' of endometriosis pain
World 2025-08-18 18:00
Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women.
