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Israeli attacks kill five in Gaza, including two children, medics say
International

Israeli attacks kill five in Gaza, including two children, medics say

An Israeli strike on Monday killed a four-year-old boy, while a 10-year-old girl was hit by a bullet inside her tent, according to medics and relatives.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza
International

Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza

Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Syria court sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison
International

Syria court sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison

Ahmed Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
International

US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism

The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners
International

China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners

The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
International

Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Trump hopes sanctions will topple Iran's regime - its leaders are betting otherwise
International

Trump hopes sanctions will topple Iran's regime - its leaders are betting otherwise

The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Funeral held for renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour
International

Funeral held for renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour

The 79-year-old was best known for paintings depicting the Palestinian landscape and cultural scenes featuring Palestinian symbols of identity.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer
International

Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer

Zvi Sukkot's actions have drawn widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Israel's seizure of Unrwa training college in East Jerusalem condemned
International

Israel's seizure of Unrwa training college in East Jerusalem condemned

It marks the shutting of the last of the Palestinian refugee agency's facilities in the sector of the city, after Israel passed a law against it.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
Technology & AI

Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public

The app lets users create six-second looping videos and hosts more than two million classic videos.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
Technology & AI

TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements

The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference
Technology & AI

Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Twitch and Amazon face legal action over using livestreams to train AI
Technology & AI

Twitch and Amazon face legal action over using livestreams to train AI

The lawsuit alleges Twitch used streamers' videos to train AI without their permission or proper compensation.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says
Technology & AI

Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says

His comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
Technology & AI

Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
Business & Economy

Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?

The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Business & Economy

Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries

The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views