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Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims' families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.
August 26, 2026Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear
The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.
August 23, 2026France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
August 23, 2026Australia's capital to join gun buyback in response to Bondi Beach attack, Albanese says - Reuters
Australia's capital to join gun buyback in response to Bondi Beach attack, Albanese says Reuters
August 22, 2026Como mayor bans 'beasts' in city centre after being hit by bike
Alessandro Rapinese issues the prohibition for the historic city centre after an encounter with a cyclist last month.
August 20, 2026Thailand 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.
August 16, 2026Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
August 14, 2026Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves?
The BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at what the new equipment could mean for the agency as tensions over immigration enforcement continue to escalate.
August 12, 2026Gunman fires inside Thai government office as country reels from school shooting - Reuters
Gunman fires inside Thai government office as country reels from school shooting Reuters
August 10, 2026Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.
August 8, 2026Vow to tackle city problem of nitrous oxide misuse
The city agrees to crack down on the Class C drug with public education and enforcement measures.
July 30, 2026Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year
Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large. Three people were arrested in June after a similar attack.
July 27, 2026What we know about fatal ICE shooting in Maine
An ICE officer shot and killed a man in Maine - BBC Verify has been examining video footage of the incident.
July 14, 2026At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
Police say there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.
July 12, 2026Vancouver's vulnerable fear sweeps and raids during World Cup - Reuters
Vancouver's vulnerable fear sweeps and raids during World Cup Reuters
July 7, 2026Mexican president urges responsible World Cup celebrations following deaths after last win - Reuters
Mexican president urges responsible World Cup celebrations following deaths after last win Reuters
July 3, 2026Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave
Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.
June 26, 2026Texas family sues Tesla over fatal crash into home
A woman in her 70s was killed after a Tesla crashed directly into the family’s home.
June 24, 2026Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
June 23, 2026Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying 'grudge'
Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a "grudge" over bullying.
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Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
The body of Jang Mi-ran was found at a palm tree farm 500m from her home Four missing people have been found dead on South Korean holiday island Jeju, as local police face mounting public criticism f
Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear
The Cat in the Hat, a character from the eponymous Dr Seuss book, has been depicted on screen multiple times, including photographed here on a US talk show "He's so scary!" says 16-year-old Skye, rec
France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
France has seen 301 drownings since 19 June, a government minister has said, linking the sharp rise in deaths compared to last year to the prolonged heatwaves. Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrar
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Como mayor bans 'beasts' in city centre after being hit by bike
Como sits alongside several other historic towns overlooking the famous lake The mayor of Como has banned riding bicycles in certain areas of the historic Italian city after he was hit by an electric
Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them
Chalong Riewrang told reporters he had "not intended to shoot his friend" Just three days after a 14-year-old opened fire at his school, killing eight people before shooting himself, another incident
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Some retailers had already withdrawn single-use grills from sale Disposal barbecues have been temporarily banned from sale over fears they pose a "significant risk to the public" as drought and heatw
Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves?
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will soon be equipped with gloves that can deliver electric shocks as they carry out their law enforcement duties. ICE plans to spend up to $20m (
Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
An emergency response to major wildfires was launched in the Gironde region in late July After wildfires caused more damage in France this year than at any time since World War Two, many are left ask
Vow to tackle city problem of nitrous oxide misuse
Peterborough Litter Wombles collected 82 canisters alongside dozens of bags of rubbish in the east of the city A city council has unanimously approved a motion aimed at tackling nitrous oxide misuse
Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year
Police cordoned off the street on Monday as they investigated Police in Toronto are investigating after a gunshot was fired at the US consulate in the city - the second time this year such an inciden
What we know about fatal ICE shooting in Maine
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been told to immediately halt most vehicle stops nationwide, following two fatal shootings involving ICE. The latest happened in Maine when an
At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
At least two people have been killed in gunfire at a street festival in Toronto. Police in the Canadian city initially received reports of an active shooter on St Clair Avenue at approximately 20:12
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Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave
After days of record-breaking temperatures around Europe, officials have warned people to adjust their behaviour - even fit, young people - as health services report a sharp rise in life‑threatening e
Texas family sues Tesla over fatal crash into home
Elon Musk has repeatedly boasted of Tesla's self-driving capabilities. A Texas woman is suing Tesla and a driver for at least $1m (£759,000) in damages after one of the electric vehicles crashed into
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
France's sports minister Marina Ferrari warned that too many people were heading for reservoirs and rivers without taking the risks into account Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths i
Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying 'grudge'
Three students have been killed and more injured after two of their peers opened fire at a high school in central Philippines, police say. Investigators believe the suspects, aged 14 and 15, were mot
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