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.

Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there
Posted on Saturday August 29, 2026

Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.

Man dies and at least six injured after sign falls at Christian festival
Posted on Saturday August 29, 2026

A 41-year-old man died at the Christian event near Steyning in West Sussex, police say.

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.