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.

What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal
Posted on Friday August 28, 2026

Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.

Man dies and at least six injured after sign falls at Christian festival
Posted on Friday August 28, 2026

A 41-year-old man died at the Big Church Festival near Steyning in West Sussex, police say.

'It's destroying our town': Residents tell of concern after violent incidents near Middlesbrough
Posted on Friday August 28, 2026

Residents near Middlesbrough have told the BBC of their concern after a spate of violent incidents in their area.

Norway's 'grandfather': King Harald remembered as son Haakon takes the throne
Posted on Friday August 28, 2026

Norwegians paid their respects to the late King Harld after his death on Friday morning.