- Saturday, 23 August 2025
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Three shot dead as gunmen attack Haiti hospital
At least three people have been killed when armed men in Haiti opened fire at journalists, police and medical staff during a briefing to announce the reopening of the country's biggest public hospital.
Spacecraft attempts closest ever approach to Sun
A Nasa spacecraft is attempting to make history with the closest ever approach to the Sun.
'I bought my son's death': Families mourn victims of migrant shipwreck
Javed Iqbal, a Pakistani carpenter working in Saudi Arabia, tells BBC Urdu that he deeply regrets his decision to illegally send his 13-year-old son to Europe.
Rain ruins finale in Australia-India Test
More bad weather in Brisbane ruined a potentially intriguing finale to the third Test between Australia and India and left the series tied at 1-1. After gaining a first-innings lead of 185, Australia's wickets tumbled as they chased quick runs in their second innings in an attempt to force a result at the Gabba.
Bomb that killed general reportedly hidden in electric scooter
A high-ranking general in the Russian armed forces and his assistant have been killed in an explosion in Moscow.
Two killed by female student in shooting at US Christian school
A student opened fire at a private Christian school in the US state of Wisconsin, injuring six people and killing a teacher and teenaged student.
Strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck near Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, damaging buildings and other infrastructure. The quake happened at 12:47 local time (01:47 GMT) at a depth of 57.1km, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The Indian teen who became the world's youngest chess champion
Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju shocked the world of chess on Thursday when he became the youngest world champion at the age of just 18.
Suicide bomb kills Taliban minister in Kabul
Taliban refugee minister Khalil Haqqani has been killed in a suicide bombing inside the interior ministry in Kabul, the movement's most high profile casualty since it returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021.
Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
The 2034 men's football World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be joint hosts for the 2030 tournament, world governing body Fifa has confirmed.
S Korea police raid president's office over martial law attempt
Police in South Korea have raided the presidential office in Seoul, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's abortive attempt to impose martial law last week.
Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
Syrian media reports say Israeli warplanes have carried out dozens of attacks across the country, including in the capital, Damascus.
International community seeks stability in Syria after Assad overthrow
World leaders are hoping that stability can be preserved in Syria after Bashar al-Assad's regime was overthrown by rebels on Sunday.
Assad is in Moscow after fleeing Syria and will be given aslyum, Russian state media reports
Syria's former president Bashar al-Assad arrives in Moscow after fleeing Damascus, Russian state media report
Worshippers flee arson attack at Melbourne synagogue
Worshippers have been forced to flee an Australian synagogue after it was set on fire in what the prime minister has condemned as an "act of hate".
