- Saturday, 23 August 2025
BBC
Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos
Businesses and services around the world are slowly recovering after a massive IT outage affected computer systems for hours on Thursday and Friday. Businesses, banks, hospitals and airlines were among the worst hit after cyber-security firm Crowdstrike issued a faulty software update which affected Microsoft Windows.
More than 1,000 flights cancelled globally so far
More than 1,000 flights have been cancelled around the world on Friday so far, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.
Planes grounded as mass worldwide IT outage hits airlines, media and banks
A raft of Australian institutions - including major banks, media outlets and an airline - have reported being hit by a mass IT outage. Jetstar has been crippled at Sydney airport, supermarkets are experiencing checkout chaos, and broadcast networks have been left scrambling on air as autocue and graphics failed.
Thousands of rare bird eggs worth $500,000 seized in Australia
A collection of 3,404 eggs have been seized in Australia after a European operation into the illegal bird trade. Investigators discovered the haul - believed to be worth $400,000 to $500,000 (£207,000 - £259,000) - at a property in Granton, Tasmania on 9 July.
Biden under new pressure from top Democrats as Covid halts campaign
President Joe Biden faces new questions over his candidacy in the November election - with his campaign events currently on pause due to a Covid-19 infection. The top two Democrats in the US Congress, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are both reported to have met him individually to express concerns over his bid for the White House.
Thailand expands visa-free entry to 93 countries
Thailand has expanded its visa-free entry scheme to 93 countries and territories as it seeks to revitalize its tourism industry. Visitors can stay in the South-East Asian nation for up to 60 days under the new scheme that took effect on Monday.
Four killed in shooting near Oman mosque
Four people have been killed in a shooting near a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat, the country's police say. In a brief statement, they say "a number" of people were also injured in the al-Wadi al-Kabir area.
Argentina beat Colombia to win 16th Copa America
Argentina beat Colombia to win a record 16th Copa America but the game was marred by the kick-off being delayed by 80 minutes because of trouble outside the ground in Miami.
Trump shot in ear in rally assassination attempt
Former US President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after gunshots erupted at a rally in Pennsylvania in an apparent assassination attempt.
Australian dad charged with killing his children in fire
An Australian father has been charged with murdering three of his children and attempting to kill the rest of his family in a house fire. A five-month-old girl, a two-year-old boy and a six-year-old boy died in the blaze. Three boys and a girl - aged between four and 11 - survived, along with their mother.
Messi leads Argentina into Copa America final
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to the Copa America final with a 2-0 win over Canada. The 37-year-old scored six minutes into the second half to double Argentina's lead when he deflected an effort from Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez past Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.
Floods kill six rhinos in India national park
More than 130 wild animals, including at least six rare rhinos, have died in flooding at a national park in north-eastern India, officials say. The Kaziranga National Park in Assam is experiencing its worst deluge in recent years.
French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms
France is voting in one of its most significant elections in years, with the far right hoping for a historic victory, but with political stalemate the more likely result.
Reformer Massoud Pezeshkian elected Iran's president
Reformist Massoud Pezeshkian has been elected Iran's new president, beating his hardline conservative rival Saeed Jalili. The vote was declared in Dr Pezeshkian's favour after he secured 53.3% of the more than 30 million votes counted. Jalili polled 44.3%. The run-off came after no candidate secured a majority in the first round of the election on 28 June, which saw a historically low voter turnout of 40%.
Labour's Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer has become the UK's first Labour prime minister since 2010 after his party's landslide general election victory. Labour is returning to power with a huge parliamentary majority of 174, following a collapse in support for the Conservatives.
