- Saturday, 23 August 2025
BBC
Indian lunar mission inches closer to Moon
India's third lunar mission is inching closer to the Moon's little-explored south pole where it aims to set down a lander and rover on 23 August. On Thursday, the lander will detach from the propulsion module, which carried it close to the Moon, and "they will begin their separate journeys".
Petrol station inferno kills at least 30 in Russia
At least 30 people have been killed in an explosion and fire at a petrol station in Dagestan in southern Russia. The blast occurred in the regional capital Makhachkala, which sits on the coast of the Caspian Sea, at 21:40 local time (18:40 GMT).
More than 20 dead as heavy rains hit Indian state
More than 20 people have died in rain-related incidents in the past 24 hours in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, a top official said. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that heavy rains have triggered landslides and flash floods in the hill state.
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Australia beat France on penalties to reach last four
Co-hosts Australia reached the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time as they beat France in an incredible penalty shoot-out at Brisbane Stadium. Following a goalless 120 minutes, the Matildas triumphed 7-6 in a shoot-out which defied belief with its dramatic twists.
Dolphins, tigers and turtles in focus
Winners are chosen in the categories of Animal Behaviour, Animal Portraits, Conservation Focus, Creative Nature Photography, Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat and Photographer of the Year - Portfolio.
At least 23 dead after Rohingya boat sinks
The bodies of 23 Rohingyas who were fleeing Myanmar's Rakhine state have been recovered after their boat sank. Thirty others are still missing, while eight people are reported to have survived the mishap.
Raging Hawaii wildfires kill 36 people
At least 36 people have died as fast-moving wildfires rage across the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials say. The fires have been fanned by strong winds from a passing hurricane, destroying hundreds of buildings and burning some areas to the ground.
Ecuador presidential candidate shot dead at rally
A candidate in Ecuador's forthcoming presidential election who has campaigned against corruption and gangs has been shot dead at a campaign rally. Fernando Villavicencio, a member of the country's national assembly, was attacked as he left the event in the capital, Quito, on Wednesday.
Man who threatened Biden shot dead in FBI raid
A man who posted violent threats against President Joe Biden and other officials online was shot dead during an FBI raid on Wednesday. Agents were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Craig Robertson at his home in Utah, just hours ahead of a planned visit to the state by Biden.
Stay healthy with 5,000 steps a day, study shows
It has long been touted that 10,000 steps a day are the magic number you need to stay fit and healthy - but a new study shows fewer than 5,000 may be enough to see a benefit. The analysis of more than 226,000 people around the world showed 4,000 was enough to start reducing the risk of dying prematurely from any cause.
India Parliament to debate no-trust motion against Modi
India's parliament is debating a no-confidence motion that opposition parties have brought against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Congress party lawmaker Gaurav Gogoi, who had brought in the motion on 26 July, initiated the debate.
Cambodia PM's son formally endorsed as next ruler
The eldest son of Cambodia's long-term ruler has been endorsed as the country's next premier in a formality confirming the transition of power. On Monday, Cambodia's king issued a decree stating Hun Manet will succeed Hun Sen, who has ruled for 38 years.
Niger junta shuts airspace as critical deadline expires
Niger's coup leaders have closed the country's airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from their neighbours. Flight tracking website Flightradar24 is showing that there are currently no aircraft in Niger's skies.
At least 19 killed in Pakistan train accident
At least 19 people have been killed and 50 injured when a train derailed in southern Pakistan, officials say. Several coaches of the Hazara Express overturned near Sahara railway station in Nawabshah, about 275km (171 miles) from the largest city Karachi.
Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines
Storms bearing unusually torrential rain and ferocious winds this early in the North Pacific typhoon season have flooded large swathes of East Asia, with China among the countries worst hit. In the capital of Beijing alone, the amount of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record.
