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26/08/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
26/08/2026 00:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
26/08/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Will the new cancer vaccine survive RFK Jr’s America?
A promising scientific breakthrough amid research funding cuts
26/08/2026 04:01 GMT
Dolly Parton dies at 80
Her team say her legacy is one of love, compassion and resilience.
26/08/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Murder investigation launched after house fire in Middlesborough leaves two dead
Police say they can't rule out links to wider organised crime.
26/08/2026 13:01 GMT
Hundreds missing after Nepal floods
Nearly 300 foreign tourists are among missing after devastating floods hit northern Nepal
Full coverage of the day's news.
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
26/08/2026 20:01 GMT
Meta agrees to restrict US teen use of its social media platforms
The Facebook and Instagram owner reached an $18bn settlement with US states
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
The Facebook and Instagram owner will also make changes aimed at better protecting kids
Is the UK prepared?
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Paddy O'Connell.
