News for August 22, 2026
Damn it: Trump Mobile's 'Made in the USA' phone kept changing details
Damn it, BBC Verify tracks ongoing changes to the T1 phone's design, specifications, manufacture, and release date. Trump Mobile has promoted the device as 'Made in the USA'. The details have shifted over time, according to BBC Verify's tracking.
Damn it: Why extreme cleaning videos go viral
Extreme cleaning videos posted on social media often go viral. They are watched by millions.
Damn it: Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
Prospectors have gathered in West Pokot county. They hope that a gram of gold could change their fortunes.
Damn it: Heatwaves threaten to reshape the school calendar
Heatwaves could make classrooms harder to run in the hottest months. Teachers warn this may force discussions about adjusting the school calendar.
Damn it: How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Teachers warn that classrooms may struggle to function in the hottest months. The heat could disrupt daily lessons and routines. The issue could lead to changes in how the school year is scheduled.
Damn it: Energy UK says current support for struggling households isn't enough
Energy UK argues current support for households most in need does not go far enough. The industry body is calling for broader or stronger help with energy bills. The comments underline concerns about energy relief.
Damn it: Lucy Davis grateful for support after cancer diagnosis
Lucy Davis says she’s grateful for the support after revealing her cancer diagnosis. The Office star appeared at a convention in London less than two weeks after she announced it.
Damn it: Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada hit whisky, hockey sticks and more
A broad range of Canadian imports will be hit by 50 percent tariffs. The measures target items from whisky to hockey sticks, among others. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the move a miscalculation and said Canada would respond dollar-for-dollar.
Damn it: Table tennis and throat lozenge could aid Erin Patterson's appeal
Her lawyers say a table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could influence an appeal to overturn her convictions. The note frames these items as potential factors in the case. Further details are not provided in this excerpt.
Damn it: Video shows police chase minutes before fatal A66 crash
Video footage shows several police vehicles chasing a car. The pursuit occurred about three minutes before the crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough. No further details on injuries, arrests, or the crash’s cause are provided.
Damn it: US military newspaper editor fired over censorship comment
Erik Slavin, editor of a US military newspaper, says he was fired after an interview in which he described censorship as a red line in a hypothetical scenario. He claims the dismissal was tied to that remark.
Damn it: Canadian PM calls Trump's fresh tariffs a miscalculation after talks collapse
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada pulled out of the talks to safeguard sovereignty. He described Trump’s latest tariffs as a miscalculation. The trade talks collapsed afterward.
Damn it: Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal
Carney faces a crucial test as he tries to sell his gamble of walking away from White House talks. He bets the consequences will be worth it.
Good grief: Vigil held for family who died in sea off Shoreham
A vigil was held in the town to pay respects to the family. The relatives died after getting into difficulty in the water off Shoreham, West Sussex.
Watch: Android allegedly beats Bolt's 100m record at Chinese robot games, Honor says
Damn it, an android at China's World Humanoid Robot Games ran faster than Usain Bolt's 100m world record, according to Honor. The claim comes from Honor, the smartphone maker.
Damn it: Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery
Fourteen people were killed in a strike on a monastery in Myanmar. A rescue worker said the monastery was struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.
Damn it: Two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete shot dead outside home
Zolani Tete, a two-time world boxing champion, was shot dead outside his home in South Africa. He previously held the WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight titles.
Damn it: Meet the Harps — Natalie Harp and her estranged brother Preston
Natalie Harp, a Trump aide, is estranged from her brother Preston. Preston has used social media and recent interviews to critique her and promote his own left-wing politics. Their public rift highlights sharp political differences within one family.
Damn it: Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji during hike
A father hiking Mount Fuji with his two sons reportedly left his 7-year-old behind when he grew tired. He continued the hike with the other boy, according to reports. The story provides no further details.
Damn it: Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike
A father reportedly left his 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue his hike. He had brought two boys on the trip but left one behind after getting tired. Details about the incident have not been provided.
Damn it: Multiple deaths after collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough involving a Volkswagen Passat
Police say a collision on the A66 in South Bank near Middlesbrough involved a Volkswagen Passat. Multiple people have died in the incident.
Damn it: Sydney Marathon medal depicts Munich stadium by mistake
Online sleuths spotted an error after the Sydney Marathon unveiled its double-sided medal. The circulating images show Munich's stadium on the design.
Canada to match US tariffs dollar-for-dollar as talks break down
Damn it: Canada imposes a 50% tariff on roughly $20 billion of imports into Canada after last-minute trade talks collapsed. It will mirror U.S. tariffs dollar-for-dollar. The move follows a breakdown in negotiations late in the process.
Oh come on: Burnham's economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job
Lord O'Neill was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser. He has ruled out taking a government job.
Damn it: Trump insults a reporter again as the BBC flags questions he won't answer
The US president insults a journalist again. The BBC examines the questions he avoids answering.
Damn it: Canada negotiator says more work ahead as US deadline looms
Canada's negotiator says there is more work to do as talks with the United States head into the final hours. The two sides are racing to finalise a deal before a Friday night deadline.
Back in the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks
Seriously? They won’t be working royals when they return to the UK. The piece asks what they could do instead. It centers on pursuits outside official royal duties.
Damn it: Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks as they return to the UK
On their return to Britain, they will not resume royal duties. The article asks what they might do instead.