News for August 27, 2026
Damn it: Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
Greens call for a temporary ban on new data centres. Zack Polanski is pushing for stricter rules to limit water and energy use by data centres that power AI. The move highlights concerns over the environmental footprint of growing data infrastructure.
Damn it: GTA 6 preview leaves fans and critics impressed
Official GTA 6 preview draws positive reactions from fans and critics. The reveal is described as impressive.
Damn it: Uganda declares Ebola-free as Congo faces deadly, fast-growing epidemic
Uganda discharged its final Ebola patient on July 16, signaling an Ebola-free status. Congo is facing a deadly, fast-growing epidemic.
Damn it: Plan to place rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says
The rollout to place rape and sex offence specialists on every police force in England and Wales will now be completed by 2027. The original timetable targeted summer 2029. The Prime Minister announced the change.
Damn it: Taxpayers foot £6m for illegal waste supersite clean-up in Oxfordshire
The cleanup of an illegal waste supersite in Oxfordshire cost £6 million. Taxpayers funded the bill.
Damn it: Mike Ashley slams Burnham's 'populist' High Street plan
Mike Ashley, founder of Sports Direct, has criticised Andy Burnham's High Street proposals as populist. In a letter, he accuses the prime minister of chasing quick fixes or trend-driven approaches with his latest cost-of-living and retail policies.
Damn it: Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
The president issued an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. The move follows the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks late last week.
Damn it: Allan Little met the 'Butcher of Bosnia' early in the Bosnian War
BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the 'Butcher of Bosnia' in the early months of the Bosnian War. The moment is described by Little in his reporting from that period.
Damn it: Jury deliberating in Lindsay Clancy trial
Jurors are weighing a verdict in the case of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her children. Prosecutors say the killings were premeditated, while the defense argues she suffered postpartum psychosis.
Damn it: PSG set to face Manchester City and Aston Villa in Champions League group stage
Paris Saint-Germain, the European champions, will face Manchester City and Aston Villa in this season's Champions League group stage. The draw pits PSG against two Premier League sides. No kickoff dates or group results are included in this brief.
Damn it: Verified video traces the deadly Nepal-Tibet flash flood path
BBC Verify traces the Nepal-Tibet flash flood path using verified video. The report uses this footage to illustrate how the flood moved through the region.
Damn it: Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime, dies
Peter Cullen, the longtime voice of Optimus Prime, has died. Cullen voiced Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and later in the live-action films.
Damn it: Zelensky cuddles a baby pit bull named Freya
Pictures show Ukraine's president Zelensky holding a baby pit bull named Freya. The moment is framed as a reminder that a puppy can help a political figure stand out.
Damn it: Uefa files criminal action against Infantino and Fifa
Uefa has launched criminal proceedings against FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino. The action concerns a failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
Damn it: Lively awarded $400,000 for legal fees in Baldoni defamation case
Damn it — A judge awarded Blake Lively $400,000 for legal fees tied to the Baldoni defamation case. She had sought $8 million. The award is far short of her claimed costs.
Damn it: Ratko Mladic's monstrous crimes and the 'Butcher of Bosnia' nickname
Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb commander, led a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian War. He earned the nickname 'Butcher of Bosnia' for these brutal acts. The crimes are described as monstrous.
Damn it: Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić dies at 84
Mladić, the Bosnian Serb war crimes convict, has died at the age of 84. He was sentenced to life in prison in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to the 1992-95 Yugoslav wars.
Damn it: Ratko Mladic dies at 84 after genocide conviction
He died at 84 while serving a life sentence for genocide tied to the Bosnian War. He commanded forces that shelled Sarajevo and oversaw the Srebrenica massacre. He was convicted of genocide for those actions.
Damn it: One in eight young people still NEET ahead of major review
Just under one million UK young people are NEET (not in education, employment or training). That accounts for about one in eight young people. The latest figures come ahead of a major government review.
Damn it: Bobby Vylan cleared after IDF chant investigation
An investigation into Bobby Vylan over an IDF chant at a London Al Quds Day demonstration has concluded. Authorities say no further action will be taken.
Damn it: Dame Jenni Murray died eight days after car crash, inquest hears
An inquest heard that Dame Jenni Murray, the former presenter of BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, died earlier this year. She passed away eight days after the car crash.
Damn it: Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year
Home Office figures released today show the number of asylum seekers in hotels has halved over the past year. The data also show declines in legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small-boat arrivals.
Damn it: UK salmonella cases near 500 as egg investigations widen
Nearly 500 people have fallen ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, according to UK health officials. Authorities say they are investigating additional clusters connected to the outbreak.
Damn it: Top Gear to return after Flintoff crash, BBC confirms
BBC confirms Top Gear will return after a hiatus tied to Andrew Flintoff's 2022 crash during filming. The network did not provide a premiere date. Flintoff was injured in the incident that paused production.
Damn it: Nepal-Tibet flash floods kill at least 270, with 800 missing
At least 270 people have died in the Nepal-Tibet flash floods. More than 800 are missing.
Damn it: U.S. intervened in probe of oilman aiding Trump in Venezuela
Swiss prosecutors asked the U.S. Department of Justice to arrest Alejandro Betancourt. Instead, he was granted a multi-entry visa and allowed to travel to the United States.
Rescuers race to find survivors after Himalayan floods kill at least 270
Damn it, rescuers are racing to locate survivors after floods along the Nepal-China border. The confirmed death toll is at least 270. Hundreds remain missing, including more than 640 tourists.
Yayoi Kusama, dot-filled immersive artist, dies at 97
Damn it. Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist famed for immersive, dot-filled worlds, has died at age 97. Her installations delighted millions of visitors.
Damn it: Iran weighs harsh penalties for contact with outside media in 'foreign influence' bill
Iran is weighing harsher penalties for contact with foreign media as part of a 'foreign influence' bill. The move comes nearly six months after the U.S. and Israel launched the war, with no diplomatic breakthrough yet.
Damn it: Brazil's first transgender Indigenous chief fights to stay in power
Damn it: Majur Traytowu, Brazil’s first transgender Indigenous chief, is struggling to maintain influence amid a devastating alcohol epidemic ravaging her territory. The crisis is eroding her authority and threatening the community she leads. The epidemic is taking a personal toll on her life as well.
Damn it: Norway's King Harald V worsens, royal family at bedside
King Harald V, 89, has been in hospital for over a week receiving treatment for a rare blood condition. The royal family has gathered at his bedside.
Damn it: Construction workers sprint to higher ground as floodwaters surge
A video posted on social media shows construction workers sprinting to higher ground as floodwaters surge through a valley. The clip captures a rapid evacuation as the water rushes past. No location or date is provided with the footage.
Damn it: Residents need to feel safe after deadly crash and fire near Middlesbrough, council leader says
Redcar and Cleveland Council says it is working tirelessly after nine people died in a crash and fire near Middlesbrough. Alec Brown, the council leader, spoke about the ongoing response.
What a mess: Hundreds feared dead in Nepal-Tibet floods
Hundreds are feared dead in floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border. The disaster has struck the border region between Nepal and Tibet.
Damn it: Nepal reports 826 missing, with more than 529 tourists among them
Police in Nepal say 826 people are missing. More than 529 of them are tourists.
Damn it: Survivor recalls watching her father, mother, sister and sister's children swept away
One survivor says her father, mother, sister, and sister's children were swept away before her eyes. She described the moment in stark terms. The survivor's account highlights the personal toll of the disaster.
Damn it: People pulled from mud in Nepal as rescue efforts continue
At least 160 people have died along the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescuers are trying to reach the disaster zone. The operation continues as authorities work to reach those affected.
Damn it: Germany wrestles with Nazi past as AfD eyes election breakthrough
Germany keeps its World War II history at the center of national identity. The AfD argues for a more positive view of the past. The clash highlights how history is shaping politics as the party seeks an electoral breakthrough.
Damn it: Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies
The company confirmed Kusama's death occurred earlier in August. The statement described her life as 'devoted entirely to artistic creation'.
Damn it: Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
Her hypnotic, unconventional works helped her rise from near-obscurity. They earned her a place in the world's most prominent museums.
Damn it: Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Tim Curry after his death at 80
Tim Curry, the British actor known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80. Susan Sarandon led tributes from colleagues and fans. Friends from stage and screen mourn his passing.