News for August 28, 2026
Damn it: US and Venezuela strike 'historic' oil deal, Trump says
Trump says the deal would give the United States a majority stake in more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves. He described the agreement as historic.
Damn it: Tibet flood footage kept from Chinese viewers, victims still mostly unknown
Dramatic footage from Tibet's deadly flash flood has not been shown on Chinese television or online platforms. The reasons for the blackout remain unexplained publicly. Information about victims in the affected area remains scarce.
Damn it: 97-year-old woman looked like a warrior after Nepali floods; rescued by excavator
97-year-old Guna Maya Bohara survived flash floods in Nepal. She was rescued with the help of an excavator.
Damn it: 97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like a warrior
Guna Maya Bohara, 97, survived flash floods in Nepal. She was rescued using an excavator.
Damn it: Residents voice concern after violent incidents near Middlesbrough
People living near Middlesbrough told the BBC they feel unsafe after a series of violent incidents. They voiced worry about safety in their neighborhood.
Damn it: Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
Yiannopoulos is a British-born commentator who lives in the United States. He has previously supported Donald Trump and ICE agents. He has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Damn it: Sarfaraz says he didn't know about PCB threat to ECB
Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know of any PCB threat to the ECB. The threat was reportedly linked to a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
Damn it: Norway's 'grandfather' remembered as Haakon takes the throne
Norwegians paid their respects to the late King Harald V after his death on Friday morning. His son Haakon is set to take the throne.
Damn it: More British athletes convicted in Baptiste case
BBC Sport reports that Will Sharman, Richard Sharman and Lamin Deen were also convicted in the Baptiste case. Their convictions are tied to the same case that led to Leon Baptiste's imprisonment.
Man dies after turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight
Damn it: Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was fatally injured after a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence. The aircraft reportedly dropped about 6,000 feet during the incident.
Damn it: Satellite images reveal flood devastation across Nepal villages
New satellite imagery shows the scale of flood damage in Nepal's villages. The images depict villages and bridges washed away, including a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing.
Damn it: Videos show people surviving floodwaters on a balcony in Nepal
BBC Verify has located several videos from flood-hit areas along Nepal's Trishuli river. The clips show residents dealing with the floodwaters, including scenes of people on a balcony.
Damn it: Videos show people surviving floodwaters on a balcony in Nepal
BBC Verify has identified several clips from flood-hit areas along the Trishuli River after deadly floods swept through the region. The footage appears to show people on balconies as floodwaters surge by. No further details about locations or casualties are provided.
Damn it: Sign falls, injuring six at Christian festival
Six people were injured when a sign fell at a Christian festival at Wiston Park. Emergency services were called to assist those in need of medical attention.
Damn it: Burnham will not vote on assisted dying, unlike Starmer
Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying. He calls for all views to be respected. MPs will vote in two weeks on whether to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Damn it: Heaton lands first No. 1 album as Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 finally hits UK top 40
Paul Heaton earns his first-ever number-one album with Jenius! Dolly Parton's US hit 9 to 5 has finally entered the UK top 40.
Damn it: Tensions flare in Ceuta as migrant crisis escalates
Ceuta saw clashes after a group of migrants was accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle. Locals then set fire to the migrants' camps on the beach.
Damn it: Seven charged over Turnberry vandalism amid 'terrorist connection' claims
Seven people have been charged in connection with vandalism at Trump's Turnberry resort. If convicted, they could face longer sentences.
Damn it: Division, drama and power in Infantino–UEFA feud
Explosive court documents reveal the widening rift between UEFA and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The dispute appears to be growing more bitter, with new details emerging about the power struggle. Dan Roan reports.
Damn it: BBC tracks a week of Israeli settler violence in the West Bank
BBC correspondent Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks against Palestinians observed over the past week. The report documents incidents across the occupied West Bank. It underscores the ongoing tension and impact on local communities.
Damn it: Four plead guilty to arson attack on charity ambulances in Golders Green
Four individuals have pleaded guilty to an arson attack on ambulances run by a charity serving the Jewish community in Golders Green, northwest London. The March incident involved setting the vehicles on fire and causing explosions.
Damn it: Nearly 500 migrants cross Channel in seven boats after 10-day lull
Nearly 500 people crossed the Channel in seven boats on Thursday. It was the first crossing since 17 August.
Damn it: Stargazers around the world glimpse the Blood Moon lunar eclipse
Stargazers in several regions could see the rare alignment of the Sun, Earth and Moon. The event produced a Blood Moon lunar eclipse. The sight was visible from specific parts of the globe.
Damn it: Iceland weighs restarting EU talks as Trump eyes Greenland
Iceland will vote on Saturday to decide whether to restart talks on joining the European Union. The referendum is influenced by President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland. The outcome will determine Iceland's next step in EU accession talks.
Damn it: Amy Dowden says Celebrity Hunted proves she can achieve anything after cancer
Amy Dowden, the Strictly Come Dancing star, appeared on the latest series of Channel 4's Celebrity Hunted. She says the show proved she can achieve anything after her cancer diagnosis.
Damn it: Floods hamper search for hundreds missing at Nepal-China border
At least 540 people have died and more than 1,500 are unaccounted for after flash floods in the Himalayan border region. Rescue teams are racing to locate survivors as officials grapple with the disaster.
Damn it: Celtic and Rangers ordered to play Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors
Celtic and Rangers will host their upcoming Scottish Cup home ties without spectators. The sanction follows disorder involving supporters last season. The rule applies to their next home fixtures in the competition.
Damn it: Rescuers fear barrier lake could trigger another Nepal-Tibet flood
Rescuers fear the newly formed barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border could trigger a second flood. Laura Bicker explains the factors behind the lake's formation and the risk it poses downstream. Officials are monitoring water levels and weighing possible response measures.
Damn it: Rescuers fear barrier lake could trigger another Nepal-Tibet flood
Laura Bicker explains how the lake formed after the landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood. The report centers on the potential flood risk posed by the lake.
Damn it: Families fly to Nepal in search of 33 missing British nationals
Families have flown to Nepal to help in the search for 33 missing British nationals. Among those missing are a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy.
Damn it: Indian pilgrim's Tibet dream halted as WhatsApp goes quiet amid deadly floods
An Indian pilgrim was about to enter Tibet for a dream tour when her WhatsApp messages stopped. Her family is among hundreds waiting for news after deadly flash floods.
Damn it: Volkswagen CEO warns of sweeping layoffs for German workers
Volkswagen warns that tens of thousands of German jobs could be cut. The company remains one of the nation’s largest employers. The shifts are driven by electrification, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving.
Damn it: grieving officers press on with Teesside crash probe
The chair of the Cleveland Police Federation says officers are grieving and the Teesside crash and fire investigation is more intense than ever. He says officers are 'working through pain' as they carry on with the inquiry.
Damn it: Nepal army rescues people from hydropower tunnel
The Prime Minister's Secretariat in Nepal released footage of army personnel rescuing people from a hydropower tunnel. The clip shows soldiers carrying out the rescue operation inside the tunnel. Authorities have not released further details about the incident.
Damn it: Lunar eclipse adds drama to August's Sturgeon Moon photos
August's Sturgeon Moon aligned with a lunar eclipse, creating a striking celestial display. Photographers captured dramatic images of the event.
Damn it: Families fly to Nepal to search for 33 missing British nationals
Families have flown to Nepal to search for 33 missing British nationals. Among those missing are a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy.
Oh come on: Norway's King Harald dies at 89
King Harald died at age 89. He reigned for 35 years. He broke with royal tradition by marrying a commoner. He celebrated Norway's diversity in a famous speech.
Damn it: E-bike and e-scooter battery fires claim 18 lives and nearly 700 injuries
A wave of battery fires from e-bikes and e-scooters has left 18 people dead and nearly 700 injured. Some victims died after inhaling toxic fumes. Others were trapped in burning homes.
Damn it: Police officer Alan Greer investigated for inappropriate calls to women
BBC reports that Alan Greer, a police officer, was investigated in 2002 and 2005 for making inappropriate phone calls to women. In one incident, he received a formal police caution.
Damn it: Judge finds Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic
A judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic. Anthropic is an AI startup that has clashed with the Pentagon over using AI in the U.S. military. The ruling underscores tensions between government policy and AI technology.
Damn it: Bank holiday weekend set for more thunderstorms and rain
Rain and showers are forecast through the weekend, with longer spells of rain possible. Thunderstorms may develop in spots at times. The overall pattern remains unsettled for the bank holiday weekend.
Damn it: NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
Costs are spiralling as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand. NHS bosses warn ADHD and autism care could descend into chaos. The concerns point to pressure from rapid demand and limited regulation.