News for August 29, 2026
Damn it: Moses Itauma stretchered out after shock defeat in gruelling world title fight
Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma in London, ending the Briton’s world-title dream. The bout was gruelling, and Itauma appeared to tire as it wore on. He was stretchered from the ring after the defeat.
Damn it: Gamescom highlights from Cologne — Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2
BBC journalist Laura Cress offers a first look at Gamescom in Cologne. She highlights major titles, including The Witcher 3 and Alien: Isolation 2. The piece surveys upcoming games and what they promise for the rest of the year.
Damn it: Vessel with five people in distress in the English Channel
The coastguard says a vessel with five people on board is in distress in the English Channel. Authorities have not released further details about the vessel or its passengers.
Damn it: Norway's new king recalls his father in inaugural speech
Haakon VIII delivered his first speech as king. He paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V. He then outlined how he intends to reign. The remarks linked family memory to his royal duties.
Damn it: Train hits van on level crossing; man dies in Burscough
A train struck a van at a level crossing in Burscough. British Transport Police said a man in the van died at the scene.
Damn it: China censors videos showing deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border
Footage of the flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border is nearly impossible to find online in China due to heavy censorship. That censorship keeps the disaster largely out of the public view.
Damn it: Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
Cleverly has stepped down from the shadow cabinet to pursue the London mayoralty. London won't vote on a new mayor until 2028.
Damn it: Beijing expands purge of top generals
Beijing widens its purge of senior officers tied to ousted leaders, according to analysts. The campaign targets generals linked to former leaders removed from power. Beijing also aims to project power across the Indo-Pacific.
Good grief: Football fans pay tribute to officers killed in A66 crash near Middlesbrough
Two officers, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough. Football fans at a Middlesbrough match paid tribute to the officers.
Damn it: Mum of Nottingham attack victim backs calls to stop killers' early release
Emma Webber, mother of a Nottingham attack victim, has joined more than 30 families in signing an open letter to the government. The letter urges an end to early release for killers.
Damn it: Royal Navy tracks four vessels through the North Sea and English Channel last week
HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans and HMS Severn used radar to monitor four vessels. The ships tracked the targets as they moved through the North Sea and the English Channel. The operation took place last week.
Damn it: Kyiv warehouse strike leaves at least 37 dead, hundreds evacuated
The strike on a Kyiv warehouse killed at least 37 people and forced hundreds to evacuate. Authorities have launched an investigation into whether ammunition was stored at the site.
Damn it: Sarah Ferguson expected back in the UK 'shortly', source says
Reports say Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is expected to return to the UK soon. She is renting a six-bedroom house in the Home Counties. No further details were provided.
Damn it: Parliament returns, new PM to face grilling
Parliament is set to resume. The new prime minister will face close scrutiny as MPs grill him. MPs will finally have a chance to question him.
Damn it: Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour dies, his work a symbol of resilience.
The Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour has died. For more than five decades, he depicted Palestinian life and history in his paintings. His work grew more political after a period in jail. His art is widely seen as a symbol of Palestinian resilience.
Damn it: Kanye West concerts canceled in Russia
Two sold-out Kanye West concerts in St. Petersburg were canceled. The move underscores wartime ambivalence toward Western culture in Russia. West's past antisemitic remarks are part of the context surrounding the cancellations.
Damn it: Festival devastated as man dies after sign falls
A man died after a sign fell at the Big Church Festival. Police say at least six others were injured in the incident.
Damn it: Tibet flood footage blocked in China, victims largely unknown
Some dramatic flood footage from the Tibet disaster isn’t airing in China. Public access to the visuals is being restricted. Details about those affected remain scarce, with little confirmed information on casualties.
Damn it: Trump claims U.S. secures vast stake in Venezuelan oil
The plan would give the United States more direct control over Venezuela's oil reserves. Officials say crime and logistics hurdles have discouraged private investors.
Damn it: We helped create UK emergency alert system - but how is the government using it?
Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month. The alert has raised questions about how the emergency system is used by the government. The incident underscored the need for clarity on when alerts are issued and how they affect the public.
Damn it: Somali piracy surges as US-Iran war ripples outward
Two ships were seized within four days last week. That raises the total attacked since January to at least 13. The incidents signal a continued surge in piracy off Somalia.
Damn it: Close race as Iceland votes on restarting talks to join the EU
Voters in Iceland are deciding whether to restart EU membership talks in a tight contest. Broader international tensions hastened the vote. Campaign discussions focus on Iceland's fishing industry, a cornerstone of the economy.
Damn it: Windy, stormy start to the bank holiday weekend
The bank holiday weekend starts with gusty winds and storms. Cooler, showery conditions are expected to continue through the weekend and into Monday. It will finish with a damp close to what has been a record-breaking summer, according to Matt Taylor.
Damn it: Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales
This year’s heat waves have led to more fridges and freezers breaking down. The problem is being felt across England and Wales.
Damn it: The race to stop England running out of water
The article investigates who is responsible for this summer's drought. It asks how England can secure its water supplies for the future.
Damn it: Landlady who housed 9/11 hijackers discusses ties to alleged Saudi spy
The landlady who rented to two al-Qaeda members has given her first public account. She spoke in an interview with the BBC. The report also references possible links to an alleged Saudi spy.
Damn it: Landlady who housed two 9/11 hijackers speaks to BBC
Two al-Qaeda members were tenants of a landlady who is now speaking publicly for the first time in an interview with the BBC. She recalls her experiences as their landlord and what she observed during their tenancy. The report centers on her account and the alleged links to a Saudi spy.