Daily Briefing — August 27, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy Door was locked…
Daily Briefing — August 26, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: At least 17 killed as flash flood sweeps part of Nepal-Tibet border Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50% Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70 Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with…
Daily Briefing — August 25, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says former Russian minister US removes Syria from list…
Daily Briefing — August 24, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Divorce, smartphones and control – BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China…
Daily Briefing — August 23, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC Girl, 17, killed in Swedish sword attack, police say Father leaves 7-year-old son alone…
Daily Briefing — August 22, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests Rescuers dig through…
Daily Briefing — August 21, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says Pakistan…
Daily Briefing — August 20, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: At least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries Mushroom killer must stay in jail…
Daily Briefing — August 19, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request…
Daily Briefing — August 18, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says Inside secret police…