World Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage. BBC World·Aug 9, 2026
Entertainment Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford. BBC Entertainment & Arts·Aug 9, 2026
World Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency Andras Baka, a strong advocate for judicial independence, becomes governing party's pick for Hungary's next president. Al Jazeera·Aug 9, 2026
Entertainment Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money. BBC Entertainment & Arts·Aug 9, 2026
World Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats. BBC World·Aug 9, 2026
Business Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven. BBC Business·Aug 9, 2026
World Iran war live: Tehran demands end to US blockade to reopen Strait of Hormuz IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway. Al Jazeera·Aug 9, 2026
World Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame? The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month. BBC World·Aug 9, 2026
World Turkiye says Mecca defence pact not aimed at Iran Turkiye says the Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not target Iran. Al Jazeera·Aug 9, 2026
Entertainment Banksy works cost public almost £150,000 FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising. BBC Entertainment & Arts·Aug 9, 2026
World Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank. BBC World·Aug 9, 2026
World Vance says US ‘destroyed’ Iran’s nuclear programme US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and degraded its military. Al Jazeera·Aug 9, 2026