World Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi PM, renews Riyadh visit invitation Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had cancelled an earlier Saudi trip after deadly July 29 US-Saudi strikes on Iraq. Al Jazeera·Aug 8, 2026
World US Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and China The US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump. Al Jazeera·Aug 8, 2026
World Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levels Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought. Al Jazeera·Aug 8, 2026
Sports AFL boss Craig Drummond apologises over Geelong concussion waiver: ‘The club went too far’ Commission chair won’t be involved in any AFL assessment of the caseFormer Cats president was on club board when deal … The Guardian Sport·Aug 8, 2026
World US courts clear way for deportations of South Sudan, Myanmar nationals Rulings allow Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals of the two countries. Al Jazeera·Aug 8, 2026
Entertainment Digital cameras and wired earphones are back - and 'a bit more real' We're surrounded by more advanced tech in 2026, so why are young people going back to basics? BBC Entertainment & Arts·Aug 8, 2026
Health How a former GB Olympian curbed his porn problem - and the signs and steps to recovery Experts share the signs to look out for if you are worried about your porn use, and how to seek help. BBC Health·Aug 8, 2026
World What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East? Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support. Al Jazeera·Aug 8, 2026
World Trump shifts blame to Republicans for waning support from public Republican senators are using the summer recess to avoid politically difficult votes. Al Jazeera·Aug 8, 2026
World Colombia’s new president takes office vowing to ‘crush’ narco-terrorism Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff. Al Jazeera·Aug 8, 2026
World Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river. BBC World·Aug 8, 2026
Health I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good? BBC Health·Aug 8, 2026