Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil
Eight illustrations by French artist Henri Matisse that were stolen from a library in São Paulo have been recovered by police in Brazil. The works, which have a combined estimated worth of about $200,000 (£148,000), were found on Thursday at a home in…
France evacuates hundreds as new wildfire threatens southwestern Landes region
French authorities evacuated 525 villagers after a wildfire broke out in the pine woods of the southwestern Landes region, near an area already devastated by major blazes this summer. The fire, which razed 1,100 hectares (2,700 acres) after it began…
ICE: BBC Verify speaks to woman after agent points gun at her
A video showing a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent pointing his gun at a woman has been viewed by millions after she shared the moment on Instagram. Carolina Molina says she was out delivering business cards in Falls Church, Virginia,…
Spain’s World Cup final hero Ferran Torres closes in on PSG transfer – Sports
Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Ferran Torres, according to reports in French and Spanish outlets on Thursday evening. The forward, who scored the match-winner for Spain in the World Cup final, is expected to sign…
Japan: Record rains in Chiba kill four people as thousands stranded at Narita Airport
Japan’s Meteorological Agency said the most recent deluge was brought by warm, humid air flowing into the country’s east that combined with cold air above to make atmospheric conditions extremely unstable. The rains are expected to last…
Japan protests Putin’s first visit to disputed islands
President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time on Thursday, prompting protests by Japan which also claims the territory. Keywords for this article Fuente: Leer la noticia original
Aditya-L1: Indian solar mission’s new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
One of the most enduring mysteries that has been puzzling scientists forever is how the Sun’s outer atmosphere – the corona – is millions of degrees hotter than its surface. And how does the corona continue to remain so hot despite…
West Bank: «In recent weeks, we’ve seen a striking escalation in violent acts»
Israeli forces on Thursday moved against rogue settlers laying siege to Palestinians amid unusually strong US criticism, even as Israel inaugurated an emblematic settlement elsewhere in the West Bank. Our correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.…
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump’s tariffs
The White House said in a report on Thursday that more than 40 countries have helped China sidestep US tariffs by routing exports through nations that face lower American import duties. The countries named include Canada, India, Mexico, Japan and South…
Middle East live: US threatens Iran with economic isolation like ‘never seen before’
Home Middle East Live Issued on: 14/08/2026 – 04:31Modified: 14/08/2026 – 04:38 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during an interview with Fox News outside the White House on July 30, 2026. © Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP US Treasury…