17 Aug 2026
BBC News
US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna
The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report.
17 Aug 2026 12:23pm GMT
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
17 Aug 2026 11:14am GMT
16 Aug 2026
BBC News
Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day tearing through nature reserve
Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.
16 Aug 2026 8:01pm GMT