21 Aug 2026
BBC News
Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town
Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.
21 Aug 2026 7:06am GMT
20 Aug 2026
BBC News
Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city
Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".
20 Aug 2026 8:08pm GMT
Russia 'purposefully' hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says
At least 17 people were killed in the "massive attack" overnight on Ukraine's capital, as mayor Vitali Klitschko warns hot water supply has been disrupted.
20 Aug 2026 5:14pm GMT