Daily Recap: World — 14 August 2026

The day’s world news is led by deadly industrial risk and fast-moving public safety measures, alongside decisions by authorities and institutions to reassert control. From a fatal gas leak in Bangladesh to legal, political and environmental interventions in Europe and sport, the...

At least eight workers die after a suspected toxic gas leak at a shipbreaking yard in southeastern Bangladesh. Several others are reported missing as rescuers search the site. Witnesses describe screams from inside the yard before injured workers are taken to hospital, and first responders recover multiple bodies from the facility.

The UK temporarily bans the sale of disposable barbecues as extreme heat raises wildfire danger. The measure is designed to reduce the risk of fires starting or spreading during the current hot spell. It comes as authorities respond to heightened environmental and public safety concerns linked to the weather.

The High Court blocks the release of Glyn Razzell, who is serving a sentence for murdering his estranged wife, Linda Razzell. Judges overturn a Parole Board decision that would have freed him on licence. He remains in prison after continued refusal to reveal where his wife’s remains are.

New Zealand Football withdraws its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino and calls for a review of FIFA’s leadership. The move marks a break with Oceania’s governing body, the OFC, and places New Zealand alongside other football associations that have questioned Infantino’s position.

Italian police recover three paintings by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse worth more than $10 million after a museum theft near Parma. The works were stolen in a nighttime raid in March from the Fondazione Magnani Rocca. Authorities find them during searches as they advance the investigation into the heist.

Former construction union leader John Setka is arrested and charged again over alleged threatening and harassing messages sent to CFMEU administrators. The new case is described as the third set of charges tied to the allegations. He is due to appear in court later on Friday.

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan scores 101 in Darwin to become the first Bangladeshi batter to make a Test century in Australia. The landmark innings comes in the first Test against Australia and in only his second Test match. It gives Bangladesh a notable milestone on day two of the series opener.

The Pittsburgh Steelers open preseason play with a 28-9 win over the Green Bay Packers, led by rookie quarterback Drew Allar. He produces three touchdowns across separate drives, throwing two scoring passes and adding one on the ground. The performance gives Pittsburgh an early boost in exhibition play.