world news Another tragedy on the Mediterranean - dozens of bodies found on a migrant ship 26/08/2015
Sport Manchester United secure spot in Champions League group stage Manchester United have made it through to the group stages of the Champions League after beating Club Brugge 4-0 away from home with a goal from 26/08/2015
Sport Caleb Ewan surged to victory in the fifth stage of the Vuelta Australia’s Caleb Ewan surged to victory in the fifth stage of the Vuelta a España. The Orica rider beat Germany’s John Degenkolg of Giant to the 26/08/2015
Sport Double gold win for Japan at World Judo Championships Japan’s Kaori Matsumoto clinched a victory in the 57kg category at the World Judo Championships in Kazakhstani capital, Astana . The London Olympic 26/08/2015
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia said to hold main suspect in 1996 Khobar Towers bombing He was on the FBI’s most wanted list of suspected terrorists, and on the run for nearly 20 years. Ahmed al-Mughassil, now 48 years old, has been 26/08/2015
Sport Bolt and Gatlin ready for 200 metre final at Beijing Julius Yego has added another medal for Kenya at the IAAF Championships in Beijing. The Kenyan threw an incredible 92.72 metres to take the gold 26/08/2015
Sport Van Marwijk appointed Saudi Arabia boss Bert van Marwijk has been named the new coach of Saudi Arabia. The Dutch trainer, who led the Netherlands to the 2010 World Cup finals, has signed a 26/08/2015
Iraq Shiite Iraqi militia fighting ISIL advances towards Ramadi Fighters from Hashid al-Shaabi, a mainly Shiite paramilitary force battling Islamic State militants in Iraq, say they are advancing near Ramadi in 26/08/2015
Business French unemployment falls - slightly The latest monthly figures from France’s Ministry of Labour show unemployment went down slightly in July but over three and half million people are 26/08/2015
Serbia Young Syrian refugees hope for a better future in Germany: The long journey, part 4 26/08/2015
world news Water stress expected to soar, warns World Resources report The surging global demand for water will see some 30 countries facing extreme water stress by 2040, according to the latest World Resources Institute 26/08/2015
Germany Merkel says Germany won't tolerate xenophobia and will help refugees German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday visited a newly opened refugee shelter in the eastern town of Heidenau, where violent anti-refugee protests erupted at the weekend. 26/08/2015
Sport Flores wins in Tahiti five years after last major surf victory Jeremy Flores of France has won the Pro Tahiti tournament defeating the reigning World Surf League champion Gabriel Medina in the final. It was the 26/08/2015
Business Line The Great Fall of China and what it means for the rest of the world The Great Fall of China Hundreds of billions wiped off the world’s financial markets at the beginning of the week, as a Chinese rout sent shares 26/08/2015
Sport IAAF Championships Beijing: Two Kenyan runners test positive for doping Two Kenyan runners have been suspended after testing positive for doping at the IAAF Championships in Beijing. Joyce Zakary who competes in the 26/08/2015
brussels bureau EU Agriculture Council called over falling milk and pork prices The European Union will address the problem of falling milk and pork prices at an extraordinary meeting of the EU Agriculture Council on September 7 26/08/2015
Venezuela Venezuela-Colombia row drives out poor border residents Imposing martial law at its border, Venezuela continues to lash out at neighbour Colombia, after a shootout left three soldiers wounded. Venezuela 26/08/2015
Russia Russia to increase wheat supplies to Egypt, says Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country is to increase wheat supplies to Egypt. The announcement was made during a visit to Moscow by 26/08/2015
USA US TV shootings: suspect found with gunshot wounds A reporter and a cameraman have been shot dead live on air during a television broadcast in the United States. A "disgruntled employee" is suspected 26/08/2015
markets Chinese investors remain fearful as market volatility continues Chinese shares are struggling to recover as investors remain fearful that the latest interest rate cut will not be enough to stabilise its slowing 26/08/2015
World Deadly spread of Ebola 'could be stopped by end of year' Ebola’s devastating grip on West Africa could be lifted by the end of year, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO says Guinea is 26/08/2015
brussels bureau Belgium to discuss measures to deal with migrants entering country From early in the morning, around 400 people have been queuing outside the immigration office in Brussels. Those seeking asylum in Belgium need to 26/08/2015
world news Serbia and Kosovo sign telecom deal in EU-brokered talks The prime ministers of Serbia and Kosovo have signed energy and telecoms agreements after EU-brokered talks in Brussels. The deal is a step closer 26/08/2015
Business Global trade heads downwards There are more concerns of the global economy as latest figures show that world trade recorded its largest drop since the 2008 financial crisis in 26/08/2015
Business Betfair and Paddy Power merger moves a step closer The creation of one of the world’s biggest online gambling companies has moved a step closer. Betfair and Irish rival Paddy Power have agreed key 26/08/2015
USA Sewage spill hits Honolulu's Waikiki Beach Authorities in Hawaii have advised beach-goers to stay out of the water at least through Wednesday (August 26, 2015) following a massive sewage 26/08/2015
