2017-08-15

United Kingdom

Britain's new warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, heads for Portsmouth

Britain's newest and biggest aircraft carrier continues testing at sea

15/08/2017

Somalia

Former al-Shabaab deputy leader urges militants to leave the group

Mukhtar Robow Abu Mansur defected to the Somalian government last week and has now spoken out against the militant group.

15/08/2017

Travel News

Half Day in Mykonos

Half Day in Mykonos

15/08/2017

Sierra Leone

Death toll rises in Sierra Leone mudslide

Sierra Leone's president calls for international help after devastating landslide

15/08/2017

Sport

She's back!: Sharapova gets wildcard for US Open

It will be the first Grand Slam appearance for the former world number one in over 18 months, after her return from a doping ban

15/08/2017

World News

Sterling drops to new low against euro

UK currency is being hit by weaker than expexted inflation data

15/08/2017

India

India and Pakistan border guards celebrate independence with sweets

15/08/2017

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Mumbai human pyramids get high to celebrate Dahi Handi

15/08/2017

Spain

Spain's longest river at risk of drying up

The longest river in the Iberian peninsula is on the verge of drying up completely thanks to a combination of Spain’s current drought and inadequate water transfer planning

15/08/2017

Brazil

Wild puma found sheltering in an office in Brazil

Office workers in Brazil call in the fire brigade after finding a wild puma sheltering under a desk in their office

15/08/2017

Portugal

Falling tree 'kills 11 people' in Madeira

15/08/2017

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Duck and cover: Indonesian children take part in tsunami drill

15/08/2017

North Korea

Kim Jong-un steps back from the brink

Despite relief at Pyongyang's pause, it is feared that upcoming US-South Korea military drills could revive tensions

15/08/2017

Sport

Real await appeal decision over suspended Ronaldo for Spanish Super Cup

Real host Barcelona in Wednesday's second leg with a 3-1 lead but potentially without banned star man Ronaldo

15/08/2017

Sport

Word of the day: Goresh

This Turkmen form of belt wrestling is becoming more and more popular - not just among men, but also women.

15/08/2017

Economy

Trump gets tough with China and orders trade inquiry

Trump gets with tough with China and orders trade inquiry, focusing on intellectual property theft.

15/08/2017

Nepal

Man turns to elephant to get around flood-hit Nepal

15/08/2017

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Migrants take over empty ground in French capital

After clearing migrants from the approaches to Calais, the French now find thousands making their way to Paris.

15/08/2017

Sport

Chris Froome aiming for Tour-Vuelta double

15/08/2017

Germany

Air Berlin files for insolvency as Etihad cuts funding

Lufthansa waits in wings to plunder most profitable parts of stricken carrier

15/08/2017

Argentina

World Tango Festival and Championship opens in Buenos Aires

The world's greatest Tango dancers have gathered in Buenos Aires for the famous World Tango Festival and Competition

15/08/2017

USA

Taylor Swift to help sex assault victims after court victory

The pop star won a case against an ex-radio DJ she said groped her bare bottom at a photo shoot.

15/08/2017

Destinations

Five futuristic trends shaping tourism

Innovative ideas and projects shaping the future of globe-trotting.

15/08/2017

USA

Anti-Nazi film from the 1940s goes viral in the wake of Charlottesville

Don't Be a Sucker, an anti-Nazi film produced by the U.S. in the 1940s has gone viral following the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville at the weekend.

15/08/2017

Belgium

Belgians crack on with giant omelette despite toxic egg scandal

15/08/2017

Iraq

Iraq bombs ISIL-held Tal Afar ahead of ground assault

The town is the next big target for Iraqi forces after last month's recapture of Mosul

15/08/2017

Africanews

Why smiley face emojis are not so friendly

Researchers have found that using a smiley face emoji and similar emoticons at the office can have the opposite effect on the recipient, and make the sender seem less competent.

15/08/2017

USA

Trump met by protests as he returns to New York

Thousands turn out to protest as Donald Trump visits his New York for the first time since taking office.

15/08/2017

United Kingdom

UK seeks interim EU customs deal to avoid Brexit trade chaos

The EU says it will study the trade proposals carefully but progress must first be made on the UK's divorce arrangements.

15/08/2017

Japan

Japan commemorates WWII surrender

Emperor Akihito commemorates 72 years since Japanese surrender during World War II

15/08/2017