Iraq ISIL fighters flee Iraqi city Tal Afar to defend nearby al Ayadiya Peshmerga troops round up fleeing ISIL fighters after Tal Afar but hundreds mount defence nearby 29/08/2017
Sport More golds for Japan at World Judo Championships The pride of Kosovo, Majlinda Kelmendi turned up on day two of the Judo World Championships in confident mood, hoping to become World champion for the third… 29/08/2017
France Notre Dame's gargoyles in need of restoration Fundraising campaign is launched to save famous Paris landmark - Nore Dame needs urgent restoration work 29/08/2017
Sport FIFA World Cup Trophy goes on tour The iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy is set to begin its longest ever national tour. With kick-off less than a year away, host nation Russia will take 29/08/2017
United Kingdom Criminally good? Five of the best dancing policemen Inspired by an officer at London's Notting Hill Carnival, here's our list of the best dancing policemen. 29/08/2017
USA Trump takes on Hurricane Harvey Trump said he wants the relief effort to be seen as an example of how to respond to a storm. 29/08/2017
Cult Air Guitar World Championship 2017! American air guitarist Matthew “Airistotle” Burns was crowned winner of the World Air Guitar Championship in Oulu, Finland, as contestants from 29/08/2017
USA Photos: Houston before and after Hurricane Harvey The stunning images from Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States, show the catastrophic and record flooding that have affected hundreds 29/08/2017
world news Professor believes a comprimise must be found between Britain and the EU Professor Christian Leguesne believes any comprimise from the Conservative Party in its Brexit negotiations could prove unpopular among the British Public. 29/08/2017
world news EU and African leaders agree a new roadmap to tackle the flow of migrants into Europe A new roadmap to tackle illegal trafficking and stem the flow of migrants and refugees into Europe from Africa has been agreed in Paris. 29/08/2017
Turkey Turkey blamed for breakdown of talks on EU membership European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has accused Turkey of wanting to blame Europe, not itself, for a breakdown in EU membership talks. 29/08/2017
Belgium New tactics to protect soldiers on Belgian streets Rising threat of militant attacks against security forces has led Belgium to change patrolling tactics 29/08/2017
Transport Timeless cars at the 'Kia Miglia' A journey from classic German convertibles to 2017’s most intriguing newcomer, the Kia Stinger. 29/08/2017
India Floods kill more than 1,200 in Asia as all eyes are on Hurricane Harvey As Hurricane Harvey battered the US to devastating effect, another area of the world was stricken by flooding. 29/08/2017
North Korea 'All options are on the table' for North Korea, says US US President Donald Trump says North Korea ‘has signaled its contempt for its neighbours, for all members of the United Nations and for minimum 29/08/2017
Germany Borussia Dortmund bus attacker charged with 28 counts of attempted murder 28-year-old man who tried to blow up a bus carrying the Borussia Dortmund football team in April has been charged with 28 counts of attempted murder. 29/08/2017
Sport Hero's welcome for victorious Black Ferns in NZ The team beat England 41-32 in a thrilling Women's Rugby World Cup final in Belfast 29/08/2017
no comment A community comes together as more rain dumps on Texas Torrential rains continue to pour in Houston, Texas flooding roads, rivers, and homes. Thousands of people have taken to the streets to escape the 29/08/2017
Cult How frequently do Europeans go to cinema? The French frequent cinemas the most in Europe 29/08/2017
economy Euro rises above $1.20 for first time in over two years Maybe it's time to schedule that shopping trip to New York: the single currency has hit its strongest level against the dollar in over two years. 29/08/2017
Spain Barcelona terrorism attacks shake debate over tourism Campaigners calling for a tough approach to growth in the industry express concern about 'political usage' of attack. 29/08/2017
no comment Dancing police officer wows crowd with his moves at Notting Hill Carnival A police officer at Notting Hill Carnival stunned crowds with his dance moves. 29/08/2017
world news Thousands transferred to shelters in Houston Thousands of people have been transferred to rescue shelters in the aftermath of flooding in Houston. 29/08/2017
Japan Anti-whaling group 'unable to match Japanese technology', halts activity Sea Shepherd to halt activity in Southern Ocean. 29/08/2017
Spain Who is the urban artist who painted Trump kissing the pope? TV Boy is an Italian urban artist based in Barcelona who has gained international recognition for his portraits of famous people, transforming them using irony and sarcasm. 29/08/2017
world news Confusion in Hokkaido: residents react to North Korea's missile launch 'I had no idea where to go', said one woman after a North Korean missile flew over the Japanese island of Hokkaido. 29/08/2017
USA Trump confuses two blonde Finnish journalists at press conference US President Donald Trump mixed up two blonde Finnish journalists during a press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in Washington DC today (August 29). 29/08/2017
Brazil Brazil under fire over Amazon forest mining decree Brazil's government is scrambling to respond to public outcry after it dismantled a vast national reserve in the Amazon to open up the area to mining. 29/08/2017
Japan Alarms sound in Japan warning residents of North Korea missile threat Alarms ring out in northern Japan alerting residents that North Korea had fired a ballistic missile over the country's Hokkaido island. 29/08/2017
Myanmar Thousands flee escalating violence in Myanmar Thousands flee fresh outbreaks of violence that follow ethnic Rohingya attacks on security posts in Rakhine province. 29/08/2017
