2017-08-31

Russia

Is this the secret villa of Russia president Vladimir Putin?

31/08/2017

Sport

Biggest transfers in Europe's top leagues this summer

31/08/2017

USA

Colonies of fire ants float around flooded Texas streets

What should you do when faced with a floating colony of fire ants?

31/08/2017

Italy

Amnesty warns against 'outsourcing' migrant crisis to Libya

Arrivals from North Africa fell by more than 80 percent in August after Italy boosted cooperation with Libyan authorities. Amnesty International warns that outsourcing the fight against traffickers to Libya exposes migrants and refugees to abuse.

31/08/2017

Myanmar

Twenty-six ethnic Rohingyas drown fleeing Myanmar violence

31/08/2017

Sport

Shock men's victories on day four of Judo World Championships

Day four of the Judo World Championships was one for the rank outsiders as the field saw some major upsets.

31/08/2017

USA

US gives Russia 48 hours to close consulate in San Francisco

US orders the closure of the Russian consulate in San Francisco and annexes in Washington DC and New York by September 2.

31/08/2017

United Kingdom

Deported asylum seeker’s reprieve after pilot refuses to fly him to Afghanistan

Pilot said he wasn't prepared to fly Samim Bigzad to Afghanistan because his 'life was in danger'

31/08/2017

USA

The cost of Hurricane Harvey

Storm Harvey could cost billions.

31/08/2017

Pakistan

Convictions and acquittals in Benazir Bhutto murder trial

Ex-President Pervez Musharraf declared a fugitive, five people acquitted and two policemen found guilty in murder trial of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto

31/08/2017

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Officials seize over 100 pangolins in Thailand

Thai officials seize over 100 pangolins and 450kg of scales from the endangered animal.

31/08/2017

Global Japan

Japan at the forefront of assistance to Africa

Japanese technology and teaching is paving the way towards self-sufficiency in Africa's agricultural sector

31/08/2017

United Kingdom

London and Paris remember Princess Diana, 20 years on

Twin tributes in London and Paris mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana.

31/08/2017

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Golden toilet in New York used by over 100,000 people

A Golden toilet in New York at the Soloman R. Guggenheim museum has been used by over 100,000 people

31/08/2017

France

French government reveals labour laws shakeup

New labour law reforms have been presented by the French government.

31/08/2017

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Hurricane Harvey strands animals

Animals stranded as Hurricane Harvey swamps Texas.

31/08/2017

Cult

First exhibition in the Palestinian Museum

A brand new Museum dedicated to Palestinian art, culture and history

31/08/2017

India

Fresh downpours spread misery across South Asia

More than 1,200 have been killed as the fallout from heavy monsoon rains continues to be felt in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh

31/08/2017

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Stranded Texans rescued from Storm Harvey

Stranded residents rescued from Storm Harvey.

31/08/2017

USA

Explosions, smoke at flood-hit chemical plant in Texas

Smoke and an explosion were reported at a flood-hit chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, about 40 km northeast of Houston.

31/08/2017

Europe News

EU's Barnier sees no 'decisive progress' on Brexit

The chief negotiator wants more clarity from UK

31/08/2017

Economy

Moody's upgrades eurozone GDP growth, downgrades USA

Ratings agency Moody's upbeat about eurozone GDP growth, but downgrades US forecast.

31/08/2017

World News

Asteroid Florence to skim the Earth tomorrow

A space rock named "3122 Florence" is set to pass close to the Earth just after midday tomorrow.

31/08/2017

Japan

"Room for diplomacy" with North Korea - Japan

Japan's Defence Minister and his US counterpart have affirmed the close coordination between the two countries as international pressure increases on North Korea.

31/08/2017

Mexico

Small room, small prices: Mexico City's first sleep pod hotel

Mexico City Airport opens first sleep capsule hotel.

31/08/2017

France

Macron's push for global popularity

President Emmanuel Macron outlines plans to boost France's popularity internationally.

31/08/2017

India

Rescuers search for more than 30 trapped in Mumbai building collapse

At least seven people have died and more than 30 others are feared trapped beneath a collapsed building

31/08/2017

Sport

US Open: Shapovalov upsets Tsonga

The Canadian teenager is the youngest player in a decade to enter the third round

31/08/2017

Brazil

Multiple pile-up leaves two dead in Brazil

Flames engulf two lorries after crashing on Sao Paulo motorway bridge causing 36-vehicle pile-up

31/08/2017