2018-08-10

Thailand

Cave rescue boys and their coach granted Thai citizenship | The Cube

Three boys and their football coach who were rescued from a cave in northern Thailand last month have been granted Thai citizenship.

10/08/2018

World News

Charlottesville prepares for anniversary of "Unite The Right" rally

A state of emergency has been declared in Charlottesville in preparation for the anniversary of last year's white nationalist rally. One woman died and many others were injured as white supremacists clashed with police and counter protesters in August 2017.

10/08/2018

World News

The Oscars cause upset throughout Hollywood as they add "popular film" to award categories

The Oscars have caused upset throughout Hollywood with the addition of a new category: "Popular Film". The new addition will recognise films that perform well at the Box Office in an aim to boost at home audience viewing figures.

10/08/2018

Yemen

Red Cross calls for combatants to spare children in Yemen conflict

29 children killed in marketplace missile strike

10/08/2018

USA

Space Force: US announces plans for new branch of its armed forces

The White House has announced plans to extend US military dominance into space with the creation of a new, sixth branch of its armed forces, called the Space Force. The separate military department will bolster US defences and should be operational by 2020.

10/08/2018

World News

Ryanair strike spreads across Europe

Ryanair pilots in Germany are striking for 24 hours today and forcing the cancellation of 250 flights, reaching a Europewide total of 400 cancellations. This adds to industrial action already planned for today in Ireland, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands. The strike is over pay and conditions.

10/08/2018

Argentina

Abortion fight not over in Argentina

After the Argentine Senate rejected a bill that would have liberalised abortion, President Macri says the issue still has to be solved

10/08/2018

Greece

Greece fire victims to receive compensation

More than €130 million is expected to be issued to homeowners whose houses were damaged or destroyed during last month's catastrophic fires in East Attica.

10/08/2018

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Follow our live updates for the key stories in Europe and beyond this morning, Friday, August 10.

10/08/2018

France

French inquiry into summer camp wrecked by flash floods

Police investigate a summer camp where a German man is missing after violent storms struck southern France.

10/08/2018

Gaza

Israel and Palestinian violence continues

The recent surge of air strikes leave three dead in Gaza and renewed efforts for a truce to be brokered between the two sides.

10/08/2018

World News

Hamas claims cease-fire after new round of fighting with Israel

A senior Hamas official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the deal would formally go into effect at midnight.

10/08/2018