world news Over 300 'predator priests' in Pennsylvania accused of abuse in grand jury report More than 1,000 child victims were identifiable from the church's own records, according to the report. 14/08/2018
world news McLaren driver Fernando Alonso to retire from Formula 1 Spanish McLaren driver Fernando Alonso announces he is to retire from Formula 1 at the end of the season. 14/08/2018
world news Bus crash in Ecuador kills 24 people, injures 19 At least 24 people were killed and another 19 injured when a bus careened into another vehicle at high speed and overturned on a highway near Ecuador's capital Tuesday, officials reported. 14/08/2018
Turkey Turkish President announces plan to boycott US electronics This follows a worsening of relations between the two countries, with the US imposing tariffs on Turkish metal exports last week. 14/08/2018
Sweden Cars set alight by youths during rampage across Sweden Groups of youths in Sweden set fire to cars as they went on the rampage across the country. 14/08/2018
world news Trump calls Omarosa a 'dog' "Good work by General Kelly for quickly firing that dog!" Trump tweeted Tuesday about Omarosa Manigualt Newman. 14/08/2018
World Aquarius: What options are left for the stranded migrant ship? The rescue boat Aquarius, which was denied entry to Italy and Malta in June, is once again looking for a safe place to dock and France may be its only option. 14/08/2018
Spain Spanish driver tests positive for every drug in test Police stopped a car in northeastern Spain after its driver proved positive for all drugs in the test. 14/08/2018
world news 'Apocalyptic scene' as highway bridge collapses in Italian city An official warned "what seems like an immense tragedy" was unfolding. 14/08/2018
world news Isolated nations and 'lopsided' alliances 'add to frustration with EU' The failure by EU countries to build coalitions with like-minded nations reduces their influence and adds to a sense of frustration with the bloc, a study says. 14/08/2018
France Watch: Swiss Mountaineer breaks speed record at Mont Blanc Arnold climbed the rock face, which is known to be particularly dangerous, without any safety equipment. 14/08/2018
world news When is a German not a German? Identity re-emerges as a thorny issue "I am a German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose," said Mesut Özil, who recently quit the national soccer team, citing racism. 14/08/2018
World Parisians express their disgust for public urinals Parisians are disgusted by new public urinals. The bright red, eco-friendly, public toilet boxes contain an opening in the front and a floral display on top with straw, which in turn fertilisers the flowers. The project's designer has called them an “eco solution to public peeing.” 14/08/2018
world news When a dad needed a new kidney, his children's teachers donated theirs Because teachers really are superheroes. 14/08/2018
world news How many humans would it take to keep our species alive? Given the threats posed by asteroid strikes, pandemics and the like, it's not an idle question. 14/08/2018
Norway Norwegian minister resigns over Iranian holiday with girlfriend Minister accused of security breach by taking his government phone to Iran. 14/08/2018
