Russia Russia honours 'national heroes' killed in mysterious rocket blast Russia honours 'national heroes' killed in mysterious rocket blast 11/08/2019
world news Israeli police clash with Palestinians at Eid al-Adha gathering Israeli police fired grenades to disperse Palestinians during clashes outside Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque on Sunday. 11/08/2019
no comment Dirty play is all OK in Belarusian swamp soccer contest Fans and players competed in 'swamp soccer' on Saturday (August 10) in Dombrovka, 300km west of the Belarusian capital Minsk, as part of a local festival. 11/08/2019
Italy Opponents hit out at Salvini's call for snap Italian election Lega Nord party leader Matteo Salvini is waging an unofficial election campaign from the beach, according to some political commentators in Italy. 11/08/2019
View The book every Democratic presidential candidate should read before 2020 ǀ View [Chris Arnade] spent much of 2015 and 2016 talking to countless individuals throughout the country who haven’t traditionally been included in the cultural conversation — the “back row,” as he dubbed them. 11/08/2019
world news Could delays to Balkan enlargement undermine the EU? France and the Netherlands have shown reluctance about allowing any more members, but could that sabotage EU influence in the Balkans? 11/08/2019
China Hong Kong police fire tear gas as protests rage on Protests at proposed extradition laws have widened to include demands for the resignation of Hong Kong's leader and democratic elections. 11/08/2019
no comment Activist group calls for impeachment during a vigil for El Paso On Saturday (August 10) night, duelling messages were sent outside the White House as the activist group Kremlin Annex called for gun reform and impeachment and as members of the El Paso community in Washington held a candlelight vigil to honour the fallen after a mass shooting a week ago. 11/08/2019
France Man killed riding e-scooter on motorway near Paris The 30-year-old, who was not wearing a helmet, was struck from behind by a motorcycle on the A86 near Vélizy-Villacoublay, southwest of Paris. 11/08/2019
View Jeffrey Epstein's final act cannot be to deny his accusers justice — again ǀ View There are thousands of similar victims in America out there watching this case and wondering if they will be heard, believed and protected if they come forward. 11/08/2019
no comment Breathtaking fireworks show lights up the skies over Geneva The traditional Geneva fireworks took place on the August 10 in the harbour, lighting up the skies over lake Leman with 2.5 tonnes of gunpowder. 11/08/2019
Greece French man arrested after Greek resort boat crash kills two A French boat owner was questioned in Greece after a collision that left two local people dead and a third seriously injured, the coastguard said. 11/08/2019
no comment Colourful Yosakoi dance festival held in Kochi About 18,000 dancers from Japan and abroad are performing in the annual Yosakoi festival in the western city of Kochi. Despite the scorching temperatures, the performers danced with enthusiasm. 11/08/2019
Portugal Far-right conference protests in Lisbon As a meeting of far-right groups from across Europe took place in Lisbon protesters outside said the conference should not have been allowed to take place 11/08/2019
Art and Design What the Venice Biennale can teach us about climate change Venice Biennale: A 360 experience for all the senses 11/08/2019
Poland Gay pride parade held in Polish city of Plock Large numbers of Polish police protected an LGBT parade in the city of Plock to prevent violence after a similar rally was attacked last month in Bialystok 11/08/2019
Spain Wildfire rages through forest in Spain's Canary Islands Video footage shows a wildfire burning through the hills near Juncalillo on the island of Gran Canaria. 11/08/2019
Italy Fragments of Boeing 787 fall near Fiumicino airport after take-off Engine fragments from a Norwegian Airlines Boeing 787 fell on roofs and cars in the area near Rome Fiumicino airport, causing damage but no casualties. 11/08/2019
no comment Our best No Comment videos of the week Watch: Our best No Comment videos of the week 11/08/2019
Brazil Amazonas state declares state of emergency over rising forest fires The Brazilian state of Amazonas declared a state of emergency over the rising number of forest fires in the area. 11/08/2019
Outdoor These holiday destinations need your help cleaning the beaches We explore how the plastic crisis is affecting beautiful places such as Bali, Thailand and Vietnam and what you can do to save their shorelines. 11/08/2019
world news Argentines head to polls for primary in first Macri, Fernandez showdown Argentines head to polls for primary in first Macri, Fernandez showdown 11/08/2019
world news Greta Thunberg, on German coal mine visit, questions 2038 fuel exit date Greta Thunberg, on German coal mine visit, questions 2038 fuel exit date 11/08/2019
world news Some signs of normality return to Kashmir, but India's clampdown still strict Some signs of normality return to Kashmir, but India's clampdown still strict 11/08/2019
world news Portugal's fuel-tanker drivers vote to go ahead with strike Portugal's fuel-tanker drivers vote to go ahead with strike 11/08/2019
China Death toll from typhoon in eastern China rises to 28 Death toll from typhoon in eastern China rises to 28 11/08/2019
