United Kingdom Gibraltar 'unable' to detain Iranian oil tanker An Iranian oil tanker seized on suspicion of illegally shipping oil to Syria will not be detained by Gibraltar despite a US warrant to seize it. 18/08/2019
Spain Gran Canaria wildfire: 2,000 evacuated as blaze rages out of control Around 2000 residents have been moved from their homes on Gran Canaria because of second forest fire within a week. 18/08/2019
Bangladesh Fire rips through Bangladesh slum A fire ripped through a slum area of the Bangladesh capital Dhaka leaving thousands of people homeless 18/08/2019
USA Far-right and anti-fascist groups clash at a rally in Portland The rally on Saturday led to minor scuffles between the two groups while law enforcement arrested at least 13 people. Clashes led to six people sustaining minor injuries. 18/08/2019
Switzerland All but 15 of the world's 195 countries attend endangered wildlife conference The World Wildlife Conference on Trade in Endangered Species, known as CITES, takes place every three years. 17/08/2019
world news Brazilian government defends record on Amazon deforestation Satellite images from Brazil’s own space agency allegedly show deforestation in the Amazon has almost tripled since Bolsonaro’s government came to power. 17/08/2019
Germany Runners brave ultra-marathon to commemorate fall of Berlin wall Around 500 runners from 32 countries will run along the 160-kilometre path where the Berlin Wall once stood. 17/08/2019
Turkey Watch: Heavy rain floods Istanbul's Grand Bazaar Shopkeepers were in ankle-deep water trying to clear the water from their stores in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. 17/08/2019
world news EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker cuts holiday short for ‘urgent surgery’ EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker cuts holiday short for ‘urgent surgery to remove gallbladder’ 17/08/2019
world news Hongkongers stage anti-government protests in the rain Thousands attended a rally showing popular support for the pro-democracy movement has been maintained despite violent clashes at Hong Kong International Airport earlier this week. 17/08/2019
world news Sudan’s ruling military council signs power-sharing deal with opposition The agreement follows the overthrow of long time leader Omar Bashir. 17/08/2019
world news Indonesia has plans to move capital from sinking Jakarta to Borneo The move comes because the current capital Jakarta is sinking - with some 40% of its 10 million population now living below sea level. 17/08/2019
USA Easy Rider actor and writer Peter Fonda dies aged 79 Actor Peter Fonda, who played a leading role in 1969 film Easy Rider, dies aged 79, his family said in a statement. 17/08/2019
Hungary Defiant Soros increases funding to Central European University In a letter to the Central European University, Hungarian-American philanthropist vowed to increase its funding. 16/08/2019
world news Wildlife trade: UN watchdog meets to protect more species On the agenda will be shark fin and ivory trade. Giraffes will also feature for the first time. 16/08/2019
Italy Open Arms captain demands evacuation, says ship is like a ticking bomb The captain of the Open Arms rescue ship says migrants onboard are "psychologically broken" and the vessel is like a bomb that is "going to explode." 16/08/2019
United Kingdom Ed Sheeran tattoo Ketchup bottles 'Fetchup' to £1500 at auction Bottles of ketchup have been auctioned in London - one of which has a price of €1645. The bottles are based on the tattoos of British singer Ed Sheeran. 16/08/2019
