Mysterious deaths of elephants in Zimbabwe forest investigated

Zimbabwe is investigating the mysterious deaths of 11 elephants found in a forest with no clear sign of what killed them. https://ift.tt/3jBY5Pd

This Wuhan woman is suing China - and wants an apology for her father's COVID death

In Wuhan, where everything began, life is back to normal. People crowd the streets, fill the restaurants and bars, swim in the Yangtze River for exercise. https://ift.tt/3gMfxyS

Hero manager in film Hotel Rwanda charged with terror offences

A man whose heroism was depicted in the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda has been arrested on terrorism charges, police have said. https://ift.tt/2G5eopl

Thousands evacuate as wildfires ravage parts of Greece, Spain and Italy

Wildfires have been ravaging parts of Europe over the past few days, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. https://ift.tt/3jzvLNJ

US passes six million coronavirus cases

More than six million coronavirus cases have now been recorded in the US, according to Johns Hopkins University. https://ift.tt/34Mx87u

Men suspected of downing Flight MH17 sued by victims' families

More than 300 relatives of victims who died when Flight MH17 was shot down are suing four suspects being tried in the Netherlands. https://ift.tt/34LcGE1

Lebanese diplomat Mustapha Adib named prime minister-designate

A diplomat has been appointed to form a new government in crisis-hit Lebanon, nearly a month after an explosion brought devastation to Beirut. https://ift.tt/31GVuxr

Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84 after coronavirus diagnosis

Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee has died at the age of 84.  https://ift.tt/3lwED8p

Kids sleep on floors and food runs low as thousands stranded on trains in France

Thousands of people have been trapped for up to 24 hours on trains suffering electrical problems in France, with some services running low on food, drinks and toilet roll. https://ift.tt/2EGGwPn

Historic first direct flight between Israel and UAE in wake of 'pathway to peace' deal

An Israeli passenger plane with anti-missile technology and "peace" painted on its fuselage has made geopolitical and aviation history, flying from Israel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). https://ift.tt/2QIH1dW

Oh snap! Huge 14.5ft crocodile caught at tourist hotspot

A 14.5ft (4.4m) saltwater crocodile weighing 770lbs (349kg) has been trapped by wildlife rangers at an Australian tourist hotspot. https://ift.tt/3lt4w9j

Party-goers suffer carbon monoxide poisoning at illegal rave

Around 25 people have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning at an illegal rave in a bunker in Norway. https://ift.tt/3jsBiWc

We should expect more animal-to-human disease outbreaks, Oxford vaccine scientist warns

We should expect more animal-to-human disease outbreaks to emerge in future, a leading scientist has warned. https://ift.tt/34K9V5X

'Assad has ruined everything': Inside the buffer zone keeping a tenuous hold on stability in northern Syria

If there are symbols of just how indebted the Syrian opposition forces are to Turkey, then the new army base in Aleppo Province for its elite Al Hamza division is evidence of this. https://ift.tt/2YLWxu6

Chess Olympiad ends with joint winners after internet outage

India and Russia have both been awarded gold at the Chess Olympiad after a major internet outage left two Indian players unable to compete in the finals. https://ift.tt/2YQZVEe

'Happy birthday, you rat': Protesters target Lukashenko on 66th birthday

Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in Minsk in opposition to Alexander Lukashenko, with many directing chants of "happy birthday, you rat" towards the embattled Belarusian president. https://ift.tt/3bhpljd

Migrants from Banksy boat 'refused safe port' in Mediterranean

Migrants transferred from a Banksy-funded boat have joined hundreds on another vessel waiting in the Mediterranean as Italy and Malta refuses to let it dock, according to activists. https://ift.tt/31GUYQf

India sets grim world record for highest daily coronavirus infections

India has seen a record 78,761 new coronavirus cases in the last day - the worst 24-hour spike ever recorded across the world in the pandemic. https://ift.tt/3gElbmx

New audio of Trump's sister released: What she says about Ivanka, Eric and the president

Donald Trump's older sister heavily criticised her brother and his children in a new set of recordings released by her niece. https://ift.tt/31DTcz7

Dozens dead after restaurant collapses during birthday party in China

At least 29 people are dead after a two-storey restaurant collapsed during a birthday party in China. https://ift.tt/3lt92V7

Coastguard helps Banksy-funded migrant rescue boat stranded at sea

The Italian coastguard has helped a rescue boat funded by British street artist Banksy after the vessel became stranded in the Mediterranean Sea. https://ift.tt/2EDLNqL

It would be a miracle if Tour de France finishes, governing body admits

It would be a "miracle" if this year's Tour de France finishes, the head of the world governing body for competitive cycling has warned, after a surge in coronavirus cases prompted a rule change. https://ift.tt/3jpyU2n

Digital divide leaves Indian schoolchildren studying under a flyover

While education has moved online worldwide, millions of children in poverty are missing out on school in India because they don't have the technology to access it. https://ift.tt/3gD3Ie7

Meet the world's oldest couple - together they've lived 214 years

Julio Mora and Waldramina Quinteros have been married longer than most people have been alive. https://ift.tt/3jtgZIm

Banksy-funded boat stranded at sea after picking up migrants

The crew on a rescue boat funded by British street artist Banksy say they cannot move after rescuing more than 200 migrants off Libya's coast. https://ift.tt/3lqMFQe

'Sick monster': Man charged over murder of young brothers

A man described as a "sick monster" has been charged over the murders of two young brothers after being invited to stay at their Florida property. https://ift.tt/31DXYg3

Tesla driver on 'autopilot' crashes into police car while watching film

A Tesla driver crashed into a police car after allegedly watching a film while his vehicle was on autopilot. https://ift.tt/31AngM1

Thousands echo historic Washington civil rights march to protest against police brutality

Thousands of people have gathered to commemorate the historic 1963 civil rights March on Washington, channelling those who took part back then to demonstrate police brutality against black Americans. https://ift.tt/3jjutGc

Putin critic's symptoms 'improving' but suspected poisoning was 'severe', doctors say

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's symptoms are improving after his suspected poisoning, the German doctors treating him have said. https://ift.tt/32AA5VP

Before and after images show devastation from Hurricane Laura

Before and after images have shown the devastation Hurricane Laura has brought to the Gulf Coast of the US. https://ift.tt/2QzTPDs

Banksy funds pink boat to help save refugees in Mediterranean Sea

British street artist Banksy has funded a bright pink rescue boat to help refugees in the Mediterranean Sea trying to reach Europe from North Africa. https://ift.tt/2DagOSE

Polar bear shot dead after killing man at Norwegian campsite

A man has been killed by a polar bear after it attacked a campsite in the remote Svalbard Islands, authorities on the Norwegian archipelago said. https://ift.tt/2QB5sde

Lioness kills conservationist who rescued her from hunting farm

A South African conservationist has been killed by one of two white lionesses he rescued from a hunting farm. https://ift.tt/2EyEKQh

What does Shinzo Abe's shock departure mean for Japan's future?

Before Shinzo Abe came to power in 2012, the entrance to the Japanese prime minister's office may as well have been a revolving door.  https://ift.tt/3ltF2Z8

The big challenges for Trump that could really hamper his chances

The backdrop was controversial and unorthodox, just like the man.  https://ift.tt/3hBJ0fX

Japan's PM to resign due to health concerns - reports

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is preparing to step down due to health concerns, national broadcaster NHK has said. https://ift.tt/2EwFaGI

Suffering upon suffering: Hurricane Laura and coronavirus wreak havoc with people's lives

It's been a frightening 24 hours for people in Hurricane Laura's path. https://ift.tt/2Qyk7Go

Election a choice between 'American way of life' and radicalism that will 'destroy it'

Donald Trump has accepted the Republican presidential nomination with a speech which swung between a list of his "achievements" and an attack on what he called the "radicalism" of Joe Biden. https://ift.tt/3gxGp5H

'I was scared for my life': Harry Maguire speaks out over arrest in Greece ahead of retrial

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has said he feared for his life and thought he was being kidnapped during his recent arrest in Greece. https://ift.tt/2YEHdj5

At least four dead after Hurricane Laura barrels over US Gulf Coast

At least four people are dead after Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast, with strong winds and heavy rain triggering a wall of sea water. https://ift.tt/3hDUmjJ

Trump brands NBA 'political organisation' after shooting protests

Donald Trump has branded the NBA a "political organisation", as protests intensified over the shooting of a black man by police in Wisconsin. https://ift.tt/32Ls8NZ

Russian and US military vehicle crash in Syria leaves four American troops injured

A Russian and US military vehicle have crashed into each other in northeastern Syria, leaving four American troops injured, US officials say. https://ift.tt/2Ep1qCF

Face coverings become mandatory across Paris as WHO warns coronavirus on the rise in Europe

Face coverings will now be required across Paris, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned about rising coronavirus cases in Europe ahead of schools reopening. https://ift.tt/3lnlsxV

Switzerland and Czech Republic among new countries added to quarantine list

Travellers arriving from Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Jamaica will have to quarantine from 4am on Saturday, the UK government has announced. https://ift.tt/3b2CtIQ

Trump challenges Biden to drug test ahead of debate

Donald Trump has called for himself and Joe Biden to take a drug test ahead of their first debate. https://ift.tt/2Ep5qD8

'That's mad, Ted': Ireland's most beloved comedy immortalised on a set of stamps

A quarter of a century after it first aired, Ireland's most beloved comedy has been immortalised on a set of stamps. https://ift.tt/3hyOpo5

AI algorithm identifies 50 new planets from old NASA data

An artificial intelligence algorithm has confirmed the existence of 50 new planets after it was used to analyse old NASA data. https://ift.tt/3b28NvF

Man Utd's Paul Pogba tests positive for coronavirus - French media reports

Manchester United footballer Paul Pogba has tested positive for coronavirus, French media reports say. https://ift.tt/2FVZBgE

Man arrested in London on suspicion of war crimes relating to first and second Liberian civil wars

A man has been arrested in London on suspicion of war crimes relating to the first and second Liberian civil wars between 1989 and 2003. https://ift.tt/31yYxHY

'Catastrophic storm surges' expected as Hurricane Laura makes landfall

Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana, east of the Texas border, as an "extremely dangerous" category four storm with 150mph winds. https://ift.tt/3llzdx5