Tuesday, 10 July 2018

The heroes who saved the 'Wild Boars'


The mission to rescue the boys in the cave has been a Thai-led but truly international effort.

Trump: What does the US do for the Nato alliance in Europe?


President Trump says the US is bearing the burden of Nato - we look at what it contributes towards the alliance.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus to sign Real Madrid forward


Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join Juventus, the Spanish club have confirmed.

Many injured as plane crashes in S Africa


At least 19 people are hurt after a plane crashes in a grassy area outside South Africa's Pretoria.

President Donald Trump talks of UK 'turmoil' ahead of visit


The US President says it is "up to the people, not up to me" whether Theresa May stays in office.

Rescue story in pictures


The 17-day ordeal comes to an end after it is confirmed all 12 boys and their coach have been rescued.

Sir David Attenborough polar ship ready for launch


The UK's new £200m polar research ship is on the slipway ready to go in the River Mersey.

Iran dance videos: 'It's not just simple dancing - it's an act of protest'


Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist now based in the US, on why so many women have sent her videos of themselves dancing.

Cave rescue: Boys and football coach free from Tham Luang


The plight of the young footballers and the testing work to free them has gripped the world's attention.

Trump-Nato summit: EU's Tusk warns president to appreciate allies


As he leaves for a Nato summit, the US president gets a stark warning from the European Council head.

Johnny Depp 'punched crew member in drunken tirade'


Court documents filed in Los Angeles claim Depp punched a crew member twice in the ribs on Notorious BIG film.

Israeli unmanned spacecraft to land on Moon in 2019


It will be the first privately-funded unmanned spacecraft to land on the lunar surface.

Thai cave rescue: How the boys were saved


Rescuers have saved the 12 boys, members of a football team, and their coach after a risky diving operation spread over three days.

Why was Elon Musk at the Thai cave rescue?


A mini-sub delivered by the entrepreneur was said to be "not practical" by the rescue effort's chief.

Italian ship carrying migrants turned away from Italian ports


In an escalation of its migrant policy, Italy has blocked a private Italian vessel from its ports.

George Clooney injured in Italian motorbike crash


The star was filming for Channel 4 TV series Catch-22 in Sardinia when the accident happened.

RAF centenary: Thousands gather for flypast


The Queen and members of the Royal Family attend a service ahead of the display by some 100 aircraft.

Nicaragua crisis: '38 killed in bloodiest day' - NGO


Sunday was the deadliest day of anti-government protests so far, a human rights group says.

Osmanen Germania: Germany bans ethnic Turkish boxer gang


The nationalist Osmanen Germania gang is accused of serious crime.

Israel closes main Gaza goods crossing in response to arson attacks


The military says it is responding to attacks by Palestinians using incendiary balloons and kites.

India policemen told to slim down or lose job


An Indian police chief says the number of obese officers in the force is increasing.

World Cup 2018: Smuggling the Pride flag into Russia


Six LGBT activists toured the most iconic areas of Moscow, celebrating Pride during the World Cup.

Fossil of 'first giant' dinosaur discovered in Argentina


Discovery of "first giant" shows how and when dinosaurs grew to such massive proportions.

World Cup 2018: Jurgen Klinsmann's message to England: 'Be who you are'


England's approach might be predictable and is not always beautiful but that does not matter, says World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsmann.

Brett Kavanaugh picked for Supreme Court by President Trump


Mr Trump lauds his pick, a former adviser to President George W Bush, as a "brilliant jurist".

Cave rescue: Eight rescued Thai boys in 'good health'


Officials say they hope to get the remaining four boys and their football coach out on Tuesday.

Thai cave rescue: 'No kid has cave dived like this before'


One of the divers on the rescue team in Thailand explains the difficulty of getting the boys out.

Dissident Liu Xiaobo's widow 'allowed to leave China'


The wife of late Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo boarded a flight for Germany, reports say.

UK PM to meet new cabinet amid Brexit turmoil


Theresa May warns her party it must unite after a string of resignations over Brexit forced a reshuffle.

Japan floods: 141 killed after torrential rain and landslides


It's already the highest death toll caused by flooding in the country in more than three decades.

Starbucks to ban plastics straws in all stores by 2020


The company's latest effort to reduce plastic pollution has drawn mixed reaction from consumers.

Deadline to reunite US migrants extended as babies face court


A judge agrees that some cases "will necessitate additional time" for reunification.

World's 'oldest coloured molecules' are bright pink


The 1.1 billion-year-old bright pink pigments were extracted from rocks beneath the Sahara Desert.

Elephant poaching: 'Sick' EU ivory sales 'cover up illegal trade'


Campaigners find many legally sold antique ivory trinkets in Europe come from recently killed elephants.

Turkey's Erdogan appoints son-in-law as finance minister


Turkey's president promises to "propel our country forward" as he takes oath and names new cabinet.

Krill companies cut Antarctic fishing


The overwhelming majority of krill companies are to stop fishing in vast areas of the Antarctic Peninsula.

The King's Path: Is this the scariest walk in the world?


The King's Path is a unique walkway in Spain but not one to attempt if you are scared of heights.

Wife of missing chinese lawyer: 'I don't know if he is alive'


Three years ago, a prominent Chinese human rights lawyer was arrested and he hasn't been heard from since.

The last survivor of 'The Great Escape' camp tells his story


Bomber pilot Richard 'Dick' Churchill was a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft III.

The watch that could help manage severe autism


By measuring stress and anxiety levels, this wearable device could help people communicate.

To have loved and lost


Exploring the loss of a loved one through photography.

Macedonia: The Balkan country waiting for Nato's invitation


When Nato leaders meet in Brussels, Macedonia will be hoping for an invitation to join the alliance.

Where a six-figure salary is 'low income'


How earnings of more than $100,000 became too little for a family of four to get by on.

World Cup 2018: Why England must stop world's best midfielder to reach final


For England to beat Croatia in their World Cup semi-final, they must nullify Luka Modric - but it will not be easy, says Jermaine Jenas.

Can Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed make peace with 'Africa's North Korea'?


Ethiopia and Eritrea were bitter enemies for half a century but have embraced peace in just a few days.

World Cup 2018: People rally to support celebration repair bill


Cash is being raised to pay for a wrecked taxi and a damaged ambulance vehicle.

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