Monday, 27 August 2018

Dutch 'Anne & Frank' bakery to be renamed after outcry


Critics say it is "tasteless" for an Amsterdam baker to link his shop to a Holocaust victim.

Myanmar Rohingya: What will happen next after damning UN report?


A damning UN report on abuses against Rohingya Muslims prompts a Facebook crackdown on hate speech.

US-Mexico reach NAFTA breakthrough


The two countries have agreed to trade terms, but a final accord will need sign-off from Canada.

John McCain: White House urged to lower flags for senator


President Donald Trump had long feuded with McCain, and is reportedly not invited to his funeral.

Saad Lamjarred: Moroccan singer faces third rape charge


The popular Moroccan singer was on bail for a rape case in Paris when the alleged attack was reported.

Uganda's Bobi Wine crisis: Court frees pop star MP


The young MP is facing treason charges for his alleged role in the stoning of a presidential car.

Could top footballer really do military service?


Clipper cuts, remote guard posts and communal sleeping quarters. Could Tottenham's Son Heung-min be made to swap Premier League life for that of a soldier?

Florida shooting: Gaming community reacts


After a gunman opened fire at a eSports tournament in Jacksonville Florida,

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur


Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Trial boost for weight-loss drug


Long-term use of the US weight-loss pill is found to be safe for the heart, in a major study finds.

Iran urges UN court to halt US reimposed nuclear sanctions


Lawyers tell the International Court of Justice the US wants to "severely" damage Iran's economy.

German far-right street mob alarms police in Chemnitz


A city festival ends abruptly in eastern Germany as hundreds of protesters take to the streets.

Morocco shock at 'Khadija brutal rape ordeal'


Images of the scars on a young woman who says she was abducted and raped cause widespread disgust.

Brest frisky dolphin sparks French swimming ban


A bottlenose dolphin nicknamed Zafar has been getting too close to bathers.

Chale Wote art festival takes over Ghana's capital, Accra


Artists, photographers and street performers from around the world take over the streets of Ghana's capital, Accra for the annual Chale Wote street art festival.

Super League Finals Day: Sarah Taylor is dismissed by a diving Fran Wilson catch


Surrey Stars' Sarah Taylor is dismissed by a diving catch by Western Storm's Fran Wilson during the Super League Finals Day semi-final at Hove.

John Souttar named in Scotland squad, with Jack Hendry & Ryan Fraser


Scotland name uncapped John Souttar in their squad for next month's matches against Belgium and Albania.

Florida shooting: Video gamers killed by rival at tournament


US media name two pro video gamers as the victims of a rival in a shooting at a Florida tournament.

Thieves replace Paraguay police rifles with toy replicas


Officers say at least 42 rifles are missing and have been replaced with wooden or plastic versions.

Craig Levein: Hearts manager recovering in hospital


Hearts manager Craig Levein is recovering after being taken to hospital on Monday morning, the Premiership leaders announced.

Myanmar military leaders must face genocide charges, says UN


An unprecedented UN report says top army figures must answer for 'shocking' crimes in Rakhine and elsewhere.

Newcastle 1-2 Chelsea: Why Chelsea need more from their full-backs


Chelsea need an added dimension from out wide to unlock stubborn defences, says former player and manager Ruud Gullit.

Highlights: Celtic 1-0 Hamilton Academical


Dedryck Boyata scores on his return to the Celtic team and earns his side the three points against Hamilton. (UK only)

People's Vote campaign puts pressure on Labour leadership


Leaked memo reveals co-ordinated attempt to commit Jeremy Corbyn's party to backing a new referendum.

F1 halo: Charles Leclerc crash shows value of device - Fernando Alonso


Fernando Alonso says F1's 'halo' head protection may have saved Charles Leclerc in their huge crash in Belgium.

Pope keeps silent on abuse claim letter at end of Irish visit


Pope Francis declines to comment on allegations he covered up sexual abuse by a US cardinal.

North Korea grants humanitarian release to Japanese tourist


The country has never said why Tomoyuki Sugimoto was held, only that he had broken the law.

Myanmar Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo await verdict


The two journalists, who documented a massacre of Rohingya Muslims, say they were set up by police.

Uber 'to focus on bikes over cars'


The ride-hailing firm says it will put more emphasis on bike hire, even though it could hurt profits.

Colombia anti-corruption referendum fails to meet quorum


The proposed anti-corruption measures get huge backing - but low turnout invalidates the poll.

Why are Iranians running out of hope?


Iranian callers tell the BBC why the country has been gripped by a wave of despair.

Nicky Verstappen: Suspect held over Dutch boy's 1998 death


Jos Brech, the main suspect in the 1998 death of 11-year-old Nicky Verstappen, is arrested in Spain.

The virtual land selling for millions


Why would anyone spend real money to buy land in a city that only exists in virtual reality?

The forest beekeepers of Zanzibar


Using honey to boost the income of the archipelago's residents.

What does it mean to look Muslim?


Muslim and non-Muslim men have been swapping clothes for a photography project to combat stereotyping.

Sri Lanka mass grave: Dozens of skeletons found in Mannar


Dozens of bodies have been unearthed in the country's former war zone in the north.

The key moments in John McCain's life


In many ways, John McCain's life reflected the history of the 20th Century.

London football club 'kept me sane', says Vietnam veteran


Soldier received memorabilia from 11-year-old fellow QPR fan while fighting on the battlefield.

What is 'primitive technology' and why do we love it?


Why are millions of people watching videos of men in woods demonstrating "primitive technology"?

Seeing double: The twins turning a profit


Some identical twins have seen a business opportunity in their matching looks.

John McCain: 'A true American hero'


Visitors on the National Mall in Washington DC pay tribute to John McCain.

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