Month: August 2020

Read MoreKansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses or face paint that “appropriates American Indian cultures” at their home stadium.Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses or face paint that “appropriates American Indian cultures” at their home stadium.

Read MoreThe comments from the online retail giant’s boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic.The comments from the online retail giant’s boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic.

Read MoreThe Veep star and host of Joe Biden’s convention night poked fun at President Trump – but was she funny?The Veep star and host of Joe Biden’s convention night poked fun at President Trump – but was she funny?

Read MoreBolivia’s former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking.Bolivia’s former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking.

Read MoreThe Democratic nominee implores voters to reject Mr Trump and end “this season of darkness in America”.The Democratic nominee implores voters to reject Mr Trump and end “this season of darkness in America”.

Read MoreJoe Biden accepts the nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention.Joe Biden accepts the nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention.

Read MoreOpposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane.Opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane.

Read MoreA selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Read MoreFive factors that made the coup against former Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta more likely.Five factors that made the coup against former Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta more likely.

Read MoreWestern Australia’s first Indigenous-run police station has helped to transform lives, elders say.Western Australia’s first Indigenous-run police station has helped to transform lives, elders say.

Read MoreTesting in Pakistan has been low, but the country seems to have suffered less than its neighbours.Testing in Pakistan has been low, but the country seems to have suffered less than its neighbours.

Read MoreSpain has Europe’s fastest-rising caseload two months after it lifted one of the strictest lockdowns.Spain has Europe’s fastest-rising caseload two months after it lifted one of the strictest lockdowns.

Read MoreThe discovery of the 2.5kg stones in Victoria state was shown on TV programme Aussie Gold Hunters.The discovery of the 2.5kg stones in Victoria state was shown on TV programme Aussie Gold Hunters.

Read MoreSpain, Germany and Italy are also seeing their highest daily case numbers for months.Spain, Germany and Italy are also seeing their highest daily case numbers for months.

Read MoreThe aim is to reduce insect-borne diseases but environmental groups warn of unforeseen consequences.The aim is to reduce insect-borne diseases but environmental groups warn of unforeseen consequences.

Read MorePresident Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was forced to resign on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers.President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was forced to resign on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers.

Read MoreHealth experts express “cautious optimism” that “the curve is beginning to bend” in Africa.Health experts express “cautious optimism” that “the curve is beginning to bend” in Africa.

Read MoreA ninja museum has been raided in central Japan, with thieves making off with more than 1m yen.A ninja museum has been raided in central Japan, with thieves making off with more than 1m yen.

Read MoreOther powers insist the US has no right to do so because it abandoned the 2015 nuclear deal.Other powers insist the US has no right to do so because it abandoned the 2015 nuclear deal.

Read MoreFrom “the best talent in politics” to “Sloppy Steve” and fraud charges – what went wrong for Steve Bannon?From “the best talent in politics” to “Sloppy Steve” and fraud charges – what went wrong for Steve Bannon?

Read MoreNewsround’s Sofia had the chance to interview one of the biggest film stars in the world.Newsround’s Sofia had the chance to interview one of the biggest film stars in the world.

Read MoreEx-Trump adviser Steve Bannon is charged with fraud over the campaign to build a Mexican border wall.Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon is charged with fraud over the campaign to build a Mexican border wall.

Read MoreThe boat was carrying people back from the port of Saint-Louis-du-Nord to Tortuga island.The boat was carrying people back from the port of Saint-Louis-du-Nord to Tortuga island.

Read MorePM Netanyahu demands justice amid allegations that a 16-year-old girl was raped by more than 30 men.PM Netanyahu demands justice amid allegations that a 16-year-old girl was raped by more than 30 men.

Read MoreAn 11-year-old Nigerian boy, whose ballet dancing in the rain went viral, is offered a scholarship in the US.An 11-year-old Nigerian boy, whose ballet dancing in the rain went viral, is offered a scholarship in the US.

Read MoreFossilised leaves suggest some plants may adapt to grow more quickly as CO2 levels rise.Fossilised leaves suggest some plants may adapt to grow more quickly as CO2 levels rise.

Read More “We suspect that Alexei was poisoned by something mixed into his tea. It was the only thing he drank since morning,” Navalny press secretary Kira Yarmysh tweeted. View Entire Post › “We suspect that Alexei was poisoned by something mixed into his tea. It was the only thing he drank since morning,” Navalny…

Read MoreThe chief prosecutor accuses the opposition’s Coordination Council of trying to seize power.The chief prosecutor accuses the opposition’s Coordination Council of trying to seize power.

Read MoreKim Yo-jong has reportedly been given responsibility for North Korean policy towards the US.Kim Yo-jong has reportedly been given responsibility for North Korean policy towards the US.

Read MoreThe killing of Riham Yaqoob was the third such attack on local anti-government protesters in a week.The killing of Riham Yaqoob was the third such attack on local anti-government protesters in a week.

Read MoreLawyer Anon Nampa is among those held over protests urging reform of the monarchy and government.Lawyer Anon Nampa is among those held over protests urging reform of the monarchy and government.

Read More China has ended a judicial assistance treaty between Hong Kong and the United States, following Washington’s decision to terminate three bilateral agreements with the semi-autonomous city. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is ending some of its legal cooperation with Washington, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.  “We urge the US side…

Read More Authorities in Germany recorded 1,707 new cases of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours. This is the highest daily toll since April. The latest figures, reported by the Robert Koch Institute’s department for infectious diseases, bring to 228,621 the number of infections in the country since the start of the pandemic. The…

Read More The famous dumpling chain created two sets of payroll records, the Fair Work Ombudsman has alleged Two sets of payroll records were allegedly created by the famous dumpling restaurant chain Din Tai Fung while it underpaid workers, a regulator has told Australia’s federal court. Workers were systemically underpaid thousands of dollars, denied days…

Read More Former US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords provided the most emotional moment of the third night of the Democratic national convention.  Giffords, who sustained brain damage after she was shot at an event with constituents in 2011, spoke during a segment on gun control. She said: ‘Today, I struggle with speech but I have not…