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Streaker entertains crowd ahead of IAAF 100-meter-showdown

A streaker entertained the crowds waiting for the 100-meter race at the IAAF World Championships. The man ran along the track which a short while later became the location of Justin Gatlins shocking victory over record sprinter Usain Bolt. The long-haired invader had Peace and Love written on his chest and was eventually tackled to the ground and escorted out of the stadium. Aug 6, 2017

West Mosul residents begin rebuilding their city

Residents in West Mosul are rebuilding their lives after the victory over Isis. Hundreds of people are returning home after the city is back in government hands. Some decided to rebuild their destroyed houses and shops without waiting for help from the cash-strapped Iraqi government. Others are busy repairing streets, power lines and sewage systems. While many basic services are still missing, a makeshift restaurant has already opened up again. Aug 6, 2017

West Mosul residents begin rebuilding their city

Residents in West Mosul are rebuilding their lives after the victory over Isis. Hundreds of people are returning home after the city is back in government hands. Some decided to rebuild their destroyed houses and shops without waiting for help from the cash-strapped Iraqi government. Others are busy repairing streets, power lines and sewage systems. While many basic services are still missing, a makeshift restaurant has already opened up again. Aug 6, 2017

West Mosul residents begin rebuilding their city

Residents in West Mosul are rebuilding their lives after the victory over Isis. Hundreds of people are returning home after the city is back in government hands. Some decided to rebuild their destroyed houses and shops without waiting for help from the cash-strapped Iraqi government. Others are busy repairing streets, power lines and sewage systems. While many basic services are still missing, a makeshift restaurant has already opened up again. Aug 6, 2017

West Mosul residents begin rebuilding their city

Residents in West Mosul are rebuilding their lives after the victory over Isis. Hundreds of people are returning home after the city is back in government hands. Some decided to rebuild their destroyed houses and shops without waiting for help from the cash-strapped Iraqi government. Others are busy repairing streets, power lines and sewage systems. While many basic services are still missing, a makeshift restaurant has already opened up again. Aug 6, 2017

Bolt speaks after shocking Gatlin defeat in London

Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt took his defeat graciously after losing against US athlete Justin Gatlin in the mens 100-meter race during the IAAF World Championships 2017. Bolts first defeat since 2011 shocked the crowd in London.  Aug 6, 2017

Oxford University employee and US professor arrested over murder of Trenton Cornell-Duranleau

An Oxford University employee and a US professor have been arrested for murder. Andrew Warren and Wyndham Lathem were arrested in San Francisco and Oakland. They are accused of fatally stabbing 26-year-old Trenton Cornell-Duranleau in Lathems apartment. Warren and Lathem were caught on CCTV leaving the building in Chicago that night. Lathem and the victim knew each other but it is unclear in what capacity.  Aug 6, 2017

Three US marines missing at sea after Osprey aircraft crashes off Australia

Three US marines are missing after their plane crashed into the sea near the Australian coast. Twenty-three others were rescued, with one person taken to hospital. Marine Corps called off the search and rescue mission for the three marines missing. Officials called weather conditions during the incident benign. The Osprey plane type has previously been involved in crashes killing and injuring crew. Aug 6, 2017

James Comey signs book deal months after Trump firedfFormer FBI director

James Comey signed a new book deal. The former FBI director will publish a book about leadership and decision-making in Spring 2018. The deal with Macmillans Flatiron Books comes 3 months after Comey was fired by President Trump, which sparked questions about whether Trump has interfered the FBIs investigation into the Russia probe. The book has not been given a title yet, but will discuss what good, ethical leadership looks like and how it drives sound decisions. Aug 6, 2017

Kidnapped British model freed from Bitcoin sex slave auction in Milan

A British model was kidnapped and held captive for six days in Italy. The 20-year-old woman was drugged and put into a suitcase by a Polish national on 11 July. Lukasz Herba is accused of luring the woman to Milan with a fake photoshoot. He threatened to auction her off on the dark web as a sex slave. Italian media reports that Herba has links to the Black Death criminal organisation. He eventually dropped the woman off at the British consulate in Milan. The woman has a two-year-old child and may have been released because gangs rules; prevent them from trafficking mothers. Aug 6, 2017

Oregon Zoo animals make a splash during heatwave

These animals at Oregon Zoo know how to keep cool. Portland has suffered from extreme temperatures all week. Theres no better way of coping with a heatwave than a dip in the pool. Male Asian elephant Samudra and polar bear Nora made a splash while southern sea otter Eddie snacked on some seafood on ice. Aug 5, 2017

Shirtless Putin poses during fishing trip in Siberia

Russian President Vladimir Putin embraced the wilderness of Siberia in his latest holiday/photo op. This time Putin went spear-fishing, swimming and sunbathing near the Mongolian border. The 64-year-old is known for his strong-man publicity stunts. They contribute significantly to his popularity. The next Russian presidential election takes place in March 2018 and Putin is expected to win comfortably. Aug 5, 2017

Video of panda munching delicious snack goes viral

19-year-old Panda Tian Tian loves a good snack and the frozen sugar cane fed to him at Smithsonians National Zoo in Washington, D.C. definitely hit the spot. The cute video of Tian Tian munching away went viral and received more than 45,000 views. Aug 5, 2017

Anarchists protest against tourist invasion in Spain

An anti-tourism campaign in Spain hopes to discourage tourists from visiting the country. Masked men of the leftist youth movement Arran Jovent slashed tires of a tourist bus in Barcelona. In another stunt, several protesters climbed yachts in Mallorca and threw confetti at tourists in a restaurant. The group called the protests not vandalism, but self-defence. They said locals are driven out of tourist hot spots and suffer from terrible living conditions. A demonstration is planned in San Sebastian on August 17 by another left-wing group. Aug 5, 2017

Venezuela: Inauguration of constituent assembly sparks new protests

Venezuela has inaugurated the new legislative superbody elected last week. The 545-member constituent assembly has been condemned by governments across Latin America, the U.S. and EU. Opposition protesters clashed again with security forces in Caracas. They believe the assembly endangers Venezuelas democratic freedoms. The all-powerful body may decide to dissolve the opposition-run congress and will rewrite the constitution, giving the ruling Socialist Party vast new powers. Aug 5, 2017
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