Cilla Black funeral: Fans gather in Liverpool for burial of Blind Date host
Liverpool bid farewell to one of its biggest and best loved stars, Cilla Black, on 20 August.
Usain Bolt: I can't save athletics from doping on my own
Bolt said it was up to all clean athletes, not just him, to save the sport.
Peru: Calf with four eyes and two snouts born in Cajamarca
The calf was born without complications at Edward Villegas Rubio's stable in Bambamarca in the country's Cajamarca region.
Mexico: Drones deployed to stop turtle egg poachers [video]
Authorities will deploy drones on beaches in Oaxaca to protect against a reported surge in turtle egg poaching.
Election 2016: Republican candidates clash as Jeb Bush says Donald Trump is 'not a conservative'
Bush took a swipe at Republican frontrunner Trump, questioning his right-wing credentials.
Laibach rock concert in North Korea video: Slovenian band first to play Communist state
Avant-garde act Laibach performed in Pyongyang, becoming the first western act to play in the country.
Islamic State in Australia: Authorities detain 7 citizens suspected fleeing to join Isis
Australia detained young nationals as they were attempting to fly to the Middle East.
Phoenix: Amazon warehouse evacuated due to hazardous material leak
Dozens of Amazon employees evacuated after concerns about hazardous materials.
Beatles memorabilia auction sees 150 items under the hammer including Fab Four's first record deal
The first recording contract ever signed by John, Paul, George and Ringo expected to fetch £100,000.
Germany: 500,000 ants protests to save the Amazon rainforest
Some half a million ants were recruited by WWF to call for the protection of the Amazon rainforest.
Election 2016: Hillary Clinton won't 'back down' from fight against gun violence
Clinton told the crowd that she supports stronger, more balanced gun control laws.
New Mexico scaffolding collapse: One dead and seven injured in Rio Rancho construction accident [video]
A construction accident at the Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho on 18 August killed one.
Champions League play-offs: Celtic ready for Malmo challenge
Swedish and Scottish giants are meeting each other for the first time in a professional fixture.
Incoming IAAF president Sebastian Coe says he's ready to lead Olympics' biggest sport
Lord Coe beat Sergey Bubka by 115 votes to 92 in a ballot of the governing body's 50th Congress in Beijing.
Ashes 2015: Australia batsman Chris Rogers announces test retirement
Australian opening batsman Chris Rogers will retire from test cricket at the end of the current Ashes series.
Bangkok bomb: Mourners light candles to pay tribute to victims
Mourners gathered at Ratchaprasong intersection to pay tribute to those who died during a blast in Bangkok.
Desmond Tutu's daughter 'concerned but not panicked' about father's health
Desmond Tutu has been admitted to hospital due to "inflammation", his daughter said on 18 August.
Islamic State calls on its followers to conquer Istanbul
Isis released a video calling for Turks to rebel and fight against the rule of President Tayyip Erdogan.
Maryland: Batman impersonator Leonard Robinson dies after being struck by car
Robinson was famous for an online video where he was stopped by police while wearing a Batman costume.
Bangkok bomb: Video shot by a tourist shows moment of Thailand explosion
Video shot on a mobile phone on 17 August, captured the moment of the explosion outside a Hindu shrine.
Louis van Gaal acknowledges Champions League pressure on Man Utd
Manager is expecting a difficult first leg against Club Brugge at Old Trafford on 18 August.
Ashes 2015: England aim to end series on a high note
Bowler Stuart Broad wants England to be ruthless as they look to complete a 4-1 series victory over Australia.
British Open Speedgolf Championship sees competitors in a race against time
Rob Hogan and Emma Morgan took home the titles in the UK's fastest golf tournament.
Creaturegeddon: Fans get up close and personal with beasts from Hellboy and Narnia at London event
Monsters and creatures of all shapes and sizes were on display on 15-16 August in London for the first Creaturegeddon.
Rio 2016: Olympic cyclists dubious about mountainous race course
Professional cyclists slam potential Olympic race track.
Manuel Pellegrini: Manchester City deserved more than three goals against Chelsea
Goals by Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and Fernandinho were the least City deserved for a dominant display.
California drought: Helicopter falls apart while battling Angeles National Forest fire
Firefighters are taking on a raging wildfire against the backdrop of California's water crisis.
Ferropolis 2015: German strongman event held in former mine
Over 2,000 men and women came to an abandoned mine known to compete in an overnight strongman race.
Jose Mourinho says Chelsea unlucky despite 3-0 thrashing
Chelsea boss defends his team after a less than impressive second match of the new Premiership season.
Japan: Snake cafe opens in Tokyo
Cat cafes are passe, so one diner has opened its doors to intrepid customers who like the company of snakes.
