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Trump and 18 others charged in Georgia election inquiryDonald Trump and 18 others are indicted on counts that include racketeering and forgery. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta saysCoup leaders accuse the detained Mohamed Bazoum of undermining national security. BBC News – Africa

Rishi Sunak a Doppelganger for Europe’s “Mr Big”? Another exclusive scoop by ‘I Wish That Was The News’ @ FMS (Aug 2023) Reports are coming in that British Prime Minister Rishi […]

Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continuedLandlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules. BBC News – Business

Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secretThe new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran. BBC News – Middle East

Ecuador: Thousands of soldiers move gang leader FitoJose Adolfo Macias. or “Fito”, is accused of threatening a murdered Ecuadorian presidential candidate. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Three-week-old baby and family among seven killed in Russian shellingRussian shelling in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region leaves seven civilians dead. BBC News – Europe

Campsite car crash: Nine hurt in Newgale, PembrokeshireThe car came off the road into the campsite at night and rolled into a tent and a group of people. BBC News – UK

Maui fire: 93 killed as governor warns of 'significant' death toll riseNinety-three people have been killed and hundreds are unaccounted for days after fires broke out in Hawaii. BBC News – US & Canada

Nelson Chamisa: The comeback preacher who wants to be Zimbabwe presidentWho is the 45-year-old who fell from grace in 2020 but is once more vying to be president? BBC News – Africa