World News Digest

Italy slides back into recession despite strong recovery across Eurozone
The Italian economy shrank by 0.2 percent in the second quarter, dragging the eurozone’s third-biggest economy back into recession and further behind...
China bans beards, veils from Xinjiang city’s buses in security bid
A Chinese city has banned people with head scarves, veils and long beards from boarding buses, as officials battle unrest with a policy that critics said...
Boy cheats death in plane crash thanks to row with his parents
A family whose house was destroyed when a plane crashed into it have told how their son would have been killed had they not let him sleep with them.
Australia investigates ‘paedophile father’ in Thai baby scandal
Australian authorities are investigating the father at the centre of a Thai surrogate baby scandal, who has been exposed as a convicted paedophile, to...
'We're at the comet': Space probe prepares to beam back pictures to Earth
A probe launched in 2004 to chase a comet billions of miles around space has today made contact with Earth after reaching its target.
Scotland’s independence push in question as leader flunks TV debate
The leader of Scotland’s campaign for independence failed to turn a U.S.-style television debate into a victory for his cause on Tuesday six weeks...
Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox drops $76bn bid for Time Warner
Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox has abandoned its attempt to take over rival media giant Time Warner.
A daily Aspirin pill ‘helps prevent cancer’, study shows
Taking a daily dose of aspirin could help ward off some types of cancer, according to a new study.
Samsung says patent lawsuits with Apple dropped outside U.S.
Arch-rivals Samsung and Apple have decided to drop a series of bitter patent disputes pending in multiple courts outside the United States, the South Korean...
Come see Hiroshima’s scars, mayor tells world leaders on 69th bombing anniversary
Japan marked the 69th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday, as Mayor Kazumi Matsui called on U.S.
Egypt-brokered Gaza truce holds as peace talks set to begin
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that ended a month of fighting is holding for a second day, ahead of negotiations in Cairo on a long-term truce and...
Mystery of Argentina’s ‘dirty war’ ends as activist finds missing grandson
An enduring mystery of Argentina’s “dirty war” has ended with the announcement that a prominent human rights activist has located the...
Is a serial killer stalking the streets of Brazil?
Police in Brazil say the shooting deaths of 12 young women so far this year in the city of Goiania may be the work of a serial killer.
Japan unveils Russia, Crimea sanctions
Japan unveiled Tuesday details of financial sanctions against 40 individuals and two groups involved in the annexation of Crimea and destabilisation of...
Skeleton in the closet: Museum rediscovers ancient skeleton in storage
An archaeology museum in Philadelphia has made an extraordinary find—in its own storage rooms.
Report: Hackers in Russia stole more than 1 billion usernames and passwords
A Russian crime ring has accumulated over 1 billion Internet credentials, the New York Times is reporting.
iPhone 6 launch: Apple reportedly sets Sept. 9 for debut
Re/code’s John Paczkowski, who has an excellent track record when it comes to covering Apple and, specifically, reporting when Apple will host events...
Israel declares end to Hamas ‘terror tunnels’ but some doubt destruction
Israel announced the withdrawal of ground forces from Gaza on Tuesday for a temporary ceasefire, saying its troops had destroyed the network of tunnels...
Adrenalin junkies zoom down 244-metre high zip line in heart-in-mouth viral video
You’ll need a head for heights to tackle this adrenaline-fuelled challenge—the world’s largest urban zip line attached to 244-metre buildings.
Saudi Arabia tests man suspected of having Ebola after a trip to West Africa
Doctors in Saudi Arabia are testing a patient suspected of having contracted Ebola during a trip to West Africa, hit by an epidemic of the virus, the Health...
Thousands join Austrian student’s privacy class action against Facebook
More than 17,000 people have signed up to join an Austrian law student’s class action against Facebook over the social media group’s alleged...
Afghan attack: Two-star U.S. general killed near Kabul academy
A gunman, wearing an Afghan army uniform, turned his weapon against U.S. soldiers as well as other Afghans at a military academy that trained officers...
Egypt to spend $4B building new Suez Canal channel
Egypt plans to build a new Suez Canal alongside the existing 145-year-old historic waterway in a multibillion-dollar project aimed at expanding trade along...
Man held over hoax bomb threat after emergency on board passenger plane
Manchester Police have arrested a man on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat after a plane was escorted into the city’s airport by an RAF fighter...
Serious accusations: China ‘detains’ Canadian couple on suspicion of spying
China is investigating a Canadian couple who ran a coffee shop on the Chinese border with North Korea for the suspected theft of military and intelligence...
Russia considers airspace ban on European airlines in response to sanctions
Russia could impose restrictions on European airlines using trans-Siberian routes in response to EU sanctions over Ukraine, according to business paper...
Sandra Bullock earns $51m to be Hollywood’s best paid actress
Oscar winner Sandra Bullock has climbed six places to top the list of Hollywood’s highest paid actresses - netting $51m in 12 months.
'Armageddon'-style comet hunter close to target
A European spacecraft is closing in on a comet it has been tracking for over 10 years in a mission likened to the action film “Armageddon”.
Bribery trial ends in controversy after F1 boss Ecclestone pays $100m
A German court has ruled that Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone can pay a US$100 million settlement to end his trial on bribery charges.
'Bomb Gaza' game pulled from Google Play store after backlash
A mobile phone app that invites players to drop bombs on Gaza from an Israeli military plane has been removed from Google Play following complaints.

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