Mexico crime: Mexican police seize alleged oil theft crime boss The Sledgehammer

"The Sledgehammer" is caught after releasing a bizarre, tearful video declaring war on security forces.

US entering 'different' phase of coronavirus outbreak

Top medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.

Americans in Africa: Why we left America to live in Africa

Three African Americans have been explaining why they left the US to find a better life in Africa.

TikTok: Pompeo says Trump to crack down on Chinese software in coming days

The US state secretary says Chinese-owned software poses a "broad array" of security risks.

Coronavirus: The hidden heroes of India’s Covid-19 wards

Meet the ward boys, or hospital assistants, who are the unsung heroes in the fight against Covid-19.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Women survivors of the atomic bombs

August marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Nigeria Boko Haram: Governor says battle against militants being sabotaged

A governor in north-east Nigeria suggests soldiers were behind gunfire that forced his convoy to flee.

Tropical Storm Isaias moves up coast of virus-hit Florida

The storm is travelling slowly up the coast, bringing strong winds and rain to the US state.

Coronavirus: Nancy Pelosi criticises Deborah Birx

Nancy Pelosi links the White House task force co-ordinator to "disinformation" spread by Donald Trump.

US election: Republicans dampen reports of convention media ban

Party officials say no decisions have yet been made on reporters covering this month's event.