Africa's week in pictures: 25 - 31 August

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Ukraine war: Russia and Iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquet

The Nobel Foundation says it advocates dialogue but a critic suggests it is being "incredibly naive".

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Diver ‘Merman Mike’ finds your treasures under water

A California scuba diver returns lost trinkets to their owners for free and picks up trash along the way.

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Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry

The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.

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Gabon coup: Why military takeovers are all the rage

Gabon is the latest African state to be hit by a coup, raising fears about the future of democracy.

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Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader

Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.

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Is China's economy a 'ticking time bomb'?

The world's second largest economy faces deep-rooted challenges in the years ahead.

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Is India exporting food inflation to the world?

India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?

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China map: India lodges 'strong protest' over territory claims

India says a new map released by China "lays claim" to its territory.

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Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's east

The BBC’s Quentin Sommervillle witnesses Russia's increasingly sophisticated drone attacks.

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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.

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Rare footage of St Elmo's Fire as hurricane approaches

Pilots evacuating from a Florida military base caught the electrical storm from the cockpit.

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India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years

The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September.

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Alexandra Paul: Canadian Olympic figure skater dies in crash

Alexandra Paul's baby, who was in the car with her, survived the crash in Ontario's Melancthon Township.

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Taliban stop female Afghan students leaving country to study in Dubai

The BBC speaks to students who were blocked at the airport as they tried to leave for Dubai.

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Simone Biles wins record eighth US all-around title as comeback continues

Simone Biles breaks a 90-year record by winning her eighth all-around title at the US Gymnastics Championships, less than a month after returning to competition.

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Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel

Libya's foreign minister is suspended because of talks with Israel, which Tripoli does not recognise.

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Evergrande: Shares in the crisis-hit Chinese developer plunge by 80%

The heavily-indebted firm's shares had been suspended from trading in Hong Kong since March last year.

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Jenni Hermoso: Players and fans support Spain World Cup star in kiss row

The furore over the Spanish football chief's kiss on the lips generates protests at matches.

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Zambia-Egypt plane seizure: The cash and fake gold that no-one is claiming

Mystery surrounds a plane from Egypt loaded with money, fake gold and guns that was seized in Zambia.

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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?

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Haiti gang opens fire on protesters in capital, killing seven

Soaring gang violence in Haiti has left more than 2,400 people dead in 2023 alone.

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Martin Luther King: 60 years since 'I have a dream' speech

Civil rights activists and Martin Luther King Jr's family spoke at the event in Washington DC.

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Blackswan: The K-pop girl group with no Korean members

The multinational girl group has sparked a debate about whether they can truly be considered K-pop.

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OnlyFans: Who is Leonid Radvinsky, the elusive owner of a porn empire?

Leonid Radvinsky, a 41-year-old entrepreneur based in Florida, owns all the shares of the company.

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Auctioneer exposed by BBC admits illegally selling rare ancient coins

Richard Beale has pleaded guilty over the sales of the $4m Eid Mar and parts of the "Gaza Hoard".

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How Putin's long friendship with Wagner boss Prigozhin turned ugly

It all began in St Petersburg when state security services mingled with the criminal underworld.

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The indiscriminate devastation of Canada's raging wildfires

Fires in western Canada have burned homes and ripped up trees, laying them down "like toothpicks".

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Huge blasts at Romania fuel station kill one and injure dozens

The injured include 26 firefighters sent to a stricken liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station near Bucharest.

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Maui wildfires: 100 people reported safe after officials release list of missing

They got in touch with officials hours after a list with 388 names of missing people being published.

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Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third term

The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family's five-decade grip on power.

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish football federation will take legal action over Jennifer Hermoso 'lies'

The Spanish football federation says it will take legal action over Jenni Hermoso's comments about its president Luis Rubiales.

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Spain Hermoso: Fans and players protest over Rubiales kiss

Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

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Dutch Grand Prix 2023: Zandvoort imposes car ban on travelling F1 fans

The event in Zandvoort aspires to be the most sustainable race on the F1 calendar.

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Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica

Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica.

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Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death

Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.

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France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls

A cocktail of problems has hit the wine industry, including demand falling as more people drink craft beer.

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Inside Mali: What now for the country that bet its security on Wagner?

Fears over Mali's future are growing - it relies on Wagner for security but the group's leader is now believed to be dead.

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Trump surrenders at Georgia jail... in 74 seconds

The former US president turned himself in at the notorious Fulton County Jail.

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Historic Trump mugshot released after arrest in Atlanta, Georgia

A booking photo shows the former president stony-faced after he was booked at an Atlanta jailhouse.

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Rohingya: Gang violence stalks world's largest refugee camp

Six years after fleeing Myanmar, refugees are kept sleepless by nightly sounds of gunfire.

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Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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North Korea's second spy satellite launch fails

It appears the rocket carrying the satellite flew further than during the previous attempt.

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Nvidia: artificial intelligence chip giant sees sales more than double

The California-based company dominates the market for chips used in artificial intelligence systems.

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Key moments from Republican presidential debate so far

It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate.

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Trump's surrender at Georgia jail explained...in 90 seconds

When the former president turns himself in on Thursday it will be unlike any of his previous cases

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Nepal gay marriage 'victory' hits legal roadblock

A historic court order gave Nepal's same sex couples hope, only for them to have their hopes dashed.

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How Russia reacted after Prigozhin plane crash

After his failed rebellion, most Russians were probably surprised this hadn't happened sooner.

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Three reasons why Trump's arrest in Georgia may be different

When he turns himself in at Fulton County Jail, the process won't be the same as his last three arrests.

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Chandrayaan-3: India's Moon lander Vikram aims for historic lunar south pole landing

India is attempting to make history by landing Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon's little-explored south pole.

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Drone hits Moscow building and two drones downed - officials

Two other drones in nearby towns have been shot down, defence officials say.

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Zimbabwe election: Voters head to the polls with inflation on their minds

Robert Mugabe's successor faces his main challenge from Nelson Chamisa of the opposition CCC.

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Republican debate: Rivals seeking political oxygen in a Trump-less showdown

The frontrunner's absence from the TV showdown offers rivals an opening, but also has a big drawback.

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How South Africa's oldest Quran was saved by Cape Town Muslims

Written by a political prisoner, it is now kept in a bullet-proof casing in a Cape Town mosque.

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Ukraine war: Three elderly civilians killed in Russian strikes, say officials

The civilians aged 63 to 88 were 'sitting on a bench' in eastern Ukraine when shelling hit.

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Ukraine war: The men who don't want to fight

Ukraine has a soldier shortage. Though many have volunteered, others are dodging the draft.

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ICC World Cup 2023: The importance of being Jasprit Bumrah in team India

The bowler's return to cricket after injury bodes well for the side at the Asia and World Cups.

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Brics summit: How China's and Russia's clout is growing in Africa

China's and Russia's clout is increasing in Africa, as resentment builds towards Western nations.

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'We will rebuild the way people of Maui want to'

US President Joe Biden visits Lahaina nearly two weeks after the Hawaiian town was ravaged by fire

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What to know about the first Republican debate

At least seven candidates will use the forum to make their case to likely Republican voters this week.

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Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards - report

Migrants tell the BBC they were shot on the Saudi border as a new report alleges "mass killings".

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China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters

The country's post-Covid recovery has been hit by a property crisis, falling exports and weak consumer spending.

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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia a year after cough syrup deaths

Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children.

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Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems.

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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions.

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Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach

Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people.

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Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls

Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame.

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Canada wildfires: The past 2 days in 75 seconds

As Canada's northern and western provinces battle historic wildfires, thousands have been displaced.

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Made In Heaven: A show taking on all that's wrong with Indian weddings

Made In Heaven, a show about wedding planners, explores deep-rooted prejudices plaguing Indian marriages.

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Hawaii wildfires: Maui emergency chief quits after sirens criticism

Hawaii residents tell the BBC a stronger emergency response could have saved lives in the blaze.

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Canadian fire evacuees turned away from full flights

Thousands of residents desperate to flee Yellowknife are told to return on Friday as planes fill up.

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Blind Side family feud reignites a cultural debate

An ugly row between the family featured in the Oscar-winning 2009 movie resurrects criticism of the film.

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Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous

Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month.

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Singapore seizes $735m of assets in anti-money laundering probe

The raids are part of one of the city-state's biggest ever anti-money laundering investigations.

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Texas woman arrested after threats to Trump judge Tanya Chutkan

The 43-year-old allegedly used a slur in a message for Judge Chutkan, warning: "You are in our sights."

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Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston not guilty of concealing father's abuse

Brian Houston was accused by Australian prosecutors of covering up abuse to protect reputations.

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World Athletics Championships: How a teenage Dina Asher-Smith and her relay team-mates started a medal-winning era in Moscow

The teenager. The prospect. The bolter. The late substitute. At Moscow 2013, an unfunded, unlikely quartet ended a 29-year wait for a British female sprint medal at a major championships.

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Ukraine war: University students grapple with rules under conflict

War time rules are making it tougher for Ukrainians to pick where or if to go to university.

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Canada wildfire: Car 'began melting' as family evacuated north

A blaze is threatening to reach Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend.

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Joe Biden vows to visit Hawaii soon amid criticism

The White House has been pushing back against local complaints over the federal response to the disaster.

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Why Ethiopia's Amhara militiamen are battling the army

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is at the centre of a new conflict after falling out with powerful allies.

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How Argentina learned to love the US dollar

Stuffing your greenbacks into the "mattress bank" is a way of life for many Argentines.

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Afghan women escape for a chance at education

More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad.

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Weak currency boosts Japanese economy

The weakness of the yen has helped Japanese exporters as it makes their products cheaper overseas.

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At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia

Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan.

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Five key moments in the crushing of Afghan women's rights

Over two years, the BBC has documented women's fear, grief and resolve as their lives are supressed.

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Watch: Mount Etna night eruption caught on camera

The most active volcano in Europe, located on the island of Sicily, erupted on Sunday night.

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Taiwan VP a 'troublemaker' for US visit: Beijing

William Lai's stopovers in New York and San Francisco on his way to Paraguay have riled China.

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Israelis seek opportunities abroad amid unrest at home

A poll suggests as many as one in three Israelis are considering leaving the country over the crisis.

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When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded

Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town.

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Maui fires: Frustration mounts over relief effort

Some residents on the Hawaiian island are questioning why there is not more official aid.

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Egypt Rabaa killings pain lingers 10 years on

Grief and anger persist, 10 years after a notorious mass killing at a protest camp in Cairo.

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Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret

The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran.

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Perseid meteor shower lights up skies

Up to 100 shooting stars an hour were visible in one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events.

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Ecuador: Thousands of soldiers move gang leader Fito

Jose Adolfo Macias. or "Fito", is accused of threatening a murdered Ecuadorian presidential candidate.

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Migrant boats in the Mediterranean: Why are so many people dying?

The BBC explores the many reasons why the central Mediterranean is among the deadliest migration routes.

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Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals

For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions.

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How did Netflix know I was gay before I did?

Tech recommendations can reveal more about us than we know ourselves - but how and why does this happen?

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US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.

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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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Harry Kane's move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich... in 68 seconds

The striker, 30, is leaving Tottenham and is set to sign a deal worth more than 110m euros (£95m)

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Hawaii fires: How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina

Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck.

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Hawaii fires deadliest natural disaster in state history

The death toll rose on Friday to 67, making these fires Hawaii's deadliest natural disaster.

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Judge Chuktan warns Trump against 'inflammatory' remarks before trial

But former US president gets a legal win in battle over what he can say before election fraud trial.

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China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'

Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.

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Argentina cracks down on football fans who tear up money to taunt locals

The practice has become a common way for foreign fans to taunt locals about the low value of the peso.

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Russia launches first space mission to Moon in 47 years

The Russian mission is racing against India to be the first country to land on the Moon's south pole.

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Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India

Scripted videos, apparently created for entertainment, are being shared to make them seem like real events.

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Hawaii wildfires burn historic town of Lahaina 'to the ground'

Six people are dead and thousands are displaced as fires rage on Maui and the Big Island.

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Candidate in Ecuador's presidential election shot dead

Fernando Villavicencio was attacked after an event in the northern city of Quito on Wednesday.

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Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power

Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.

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Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law

Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers.

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Royal prodigal son's return stirs up Thailand

The second of four estranged sons visits the country of his birth for the first time in 27 years.

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Miss Universe Indonesia: Contestants complain of sexual harassment

Police are investigating the women's claim that they endured 'body checks' during the competition.

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Amazon nations fall short of agreed goal to end deforestation

A summit in Brazil sees the countries that share the Amazon basin agree only to a new alliance on the issue.

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WeWork: Shares slide as it raises 'substantial doubt' over future

Shares of the once globally hyped company fall by close to 24% in extended trading in New York.

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Nuh violence: Is bulldozer punishment trampling justice in India?

Some Indian states use bulldozers to demolish homes of people accused of crimes - experts say it is illegal.

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Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger.

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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

A judge in LA sent the rapper to prison for injuring Megan Thee Stallion Stallion in a 2020 shooting.

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Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre's son charged with murder

Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre's son says he is guilty of murdering a Colombian surgeon in Thailand.

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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year

Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.

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Watch: Fiery ‘meteor’ over Australia likely Russian rocket

Flaming debris was seen blazing across the night sky in Melbourne on Monday evening.

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Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future?

The eight countries who share the rainforest are meeting in Brazil for a "milestone" summit.

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Tory Lanez: Sentencing for shooting of Megan Thee Stallion delayed

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez injured her during an argument after a pool party in 2020.

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Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?

Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on?

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Alaska: Moment house collapses into river during flood

Glacial floods in Juneau, the capital of Alaska, caused a house to collapse into the Mendenhall river.

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Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat

Niger's neighbours earlier threatened military action if the elected president was not restored by the end of Sunday.

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Huge fire at New Mexico recycling facility triggers health warning

Firefighters are battling a large blaze at the plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Four soldiers killed in Israeli strike in Damascus, says Syria

Another four soldiers are wounded in the missile attack near the capital Damascus, Syria's state media say.

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Florida: Man rescued from partially sunken boat after 35 hours at sea

The 25-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip in St Augustine, Florida.

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Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit

Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.

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Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?

Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots.

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Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines

The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China.

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Joshua Sills: Philadelphia Eagles player acquitted of rape and kidnapping

Joshua Sills, 25, an offensive guard for the NFL franchise, is found not guilty by a jury in Ohio.

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Uganda paternity testing causes huge controversy

There are reports of a surge in men wanting to know if they are the biological fathers of their children.

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What next after Niger coup? Three scenarios

Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger's ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday.

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Africa's week in pictures: 28 July - 3 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Beirut port blast survivors still suffering three years on

Joelle's life was turned upside down by the 2020 catastrophe which devastated the Lebanese capital.

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Devastating wildfires spur new detection systems

Firms are using AI, drones and satellite tech to help detect and suppress wildfires.

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Ukraine war: Family reunited 18 months after tearful goodbye on Platform 5

A Ukrainian family, who said a tearful goodbye at a crowded railway station, finally come together again.

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Tech shares fall as China mulls child smartphone limits

Shares of firms such as Alibaba and video-sharing website Bilibili extended their losses in Asia on Thursday.

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Australian museum to return stolen Cambodian artefacts

The bronze sculptures will be given back to Cambodia amid a global push return looted goods.

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Edinburgh Fringe: The Life and Times of Michael K, a South African puppet play

A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars

Many top Indian actors are making fortunes by actively investing in start-ups and consumer brands.

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This 93-year-old went to all 63 US national parks

After 10 years apart, Joy and her grandson Brad reconnected for an adventure of a lifetime.

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Best friends killed in crash on way to school dance

Kiea McCann, 17, and her friend Dlava Mohamed, 16, died on Monday near the Irish town of Clones.

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Lizzo accused of sexual harassment and weight-shaming

Three former dancers allege the singer contributed to creating a hostile work environment.

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Donald Trump indictment: Ex-president charged for efforts to overturn 2020 election

A special prosecutor accuses the former US president of "prolific lies about election fraud".

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El Salvador rings off entire region to hem in gangs

Thousands of soldiers and police surround the Cabanas department as part of an ongoing war on gangs.

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Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa

Regional leaders have threatened military action against the junta if it refuses to give up power.

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'It's like playing with death' - Ukraine's female front line soldiers

Women in the Ukrainian military describe their battles against Russia and sexism within their ranks.

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