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World Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention Kamala Harris pledges 'new way forward' in historic convention speech The Democrat formally becomes the first black and Asian-American woman to lead a major presidential ticket. 1 hr ago US & Canada Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and Gwen Walz hold hands at the Democratic National Convention Four takeaways from Kamala Harris's convention speech The Vice-President hit the key notes her campaign wanted - but her vision for the future lacked detail. 5 hrs ago US & Canada Diplomatic tightrope for Modi as he visits Kyiv after Moscow Modi is visiting Ukraine just weeks after his Russia trip. Is it a balancing act or is there something more? 3 hrs ago World Watch: Iceland volcano erupts for sixth time in eight months Aerial footage shows lava spewing into the air in the region south of the country's capital - Reykjavik. 11 hrs ago Europe Christiana and Kayode smiling The Paralympic table tennis love story Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis. 3 hrs ago Africa Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures during a campaign rally in North Carolina on 21 August Trump lashes out as DNC attacks throw him off message The biggest concern for aides is keeping him focused on the issues and off controversial personal attacks. 7 hrs ago US & Canada Giggle App marketing promo of a woman using a phone with a speech bubble overlaid onto the image that gives a 'terrific' 5 star review of the app Australian court rules in landmark case that asked 'what is a woman'? Roxanne Tickle has won a landmark case which questioned who can legally claim to be a woman. 8 hrs ago Australia Liang Lingfei Chinese scammers cheated victims from Isle of Man base A seaside hotel and office block were used by scam artists who tricked people out of millions of dollars. 10 hrs ago Asia A joint investigation team examines the site of a fire at a hotel in Bucheon, Two die jumping to escape fire after air mattress fails Seven people were killed and a dozen injured after a fire broke out in the city of Bucheon. 7 hrs ago Asia A Shein pop-up store at a mall in Singapore. Shein reveals child labour cases at suppliers The Chinese fast fashion giant has been tightening scrutiny of firms that make the clothes it sells. 4 hrs ago Business Picture shows an AK47 rifle next to ammunition, including bullets and grenades Yemen weapons dealers selling machine-guns on X The traders operate in the capital Sana’a and other areas under control of the Houthis. 14 hrs ago Middle East A CN train Canada orders freight back on track to end rail stoppage The labour minister is directing both railways to resume operations and accept final binding arbitration. 9 hrs ago US & Canada Watch/Listen Kerry Washington, and Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' great-nieces, Amara and Leela How to pronounce 'Kamala' - A lesson from her nieces Actress Kerry Washington delighted the crowd with two of Kamala Harris’ great-nieces. 2 hrs ago US & Canada Kamala Harris smiling and pointing Kamala Harris on her journey and hopes for the US The Vice-President said electing her as president would "chart a new way forward". 6 hrs ago US & Canada BBC's Katty Kay and US VP Kamala Harris Three things to look for in Harris's convention speech The BBC's Katty Kay says the vice-president is not the strongest orator so must step up on the biggest stage. 15 hrs ago US & Canada Home floating on the sea Home floats away from swell caused by Hurricane Ernesto In newly obtained video, an empty beach house collapses into the sea in North Carolina. 19 hrs ago US & Canada Tim Walz Watch: Oprah and Bill Clinton turn out for Tim Walz's big day Tim Walz accepts his VP nomination, Bill Clinton pokes fun at Trump and Oprah makes a surprise appearance. 1 day ago US & Canada Features Kamala Harris speaks at a rally in Wisconsin Harris speech to provide finale to Democratic convention on day four The vice-president's' speech will share the story of her upbringing and contrast her vision for America to the one offered by Trump. 15 hrs ago US & Canada Reverend Patricia Sheerattan-Bisnauth The Reverend fighting to bring abortion out of the darkness Restrictive abortion laws which are still common in the Caribbean are coming under challenge. 9 hrs ago Latin America An audience member cheers enthusiastically at Miss Universe Kenya. Whoops, blooms and blue moons: Africa's top shots A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent. 9 hrs ago Africa Barton and Andy standing together smiling at the camera 'It’s not every day you meet another Vietnam orphan' Andy Yearley and Barton Williams grew up at opposite ends of the world but when they met they discovered a shared past. 3 hrs ago Edinburgh, Fife & East Van Phan Le, professor, veterinarian and member of the Farm2Vet research team. Credit Van Phan Le. When vets are scarce what can farmers do? In Vietnam farmers are being encouraged to track the use of antibiotics and monitor disease. 11 hrs ago Asia Latest updates 15 mins ago A$AP Rocky performing on stage, singing into a black microphone while wearing a white tshirt, white hat which reads "Don't be Dumb", silver chain around his neck and sparkling rings on his fingers. Rapper A$AP Rocky blames leaks for album delay Don't Be Dumb was expected to be released at the end of August, but the date has been pushed back. US & Canada 23 mins ago Videos showed rescuers looking for survivors amid the remains of the bus Fourteen dead after Indian bus falls into river in Nepal The bus, registered in India, was carrying around 40 passengers when it veered off a highway. Asia 28 mins ago Taiwanese soldier Taiwan jails spies 'seduced by money' to work for China The sentencing of eight Taiwanese soldiers is the latest in a string of spying cases. Asia 1 hr ago Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention Kamala Harris pledges 'new way forward' in historic convention speech The Democrat formally becomes the first black and Asian-American woman to lead a major presidential ticket. US & Canada 2 hrs ago Kerry Washington, and Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' great-nieces, Amara and Leela How to pronounce 'Kamala' - A lesson from her nieces Actress Kerry Washington delighted the crowd with two of Kamala Harris’ great-nieces. US & Canada 3 hrs ago Christiana and Kayode smiling The Paralympic table tennis love story Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis. Africa 5 hrs ago Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and Gwen Walz hold hands at the Democratic National Convention Four takeaways from Kamala Harris's convention speech The Vice-President hit the key notes her campaign wanted - but her vision for the future lacked detail. US & Canada 5 hrs ago Split screen showing Harris supporter and Kamala Harris speaking at DNC 'She is ready' - Democrats react to Harris convention speech We asked supporters what they took away from Kamala Harris's election pitch as she accepted the party's nomination. US & Canada 5 hrs ago Designed image of Kamala Harris Where Kamala Harris stands on 10 key issues Some of the vice-president's views have changed since she first entered politics.