Ocean Cleanup samples enormous oceanic rubbish vortex

Researchers returned on 24 August from mapping and sampling a massive swirling cluster of trash floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, as the Dutch-borne crew works to refine a clean-up strategy it will roll out globally. Aug 24, 2015

IndyCar driver Justin Wilson in coma after race accident

Justin Wilson sustained severe head injuries and is in a coma in critical condition after the Briton was struck by debris from another car during the closing laps of the penultimate race in the IndyCar Series on 23 August, officials have said. Aug 24, 2015

Bangkok bombs: Mourners light candles to pay tribute to victims

A group of mourners gathered at Ratchaprasong intersection to pay tribute to those who lost lives during a blast in Bangkok on 18 August. Students, relatives and others lit candles and brought flowers in memorial of 22 people killed in the attack on 17 August. Aug 18, 2015

Paraguay: Girl who was denied abortion at age 10 gives birth

An 11-year-old girl who became pregnant when she was 10-years-old and denied an abortion in Paraguay gave birth to a baby girl in Asuncion on 13 August. The 42-year-old stepfather of the girl is accused of rape resulting in the pregnancy and is pending trial. Aug 14, 2015