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The victims on the Danube in Budapest are all South Korean, with another 19 of their group missing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EHj9lw

Country set for unprecedented second snap poll after re-elected PM is unable to form government. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wtH03K

Three more Democratic presidential hopefuls join chorus calling for President Trump's impeachment. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HNCMdP

The country's political crisis is resulting in power cuts and blackouts - is it sabotage, or something simpler? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I5VvA1

Terrill Thomas died in a Milwaukee jail after officers turned off his water supply for a week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JNv8Ci

Department of Energy announces plan to spread "molecules of US freedom" throughout the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I5xSaS

A child is taken to hospital after she was hit by a foul ball off the bat of Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr at the Houston Astros' stadium, leaving the player in tears. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VX5OLz

Eight years after the disaster at the Japanese nuclear power station, the clean-up is continuing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2YWYykG

National Security Adviser John Bolton blames Iran for attacks off the UAE, but provides no evidence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XgsdFe

Moscow is likely testing low-yield nuclear weapons in the Arctic, a US intelligence official says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XabKT6

A former finance minister takes the reins after weeks of upheaval in the South Pacific nation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wrS29x

The schoolgirl was set on fire after filing a sexual harassment complaint against her principal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30OnLjn

Dennis Muilenburg gives his first interview since the two 737 Max crashes that killed more than 300 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W9pykh

BBC Africa Eye identified who killed a group of women and children last year, but what happened next? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wuXHeU

A photo of this year's finalists has placed them at the centre of a storm over skin colour. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wgg6vx

The Oscar winner on why she hopes horror film MA, her first lead role, can change Hollywood for black actresses. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I7JA4G

What do Washington's latest moves against Huawei mean for any US-China trade deal? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WbszjS

Wooden cutouts of famous cartoon characters and memes are popping up all over the city in Oregon. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I5SuzR

Attacks on Christians by armed groups in Burkina Faso signals a worrying new shift, experts say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WaQbVY

The US Special Counsel spoke publicly for the first time since publishing the results of the Russia inquiry from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QzQaVE

Formula 1 stars including Lewis Hamilton and other celebrities in Vienna as Lauda's body lay in state at St Stephen's Cathedral. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QvxPsN

Moving earth is messy - but new technology means we can dig with an accuracy of a few centimetres. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K7sLcV

There is minimal hope to find more survivors in the Danube river after a boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized on the flooding Danube in the Hungarian capital on Wednesday, a spokesman for the national ambulance service said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EJ3dzd

New Zealand on Thursday unveiled a $2.5-billion spending package under a much-hyped 'Wellbeing' budget, prioritizing mental health and alleviating child poverty, but it expects a smaller surplus and slower economic growth over the next year. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Xfvd4K

Thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets of Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, on Thursday to demand the leadership step down over allegations of corruption and failure to revive a struggling economy. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EHGDqB

Texas couple install 28,000-gallon, Texas-shaped pool in backyard A Texas couple in Pasadena installed a patriotic new pool in their backyard to pay homage to their home state.

Gucci debuts pro-choice jacket at Italian fashion show Gucci can’t seem to shy away from controversy.

Twitter users stunned to discover oddly similar, 'amazing' wrist freckles Do you have a freckle in the center of your wrist?

Unmarried women live longer, are happier, according to survey Single ladies – the secret to happiness may never be putting a ring on it.

Instagram star reportedly couldn't sell 36 t-shirts to 2.6 million followers: 'The influencer bubble is bursting' It all began with some t-shirts.

Dad interviews daughter on every first day of school for 13 years; adorable video goes viral A dad is going viral, again, for sharing an adorable video compilation of his youngest daughter’s first day of school interviews.

Fit mom, 51, says men think she's hotter than women half her age The personal trainer and holistic health practitioner admits she used to lack confidence and feel uncomfortable in her own skin before discovering a love for fitness.

4-year-old girl doesn't think Jasmine needs Aladdin: 'You don't need a boy to see the whole world' Before seeing Disney's new live-action "Aladdin" movie in theaters, a 4-year-old girl revealed her refreshing, modern take on the iconic romance between stars Jasmine and Aladdin.

US women honor '99 world cup champions, and America, with World Cup jerseys When the U.S. women’s national soccer team take the field in France next month for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, they will have America’s support on their backs – quite literally.

Groomsman breaks arm night before friend's wedding; replacement groomsman breaks foot shortly afterward "It was just absolute madness," the bride recalled.

Viral photo of lovebirds at McDonald's inspires others to share romantic messages A photo of an old man staring adoringly at the woman sitting across from him in a McDonald’s has gone viral on Facebook, prompting users to post romantic messages of their own.

Learn about the three ways to travel at (nearly) the speed of light. from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2MdN6zT

The company says it will seek a buyer for the US bus operations as it fights off an activist investor. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KidWo1

Brexit factory shutdowns in April almost halved UK car production, latest figures reveal. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2I6h7fO

The proportion of low-paid workers in Britain has fallen to its lowest level since 1980, a think tank says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wt3a61

The European football industry is now worth a record amount, according to new figures from Deloitte. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WaZ3Lm

A brief guide to what 5G offers today and how it should improve over the years to come. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wsTfO4

Some shareholders want Facebook's chairman and chief executive to step down from one of his roles. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QzA6mt

The airline industry's trade body says the crisis-hit aircraft is unlikely to fly again before August. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KcD1Az

Evidence against eight fraud defendants had been "cut-and-pasted" from the witness's other cases. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WdAGwy

Providers could suspend credit cards if persistent borrowers fail to speed up repayments by March. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Z1TsnF

A tax pressure group ranks what it describes as the most "aggressive" corporate tax havens in the world. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HITv1B

The rail ticketing app is expected to be one of the biggest stock market listings of the year. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QyQZxY

A brief guide to what 5G offers today and how it should improve over the years to come. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wsTfO4

Some shareholders want Facebook's chairman and chief executive to step down from one of his roles. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QzA6mt

Online multiplayer game Roblox is marketed at children - but there are fears it also being used for grooming. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wrqktt

New standards for data on parking spaces could revolutionise how drivers find and pay for parking. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Qu3x9y

Colossus, the world's first programmable computer, is credited with shortening World War Two. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Kd40Mv

Most people say the internet improves their lives, but 70% would support tougher social media laws. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XdOR0V

The word is inexplicably spelled out in territory in the south east of South Sudan. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JLnkky

The computer contains six well-known strains of malware and was bought by an anonymous bidder. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XbZKAs

New Zealand's opposition party says it wasn't behind 2,000 hacking attempts on government systems. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EDKO6U

How long a user has slept for and when they wake up will be a part of game play. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WsUNGh

The system allows the drone to alter its flight path and move away from obstacles flying towards it. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VVduy4

British finance minister Philip Hammond hinted on Thursday he could vote against the government in a no-confidence showdown if a new prime minister sought to pursue a no-deal Brexit. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2wtCeDi

Britain's finance minister on Thursday warned those in his party vying for Prime Minister Theresa May's job that a no-deal Brexit would undermine the economy and threaten the United Kingdom's cohesion. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WjRAd2

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan met his Indonesian counterpart on Thursday as the United States looks to improve ties with an Indonesian special forces unit that have been limited due to human rights abuses in the 1990s. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I6zaSV

At least seven people were killed and nearly 20 were missing after a pleasure boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized on the flooding Danube in the Hungarian capital on Wednesday, police and ambulance officials said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2KdzuSy

Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament early on Thursday, paving the way for a new election after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/30Vruf4

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to cobble together a coalition government despite weeks of trying and Israel will vote on Sept. 17 in the second election within months. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I6jsY8

Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted a drill to repel an invading force on Thursday, as its defense minister pledged to defend the self-ruled island against China's rising military threat. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2MhrnH6