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Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party staged a protest after their leader Tarique Rahman was sentenced to nine years on a corruption charge. (August 2)(AP video/Al Emrun Garjon)

Torrential rains around Beijing destroyed roads, knocked out power and caused at least 21 deaths and left 26 people missing. (August 2)

Pope Francis arrived at the Vatican Embassy in Lisbon to meet with 13 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Portugal. (August 2) (AP video/Pietro De Cristofaro, Jorge Jeronimo)

There could be a new contender for heaviest animal to ever live. While today’s blue whale has long held the title, scientists have dug up fossils from an ancient giant that could tip the scales. (Aug. 3)

Former President Donald Trump is expected appear at an arraignment in Washington, D.C. on Thursday following his indictment on felony charges for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters a…

The skies in Hong Kong cleared Tuesday to reveal the supermoon over the renowned Victoria Harbor skyline. (August 2)

Passengers on an evacuation flight from Niamey have arrived in Paris, a week after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger’s president in a coup. (August 2) (AP Video/Nicolas Garriga)

Indian authorities imposed a curfew and suspended internet services in parts of Haryana state following communal clashes between Hindus and Muslims that left at least 5 people dead. (August 2) (AP video / Piyush Nagpal)
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Donald Trump has been charged by the Justice Department for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States government and witness tampering. (Aug. 1)
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The first of two supermoons in August graced the skies on Tuesday.