The pair took the stage in Philadelphia just hours after the Minnesota governor was picked as VP.

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz hold arms up at rally

Watch key moments from first Harris-Walz rally

The UK’s coin-maker opens a new industrial plant to extract gold from old circuit boards.

Spherule of gold on top of a circuit board

Royal Mint starts turning e-waste into gold

At a raucous event in Pennsylvania, the pair attack their Republican opponents and vow to win the crucial swing state.

Democratic presidential candidate US Vice President Kamala Harris holds a campaign rally with her new running mate Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the Liacouras Center at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on 6 August 2024

Harris and Walz hold first rally together as new Democratic ticket

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Barcelona vs Milan in the Club Friendlies

Barcelona v Milan

After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.

Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on

The 2022 breach included medical records and information on gaining entry to the homes of 890 people.

The NHS logo - the word written in a white font on a blue background

Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm £6m after medical records hack

The return of the Taliban forced the breaker to pursue her goal in Spain, leaving family and friends behind.

Afghan refugee and breaking athlete Manizha Talash stretches her hand during a warm up prior to practice for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

'I fled Afghanistan to achieve my Olympic dream'

A number of Wednesday's papers report on thousands of officers being on standby amid fears of fresh unrest.

Editions of the Metro and The Guardian for Wednesday 7 August

'Judgment day is here' and 'lawyers fear for safety'

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Real Madrid vs Chelsea in the Club Friendlies

Real Madrid v Chelsea

Watch the plays of the day as Ben Stokes is bowled for a first-ball duck on day 12 of The Hundred.




Stokes bowled for first-ball duck - The Hundred plays of the day

The woman who ruled Bangladesh with an iron grip was in denial her time was up right to the end. 

A mural of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is seen vandalised by protesters as people celebrate her resignation in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 5, 2024

Sheikh Hasina's final hours as a hated autocrat

The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue. 

Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'

Wildcat identification can be complicated because wildcats have a significant interbreeding history.

Wildcat kitten caught on thermal imaging camera

Watch as Ireland's Kellie Harrington beats China's Yang Wenlu in the women's lightweight (60kg) final to becomes a double Olympic champion at the Paris 2024 Olympics. 

Kellie Harrington with one hand in the air 

Ireland's Harrington becomes a double Olympic champion

It is hoped the site at Chapelcross near Annan can generate high value jobs for Dumfries and Galloway.

Green vision for old nuclear plant site unveiled

Brighton and West Ham are interested in signing Mats Hummels, Manchester United could pursue a deal for Sander Berge, plus more.

Brighton & West Ham eye Hummels - Wednesday's gossip 

Since starting in 2009, the Toy-Fu group has earned an estimated £178,000 for the charity Mary's Meals.

A promotional poster advertising the original Transformers characters

Rare Transformers toys are helping children in poverty

Researchers warn the number of ticks in Scotland will double if global temperatures increase by 4C.

Lyme disease increase risk due to climate change

A Dundee woman was forced to smoke crack by criminals who turned her home into a drug den.

Woman in shadow standing in front of window blinds

'Cuckooing' criminals took woman's house and turned it into drug den

Uganda's defending Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai is dethroned by Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Yavi in the women's 3000m steeplechase final.

Winfred Yavi spreads her arms wide in celebration as she crosses the steeplechase finish line with Peruth Chemutai in the background behind her covering her face in the agony of defeat

Chemutai denied by Yavi in steeplechase sprint finish

The United States continue their campaign for a fifth straight Olympic gold medal with a 122-87 victory over Brazil in their men's competition quarter-final.

USA beat Brazil to reach basketball semi-finals

The ex-first minister is given the health job on an "interim basis" by one of his successors.

Drakeford back in government as health secretary

Moustafa Wartty said the shop was also attacked in January and February this year. 

Supermarket to close after Falls Road attack

One of Britain's busiest mountain rescue teams says it's heading for another record year of call-outs.

Landscape image showing Tryfan peak, with Ogwen lake below on a sunny day with low cloud behind the mountain covering other peaks in the Caerneddau range

Social media driving rise in mountain call-outs

Jim Dowson criticises those behind trouble after an anti-immigration protest.

Jim Dowson wearing minister attire in church

Belfast violence outrageous, says far-right campaigner

Cyriel Dessers says he does "not have to answer" his critics after netting what could prove a priceless equaliser in Rangers' Champions League pursuit.

Cyriel Dessers was the Rangers hero in Lublin

'More recognition would be nice' - Rangers saviour Dessers 

Mountain rescue teams say they are getting busier because of novice climbers posting on social media.

Mountain rescuers' social media novice troubles

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Wales' papers: Mum-to-be 'never woke up' and new FM makes history

Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr's epic duel lived up to the billing, but American Cole Hocker ripped up the script to claim gold.

Cole Hocker finishes in front of Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingbrigtsen in the 1500m final

Kerr and Ingebrigtsen 'destroy each other' as Hocker rips up script

Ireland's Kellie Harrington makes history by winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals.

Harrington retires after winning second Olympic gold

The film tells a fictionalised version of Kneecap's origin story and the Irish language.

The cast and director of the Kneecap film standing in a line in front of posters for the movie

West Belfast premiere for 'fun and serious' Kneecap film

Republicans are attacking Walz over his handling of racial justice riots in Minneapolis. 

Trump and allies attack Walz as 'dangerously liberal'

Everyone is accounted for, following the fire in the 21-storey high-rise. 

A close-up of the affected flat, showing smoke damage around a blackened window

Adult and child escape fire in high-rise flats

Imane Khelif will fight for Olympic gold on Friday after putting aside the controversy surrounding her gender eligibility.

Khelif wins again to reach final amid eligibility row

Hindu properties and shrines have been attacked after ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh.

'There is no law and order. And Hindus are being targeted again'

Wigan Warriors return to the top of Super League as they seal a 28-6 borough derby victory against Leigh Leopards.

Wigan top table again after derby win over Leigh

There are concerns Asian hornets could be seriously affecting native wasps and bees. 

A close-up picture of a wasp, with its distinctive black and yellow striped body, balanced on a clump of yellow flowers. 

'Citizen scientists' called on to monitor UK wasps

The men, aged 29 and 38, are charged with violent disorder, Cleveland Police says.

Two men hand themselves in over Hartlepool riot

Asif Merchant is accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill politicians on US soil.

A pedestrian walks past a seal reading "Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation", displayed on the J. Edgar Hoover FBI building, in Washington, DC, on August 15, 2022

US arrests Pakistani man in alleged plot to kill politicians

Team GB's Lewis Richardson has to settle for a bronze medal after losing to Mexico's Marco Verde Alvarez in their men's light middleweight semi-final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Watch as team GB's Lewis Richardson wins bronze in semi-finals of men's light middleweight

Team GB's Richardson misses out on gold medal bout

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy had planned to take the bus home to Cork from Dublin Airport.

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy standing with their arms round each other 

Irish Olympians catch lift home to Cork with stranger

Durham Police said it had no reported incidents of disorder or criminal damage.

Durham Cathedral poking out of trees on a riverbank

Dispersal orders issued in Durham city centre

USA beat Germany 1-0 after extra time in the semi-finals of the women's football at the Paris Olympics 2024. 

USA beat Germany to reach gold-medal match

The protest began with 12 tents and grew to an encampment with up to 52 tents, the High Court hears.

Protesters sitting outside tents in UCL Main Quad 

UCL wins court order on Gaza protest camps

Team GB boxer Lewis Richardson will take home a bronze medal from the Paris Olympics after an agonising semi-final defeat by Mexico’s Marco Verde.

Lewis Richardson smiles as Marco Alonso Verde Alvarez celebrates being announced the winner

GB's Richardson takes bronze in agonising semi-final loss

Watch as the USA's Gabby Thomas wins 200m gold while Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Daryll Neita narrowly miss out on a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. 

Gabby Thomas with her hands on her head after winning 200m sprint 

USA's Thomas wins 200m gold

Jack Carlin added a 14th Olympic, world and European medal to his collection after silver in the track cycling team spint.

Carlin left listening again as Dutch call the tune in team sprint

Lucy Connolly is being questioned over a post calling for hotels with asylum seekers to be set on fire.

A close up of a smiling Lucy Connolly. She has long dark hair and is wearing mascara and pink lip tint

Wife of Tory councillor arrested for racial hatred

BBC Sport's Michael Johnson says Jakob Ingebrigtsen "got his tactics wrong" during a 1500m final which saw him miss out on the medals while Team GB's Josh Kerr took silver.

Ingebrigtsen got his tactics wrong - Michael Johnson on 1500m shock 

Ben Stokes is bowled for a first-ball duck in his Hundred return as his Northern Superchargers side are convincingly beaten by Birmingham Phoenix.

Phoenix dominant as Stokes gets duck on Hundred return

Hartlepool Borough Council says installing cameras at the cemetery is not "feasible".

Broken solar lights and torn teddy bears lying across Evie Leigh's grave.

CCTV calls after 11-year-old's grave vandalised 

Injuries include broken bones, concussion, bruising and head wounds, South Yorkshire Police says. 

Police officers during an anti-immigration demonstration outside the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, South Yorkshire

More than 50 officers injured in hotel riot

A senior officer says alleged police warnings are "not true" but resources will be deployed.

A line of mounted police officers in riot gear seen moving through central Bristol. 

Police play down fears of march in Bristol

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Daryll Neita finish within three hundredths of a second of the Olympic 200m podium as Gabby Thomas storms to gold.

Gabby Thomas celebrates Olympic 200m gold

Asher-Smith & Neita miss out as Thomas takes 200m title

Jakob Ingebrigtsen tells BBC Sport he felt strong after front-running for the majority of a 1500m final which saw him miss out on the medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. 

'I felt very strong' says Ingebrigtsen as he misses out on 1500m medal 

Your guide to the Scots competing at the Olympic Games in Paris on Wednesday.

Josh Kerr, Seonaid McIntosh, Neah Evans, Duncan Scott

What to expect from the Scots on Wednesday at the Olympics

Great Britain's Josh Kerr tells BBC Sport he has to be proud of his performance in the 1500m final which saw him run a personal best but finish second behind shock winner Cole Hocker of the United States.

'I can't walk away disappointed' - Kerr on 1500m silver

An own goal deniesThe New Saints a draw at Moldovan champions FC Petrocub in their Europa League third qualifying round tie first leg. 

Own goal denies TNS draw at FC Petrocub

Northern Ireland Football League chief executive Gerard Lawlor says the body may enlist independent advice to help boost the recent downturn in fortunes of Irish League clubs in Europe.

NIFL to address Irish League's recent European failures

Zheng Haohao, who was born on the penultimate day of the 2012 Olympics, becomes China's youngest ever Olympian.

Zheng, 11, becomes China's youngest Olympian

Newport must 'move on' after Evans sale - Jardim

Watch as Great Britain's Josh Kerr wins a silver medal in the men's 1500m final behind the United States' Cole Hocker, with Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen run out of the medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.


'They destroyed each other!' Kerr takes silver as Ingebrigtsen misses out

Brazil thrashed world champions Spain to set up a repeat of the 2008 Olympic women's football final against the United States.

Brazil stun Spain to set up women's Olympic final with US

Great Britain's Josh Kerr is made to settle for Olympic 1500m silver behind shock champion Cole Hocker, as Jakob Ingebrigtsen misses out on a medal.

Cole Hocker celebrates his shock Olympic 1500m victory 

GB's Kerr takes 1500m silver as Hocker claims shock gold

An inquest hears Alan Connor did not slow down at the end of a Southern 100 road racing session.

A man with brown hair and stubble wearing a bright yellow T-shirt

Rider missed chequered flag before crash - inquest

The arrest relates to violent disorder outside a pub after hundreds attended a demonstration. 

External shot of a brick-built pub with a large green panel featuring a clock and The Clumsy Swan pub sign

Arrest over disturbances as community helps pub

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Salzburg vs Twente in the UEFA Champions League

Salzburg v Twente

The actor was known for his work with Rikki Fulton and Gregor Fisher and as a director of TV comedies.

'Naked Video' actor and director Ron Bain dies aged 79

At least six people have died in Florida and Georgia after the hurricane slammed Florida's Gulf Coast.

Florida streets become rivers as Storm Debby moves north

Fears of further violence were expressed by faith leaders at a meeting with South Yorkshire's Mayor.

Mayor meets faith leaders after week of violence

The family of an alleged victim of Neil Foden are taking legal action against the local authority.

Family take action over paedophile head teacher

Portsmouth sign former Bournemouth and Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie - 13 years after he left Fratton Park. 

Winger Ritchie returns to Portsmouth 

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Lille vs Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Champions League

Lille v Fenerbahçe

Sunderland will play Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light, one of four games to be held there this season. 

Sunderland women celebrate scoring a goal against Durham last season

Stadium of Light to host women's Tyne-Wear derby 

Watch as Great Britain's Jack Carlin, Hamish Turnbull and Ed Lowe take silver in the men's team sprint behind a dominant Netherlands at Paris 2024.

ack Carlin, Hamish Turnbull and Ed Lowe cycling

GB win team sprint silver behind dominant Netherlands

On Monday afternoon, BBC presenter Stephen went to the Donegall Road in Belfast where rioting had occurred at the weekend. 

Man has 'no sympathy' for burnt out businessman

His style may prove more effective at convincing undecided voters than the dark rhetoric of the Biden campaign, writes Anthony Zurcher. 

Vibes and jibes - why Harris picked Walz as running mate

Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week.

Yahya Sinwar pictured in a jacket sitting down

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader

Immigration workers told the BBC they had been advised by police to work from home and install fireproof letterboxes.

Immigration lawyers fear offices being targeted

Jack Carlin, Ed Lowe and Hamish Turnbull continue Great Britain's medal-winning start at the Olympics with team sprint silver.

Ed Lowe, Hamish Turnbull and Jack Carlin on the podium

British trio win men's team sprint silver

James Nelson, 19, is handed a two-month jail term after pleading guilty to causing criminal damage.

First person jailed after clashes over Southport attack

A man, 52, and woman, 46, are released on bail after a man in his 40s was found dead in a house.

Google streetview image of Hazel Crescent, in Branston, featuring houses flanking the road