The former King of Spain Juan Carlos has gone into exile. It's a scandalous escape. He is facing probe for allegedly taking a bribe from the ex-Saudi King Adbullah. It's a humiliating fall for the man who turned Spain into a democracy. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Ex-Spain King goes into exile, Escapes graft probe

These are troubled times for Bytedance Founder Zhang Yiming. His biggest creation TikTok - is facing a backlash. At home, Zhang is being labelled as a traitor for the decision to sell TikTok's US operations.

Gravitas: Troubled times for TikTok's founder | App banned abroad, slammed in China as 'Traitor'

China has debt-trapped Tajikistan, and now it is claiming 45% of its land. China is staking claim over Pamir.

Gravitas: China claims half of Tajikistan's land

Thailand's youth dressed up as Harry Potter to openly criticise monarchy in Thailand. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about Thailand's protest for more democratic rights.

Gravitas: Harry Potter-Themed protests in Thailand

PM Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of spiritual leaders at Ayodhya after laying the first brick for a grand Ram temple

PM Modi's address at Ram Temple site | PM Modi Ayodhya | Bhoomi Pujan Ceremony

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Wednesday the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya has come after decades-old struggle

'It has been a struggle for 3 decades',says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat at Ram Temple Ceremony

The 'Bhoomi Pujan' or groundbreaking ceremony has begun at Ayodhya's 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in the ceremony.

PM Modi lays foundation stone | Bhoomi Pujan Ceremony | Ayodhya | WION

Senior government officials held a meeting last weekend to find a lasting solution to the rising cases of teenage pregnancies in the country

Kenya: Alarm over rise in teen pregnancies during pandemic

Nigeria has been pulled apart by conflict, not one but several across the entire country. Militant group Boko Haram is exploiting the situation and President Mohammad Buhari is failing to stop these atrocities. Watch report.

Boko Haram exploits unrest in Nigeria | Using conflicts to spread extremism | World News

Face masks are an important tool in the fight against coronavirus. This piece of cloth has now become an indispensable part of our lives. Watch report.

The masks, the myths, the controversy: What face masks do against coronavirus?

Syrian refugees at Zaatari camp in Jordan are learning a new way of farming. They are working with scientists from the University of Sheffield and the UN Refugee Agency to create a way to grow healthy, fresh food with nothing but water and old mattress foam. Watch report.

Your Story: Syrian refugees learn a new way of farming

Anti-government protests continue in Thailand and young demonstrators are now criticizing the Monarchy and calling for curbs on the king's powers. Watch report.

Protests as pandemic hits Thailand economy: Protestors wear Harry Potter costumes

China is being seen as a growing threat by traditional powers and not just the United States. Now even the European Union has decided to act Chinese intelligence agencies and its assets. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: EU sanctions Chinese hackers, Sanctions include travel ban and asset freeze

Militants affiliated with the Islamic State group stormed a prison in eastern Afghanistan. The attack left at least 29 people dead, including the assailants. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Deadly prison attack in Afghanistan by ISIS, Afghan prison attack

Alarm in Kenya over rise in teen pregnancies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

Kenya battles teen pregnancies amid COVID-19 pandemic

HSBC Holdings PLC warned its bad debt charges could blow past a previous estimate to $13 billion this year and said its profits more than halved, as the coronavirus pandemic hammered the bank's retail and corporate customers worldwide.

Fineprint: HSBC's net profit plunges 96 per cent

Marcela Sosa has her own private escape from the tedium of a coronavirus lockdown in the small Buenos Aires home the 12-year-old shares with six others: her violin and a computer connection that lets members of her youth orchestra play together online.

Argentina: Young Musicians rehearse together on Zoom video chat amid pandemic

There was a wave of optimism surrounding Indian Boxing ahead of the 2008 Olympics. Akhil Kumar was a strong medal contender but while he and Jitender Kumar lost in the medal rounds, Vijender Singh took centre stage as he won a Bronze in the Men’s 75kg event. Singh had taken up the sport to secure a government job, his medal at Beijing made him one of India’s most loved icons.

WION Broadband Olympics Edition: Bhiwani boy becomes a global star

Sushil Kumar and Vijender Singh won their Olympic medals in Beijing within a few hours of each other. Both were sons of the soil and both had to endure hardships growing up. The Olympic medal changed their lives in Beijing and both admit that it also opened a pathway for many more promising sportspersons from similar backgrounds to follow in their footsteps.

WION Broadband Olympics Edition: 3 medals that changed the sporting ecosystem

Champagne is losing its fizz in the coronavirus lockdown period. All key sales are down by 30% as the pandemic took a toll on the social lives of the people. Watch report.

Fineprint: Champagne loses fizz in times of coronavirus | Sales down by nearly 30%

India coronavirus cases have surpassed 1,6 million with more than 55,000 recorded in the last 24-hours. Watch report.

55,000 positive daily cases for the first time | India | COVID-19 pandemic

Three companies that dominate Portugal's mobile phone market said that they would not use Huawei technology in their core 5G network. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Three firms dominate mobile firm market, No govt ban on Huawei so far

In South Korea, the worst of coronavirus impact has passed and the country's factory production jumped at the fastest rate in more than 11 years. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: South Korea's factory production bounce back much faster than expected

Australia uncovered a draft law on July 31 to force Google and Facebook to pay news media for their content in a "world-leading" initiative sure to prompt a confrontation with the US digital giants. Watch report.

Your Story: Australia brings law forcing tech giants to pay for news

The allegations, made by an ‘expert’ in the Chinese Communist Party’s tabloid Global Times, said that the Rafale was only superior to the IAF’s Sukhoi-30 MKI jets but a generation below Chinese PLA’s J-20 fighter. However, Former Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa has dismissed the claim. Watch report.

Rafale jets unsettle China: Rafales no match for J-20s, says Global times

China will be celebrating the 93rd founding anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on August 1. Formed in 1927 during the Nanchang uprising by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), PLA was formed as an armed wing to counter the Kuomintang’s anti-communist purges during the Chinese civil wars. Watch report.

Fineprint: China to celebrate 93rd foundation day on August 1 | World News

WION Health Summit, Session 1: When will the COVID-19 pandemic end? And how? Top voices in healthcare Dr. Elisabetta, Lawrence Gostin, and Amos Panet share their views.

WION Health Summit: When will the coronavirus pandemic end?

A staggering 900-plus girls and women are missing and feared dead in Peru since COVID-19 confinement began, authorities said Monday.

Peru: Over 900 girls, women feared dead since pandemic began

A US citizen accused of blasphemy was shot dead by a Pakistani extremist inside a courtroom. Pakistani leaders are hailing the murderer as a hero & role model. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: This Pakistani man killed a US citizen in a court

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is unable to settle the crisis within his own party. Allegedly, China's Ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi has once again intervened to stop a split within Nepal's ruling party. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest updates.

Gravitas: Nepal political crisis | KP Sharma Oli left with limited options

In recent years, China has cultivated a wide variety of political allies in Sri Lanka. As a result, Chinese investments are expanding - while other partners like The United States, Japan, and India are being stonewalled. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about China's growing influence in Sri Lanka.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka Election | Will China be the ultimate winner?