What is BRICS, which countries want to join and why?

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The BRICS group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will hold its 15th heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg between Aug. 22 and Aug. 24.

Here are some key facts about the bloc and its members.

British serial k!ller nurse, Lucy Letby may have attacked more than 30 other babies, police fear

 

British Serial killer, Lucy Letby may have attacked more than 30 other babies, police fear after officers identified 'suspicious' incidents at the hospital where she murdered seven newborns.

ECOWAS rejects Niger junta’s 3-year transition plan

A three-year power transition plan proposed by Niger Republic’s military junta has been rejected by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Ireland Bids Farewell to Singer Sinead O’Connor

Tributes streamed in from political leaders, pop stars and others following the news of her death. Celebrities, fans and other mourners of singer Sinead O’Connor turned out Tuesday in the Irish town she once called home to pay their last respects at a poignant funeral procession ahead of her burial. 

Lizzo Slammed With Sexual Harrassment, Hostility Lawsuit

The plaintiff accused the singer of body shaming and religious harassment. Lizzo has been sued by three former dancers who accuse the Grammy winner of sexual harassment and allege the singer and her production company created a hostile work environment.