White House National Security Advisor HR McMaster has denied reports that US President Donald Trump had divulged classified information to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his visit to the Oval Office. Trumps staff is working hard to reject the bombshell report released by The Washington Post on Monday (May 15) and also reported by the New York Times. In a brief appearance with reporters following the report, McMaster said: There is nothing that the President takes more seriously than the security of the American people. The story that came out tonight as reported is false. May 16, 2017
North Korea state-run television KRT, on 15 May, showed footage of the countrys latest ballistic missile launch, called Hwasong-12. Experts agree the missile fired on Sunday (14 May) was a new kind of weapon considerably different the earlier versions of Scud, Nodong, and Musudan. Japan fears the missile launch indicates a big advancement in North Koreas technological capabilities, while experts from 38 North, a US-based North Korean monitoring agency said in its analysis that Hwasong-12 demonstrates Pyongyang is close to fulfilling its ambition of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).May 16, 2017
Sadistic serial killer Ian Brady died on May 16 2017. The 79-year-old was convicted along with his partner Myra Hindley in 1966, who died in prison in 2002 aged 60. Who were his victims?May 16, 2017
Hahku, which means lets go in Kichwa, is an organization that is dedicated to promoting sustainable development projects in league with small indigenous communities within the Ecuadorian Amazon.May 16, 2017
The party are promising to renationalize energy, water rail and mail services, give an additional £6bn ($7.76bn) to the NHS, and raise corporation tax. May 16, 2017
Employees at a Chick-fil-A branch in Lawton, Oklahoma, surprised a hearing-impaired co-worker with a rendition of Happy Birthday to remember – they did it sign language. This video was posted on May 11.We had the best time learning to sign the Happy Birthday song for our fellow team member who suffers from hearing loss, the Facebook post said. We love you, James, and we are so thankful that you are a part of our team! We look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you!May 16, 2017
BXR London is the worlds first high-end boxing-themed gym endorsed by world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The facility is spread over two floors and includes a full-size boxing ring, an in-house clinic and urban juice and coffee concept bar.May 16, 2017
The Labour manifesto promises a better future for our country, Jeremy Corbyn said on 16 May, as he set out his blueprint for government. The document shows what Britain could be and a pledge of the difference a Labour government can and will make, he said at the launch of the manifesto in Bradford.May 16, 2017
The US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, on Tuesday (16 May) urged countries to decide whether they support North Korea or oppose its nuclear and missile ambitions. Speaking ahead of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following Pyongyangs latest missile test on 14 May, Haley vowed to call out states backing the reclusive state. She suggested that some countries were failing to adhere to UN-imposed sanctions and warned she would target them with sanctions for supporting the Kim Jong-un regimes missile programme.May 17, 2017
In an unexpected turn of events on Tuesday (May 16), following a vital meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump in Washington, two groups of protesters clashed outside the Turkish embassy. Altercations broke out between pro-Erdogan and Kurdish supporters outside the Turkish ambassadors official residence in the US capital. The two groups were carrying their respective flags and placards, shouting slogans outside the embassy. Footage from the Armenian National Committee of America showed policemen trying to intervene and stop the violence. The situation was reportedly brought under control after a reinforcement team reached the spot.May 17, 2017
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hopes talisman player Alexis Sanchez will continue to prove his worth at Arsenal after the Chilean led the Gunners to a 2-0 victory on 16 May, scoring two goals. Sanchezs availability to face Sunderland was in doubt after the Gunners top scorer suffered an injury on the weekend.May 17, 2017
Developer Milestone and sport media company Dorna has announced that MotoGP 17 is making the jump into eSports with its first ever eSport Championship.Seven time trial events will take place this summer, coinciding with real world races on the MotoGP calendar, with those who qualify making it to a livestreamed grand final in Valencia this November. This years event will be exclusive to PS4. MotoGP 17 will be released on 15 June for PS4, Xbox One and PC.May 17, 2017
