On 6 August 1945, a bomb nicknamed Little Boy was dropped by the US B-29 warplane Enola Gay and obliterated the city of Hiroshima, killing 140,000 out of an estimated population of 350,000, with thousands more dying later of illness and injuries. Three days after the Hiroshima attack, on 9 August 1945, the United States dropped another atomic bomb on Nagasaki, southern Japan.Aug 5, 2017
On 6 August 1945, a bomb nicknamed Little Boy was dropped by the US B-29 warplane Enola Gay and obliterated the city of Hiroshima, killing 140,000 out of an estimated population of 350,000, with thousands more dying later of illness and injuries. Three days after the Hiroshima attack, on 9 August 1945, the United States dropped another atomic bomb on Nagasaki, southern Japan.Aug 5, 2017
A Dunkin Donuts employee is accused of denying service to two NYPD officers. When the officers approached the counter at the Brooklyn restaurant, the clerk ignored them and said, I dont serve cops. However, the stores manager, who refused to give his name, is disputing the account, claiming that security footage shows the officers were waiting at the wrong counter to order.Aug 5, 2017
Martin Shkreli, the infamous Pharma Bro who jacked up the prices of life-saving medication, was convicted on three counts: two counts of securities fraud, and one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud. He faces up to 20 years in prison.Aug 5, 2017
Officials from New Hampshire fired back at Trump after a report said Trump called it a drug-infested den. New Hampshires Republican Gov. Chris Sununu shot back at Trump for his mischaracterization of the state. Democrats also criticized Trumps comments on Twitter. Aug 5, 2017
Brazilian forward Neymar has denied that money was the motivating factor for his 222 million euro transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. Instead, his familys happiness was a driving factor in the decision, Neymar said.Aug 5, 2017
Brazilian forward Neymar has denied that money was the motivating factor for his 222 million euro transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. Instead, his familys happiness was a driving factor in the decision, Neymar said.Aug 5, 2017
On August 31, 1997 the peoples princess Diana, Princess of Wales died in a horrific accident. 20 years on she is still remembered fondly by her friends and loved ones.Aug 5, 2017
President Trump and rally attendees received a big surprise when West Virginias Democratic governor Jim Justice announced he was switching parties. The keen move marks a watershed moment for the GOP, which will now control all levers of government in more than half the states. Justice, who took office as a Democrat just seven months ago,will be the nations 34th Republican governor.Trump defeated Clinton in West Virginia, winning nearly 70 percent of the vote. At the 3rd August rally, he predictably touted his electoral victory. He also denounced the ongoing Russia probe as a total fabrication, despite special counsel Robert Muellers enlisting of a grand jury to oversee the investigation. Aug 5, 2017
The United Nations cultural body UNESCO have said that the Old City of Aleppo could be rebuilt, despite the damage from years of Civil War. Aleppos Old City is one of the oldest in the Middle East, and its hoped with the creation of a school for craftsmen that the area can be revived.Aug 4, 2017
Rock hyraxes live in colonies of two to 26 individuals and make 20 different noises to communicate with each other. They produce an episode of harsh yips which build up to grunts to defend their territory. The furry creatures are also known as rock rabbits or dassies and can found in large colonies across Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.Aug 4, 2017
A whale watching tour in Vancouver was lucky to captured the moment on camera when a young orca breached a total of four times right in front of them.Aug 4, 2017
A cargo pilot is claiming to have wirelessly transfered photos across 1,000ft from one aeroplane to another in midair, in a video that is now going viral.Aug 4, 2017
Four Siberian tiger cubs got to play outside for the first time at Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg. The siblings were born on June 15 to mother Maruschka who made sure the outside enclosure was safe for the two female and two male cubs.Aug 4, 2017
Usain Bolt has cemented himself as a sprinting legend, smashing world records and becoming the first person in history to win the 100m and 200m at three consecutive Olympic Games. But the fastest man alive is also known for his fun personality, as he regularly jokes with the press and messes around with fans. Aug 4, 2017
British citizen Marcus Hutchins has been named in an indictment by the US Department of Justice as a suspect linked to the spread of malware between July 2014 and July 2015. Hutchins was arrested on August 2 following a Las Vegas hacking conference.Aug 4, 2017
The UK conscious rapper on why his songs never get played on daytime radio, the 2017 general election, and whether he would ever go into politics.Aug 4, 2017