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Day of Rage protester angry at Conservatives voting down Housing Bill

Around one hundred people gathered on Parliament Square as part of what organisers had billed as the Day of Rage demonstration on June 21. The anti-government demonstration deliberately coincided with the Queens Speech, with the aim of demanding justice for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.  Jun 22, 2017

Day of Rage protester angry at Conservatives voting down Housing Bill

Around one hundred people gathered on Parliament Square as part of what organisers had billed as the Day of Rage demonstration on June 21. The anti-government demonstration deliberately coincided with the Queens Speech, with the aim of demanding justice for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.  Jun 22, 2017

Fire in Utah forces 750 evacuations as it grows to 2,700 acres

A fire in Utah that started on June 17 has grown to 2,700 acres, destroyed one home and caused the evacuation of around 750 people. According to Utah Governor Gary Herbert, the fire was started by the use of a weed torch in dry conditions. Jun 22, 2017

Historic Great Mosque of al-Nuri and al-Habda minaret in Mosul destroyed by Islamic State

Islamic State militants have blown up the Great Mosque of al-Nuri in Mosul on June 21, along with its famous leaning al-Habda minaret, according to an Iraqi military statement.The Iraqi militarys media office distributed a picture taken from the air that appears to show the mosque and minaret flattened in the middle of the small houses of the Old City, the historic district where the militants are besieged.Iraqi officials had privately expressed the hope that the mosque could be captured in time for Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month. The first day of the Eid falls this year onJune 25 or 26 in Iraq. Jun 22, 2017

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns

CEO and co-founder of Uber Travis Kalanick has resigned from his post amid a number of scandals within the company and growing consumer and investor backlash.  Jun 22, 2017

5 weird objects sent to space

From the pages of Playboy Magazine to the lightsaber from Star Wars and KFCs fried chicken sandwich, here are 5 weird objects that were sent to space or are going up in space this year.  Jun 22, 2017

International Yoga Day across the world

An initiative by PM Narendra Modi in 2014 led to the world celebrating International Yoga Day on 21 June every year. Currently in its third year, International Yoga Day will be celebrated by many nations, in their own unique ways. Jun 22, 2017

A waterspout filmed off Biloxi, Mississippi

A waterspout was recorded in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Wednesday (21 June), as a tropical storm warning was issued from San Luis Pass, Texas, to the Alabama-Florida border. Jun 22, 2017

Seven greatest Premier League bargain buys

The 2017 summer transfer window is in full swing, with Premier League clubs looking to strengthen their squad for next season. Here, we take a look back at some of the finest transfer deals made in the Premier League era. Jun 22, 2017

Palm Beach County Burglar suffers wardrobe malfunction, looses trousers

The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office is looking two men involved in a burglary on June 18 who were caught on CCTV breaking into an unlocked car. After another car drives by, the men make a run for it. However one of the mens trousers fall down, causing him to take a tumble. Jun 21, 2017

Saudi Arabias Crown Prince replaced by Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia has removed Muhammad bin Nayef as the crown prince and replaced him with defence minister Mohammed bin Salman in a dramatic changeover in the ultra-conservative kingdoms royal family. Salman, 31, son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, was previously the countrys deputy crown prince. Nayef, the kings nephew and a familiar face in Washington, was overseeing Saudi Arabias powerful interior ministry in charge of the security affairs of the kingdom. He has now been removed from all his official posts. Jun 21, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn does not bow during Queens Speech

During the Queens Speech on 21 June, Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn didnt bow his head, as is tradition, when entering the House of Lords to meet the Queen. Corbyn is a well-known republican and has hit headlines before by flouting conventions surrounding the Queen and the national anthem.  Jun 21, 2017

Adorable seal wants to play with snorkelers off the Isles Of Scilly

This cute scenario happened whilst blogger and adventurer Lizzie Carr aka Lizzie Outside was snorkelling with friends on the Isles of Scilly. On her Instagram Carr said He just wanted to play. In fact, when he started to lay on top of us we soon realised he was after a little tummy rub. Being able to spend time with wild animals in their natural environment and entirely on their terms is both rare and magical. Jun 21, 2017
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