Reverend describes how Grenfell Tower fire conjured images of 9/11

Reverend Michael ODonoghue, the area Dean for Kensington, said that The Grenfell Tower inferno reminded him of that image of 9/11 where you had the blue sky and the block on fire. Grenfell Tower in west London caught fire on the morning of 14 June, killing several people and leaving hundreds displaced.

Jun 14, 2017

Grenfell Tower fire witness describes seeing baby caught after being dropped from burning building

Eyewitness Samira Lamrani claims she saw a member of the public miraculously catch a baby who was dropped from the ninth or tenth floor of the burning tower block. Lamrani also described the scene as like a horror movie.

Jun 14, 2017

Grenfell Tower fire witness describes seeing baby caught after being dropped from burning building

Eyewitness Samira Lamrani claims she saw a member of the public miraculously catch a baby who was dropped from the ninth or tenth floor of the burning tower block. Lamrani also described the scene as like a horror movie.

Jun 14, 2017

Residents seen desperately waving for help from Grenfell Tower fire

A massive fire ripped through a 24-storey apartment block in west London before dawn on 14 June, causing fatalities and injuring dozens more after residents were left trapped inside. One resident can be seen waving a piece of white cloth from one of the upper floors as flames ravaged the tower.

Jun 14, 2017

UK politicians react on social media after tragic Grenfell Tower fire

UK Prime Minister Theresa May said she was deeply saddened by the loss of life at the tower block, while Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he was devastated at the news.  At least six people have died after the 24-storey tower block caught ablaze in the early hours of 14 June.

Jun 14, 2017

Large plumes of smoke from London tower fire seen from aboard plane

A huge fire broke out at the Grenfell Tower in west London in the early hours of 14 June. Video taken from the air showed the plume of smoke thrown up by the blaze.

Jun 14, 2017

Video shows onlookers staring at burning tower in London

Around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle a huge fire at a high-rise apartment block in the Latimer Road area of West London in the early hours of 14 June. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed six deaths related to the fire and they expect the number to rise.

Jun 14, 2017

Eyewitnesses describe chaotic scenes at west London fire

Several people have been killed in a huge fire that has engulfed and destroyed a large block of flats in west London. Hundreds of firefighters tackled the inferno at Grenfell Tower which consumed almost the entire building near White City, west London, in the middle of the night.

Jun 14, 2017

Video shows makeshift ropes hanging from burning Grenfell Tower

Around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle a huge fire at a high-rise apartment block in the Latimer Road area of West London in the early hours of 14 June. At least six people have been killed with the number expected to rise. 

Jun 14, 2017

Video shows makeshift ropes hanging from burning Grenfell Tower

Around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle a huge fire at a high-rise apartment block in the Latimer Road area of West London in the early hours of 14 June. At least six people have been killed with the number expected to rise. 

Jun 14, 2017

England and France fans belt out Oasis hit Dont Look Back in Anger in solidarity with UK attack victims

French and English supporters united in solidarity for the victims of the Manchester and London attacks on 13 June, ahead of a friendly match at the Stade de France stadium in Paris. Players from both teams walked out to the 1995 hit Dont Look Back in Anger by Mancunian rock band Oasis, which has become a tribute song since the terror attack in Manchester.

Jun 14, 2017

Massive fire engulfs tower in west London

Nearly 200 fire-fighters and 40 fire engines are tackling a huge blaze that has engulfed Londons Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate in Latimer Road. The fire was reported at around 1.16am BST. The Metropolitan Police has said that an evacuation process is under way. It added that a number of people have been treated for injuries without giving any exact details.

Jun 14, 2017

Massive fire engulfs tower in west London

Nearly 200 fire-fighters and 40 fire engines are tackling a huge blaze that has engulfed Londons Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate in Latimer Road. The fire was reported at around 1.16am BST. The Metropolitan Police has said that an evacuation process is under way. It added that a number of people have been treated for injuries without giving any exact details.

Jun 14, 2017

Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market

Michael Gove has played down concerns that a potential Confidence and Supply agreement between the Conservatives and DUP could undermine the governments impartiality in its dealings with political parties in Northern Ireland. Speaking in Westminster, the newly appointed environment secretary also dismissed talk of the UK remaining in the Single Market, as the government prepares to embark on negotiations with Brussels.

Jun 13, 2017

Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market

Michael Gove has played down concerns that a potential Confidence and Supply agreement between the Conservatives and DUP could undermine the governments impartiality in its dealings with political parties in Northern Ireland. Speaking in Westminster, the newly appointed environment secretary also dismissed talk of the UK remaining in the Single Market, as the government prepares to embark on negotiations with Brussels.

Jun 13, 2017

Isis in the Philippines: What is happening in Marawi?

At least 58 security force members, 20 civilians and more than 100 rebels have been killed during the insurgency, which started after Islamist militants overran the city on May 23.

Jun 13, 2017

Watch Donald Trumps really weird first full cabinet meeting

US President Donald Trumps staff took time to praise their boss direction and commitment to the American worker on 12 June during their first full cabinet meeting. The meeting was swiftly mocked online and by Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, who posted a video skit on Twitter in which his staff showered him with compliments.

Jun 13, 2017

Typhoon Merbok hits Hong Kong and southern China

Hong Kong was hit by strong winds and heavy rain driven by Typhoon Merbok. The city avoided major damage as the storm made its way across the region. Elsewhere, flights have been cancelled and school days suspended in the Guangdong province in southern China, as the typhoon moves inland.

Jun 13, 2017

Puerto Ricans talk freedom and Oscar López Rivera at controversial parade

Newsweek spoke with Puerto Ricans, celebrating their heritage at the Puerto Rican Day Parade, on 11 June, 2017 about the controversy surrounding Oscar López Rivera and freedom for Puerto Rico.

Jun 13, 2017

Antarctic Heritage Trust finds 118 year old painting in Antarctica

The New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust has discovered an almost perfectly preserved 118 year old watercolour painting among penguin-excrement, dust and mould covered papers found in an historic hut at Cape Adare, Antarctica. The water colour was painted by Dr Edward Wilson who died with Captain Robert Falcon Scott and three others on their return from the South Pole in 1912. Find out more at www.nzaht.org

Jun 13, 2017