Fires near Cape Town force evacuations

Fires in the countryside east of Cape Town forced evacuations, including in the popular resort town of Knysna, on June 7, local media reported. Video posted to a social media website showed a building in Knysna burning while flames engulfed the hillsides around the town.

Jun 8, 2017

World Oceans Day 2017: There is a ghostly killer haunting our oceans

Ghost gear, or discarded fishing equipment, can kill hundreds of thousands of marine animals a year. Conservationists and volunteers are working to clean up as much of the gear as possible to save wildlife. 

Jun 8, 2017

Mike Rogers and Dan Coats refuse to comment on Trump conversations

Two top US intelligence officials told a Senate committee on Wednesday (7 June) they could not comment on conversations with President Donald Trump, in answer to questions on whether he tried to pressure them to curtail the governments Russia probe.Im not going to talk about theoreticals and Im not going to discuss the specifics of any interaction or conversations ... that I may or may not have had with the president of the United States, Admiral Mike Rogers, head of the National Security Agency, said at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing.Similarly, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said it would be inappropriate for him to discuss his own conversations with the president in a public forum.

Jun 8, 2017

Reality Winner: Late night hosts poke fun at alleged NSA leakers unusual name

Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, and Seth Meyers all made fun of alleged leaker Reality Winners name. This is now our reality, Meyers quipped.

Jun 8, 2017

House Democrats announce plans to impeach Donald Trump

Representatives Al Green and Brad Sherman announced their plans to file articles of impeachment for President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 7) claiming he has obstructed justice in the government and amp;#39;s investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. election.

Jun 8, 2017

North Korea launches short range surface-to-ship missiles off east coast, says Seoul

South Koreas military said that North Korea fired several short-range surface-to-ship missiles off its east coast on Thursday (8 June). The projectiles went around 200km (124 miles) and were launched from the North Korean town of Wonsan in Gangwon province. Through its latest test involving different types of missiles, Pyongyang might be trying to gain the upper hand in relations with South Korea and the US, a spokesman for the South Korean military said.

Jun 8, 2017

Earliest ever modern humans discovered showing homo sapiens are 100,000 years older than we thought

The bones from five Homo sapiens have been discovered in Jebel Irhoud, Morocco. The discovery overturns ideas of the idea that modern humans evolved in Ethiopia, and pushes back the origin of our species by 100,000 years.

Jun 8, 2017

Muslim leaders march in solidarity against terrorism

Islamic leaders and members of Londons Muslim community have marched together to show solidarity against recent terror attacks. Qari Asim, Senior Imam at the Leeds Mosque, said they were sending a strong message to terrorists.

Jun 8, 2017

War between NGOs and Hungarys right-wing government reaches climax in upcoming vote

The Rift between billionaire George Soros and Hungarian PM Viktor Orban heats up as foreign-funded NGOs face added scrutiny.

Jun 7, 2017

War between NGOs and Hungarys right-wing government reaches climax in upcoming vote

The Rift between billionaire George Soros and Hungarian PM Viktor Orban heats up as foreign-funded NGOs face added scrutiny.

Jun 7, 2017

I will get the blame if you fall Jeremy Corbyn jokingly chastises young folk on rock at rally

On the last day of his campaign, Jeremy Corbyns humour shone through as he addressed an audience in Warrington, chastising young folk on rock.

Jun 7, 2017

I will get the blame if you fall Jeremy Corbyn jokingly chastises young folk on rock at rally

On the last day of his campaign, Jeremy Corbyns humour shone through as he addressed an audience in Warrington, chastising young folk on rock.

Jun 7, 2017

Arms: Nintendo Switch event announcement trailer

Exclusive to Nintendo Switch, Arms is a new kind of fighting game from the same school of thought that brought the world Splatoon two years ago. Armss greatest achievement is offering motion controls that work superbly, and an option for gamepad control that pales by comparison. Arms is out on 16 June.

Jun 7, 2017

Elon Musk in quotes

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been known in the tech world for spearheading some of the most revolutionary and futuristic concepts. But sometimes what he says his either brilliant, or just plain crazy. We selected a few of Musks most memorable quotes.  

Jun 7, 2017

Islamic State launch simultaneous twin attacks on Iran capital

Islamic State have claimed responsibility for the attacks on Irans parliament and Ayatollah Khomeinis shrine on 7 June, killing at least 7 people. The two attacks happened almost simultaneously in Tehran, and Iranian officials say they foiled a third attack.

Jun 7, 2017

Islamic State launch simultaneous twin attacks on Iran capital

Islamic State have claimed responsibility for the attacks on Irans parliament and Ayatollah Khomeinis shrine on 7 June, killing at least 7 people. The two attacks happened almost simultaneously in Tehran, and Iranian officials say they foiled a third attack.

Jun 7, 2017

Man who jumped on moving car, kicked in windscreen sought by Atlanta police

Atlanta police are looking for a man who jumped onto the hood of a car and kicked in its windshield On June 5. Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta is offering a reward of as much as $2,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Jun 7, 2017

Watch a childlike Kim Jong-un chuckle at North Korean military display

Footage released by the state-run Korean Central News Agency shows the 33-year-old dictator sporting a wide grin while being treated to a showcase of military hardware.

Jun 7, 2017

Theresa May booed by butchers in London market

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May was heckled and booed by butchers during a campaign stop at Smithfield Market on June 7, the final day before the election.

Jun 7, 2017

2017 UK general election key battlegrounds

On 8 June the UK heads to the polls for a general election, to decide who will run the government and be in charge during the Brexit negotiations. Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are going head to head to become prime minister, but to do so they will have to win some key seats and fend off opposition from the EU-backing Liberal Democrats, SNP and others. 

Jun 7, 2017