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Dramatic police bodycam video shows officers split-second decision to shoot suspect

Bodycam video captured the moment a Douglas County Sheriffs deputy shot a man who got out of his vehicle with an assault weapon in hand on May 12. Twenty-five-year-old Deyon Marcus Rivas-Maestas has been charged with first-degree assault of a police officer. He was shot in the arm by six-year veteran Brad Proux. May 18, 2017

Overwatch Anniversary: Year One round-up

On 24 May, Blizzards hit shooter Overwatch celebrates its first anniversary and to celebrate the gaming giant is releasing a GOTY edition with bonus goodies, its making the game free-to-play for an entire weekend and its kicking off the games next live event. The exact details of that event have not yet been announced, but in the meantime Blizzard has shared this video offering an overview of the games successful first year. May 18, 2017

Protesters rally in Brazil after secret recordings link President Temer with corruption probe

Protesters flooded Sao Paulos Avenida Paulista on the evening of 17 May after Brazilian newspaper Globo reported secret recordings linked President Michel Temer to a corruption scandal. Protesters called for Temers impeachment after Globo reported that two businessman had shared a recording of Temer allegedly approving payments to buy the silence of former lower house Speaker Eduardo Cunha with prosecutors. May 18, 2017

Donald Trump: No politician has been treated worse than me

U.S. President Donald Trump says hes been treated the most unfairly of any politician in history by the media. He made the comments in a speech at the US Coast Guard commencement on 17 May, after a week of scandals at the White House following his firing of FBI Director James Comey and increasing calls for an independent probe of possible collusion between his 2016 campaign and Russia. May 18, 2017

First Afghan woman pilot begins solo flight around the world

Afghan pilot Shaesta Waiz has embarked on a mission to become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. Dreams Soar, Waizs organisation for promoting of STEM careers to women, is documenting Waizs travels on social media. May 18, 2017

How could Donald Trump be impeached?

With a growing list of scandals in his short tenure as U.S. president, some critics are really starting to talk about the prospect of impeaching Donald Trump. May 18, 2017

Why Irans election is important to the world

A year ago few would have believed that Hassan Rouhani would struggle to win re-election in Iran. But when Iran goes to the polls on 19 May, Rouhanis future is far from certain. Hardliners have coalesced around Ebrahim Raisi, a 56-year-old cleric that is sceptical of Irans nuclear deal with the West and is understood to have the favor of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader. May 17, 2017

Why Irans election is important to the world

A year ago few would have believed that Hassan Rouhani would struggle to win re-election in Iran. But when Iran goes to the polls on 19 May, Rouhanis future is far from certain. Hardliners have coalesced around Ebrahim Raisi, a 56-year-old cleric that is sceptical of Irans nuclear deal with the West and is understood to have the favor of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader. May 17, 2017

Who is Chelsea Manning?

The U.S. Wikileaks whistleblower is to be released from prison on May 17 2017, but who is she? May 17, 2017

Who is Chelsea Manning?

The U.S. Wikileaks whistleblower is to be released from prison on May 17 2017, but who is she? May 17, 2017

Detectives seize largest cache of fowl used in illegal cockfighting in U.S. history

Police in Los Angeles have conducted what they believe is this largest illegal cockfighting ring bust in US history after recovering more than 7,000 fowls from a property in Val Verde.A search warrant involving 100 police officers as well as animal welfare experts took place on a rural 80-acre property following a month long investigation.As well as thousands of birds officers also recovered several mobile fighting rings, razors hooks known as gaffs which are attached to the roosters claws, medications and other items indicative of illegal cock fighting. May 17, 2017

MotoGP 17 eSport Championship announcement trailer

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

Giant swarm of bees bring London borough to a standstill at rush hour

The huge swarm of bees descended on Greenwich on 16 May, during rush hour. Abigail Hering, who works nearby, shared a video of the swarm on social media, showing commuters ducking to avoid the insects. She told the Evening Standard that there were millions of them, and that the swarm was there for at least an hour.  May 17, 2017

Arsene Wenger hails devil Alexis Sanchez after Arsenals 2-0 win over Sunderland

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

World War Two bomb safely detonated in Birmingham

A World War II bomb was safely detonated in Birmingham on 16 May. The device contained around 300 pounds of high explosives and was likely a German air drop bomb. The controlled detonation prompted the evacuations of hundreds of residents and the closure of parts of the A38 Aston Expressway, M6 motorway and the cancellation of rail services. It was discovered by construction workers. May 17, 2017
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