Researchers have warned that an uninhabited island in the South Pacific, one of the worlds most remote places, is one of the worst affected by pollution from plastic debris. May 17, 2017
In an unexpected turn of events on Tuesday (May 16), following a vital meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump in Washington, two groups of protesters clashed outside the Turkish embassy. Altercations broke out between pro-Erdogan and Kurdish supporters outside the Turkish ambassadors official residence in the US capital. The two groups were carrying their respective flags and placards, shouting slogans outside the embassy. Footage from the Armenian National Committee of America showed policemen trying to intervene and stop the violence. The situation was reportedly brought under control after a reinforcement team reached the spot.May 17, 2017
The US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, on Tuesday (16 May) urged countries to decide whether they support North Korea or oppose its nuclear and missile ambitions. Speaking ahead of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following Pyongyangs latest missile test on 14 May, Haley vowed to call out states backing the reclusive state. She suggested that some countries were failing to adhere to UN-imposed sanctions and warned she would target them with sanctions for supporting the Kim Jong-un regimes missile programme.May 17, 2017
The Labour manifesto promises a better future for our country, Jeremy Corbyn said on 16 May, as he set out his blueprint for government. The document shows what Britain could be and a pledge of the difference a Labour government can and will make, he said at the launch of the manifesto in Bradford.May 16, 2017
Texas local Nathan went with some family members to a Fort Worth, Texas, Topgolf driving range on May 13, and his cousin may have had too much to drink. In the hilarious video, the man swing, misses the ball, and then steps off the ledge of the driving range while watching his ball. May 16, 2017
BXR London is the worlds first high-end boxing-themed gym endorsed by world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The facility is spread over two floors and includes a full-size boxing ring, an in-house clinic and urban juice and coffee concept bar.May 16, 2017
Ransomware is a malicious piece of software that infects a machine and encrypts its files, making them inaccessible until the user pays a ransom in Bitcoin. The ransomware spreads between machines by exploiting a leaked tool developed by the NSA that can attack multiple unsecure devices across a network of computers.May 16, 2017
Moors Murderer Ian Brady, who tortured and killed five children with his partner Myra Hindley, has died at the age of 79. Terry Kilbride, whos brother John was murdered by Brady, said he would have a pint even though he didnt drink. May 16, 2017
Employees at a Chick-fil-A branch in Lawton, Oklahoma, surprised a hearing-impaired co-worker with a rendition of Happy Birthday to remember – they did it sign language. This video was posted on May 11.We had the best time learning to sign the Happy Birthday song for our fellow team member who suffers from hearing loss, the Facebook post said. We love you, James, and we are so thankful that you are a part of our team! We look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you!May 16, 2017
An award winning Mexican journalist has been gunned down on 15 May, in the lawless state of Sinaloa. Javier Valdez was renowned for his coverage of drug trafficking and organized crime, and was awarded an International Press Freedom Award in 2011 for his coverage. Valdez is the fifth journalist to be killed in recent months.May 16, 2017
The party are promising to renationalize energy, water rail and mail services, give an additional £6bn ($7.76bn) to the NHS, and raise corporation tax. May 16, 2017
Hahku, which means lets go in Kichwa, is an organization that is dedicated to promoting sustainable development projects in league with small indigenous communities within the Ecuadorian Amazon.May 16, 2017
Sadistic serial killer Ian Brady died on May 16 2017. The 79-year-old was convicted along with his partner Myra Hindley in 1966, who died in prison in 2002 aged 60. Who were his victims?May 16, 2017
A police dog was injured after taking a bullet for his partner in Jupiter, Florida, on Friday, 12 May. Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office said K9 Casper was shot during a robbery and shooting on Friday morning. The suspect, Philip OShea, 46, was shot and killed.May 16, 2017
North Korea state-run television KRT, on 15 May, showed footage of the countrys latest ballistic missile launch, called Hwasong-12. Experts agree the missile fired on Sunday (14 May) was a new kind of weapon considerably different the earlier versions of Scud, Nodong, and Musudan. Japan fears the missile launch indicates a big advancement in North Koreas technological capabilities, while experts from 38 North, a US-based North Korean monitoring agency said in its analysis that Hwasong-12 demonstrates Pyongyang is close to fulfilling its ambition of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).May 16, 2017