Virginia cyclist fired for flipping off Trumps motorcade

Virginia cyclist Juli Briskman got sacked by goverment contracting firm Akima LLC after changing her Facebook profile picture to the viral photo of her flipping President Donald Trumps motorcade the bird.

Nov 7, 2017

Dozens gather for prayer vigil honouring Texas church shooting victims

Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined dozens of mourners for a candlelight prayer vigil  to support the victims and families of a rural Texas church. 26 people were killed when a gunman opened fire inside the First Baptist Church on 5 November. Around 20 others were injured in the attack. This is the largest church shooting in US history.

Nov 7, 2017

Who are the victims of the Texas church shooting?

The first victims of the Texas Church shooting identified include Annabelle Pomeroy, eight members of the extended Holcombe family, including Bryan and Karla Holcombe, Marc Holcombe, Crystal Holcombe, and three of her children. Joann Ward, Brooke Ward, Emily Garza, and Amanda Mosel were also victims.

Nov 7, 2017

Papa Johns condemns alt-right endorsement: Dont buy our pizza

The popular pizza chain has received the backing of alt-right groups. One white supremacist website The Daily Stormer dubbed Papa Johns: The official pizza of the alt-right. Papa Johns later released a statement condemning the alt-right groups and refusing the endorsement.

Nov 7, 2017

5 times Spanish clothing retailer Zara faced controversy

Fashion retailer Zara has been in some serious PR turmoil over the years, from its childrens holocaust uniform controversy to the recent unpaid manufacturing workers scandal. 

Nov 7, 2017

Dozens killed by flooding in Vietnam following powerful typhoon

Typhoon Damrey has killed 49 people and caused major flooding in many areas of Vietnam. Heavy rainfall continues as residents and tourists use boats to get around and evacuate.

Nov 7, 2017

Melania Trump visits school in Tokyo, writes peace in calligraphy

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump visited an elementary school with Japanese First Lady Akie Abe on November 6. During the visit she met school children, posed for group photos and wrote peace in calligraphy.

Nov 7, 2017

Labour Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry: Men in Westminster abuse their power

Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry says there is still a majority of older, powerful men in Westminster and that some of them abuse their power.

Nov 6, 2017

Labour Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry: Men in Westminster abuse their power

Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry says there is still a majority of older, powerful men in Westminster and that some of them abuse their power.

Nov 6, 2017

Man posed as temp worker steals water tank from warehouse

Police in Columbus are searching for a man who walked into a warehouse, posed as a temporary worker and then stole a 75 gallon hot water tank.The man introduced himself to staff at Carr Supply and was told to grab a broom until the manager arrived.The footage posted by police shows the man stealing the hot water tank.

Nov 6, 2017

President Donald Trump joked that the Japanese economy is not as powerful as The United States

At a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 5, President Donald Trump boasted in front of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that Americas economy was stronger than Japans and stated that wed like to keep it that way.Trump went on to tell Abe that Japan could be second to the U.S.

Nov 6, 2017

President Donald Trump joked that the Japanese economy is not as powerful as The United States

At a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 5, President Donald Trump boasted in front of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that Americas economy was stronger than Japans and stated that wed like to keep it that way.Trump went on to tell Abe that Japan could be second to the U.S.

Nov 6, 2017

Trump brags in Japan it was not pleasant for nations that underestimated US military

President Donald Trump has once again triggered furious criticism over his insensitive remarks while boasting about the strength of the US military on his first stop during his maiden tour of the Asian-Pacific region as president. During a speech at Yokota Air Base in Fussa, Japan, on 5 November Trump warned countries not to underestimate Amerericas resolve or prowess.

Nov 6, 2017

Trump brags in Japan it was not pleasant for nations that underestimated US military

President Donald Trump has once again triggered furious criticism over his insensitive remarks while boasting about the strength of the US military on his first stop during his maiden tour of the Asian-Pacific region as president. During a speech at Yokota Air Base in Fussa, Japan, on 5 November Trump warned countries not to underestimate Americas resolve or prowess.

Nov 6, 2017

Celebrities in Hollywood react to Texas church shooting

Celebrities on their way into the Hollywood Film Awards reacted on November 5 to the news that at least 26 people had been killed in a church in Texas. The massacre came just weeks after a sniper killed 58 people at an outdoor concert in Las Vegas, the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The shootings have stirred a years-long national debate over whether easy access to firearms was contributing to the trend.

Nov 6, 2017

Celebrities in Hollywood react to Texas church shooting

Celebrities on their way into the Hollywood Film Awards reacted on November 5 to the news that at least 26 people had been killed in a church in Texas. The massacre came just weeks after a sniper killed 58 people at an outdoor concert in Las Vegas, the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The shootings have stirred a years-long national debate over whether easy access to firearms was contributing to the trend.

Nov 6, 2017

Paradise Papers: Leaked documents expose tax haven secrets of the worlds wealthy

A massive leak of financial documents revealed how the ultra-wealthy and powerful, including the Queens private estate, have secretly invested vast amounts of money in offshore tax havens. The leak, referred to as the Paradise Papers, also revealed President Donald Trumps commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, has a stake in a firm dealing with US sanctioned Russians, the BBC reported. The Paradise Papers contain 13.4m documents, primarily from one leading firm in offshore finance.

Nov 6, 2017

President Trump believes Texas mass shooting is not a guns situation

President Trump has said the mass shooting at a church in Texas on November 5 is not a guns situation.At a press conference in Japan he said the shooting that left 26 dead was a mental health problem, describing the shooter as a deranged individual.

Nov 6, 2017

Our hearts are broken: President Trump expresses grief for victims of Texas mass shooting

US President Donald Trump, commenting on a mass shooting in Texas, said on Monday, 6 November, you cannot put into words the pain and grief we all feel for the victims. Speaking in Tokyo on the second day of his 12-day Asia trip, Trump said, Americans do what we do best, we pull together.  At least 26 people were killed and dozens other injured after a gunman walked into the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs with an assault rifle and opened fire.

Nov 6, 2017

Fireworks display injures 14 in Wiltshire

A fireworks display at the Antrobus Hotel in Amesbury, Wiltshire, malfunctioned sending projectiles towards the crowd on Saturday (4 November). According to local media reports at least 14 people, including young children, suffered minor injuries. The display was cancelled soon afterwards.

Nov 6, 2017