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Nasa plans return to moon with Orion spacecraft

In 2019 Nasa plans to launch the first test of the Space Launch System and the new Orion spacecraft as part of Nasas plans to send people to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. A human test mission is scheduled for 2023. Nov 3, 2017

President Trump nominates Jerome Powell to lead the US Federal Reserve

If he is confirmed by the Senate, Jay will put his considerable talents and experience to work leading our nations independent central bank, which has the critical responsibility to set monetary policy and monitor our banking system as a whole, Trump said, introducing Powell.  Nov 3, 2017

Who is new U.K. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson?

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Gavin Williamson as the new Defence Secretary following the resignation of Michael Fallon. Williamson was previously Chief Whip, and has been replaced by Julian Smith. Nov 3, 2017

New species of Great Ape discovered

Researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered a new species of orangutan. The news species, Pongo tapanuliensis (Tapanuli orangutan), live in remote areas of rainforest in Batang Toru,  on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It was previously thought there were only two orangutan species. There are only 800 of these great apes remaining, making them the ape species with the highest risk of extinction. Nov 3, 2017

Man captures cat-eating python using just his hands

A Burmese Python is reported to have eaten a local residents cat in rural Hong Kong.The video shows a snake catcher capturing the the deadly snake with just his hands.The Python was taken away for care before being released back into the wild. Nov 2, 2017

Indonesias dog meat trade exposed in horrific video

Shocking nationwide investigations by animal campaigners from the newly-launched Dog Meat-Free Indonesia coalition have exposed the horrifying brutality and suffering endured by up to a million dogs every year for Indonesia and amp;#39;s dog meat trade. The video shows stolen family pets and stray dogs being roughly snatched from the streets and crammed onto the back of trucks with their legs and mouths bound with string, before they are taken off to slaughterhouses and restaurants. Nov 2, 2017

Beyonce has been cast in The Lion King and Twitters gone gif crazy

Beyonce has been cast as Nala in the new Disney adaption of The Lion King. She will acting alongside Donald Glover also known as Chance the rapper who will be playing Simba.Fans of Beyonce and the Lion King have posted several gifs on Twitter highlighting their excitement about the film. Nov 2, 2017

Lebanese band Mashrou Leila take final bow at controversial Cairo concert

The unfurling of a rainbow flag at the show by Lebanese rock band Mashrou and amp;#39; Leila - whose singer is openly gay - on 23 September sparked a harsh anti-LGBT crackdown in Egypt. Seven attendees who allegdly held a rainbow flag at the concert were later arrested by authorities who claimed they were promoting sexual deviancy. Nov 2, 2017

Lebanese band Mashrou Leila take final bow at controversial Cairo concert

The unfurling of a rainbow flag at the show by Lebanese rock band Mashrou and amp;#39; Leila - whose singer is openly gay - on 23 September sparked a harsh anti-LGBT crackdown in Egypt. Seven attendees who allegdly held a rainbow flag at the concert were later arrested by authorities who claimed they were promoting sexual deviancy. Nov 2, 2017

Michael Fallon quits as U.K. Defence Secretary amid harassment claims

The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has resigned from his position after being accused of harassment. A spokesperson for Fallon has confirmed that he put his hand on journalist Julia Hartley-Brewers knee during a dinner in 2002. Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Chief Whip Gavin Williamson to replace him.  Nov 2, 2017

Myanmars Aung San Suu Kyi makes first visit to violence-hit Rakhine state

Myanmars leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in the countrys restive Rakhine state on Thursday (Nov. 2) on her first visit to the region following months of violence and mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims. More than 600,000 Rohingyas, termed as ethnic minorities in the country, have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh and India after the Myanmar army launched a massive offensive, blaming armed Rohingya militants of triggering violence in the region. Nov 2, 2017

Dele Alli: Spurs victory over Real Madrid is huge statement of intent

Tottenham beat Real Madrid for the first time on 1 November, earning themselves a place in the Champions League last 16. Dele Alli was the hero of the night with two goals in either half, with Christian Eriksen netting the third. Ronaldo grabbed a late consolation goal for Madrid who were not on usual form.  Nov 2, 2017

Argentina mourns death of 5 of its citizens in New York truck attack

Argentina mourned the loss of five of its citizens who were killed in the truck attack in New York on 31 October. A vigil was held on Wednesday (1 November) in the Argentine city of Rosario at a high school where five of the eight victims were classmates.  Nov 2, 2017

The five craziest bids for Amazons new HQ

Amazon has received 238 proposals from cities to set-up its second headquarters location. Here are some of the most creative bids Amazon received. Nov 2, 2017

New York attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov charged in federal court

Uzbek immigrant, Sayfullo Saipov, 29,  suspected of killing eight people in New York City by plowing a truck into cyclists and pedestrians on a bike path was charged in federal court on Nov. 1 with acting on behalf of the militant group Islamic State. Nov 2, 2017
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