Man rescues turtle after it gets caught in a fishing hook

Rob Merlino was fishing off Venice Pier in Florida on 4 December when he felt his rod move and thought he hooked a big fish – but it was a turtle instead. Austin Selby, as identified by the local media, then dove in to help the turtle, as seen in this video, recorded by Don Zinn.

Dec 7, 2017

President Trump slurs in Jerusalem speech: God blesh the United Shtatesh

President Donald Trump appeared to have slurred his words while giving his historic speech on Wednesday (6 December) to announce that the US would recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Dec 7, 2017

Pochettino on dreaming post Tottenham Hotspur vs Apoel Nicosia game

Mauricio Pochettino says Spurs fans can dream of going to the final of the Champions League after becoming only the third British team to finish the group stages with 16 points. The other two teams who did that made the final that season.

Dec 7, 2017

New study shows cheese is healthy for the heart

Eating a little cheese everyday could keep heart disease away, according to a recent study of more than 200,000 people.

Dec 7, 2017

Affordable housing crisis leads to increase in homelessness

Homelessness levels are rising for the first time since the Great Recession. The increasing cost of rent in cities like New York and Los Angeles is creating an affordable housing crisis.

Dec 7, 2017

President Trump says US recognises Jerusalem as Israels capital

After over two decades of US presidents refusing to make Jerusalem the capital of Israel, Trump will recognise Jerusalem.

Dec 7, 2017

Highway to Hell - Driver films terrifying wildfire in Los Angeles

Drivers along Interstate 405 battled a hazardous commute after the Skirball Fire began on 6 December 2017.

Dec 7, 2017

Time magazine names Silence Beakers Person of the Year

The Silence Breakers of the #MeToo movement sparked a national conversation about the prevalence of sexual harassment and abuse. The issue was released on December 6. 

Dec 7, 2017

Lubaina Himid makes history with Turner award win

Lubaina Himid is the oldest artist to win the the prestigious Turner prize in the first year the competition was open to over 50s. She is also the first woman of color to pick up the art award with her creation that tackled both colonialism and racism.

Dec 7, 2017

Palestinians burn US and Israeli flags after Jerusalem announcement

A Palestinian protest followed the announcement that Trump will declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The protesters are seen burning American and Israeli flags as well as cheering for Jerusalem. 

Dec 7, 2017

Men charged with terrorism offences arrive at Westminster Magistrates Court

An Islamist extremist planned to blow up the gates of Downing Street and use pepper spray and a knife to try to kill the prime minister Theresa May, police say. Naaimur Zakariyah Rahman, 20, allegedly had an explosive device in his bag and planned a bomb assault on the prime ministers residence.

Dec 6, 2017

Astronaut captures aurora timelapse from space

Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli shared a timelapse showing an aurora from the International Space Station on December 5.Nespoli is working aboard the station as part of the Italian Space Agencys long-duration VITA mission. He has compiled a variety of other videos during his stay in space, including a view of the Persian Gulf and a glimpse of a fireball falling to Earth.

Dec 6, 2017

You can now get a Donald Trump hair tattoo

A hair salon in Taiwan has created a Donald Trump hair tattoo for a client who is evidently a huge fan of the US president. Footage showing the process behind the bizarre but intricate cut, which began to gain online attention on December 6, was first posted on September 25 to the salons Facebook account.

Dec 6, 2017

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson concerned about planned U.S. recognition of Jerusalem

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on December 6 that he was concerned about reports that U.S. President Donald Trumps would recognise Jerusalem as Israels capital. Senior U.S. officials said on December 5 that Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israels capital on Wednesday and set in motion the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to the city.

Dec 6, 2017

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Daryl Metcalfe tells male colleague, Im a heterosexual. Stop touching me

Pennsylvania Representative Daryl Metcalfe made headlines on Tuesday (5 December) when he was caught on tape asserting his heterosexuality after his colleague Matthew Bradford (D-PA) briefly touched his arm during a House committee meeting.

Dec 6, 2017

French rock star Johnny Hallyday dies at 74

Johnny Hallyday aka the French Elvis has died after battling lung cancer for several months. He passed away at his home in Marnes-la-Coquette, situated in west of Paris, following medical treatment at a hospital. He was 74 years old. Johnny Hallyday has left us. I write these words without believing them. But yet, its true. My man is no longer with us, his wife Laeticia Hallyday said in a statement to Agence France Presse on Wednesday (Dec. 6). He left us tonight as he lived his whole life, with courage and dignity.

Dec 6, 2017

Bernie Sanders challenges Donald Trump with his own tweets vowing not to cut social security, Medicare or Medicaid

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders read Donald Trump and amp;#39;s tweets on the Senate floor in an effort to hold the president to his promises on 5 December 2017. 

Dec 6, 2017

Supersonic air travel could be making a comeback

Japan Airlines announced a 10 million dollars investment in partnership with Boom Technology, a Denver-based tech startup specialising in designing and making supersonic aircrafts.

Dec 6, 2017

From roaching to fidget spinners - The worst trends of 2017

From roaching to activated charcoal, here are some trends that are better left in 2017. 

Dec 6, 2017

Human pilot beats AI drone in race

NASA decided to pit an AI-piloted drone against professional drone racer Ken Loo. The autonomous drone was equipped with cameras to map outIts surrounding.

Dec 6, 2017