Heartbreaking footage shows extent of child malnutrition in conflict-ridden Syria

34-day-old Sahar Dofdaa died on 22 October in Eastern Ghouta after suffering from severe malnutrition. UNICEF told AFP that over 1,100 children are thought to be suffering from various forms of malnutrition in that area, where humanitarian access is limited due to a government blockade.

Oct 25, 2017

Photographer Terry Richardson banned from working with best selling titles including Vogue

Fashion photographer Terry Richardson has been banned from working with some of the world and amp;#39;s bestselling fashion titles. Conde Nast International reportedly circulated an email announcing they will no longer work with him. He is renowned for his sexually explicit work and has been accused of sexual harassment in the past. The decision was made 24 hours after a UK paper published an article asking why he was feted by fashionistas in light of the Weinstein scandal.

Oct 25, 2017

Republican Senator Bob Corker: Trump has great difficultly with the truth

Corker lashed out at Donald Trump on 24 October, after the U.S. President heavily criticised him on Twitter. Corker told CBS that Trump has proven himself unable to rise to the occasion and that he thinks the controversial president will be remembered for the debasement of our nation.

Oct 25, 2017

Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace

The Elders, the independent group of former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, led a symbolic walk in central London on 23 October. Local groups and young leaders from the British Councils Future Leaders Connect programme marched as part of a global call for peace, tolerance and solidarity.

Oct 24, 2017

Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace

The Elders, the independent group of former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, led a symbolic walk in central London on 23 October. Local groups and young leaders from the British Councils Future Leaders Connect programme marched as part of a global call for peace, tolerance and solidarity.

Oct 24, 2017

Xi Jinping becomes most powerful Chinese leader since Mao

The Communist Party has voted to incorporate Xis name and ideology into the countrys constitution, elevating him to the same level as party founder Mao Zedong.

Oct 24, 2017

Residents in Marawi learn how to identify bombs as they return home after 5-month siege

As the conflict in Marawi City winds down, public school teachers trained by a non-government organisation have been giving lessons to residents on how to identify unexploded bombs when they eventually return to their homes.

Oct 24, 2017

Thousands of zombies dress up for Florida bike ride

Thousands of zombies and their bikes hit the streets of Key West, Florida, on 22 October dressed in their spookiest costumes as part of Fantasy Fest, the first major special event there since Hurricane Irma struck in early September.

Oct 24, 2017

Taylor Swift previews her new video for Ready For It on Instagram

The pop megastar will release the full video on Oct. 26.

Oct 24, 2017

Colombian taxi drivers declare national strike protesting Uber

Thousands of taxi drivers have gone on strike across Columbia, to protest apps like Uber and Cabify. Drivers say the apps allow private drivers to take work away from them without the same regulations, and can be unsafe.

Oct 24, 2017

Watch: 245 Thrill-seekers jump off a bridge in Brazil for world record

In a thrilling event in Brazil, a group of 245 adventurists jumped off a 98-foot tall bridge in an attempt to set a new world record in rope jumping. The death-defying event took place on Sunday (22 October) on a bridge in Hortolandia, about 68 miles northwest of Sao Paulo city. A previous attempt by another Brazilian group in April 2016 had 149 participants.

Oct 24, 2017

District winery becomes Washington DCs first urban winery

First Urban Winery opens in Washington DC, making tasting sessions possible without taking a trip to an actual vineyard.

Oct 24, 2017

From DropBox to Hipchat: The 5 biggest cloud hacks in recent history

From leaked pictures to decrypted passwords, here is a list of the top 5 biggest cloud hacks in recent history. 

Oct 24, 2017

Russian journalist Tatyana Felgengauer stabbed in neck at Moscow office

The intruder, Boris Grits, broke into the studio of radio station Echo of Moscow before stabbing independent journalist Tatyana Felgengauer in the throat.

Oct 24, 2017

George Clooney on Hollywood abuse: Women need to feel safe to talk about it

I think we have to get to the point where women feel safe to talk about this, where they feel believed and the men that do this dont feel safe. That seems to be the secret to this, George Clooney said about abuse in Hollywood following the Harvey Weinstein scandal. 

Oct 24, 2017

George Clooney on Hollywood abuse: Women need to feel safe to talk about it

I think we have to get to the point where women feel safe to talk about this, where they feel believed and the men that do this dont feel safe. That seems to be the secret to this, George Clooney said about abuse in Hollywood following the Harvey Weinstein scandal. 

Oct 24, 2017

Fallen soldiers widow Myeshia Johnson says Trump call made me cry even worse

Fallen Soldier La David Johnsons widow, Myeshia Johnson speaks out against Trump on his insensitive condolence call and confirms Rep. Wilsons account of the event.

Oct 24, 2017

Czechs Trump, billionaire Andrej Babis, wins the general election

A Billionaire tycoon turned populist politician, Andrej Babis gained support with his election promises to eradicate systemic corruption, resist integration into Europe and to keep out refugees.

Oct 24, 2017

Melania Trump is depressed, obsessed with Michelle Obama in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie short story

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie writes short story portraying Melania Trump as depressed and obsessed with Michelle Obama through a series published on T magazines website and Instagram account.

Oct 24, 2017

Chef Jose Andres Charity feeds 1 million in Puerto Rico

Spanish celebrity chef Jose Andres and his charity World Central Kitchen hit a milestone on 17 October, delivering 1 million meals to the people of Puerto Rico after hurricanes devastated the US island territory.

Oct 24, 2017