McDonalds staff in UK go on strike for first time ever

Workers at fast food chain McDonalds are staging their first-ever strike in the UK on 3 September, in a dispute over pay, zero-hour contracts and working conditions. The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union allege that the fast food chain is failing to scrap zero-hour contracts and offer a wage of £10 an hour to some its staff as a punishment for joining a union.

Sep 4, 2017

McDonalds staff in UK go on strike for first time ever

Workers at fast food chain McDonalds are staging their first-ever strike in the UK on 3 September, in a dispute over pay, zero-hour contracts and working conditions. The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union allege that the fast food chain is failing to scrap zero-hour contracts and offer a wage of £10 an hour to some its staff as a punishment for joining a union.

Sep 4, 2017

US Open 2017: Petra Kvitova will face Venus Williams in QF after win over Garbine Muguruza

Petra Kvitova registered a comfortable victory over Muguruza in the round of 16 of the US Open.

Sep 4, 2017

Spectators suffer serious injuries after car sprays burning fuel at motor event

Spectators at a Australian Motor event suffered serious burns after a car sprayed ignited fuel into the crowd on 3 September. ABC reported 11 people were harmed at the Alice Springs Inland Dragway, with at least one person still in a critical condition.A Facebook live video caught crowds running away from the fire.The event was cancelled due to fire safety concerns. 

Sep 4, 2017

Check out these 5 Hollywood celebrities suffering from epilepsy

Epilepsy, a neurological disorder affecting the central nervous system can cause seizures ranging from mild to severe.

Sep 4, 2017

Woman pulls gun in fight over a notebook in Walmart

Four women got into a fight over a notebook in the back to school section of a Michigan Walmart on 28 August, a fight that ended when one of the women pulled a gun. None of the women have been identified, but police and witnesses told local media that the woman who pulled the gun did so after the other women had pushed her aside and pulled her daughters hair.

Sep 4, 2017

Record reaking US astronaut Peggy Whitson back on earth

NASA astronauts Peggy Whitson, Jack Fischer and Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin have returned from their mission aboard the International Space Station

Sep 4, 2017

Singapore Airlines, Taj come together to celebrate Onam; serve special food on board

In a sweet gesture, Vistara Airlines offers special Onam Sadhya feast to its passengers on the auspicious occasion of Onam.

Sep 4, 2017

Lil Wayne found unconscious in hotel room, Vegas gig cancelled

American hip-hop artist rushed to the hospital after suffering an epileptic attack

Sep 4, 2017

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton pregnant with third child

The news was announced via the Kensington Palace Twitter account on 4 September.

Sep 4, 2017

World War 2 bomb defused after mass evacuation

More than 70 years later, a World War 2 bomb was found in Frankfurt, Germany prompting the biggest evacuation in post-war German history, involving hundreds of officials.

Sep 4, 2017

US Open 2017: Maria Sharapova knocked out of Grand Slam event after fourth round defeat to Anastasija Sevastova

Latvian tennis player Anastasija Sevastova defeated 2006 US Open champion Maria Sharapova in the round of 16 at the US Open.

Sep 4, 2017

Human evolution theories wrong? 5.7m-year-old fossil may prove so

Recent fossil findings from Crete in Greece challenge the established beliefs of human origin.

Sep 4, 2017

I am full of rage: Germany football coach Joachim Low condemns fan Nazi chants

Low said he is very angry after Nazi-era chants were heard from sections of the Germany fans, during the game against the Czech Republic on 1 September.

Sep 4, 2017

US Defense Secretary warns of massive military response to North Korea attack

General James Mad Dog Mattis made the comments on 3 September, after North Korea conducted another nuclear weapons test.

Sep 4, 2017

Remembering Steve Irwin: Check out these thrilling videos of The Crocodile Hunter handling deadly reptiles

Australian conservationist and TV personality, Steve Irwin died on Sept.4, 2006. Here is a look at his illustrious life of adventure and kindness, reserving special mention for his daughter, Bindi.

Sep 4, 2017

South Korea military holds drill in response to Pyongyangs sixth nuclear test

South Koreas air force and army conducted drills involving long-range air-to-surface missiles and ballistic missiles on Monday (September 4), after North Koreas nuclear test a day earlier rattled the world.

Sep 4, 2017

South Korea military holds drill in response to Pyongyangs sixth nuclear test

South Koreas air force and army conducted drills involving long-range air-to-surface missiles and ballistic missiles on Monday (September 4), after North Koreas nuclear test a day earlier rattled the world.

Sep 4, 2017

North Korea Only Understands One Thing, Trump Tweets After Nuclear Test

US President Donald Trump has condemned North Koreas sixth nuclear test on September 3. North Korea claims it has detonated a hydrogen bomb that could be loaded on a long-range missile.

Sep 4, 2017

12 Brits arrested in Spain for smuggling cocaine in speedboats to sell to Magaluf clubbers

14 people including 12 British nationals were arrested in Magaluf for drug dealing. Police seized 3kg of cocaine as well as methamphetamine and cannabis, over 100,000 euro in cash and four vehicles. The dealers reportedly smuggled the drugs to the holiday resort in speedboats. The suspects were working for local bars and clubs and are predominantly from Liverpool and Manchester.

Sep 3, 2017