Video shows fire devastation inside Grenfell Tower stairwells

Around 250 specialist investigators are continuing their tireless work as part of the Met Police operation following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower on Wednesday, 14 June. This Metropolitan Police video released on July 5 shows the varying levels of devastation to the tower as officers venture upwards. Jul 12, 2017

Donald Trump defends his son after email revelations show meeting with Kremlin-linked lawyer

Donald Trump Jr. released a number of emails on Twitter on 11 July, showing that he met with a Kremlin-linked lawyer to discuss information about then presidential candidate rival Hillary Clinton. Trump Sr. has since released a statement defending his 39-year-old son, saying he is a high quality person and applauding his transparency in releasing the emails. Jul 12, 2017

Fire destroys Weybridge Health Centre in Surrey

A large fire engulfed a health center in Weybridge, west of London, in the early hours of July 12. Videos shared online by local residents showed fire crews fighting the blaze, which appeared to have left much of building destroyed. Jul 12, 2017

Ants build a living Eiffel Tower to get at food

When faced with a tall obstacle, ants stand on top of each other to build a tower to reach food or escape to new places. The tiny insects can happily withstand 750 times their body weight without being crushed. Jul 12, 2017

Rare footage shows Hiroshima 10 years before it was obliterated by nuclear bomb

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum released digitally remastered footage on July 6 that shows Hiroshima in April 1935, 10 years before a U.S. nuclear bomb was dropped on the city toward the end of the Second World War.The rare video, said to have been donated to the museum in 1963, shows everyday scenes along the Motoyasu River, including the Aioi Bridge, the intended target of the atomic bomb. The bomb detonated at 540m directly above the nearby Shima Hospital on the left bank of the river. Jul 12, 2017

Large fire started in Moria Refugee Camp on Lesbos

A fire broke out at the Moria migrant camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece, on 10 July, after a protest on the site. Hundreds of migrants are reportedly living in poor conditions at the camp. Jul 11, 2017

Horrific wildlife persecution alleged at UK national park

Campaigners at the anti-animal cruelty Hunt Investigation Team (HIT) have released shocking new footage, alleging to the mistreatment of badgers, lambs and other animals at a shooting estate in the Peak District. The Duke and Duchess of Rutland, who own the land, have said they are horrified by the claims, and will investigate them. Jul 11, 2017

Scores protest GOP Healthcare Bill on Capitol Hill

Around 80 protesters were arrested on Capitol Hill after they refused to cease and desist with their unlawful demonstration activities according to U.S. Capitol police. The protesters were voicing their opposition against the proposed Republican healthcare bill, which many Democrats call a giveaway to the rich that would hurt millions of the most vulnerable Americans. Jul 11, 2017

Carer filmed spraying perfume in dementia patients mouth

A Bupa carer was filmed spraying perfume in a dementia patients mouth after the family installed a hidden camera, a court heard yesterday. Susan Draper denied ill treatment in a position of care but was convicted after a seven-minute clip was played to magistrates. Jul 11, 2017

Six top tips for sleeping better

According to the Sleep Foundation, more exercise, less alcohol, and spending less time on your phone can help you get a better nights sleep. Jul 11, 2017