The sentencing of former South Carolina police officer Michael Slager on 7th December, 2017, for the April 1015 murder of Walter Scott is an American anomaly for police officers who shoot unarmed civilians while on duty.
Countries across the world have moved to reject Trumps recognition of Jerusalem as Israels capital. Tear gas has been fired at Palestinians during clashes with police.
The Queen has commissioned Britains newest, and most expensive, aircraft carrier. Named after the head of the monarch, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy at 65,000 tonnes.
More than 11,000 cannabis plants have been uncovered following a drug enforcement operation in Queensland on December 6. The value of the cannabis seized is worth $45 million U.S. dollars, they ranged from from seedlings to mature plants as tall as one and a half meters (4.9 feet).
Conor McGregor was passed a mic at a London night club on December 6 and took the opportunity to shout out whats up Rita Ora. Rita Ora posted a picture of herself and the MMA fight at the Fashion Awards earlier this week with the caption Date night causing much controversy.Rita Ora is allegedly in a relationship and McGregor has a son with his girlfriend Dee Devlin.
Cheers erupted in parliament as it was announced that same-sex marriage is legal. Same-sex couples can marry from January 2018. Members of the public gallery sang I am, you are, we are Australian following the announcement.
Cheers erupted in parliament as it was announced that same-sex marriage is legal. Same-sex couples can marry from January 2018. Members of the public gallery sang I am, you are, we are Australian following the announcement.
North Korea has said it does not wish for a war but shall not avoid it as the reclusive regime lambasted American officials for stepping up their threats and military assertions in the region. U.S. B-1B bombers, F-222 and F-35 stealth fights along with several weapons flew over the Korean peninsula as part of a five-day large-scale joint aerial drill with South Korea.
North Korea has said it does not wish for a war but shall not avoid it as the reclusive regime lambasted American officials for stepping up their threats and military assertions in the region. U.S. B-1B bombers, F-222 and F-35 stealth fights along with several weapons flew over the Korean peninsula as part of a five-day large-scale joint aerial drill with South Korea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.