South Koreas military said that North Korea fired several short-range surface-to-ship missiles off its east coast on Thursday (8 June). The projectiles went around 200km (124 miles) and were launched from the North Korean town of Wonsan in Gangwon province. Through its latest test involving different types of missiles, Pyongyang might be trying to gain the upper hand in relations with South Korea and the US, a spokesman for the South Korean military said.
The Rift between billionaire George Soros and Hungarian PM Viktor Orban heats up as foreign-funded NGOs face added scrutiny.
On the last day of his campaign, Jeremy Corbyns humour shone through as he addressed an audience in Warrington, chastising young folk on rock.
Islamic State have claimed responsibility for the attacks on Irans parliament and Ayatollah Khomeinis shrine on 7 June, killing at least 7 people. The two attacks happened almost simultaneously in Tehran, and Iranian officials say they foiled a third attack.
Supermarket shelves are empty in the Qatar capital Doha. People are storing up large quantities of food water after several Arab nations recently cut ties with Qatar, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen. These nations accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism. Qatar relies on its Gulf neighbors for 80% of its food imports. Iran has called for dialogues to resolve the conflict and has sent food supplies to Qatar. The rift also led to the suspension of all flights between Qatar and its Gulf neighbors. Angry customers lined up outside of the Qatar Airways office to demand refunds. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has taken the credit for the split.
Theresa May has caused controversy by saying she is willing to change human rights law to allow her to deport terrorists and terrorism suspects.
Ukip leader Paul Nuttall spoke in central London today (June 6) in the lead up to the general election on June 8. In his speech, Nuttall called for tighter border control, and for those who go abroad to fight for Islamic State to have their UK citizenship revoked.
A campaign video by Greg Knight, Conservative candidate for east Yorkshire, has been discovered weeks after it was first published and has taken the internet by storm. The video was uploaded on 17 May and is featured on Knight and amp;#39;s website. Its got a catchy jingle you cant un-hear.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick visited the scene of the attack on London Bridge and addressed the media on June 5. Khan says he thinks that they are not receiving the sort of funding they need as a capital city. The Mayor also took a sly dig at US President Donald Trump when talking about state visits, making the point that they have to protect the vistis, even if some guests are less welcome.
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on 5 June that the leader of the opposition Labour party, Jeremy Corbyn, would not keep Britain safe if he were to win the UK general election on 8 June. Commenting on his defence policies at a campaign speech in central London, the prime minister said that is not leadership, its an abdication of leadership. Its a failure to meet the minimum requirement of the job of prime minister: to keep the country safe.
May has come under pressure over her record as police cuts during her time as home Secretary. Corbyn said that he does back calls for May to resign, although he added that the general election on 8 June is perhaps the best opportunity to deal with it.
The countries have accused Qatar of embracing multiple terrorist and sectarian groups. Qatar has called this move unjustified, claiming the accusations have no basis in fact.
Duterte declared Martial Law in Mindanao city on 23 May to suppress rising terror in different parts of the region.
A former leader of the FALN (Armed Forces of National Liberation) and a Puerto Rican nationalist, Oscar Lopez Rivera is one of the last prisoners Barack Obama commuted during his presidency. Opponents call Oscar a terrorist and supporters compare him to Nelson Mandela. In honor of his release, Lopez Rivera was set to healine the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City, but in light of his controversial commutation he decided to step down. Oscar Lopez Rivera no longer condones the use of violence for the freedom of Puerto Rico but he will still march in the Puerto Rican Day Parade as a humble Puerto Rican.
Seven people have been killed in a terror attack in London. 48 more were injured and taken to five hospitals, some are still in critical condition. Three terrorists drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge. They also stabbed several people at nearby Borough market. Wearing fake explosive vests, the attackers were shot shortly after. Their identities are not yet known. All political parties except UKIP have suspended their campaigns for the upcoming election on 8 June.