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Cops are rarely convicted for on-duty shootings of unarmed civilians

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.

Dec 8, 2017

Titanic - 7 things you didnt know about the film

A list of 7 facts you didnt know about the Titanic movie.

Dec 8, 2017

Protests against Trumps Jerusalem announcement around the world

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.

Dec 8, 2017

Queen commissions Britains most expensive aircraft carrier

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.

Dec 8, 2017

$45 million worth of cannabis uncovered in Australia

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).

Dec 7, 2017

Conor McGregor gives a shout out to Rita Ora

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.

Dec 7, 2017

Australian parliament approves same-sex marriage

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.

Dec 7, 2017

Australian parliament approves same-sex marriage

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.

Dec 7, 2017

North Korea warns Donald Trump: We do not wish for a war but shall not avoid it

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.

Dec 7, 2017

North Korea warns Donald Trump: We do not wish for a war but shall not avoid it

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.

Dec 7, 2017

Man rescues turtle after it gets caught in a fishing hook

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.

Dec 7, 2017

President Trump slurs in Jerusalem speech: God blesh the United Shtatesh

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.

Dec 7, 2017

Pochettino on dreaming post Tottenham Hotspur vs Apoel Nicosia game

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.

Dec 7, 2017

New study shows cheese is healthy for the heart

Eating a little cheese everyday could keep heart disease away, according to a recent study of more than 200,000 people.

Dec 7, 2017

Affordable housing crisis leads to increase in homelessness

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.

Dec 7, 2017

President Trump says US recognises Jerusalem as Israels capital

After over two decades of US presidents refusing to make Jerusalem the capital of Israel, Trump will recognise Jerusalem.

Dec 7, 2017

Highway to Hell - Driver films terrifying wildfire in Los Angeles

Drivers along Interstate 405 battled a hazardous commute after the Skirball Fire began on 6 December 2017.

Dec 7, 2017

Time magazine names Silence Beakers Person of the Year

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.

Dec 7, 2017

Lubaina Himid makes history with Turner award win

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.

Dec 7, 2017

Palestinians burn US and Israeli flags after Jerusalem announcement

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.

Dec 7, 2017

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