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Massive fire engulfs tower in west London
Nearly 200 fire-fighters and 40 fire engines are tackling a huge blaze that has engulfed Londons Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate in Latimer Road. The fire was reported at around 1.16am BST. The Metropolitan Police has said that an evacuation process is under way. It added that a number of people have been treated for injuries without giving any exact details.
Jun 14, 2017
Massive fire engulfs tower in west London
Nearly 200 fire-fighters and 40 fire engines are tackling a huge blaze that has engulfed Londons Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate in Latimer Road. The fire was reported at around 1.16am BST. The Metropolitan Police has said that an evacuation process is under way. It added that a number of people have been treated for injuries without giving any exact details.
Jun 14, 2017
Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market
Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market
Michael Gove has played down concerns that a potential Confidence and Supply agreement between the Conservatives and DUP could undermine the governments impartiality in its dealings with political parties in Northern Ireland. Speaking in Westminster, the newly appointed environment secretary also dismissed talk of the UK remaining in the Single Market, as the government prepares to embark on negotiations with Brussels.
Jun 13, 2017
Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market
Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market
Michael Gove has played down concerns that a potential Confidence and Supply agreement between the Conservatives and DUP could undermine the governments impartiality in its dealings with political parties in Northern Ireland. Speaking in Westminster, the newly appointed environment secretary also dismissed talk of the UK remaining in the Single Market, as the government prepares to embark on negotiations with Brussels.
Jun 13, 2017
Watch Donald Trumps really weird first full cabinet meeting
Watch Donald Trumps really weird first full cabinet meeting
US President Donald Trumps staff took time to praise their boss direction and commitment to the American worker on 12 June during their first full cabinet meeting. The meeting was swiftly mocked online and by Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, who posted a video skit on Twitter in which his staff showered him with compliments.
Jun 13, 2017
Typhoon Merbok hits Hong Kong and southern China
Typhoon Merbok hits Hong Kong and southern China
Hong Kong was hit by strong winds and heavy rain driven by Typhoon Merbok. The city avoided major damage as the storm made its way across the region. Elsewhere, flights have been cancelled and school days suspended in the Guangdong province in southern China, as the typhoon moves inland.
Jun 13, 2017
Antarctic Heritage Trust finds 118 year old painting in Antarctica
Antarctic Heritage Trust finds 118 year old painting in Antarctica
The New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust has discovered an almost perfectly preserved 118 year old watercolour painting among penguin-excrement, dust and mould covered papers found in an historic hut at Cape Adare, Antarctica. The water colour was painted by Dr Edward Wilson who died with Captain Robert Falcon Scott and three others on their return from the South Pole in 1912. Find out more at www.nzaht.org
Jun 13, 2017
Amber Roses risky bottomless Instagram photo for SlutWalk goes viral
Amber Roses risky bottomless Instagram photo for SlutWalk goes viral
Amber Roses recent bottomless photo is creating buzz on Twitter. The model posted a photo of herself wearing nothing from the waist down on Instagram and Twitter. The picture was to raise awareness for her third annual Slutwalk event. Instagram deleted the pic within 2 hours because it violated the terms for posting nude pictures. Not surprisingly, the photo went viral on Twitter. Many reacted with memes. Rose quickly responded with a video on Instagram. Piers Morgan also got in on the drama, and an online feud emerged between the two. Amber Roses 3rd annual SlutWalk is set for 1 Oct, 2017.   
Jun 13, 2017
Attorneys General of Maryland, DC to sue over foreign payments to Trumps hotel
Attorneys General of Maryland, DC to sue over foreign payments to Trumps hotel
Attorneys General Brian Frosh, of the state of Maryland, and Karl Racine, of District of Columbia, are filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump. Both allege that Trump violated anti-corrupction clauses in the US Constitution by accepting foreign payments and benefits to his businesses after becoming president. Following his presidential inauguration, Trump said he was giving up management of his private company and shifting business assets into a trust managed by his sons. But the lawsuit claims Trump did not follow through with his promise, and kept ownership of his empire. This lawsuit is the first of its kind filed by government entities, and if the case goes forward, Trump will be forced to finally disclose his tax returns.
Jun 13, 2017
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard responds to injury criticism
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard responds to injury criticism
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard suffered a lat injury on 30 April, 2017, days after he refused to take an MRI test. Syndergaard faced criticism that the injury is self-inflicted. But Syndergaard has no regrets about his decision. I dont know why everyone is freaking out about nothing. Syndergaard told International Business Times. 
Jun 13, 2017
GE CEO Jeff Immelt steps down
GE CEO Jeff Immelt steps down
General Electrics Jeff Immelt, CEO since 2001, is stepping down. He will be replaced by John Flannery, who is currently the president of GE Healthcare.
Jun 13, 2017
Facts you should know about legal marriage in New York State
Facts you should know about legal marriage in New York State
On June 8, 2017, the New York State Assembly passed a bill outlawing child marriage, and raising the legal age for marriage to 17. But what is the legal age to wed in New York? Like the majority of U.S. states, the legal age to marry in NY is 18. But since 1929, an exception to this rule allows children as young as 14 years-old to legally wed, as long as they have parental and judicial consent. Other states, such as North Carolina and Alaska, also have this exception. And 27 states around the country have no minimum age in state statutes, meaning that, with court approval, any children can wed. Health department data shows that between 2000 and 2010, around 3850 minors were married in New York State. A vast majority of these minors, 84%, were young girls married to adult men.
Jun 13, 2017
Angry South African commuters torch trains and riot at Cape Town railway station
Angry South African commuters torch trains and riot at Cape Town railway station
Riots, looting and the burning of trains occurred at Cape Towns central train station on 12 June, after upset commuters were left stranded for hours after a signal failure. Not enough alternative transport was provided which left angry travelers clambering through the windows of buses to try to get onboard.
Jun 13, 2017
Skull and Bones E3 2017 announcement trailer
Skull and Bones E3 2017 announcement trailer
Skull and Bones is the long-rumoured pirate game from Ubisoft, which has been subject to speculation since Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag wowed fans with its naval combat and sailing mechanics. The game focuses entirely on naval conflict against player-controlled boats and mythic sea creatures such as the Kraken. The game has been set for release on PS4, Xbox One and PC in late 2018.
Jun 13, 2017
Beyond Good and amp; Evil 2 E3 2017 announcement trailer
Beyond Good and amp; Evil 2 is back, and it was the shock announcement at Ubisofts E3 2017 press conference. The game, described as an open world game with multiplayer aspects, is set before the cult classic 2003 original.
Jun 13, 2017
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus E3 announcement trailer
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus E3 announcement trailer
As expected, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus was announced at Bethesdas E3 2017 press conference. It was the final game on show at the event, and made a spectacular debut with this trailer, which mixed a live-action opening with in-game cutscenes and a very first look at gameplay. The game is set to launch on 27 October for PS4, Xbox One and PC.
Jun 13, 2017
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