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Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams claims any deal between Tories and DUP would be bad for Northern Ireland

Adams said that his party dont believe that any deal between the DUP here and the English Tories will be good for Northern Ireland. He also expressed concern that a deal between the parties could undercut the Good Friday agreement.

Jun 13, 2017

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams claims any deal between Tories and DUP would be bad for Northern Ireland

Adams said that his party dont believe that any deal between the DUP here and the English Tories will be good for Northern Ireland. He also expressed concern that a deal between the parties could undercut the Good Friday agreement.

Jun 13, 2017

The Evil Within 2 announcement trailer

Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami returns with the follow-up to his latest horror IP The Evil Within, which was revealed by publisher Bethesda during its E3 2017 press conference.

Jun 12, 2017

Russian police detain people at opposition protest against corruption

Police arrested several people who gathered at an unauthorized rally against corruption in Vladivostok, on 12 June, the national holiday of Russia. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged people to take to the streets in several cities to demonstrate, but it has been reported he was arrested en route to the Moscow protest.

Jun 12, 2017

Chairman of influential 1922 Committee urges Tory MPs to pull together behind Theresa May

Graham Brady, chairman of the influential backbench parliamentary group the 1922 Committee, has backed Theresa May to remain as UK prime minister. May has come under fire from some corners after the Conservative Party failed to retain their parliamentary majority in the general election on June 8.

Jun 12, 2017

Chairman of influential 1922 Committee urges Tory MPs to pull together behind Theresa May

Graham Brady, chairman of the influential backbench parliamentary group the 1922 Committee, has backed Theresa May to remain as UK prime minister. May has come under fire from some corners after the Conservative Party failed to retain their parliamentary majority in the general election on June 8.

Jun 12, 2017

New Environment Secretary Michael Gove says Theresa May is doing a fantastic job

Michael Gove has defended Theresa May, saying that the Conservatives will now unite behind the Prime Minister. Speaking in central London on Monday morning (June 12), the newly appointed Environment Secretary also said he was looking forward to doing a job at the heart; of government. However, his position is controversial as he wanted to remove climate change from the curriculum when he was education secretary.

Jun 12, 2017

Emotional Usain Bolt runs his final race in Jamaica

An emotional Usain Bolt recovered from an average start to win his final 100 meters sprint on home soil at the 2nd Racers Grand Prix in Kingston on 10 June. The multiple Olympic and world gold medallist, who will retire after Augusts world championships in London, confessed to being a nervous wreck before running his last race on Jamaican soil.

Jun 12, 2017

Cabinet reshuffle: Whos in and whos out?

Theresa May has brought prominent Leave campaigner Michael Gove back to her front bench, appointing him as environment secretary. The UK prime minister has also promoted her ally Damian Green to minister for the cabinet office, with him effectively becoming her number two in government.

Jun 12, 2017

Cabinet reshuffle: Whos in and whos out?

Theresa May has brought prominent Leave campaigner Michael Gove back to her front bench, appointing him as environment secretary. The UK prime minister has also promoted her ally Damian Green to minister for the cabinet office, with him effectively becoming her number two in government.

Jun 12, 2017

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defends Catalonias independence referendum

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola attended a pro-independence rally in Barcelona on Sunday (June 11) and defended Catalonias right to vote, after the head of the region Carles Puigdemont announced on Friday that they would hold a referendum on splitting from Spain on 1 October. Speaking to a large crowd gathered at the Montjuic fountains, the former Barcelona player said the Catalans would decide their future by voting despite the Spanish governments constant refusal, and called for the international community to support Catalonia against an authoritarian state. Puigdemonts announcement has exacerbated the confrontation with the central government in Madrid which says such a vote is illegal and must not take place. The Spanish government said that it would block any attempt to hold a vote as soon as the referendum announcement was formally rubber-stamped by Catalan authorities.

Jun 12, 2017

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defends Catalonias independence referendum

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola attended a pro-independence rally in Barcelona on Sunday (June 11) and defended Catalonias right to vote, after the head of the region Carles Puigdemont announced on Friday that they would hold a referendum on splitting from Spain on 1 October. Speaking to a large crowd gathered at the Montjuic fountains, the former Barcelona player said the Catalans would decide their future by voting despite the Spanish governments constant refusal, and called for the international community to support Catalonia against an authoritarian state. Puigdemonts announcement has exacerbated the confrontation with the central government in Madrid which says such a vote is illegal and must not take place. The Spanish government said that it would block any attempt to hold a vote as soon as the referendum announcement was formally rubber-stamped by Catalan authorities.

Jun 12, 2017

Met Police issue CCTV after man assaulted in Trafalgar Square

Police have issued CCTV after a man was left with serious injuries following an assault in central London.Officers were called at around 00:40 on Saturday, June 3, to reports that a man had collapsed after being assaulted in Trafalgar Square. The 50-year-old is in hospital in a critical but stable condition. The victim was assaulted in the area outside the National Gallery - no weapons were involved.Two male suspects are believed to be involved and the Metropolitan Police are appealing for information.

Jun 12, 2017

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte insists he did not seek US support in fight against Isis militants

Duterte claimed he was not aware until [US troops] arrived that the US had sent support to the fight against the insurgency in Marawi. The controversial president has taken a hostile stance towards the US in recent months, and has now vowed to eject US military trainers and advisers from the country.

Jun 12, 2017

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte insists he did not seek US support in fight against Isis militants

Duterte claimed he was not aware until [US troops] arrived that the US had sent support to the fight against the insurgency in Marawi. The controversial president has taken a hostile stance towards the US in recent months, and has now vowed to eject US military trainers and advisers from the country.

Jun 12, 2017

Manchester rally Against Hate led by former EDL leader Tommy Robinson turns nasty

Police made several arrests after a Manchester rally led by former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson turned nasty on June 11. Around a thousand English Defence League supporters faced off with anti-fascist groups. Local media reports said several EDL supporters forced their way through the police line along Station Approach near Piccadilly Station, pushing officers to the ground.

Jun 12, 2017

Watch really unsutble thief run off with giant painting

A man stole a $8,000 painting from the wall of a Swan Valley venue in Western Australia on Saturday, 10 June, and was chased by staff before dropping it and fleeing. Chapel Farms management released CCTV footage of the theft in a bid to identify the man, who remained at large on 12 June.

Jun 12, 2017

Jimmy Carter shakes the hand of everyone on his flight

Former US President Jimmy Carter took the time to shake the hand of every other passenger on his flight from Atlanta to Washington, DC.

Jun 12, 2017

Jimmy Carter shakes the hand of everyone on his flight

Former US President Jimmy Carter took the time to shake the hand of every other passenger on his flight from Atlanta to Washington, DC.

Jun 12, 2017

Adorable premature baby elephant raised by zookeepers

A premature elephant calf is being raised by zookeepers. Her mother was not producing milk so the female calf had to be taken away. Zookeepers now feed and bath the baby and even sleep next to her. The calf wont be on display at Pittsburgh Zoo for several months. She has to focus first on growing and becoming stronger.

Jun 11, 2017

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