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At least 4 killed in Ivory Coast plane crash
At least 4 killed in Ivory Coast plane crash
At least four people were killed on Saturday (October 14) when a propeller-engine cargo plane crashed into the sea near Ivory Coasts main city Abidjan, according to Reuters news agency. Amateur footage shows firefighters and rescue divers removing two bodies from the plane, which had broken into several pieces and come to rest near the beach. Two other bodies were visible in the wreckage. The crash occurred during a storm with heavy rain and lightning and rescuers were hampered by rough seas.
Oct 14, 2017
Mid-air technical snag forces Etihad flight with 349 people on board to make emergency landing
Mid-air technical snag forces Etihad flight with 349 people on board to make emergency landing
An Etihad Airways flight en route to Sydney from Abu Dhabi was diverted to Adelaide following a warning indication in the cockpit early on Saturday (14 October).The plane made an emergency landing in Adelaide at 5am local time on Saturday (7pm BST Friday), and the 349 passengers and crew on board the flight were made to leave via the planes emergency exits. The plane was scheduled to land in Sydney at 6.30am.
Oct 14, 2017
London police release footage of jailed serial thief stealing from a tourist
London police release footage of jailed serial thief stealing from a tourist
A Chilean man was jailed at Isleworth Crown Court on Thursday (12 October) after being found guilty of 11 separate counts of theft at various locations in London. The Metropolitan Police believed that Emilio Guerrero-Sepulveda made two separate trips to the British capital in order specifically to steal tourists money. The highest value item recovered from Guerrero-Sepulveda was a camera valued at £8,800 taken from Selfridges earlier this year. This CCTV footage shows the thief stealing a bag at the Ibis Hotel in West Drayton.
Oct 14, 2017
Chinese panda breeders act as surrogate mothers to panda cubs
Chinese panda breeders act as surrogate mothers to panda cubs
The China Giant Panda Protection And Research Centre has seen the birth of several panda twins in recent months.Breeders are ensuring the survival of the species by becoming surrogate mothers to the cubs.They are monitoring their health in incubators and making sure they are being fed enough, using a special formula made from dog milk and human baby formula.
Oct 13, 2017
Cuteness overload as 36 giant panda cubs make first public appearance
Cuteness overload as 36 giant panda cubs make first public appearance
A total of 36 giant panda cubs born in 2017 made their first appearance to the public on 13 October, at the China Conservation and Research Center in the Sichuan Province. So far, 42 giant panda cubs have been born this year, the highest recorded amount of births since the breeding program began.
Oct 13, 2017
They have to pay: EUs Juncker warns UK over Brexit negotiations
They have to pay: EUs Juncker warns UK over Brexit negotiations
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has warned Britain over Brexit, stating that the country will have to pay. Talking in Luxembourg on 13 October, Juncker said: If you are sitting in a bar, and if you are ordering 28 beers, and then suddenly some of your colleagues are leaving, and theyre not paying, thats not feasible, they have to pay.
Oct 13, 2017
Thailand marks one-year anniversary of late kings death
Thailand marks one-year anniversary of late kings death
Thailand held a nation-wide Buddhist alms-giving ceremony on Friday (13 October) to mark the first anniversary of the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the worlds longest-reigning monarch who helped shape the Southeast Asian nation for decades after World War Two.
Oct 13, 2017
Eight weird spindle-like galaxies discovered by astronomers
Eight weird spindle-like galaxies discovered by astronomers
Scientists have discovered eight new spindle-like galaxies—huge structures once thought to be extremely rare features of the cosmos. Traditionally, we think of galaxies as being flat rotating disks made up of billions of stars, with a black hole at their center. However, scientists also know of another type known as prolate rotators. These are cigar-shaped galaxies that rotate along their axis making it look like a spindle. Until now, only a handful of which had ever been observed, making astronomers think they were extremely rare.
Oct 13, 2017
At least 54 killed as worst floods in years batter Vietnam
At least 54 killed as worst floods in years batter Vietnam
At least 54 people died and 39 went missing after destructive floods battered northern and central Vietnam this week, the countrys disaster prevention agency said on Friday (13 October). More than 300 homes have collapsed in floods and landslides, while more than 34,000 other houses have been submerged or damaged.
Oct 13, 2017
Shocking video captures horrific acid attack in London
Shocking video captures horrific acid attack in London
Two men have been convicted of conducting random chemical attacks and violent robberies in London. Sadik Kamara, 24, and Joshua Gordon, 20, were both found guilty of applying a corrosive fluid with intent to burn, main, disfigure or do grievous bodily harm at Wood Green Crown Court on 10 October. The Met Police have released shocking CCTV footage of one of the incidents, where a gang including Kamara and Gordon entered a supermarket in Hackney, and sprayed the shopkeeper with ammonia three times in the face, before stamping on her. The pair will be sentenced on 17 November.
Oct 13, 2017
George Weah in the running to become president of Liberia
George Weah in the running to become president of Liberia
Former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah has taken an early lead in Liberias presidential elections. He is leading in 14 of Liberias voting regions. The partial results account for a third of the vote. He must win over 50% of the vote by October 25 to become President, or the two leading candidates will advance to a run off in November
Oct 13, 2017
Women boycott Twitter after Rose McGowan account suspended amid Harvey Weinstein scandal
Women boycott Twitter after Rose McGowan account suspended amid Harvey Weinstein scandal
Numerous celebrities and activists have boycotted Twitter today (13 October), after the social media platform suspended actress Rose McGowan amid the Harvey Weinstein scandal. McGowan is one of the most high profile figures to speak out against the disgraced Hollywood producer, who has been accused of numerous cases of sexual assaults and harassment. McGowans Twitter account was then suspended, with the company claiming she had violated the terms of service due to posting a private phone number. While McGowans account has now been reactivated, many have now boycotted Twitter for the day in solidarity.
Oct 13, 2017
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