The US and South Korea fired a barrage of missiles after North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The two allies carried out the joint military exercises involving live firing off South Korea on Wednesday, 5 July, a day after Pyongyang fired its missile.Though the Norths projectile was earlier thought to be an intermediate-range missile, it has now emerged that the projectile was indeed an ICBM as claimed by the reclusive state. Both South Korean and American militaries have confirmed that it was an ICBM – the first such test undertaken by the reclusive regime.
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the test, on the eve of the U.S. Independence Day holiday, represented "a new escalation of the threat" to the United States and its allies.
The upcoming idol group, composed of the 11 winners of the Korean survival TV show "Produce 101," will be debuting on August 7.
Whales are the largest carnivores on the planet, and they have well-honed hunting tactics. Humpback whales lunge at their prey open-mouthed to engulf as much of it as possible.
Police in Boynton Beach, Florida rescued a helpless pooch on Monday after the dogs owner left the pitbull trapped in a hot car with all the windows rolled up on a sweltering Florida day.
Police in Boynton Beach, Florida rescued a helpless pooch on Monday after the dogs owner left the pitbull trapped in a hot car with all the windows rolled up on a sweltering Florida day.
Male model and Fine Arts student Karar Nushi was found murdered and tortured in Baghdad. Fans quickly took to social media to pay tribute, and to also claim that he was killed for his good looks, his blonde long hair and the way he chose to dress.
An all-female team from Afghanistan hoping to take part in an international robotics competition has been denied entry visas to the U.S. The six strong high school team had applied for a one week visa to accompany their robot to Washington D.C. to take part in the First Global Challenge international robotics competition in July.
The birds were released onto Austrias A1 highway on 4 July, after a truck carrying coops crashed. Around 100 firemen were called to the scene to remove debris and capture the chickens, causing a 10km traffic jam. The blockade was eventually lifted five hours later.
This Fourth of July celebration did not go to plan. A fireworks display in Arizona turned dangerous after a wildfire accidentally broke out. The giant flames sent vast amounts of smoke into the air. Officials said the fire was under control and nobody was hurt.
Dramatic footage shows a garden shed exploding before catching fire. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue posted the footage which highlights the dangers of incorrectly storing petrol.
The video, produced by US Marine Sgt. Matthew Callahan, shows troops using M777-A2 Howitzers at an undisclosed location in Syria.
An ancient giant species of crocodilian that was estimated to be over 39ft in length and used huge teeth for crushing bone has been discovered in Madagascar. Razanandrongobe sakalavae represents the oldest and largest known representative of Notosuchia, a type of crocodilian that lived during the Cretaceous period.
An advert titled Lunchtime Is Coming… has debuted online, featuring Hodor from TV series Game of Thrones to promote the fast food companys latest offering, the Ricebox, which is launching in the U.K. The fast food chain have recreated the lovable giants most memorable scene – with a twist.
A local police officer, Huang Xu, was recorded carrying a baby over his head as he waded through chest-high floodwater in Loudi City, China, on 2 July. At least 33 people have been killed in floods across south China, caused by days of torrential rainfall.
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