In 2016 fishing quotas briefly became a political hot topic in the UK. The restrictions on the British fishing industry were widely used as an example during the referendum of how the EU negatively affected UK business. However, since the UK voted to leave the EU fishing has been seemingly forgotten about by politicians. With the 2017 general election fast approaching, we visited the seaside town of Hastings and spoke with fishermen there about political fatigue, Brexit, and the future of their industry.
Armed police rushed to the scene and shot dead the three male attackers in the Borough Market area.
London Bridge has been closed off after an incident. Reports speak of a white van running over several people. There are also reports of people being stabbed or shot on the bridge. Police are also attending a second incident at nearby Borough Market. Armed police are at the scene. Nothing is known of the suspect or suspects yet. London Bridge Station has been evacuated. Several hotels in the area were also evacuated.
An elderly man became the victim of a random attack on a Manhattan street. Police are now searching for a man who attacked the 91-year-old with a cane. CCTV footage shows the 20 to 30-year-old attacker walking along the pavement before kicking over the victims shopping card and taking a swing at his head.The elderly man was taken to hospital with cuts on his head and is in serious but stable condition.
The 2017 Champions League final will see Real Madrid defend its title against Juventus Turin at Cardiffs National Stadium at 19:45 on 3 June. Up to 170,000 football fans are expected in the city and added security measures have been put in place to deal with the crowds.
German music festival Rock am Ring will resume following an evacuation because of a credible terror threat. 86,000 people were asked to leave the festival grounds on Friday evening (2 June) and three people are being investigated after fake backstage passes were found in their apartments.
A naked burglar tried to break into a house in Bethesda, Maryland on 17 May. Police are now trying to identify the suspect with the help of the public. The houseowner discovered the attempted break in after reviewing security footage. A naked man can be seen sneaking around the house and peering into windows. He fled after a motion light was activated. There is a $10,000 reward for information leading to the naked mans arrest.
A swarm of bees had to be vacuumed after they began swarming a bright yellow van in New York City. Police blocked off part of 47th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenue until a beekeeper managed to contain them all. Nobody knows where the bees came from but they were not harmed in the process.
Former world number one golfer Martin Kaymer spoke to his fans on Twitter on 1 June asking them to be nicer to Tiger Woods following the former champions arrest on 29 May. Woods was charged with driving under the influence and a video shows him slurring his words during a police interview. Martin Kaymer called the treatment of Woods by the public unfair and very disrespectful and suggested people should try to help the golf star instead.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that those not contributing to the Paris climate agreement would be left behind. He spoke on 30 May, before US President Donald Trump announced the United States would be leaving the climate treaty. The edited version of the video called Get on board or get left behind shows images of environmental dangers and was uploaded after Trumps announcement.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that those not contributing to the Paris climate agreement would be left behind. He spoke on 30 May, before US President Donald Trump announced the United States would be leaving the climate treaty. The edited version of the video called Get on board or get left behind shows images of environmental dangers and was uploaded after Trumps announcement.
LGBT Pride Month is celebrated in June in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Riot. President Clinton declared June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 2000. This became LGBT Pride Month under President Obama in 2009.
LGBT Pride Month is celebrated in June in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Riot. President Clinton declared June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 2000. This became LGBT Pride Month under President Obama in 2009.
The tourists boarded a rented boat for their island-hopping in Palawan and thereafter failed to return to their hotel
The Philippines and Mexico trade relations traces back to 400 years when the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade started in 1565.
