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Police confirm children amongst the dead in Manchester attack

Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that children are amongst the fatalities of the terror attack at Manchester Arena on 22 May, and that the suspect is also believed to have died at the scene. Speaking to reporters outside police headquarters, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said the investigation is fast-moving and has appealed to any members of the public to upload any photographs of moving footage taken at the scene, to a police website to assist the investigation.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Trump says perpetrators of Manchester attack are evil losers

U.S. President Donald Trump extended his condolences on Tuesday (May 23) to the victims of the Manchester suicide bombing that killed 22 people and said those behind the attack were evil losers.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Barbaric Manchester explosion kills 22 and injures many more

An explosion at a Manchester Arena where Ariana Grande was playing a concert has killed 22 with scores more injured. Police have released a number for those worried about relatives or loved ones to call: +44 0161 856 9400.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Barbaric Manchester explosion kills 22 and injures many more

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Philippines business group wants oil, mining partnership with Russia

The Philippines delegation led by Duterte is on a four-day visit to Russia to discuss deals on security, military cooperation, trade, technology and tourism.

May 23, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

UK Home Secretary on Manchester Arena explosion: This was a barbaric attack

UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd on Tuesday (23 May) called the explosion at Manchester Arena in northern England that killed 19 people as a barbaric attack. She called on the Mancunians to remain alert but not alarmed. The attack appears to be the most deadly attack Britain has witnessed in a decade. British Prime Minister Theresa May, who called the incident an appalling terrorist attack, is set to chair a Cobra emergency meeting on Tuesday as she suspended her campaign activities.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Blast at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester kills 22: What we know so far

A blast struck a music concert by American pop star Ariana Grande in Manchester, killing 22 people and wounding more than 50 others on Monday (22 May) night. The incident took place at 10.35pm BST outside the Manchester Arena. British Prime Minister Theresa May said the incident was being treated as an appalling terrorist attack. Unconfirmed reports from two US security sources suggest a suicide bomber was responsible for the attack, but there is no official confirmation from the UK police.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

More than 2 in 5 Singaporeans feel unsafe shopping online

It revealed that around nearly nine in 10 consumers want more secure payment facilities and convenient ways to make a purchase.

May 23, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

At least 22 killed in Ariana Grande Manchester concert blast

Prime Minister Theresa May said the incident was being treated as a terrorist attack.

May 23, 2017

By Reuters

People run through Manchesters Victoria Station following explosions

Panic as people rush out of Manchesters Victoria Station following a blast reported inside of Manchester Arena during an Ariana Grande concert.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Belligerent man wearing Trump hat kicked off United flight

A hostile man wearing a Make America Great Again hat was kicked off a Newark-bound flight in Shanghai on Sunday (21 May). Video of the incident shows crowds of passengers shouting Lock him up! Lock him up!

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Chaotic scene at Manchester Arena as Ariana Grande concert goers evacuate building

Hundreds of concert goers can be heard screaming as they scramble to evacuate Manchester Arena following loud explosions. Police have confirmed a number of fatalities at the Ariana Grande concert.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Theresa May attacks Jeremy Corbyn over social care

Theresa May has said the Conservatives will include a cap on costs in a consultation over the partys controversial social care plans. The prime ministers announcement is a significant reversal after the plan was attacked as a dementia tax. She accused Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn of trying to scare elderly people.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter