Society

Video captures violent explosion as van rams into parked vehicle in China

A dramatic blast in eastern China has been captured on video, showing a van hit a parked semi-trailer on a highway near Hangzhou in Zhejian province. The accident took place early on Monday (17 July), Chinas state broadcaster CCTV reported. Surveillance footage showed the van taking a bend and brushing against the parked truck on the shoulder of the highway. No casualties were reported, but authorities are looking into the cause of the blast.

Jul 18, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Universal Studios Singapore sets Guinness World Record for largest indoor display of light bulbs

Singapore police arrest woman for online scam involving USS tickets, staycation deals

If convicted, the suspect might face up to 10 years of jail along with a fine.

Jul 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia speaker named suspect in major corruption case

Indonesia speaker named suspect in massive corruption case

Although, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) identified the politician only by the initials "SN", but, the local media took it to be Setya Novanto, speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR).

Jul 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Humpback whales seen under the Golden Gate Bridge

Incredible footage shows Humpback whales breaching under San Fransiscos Golden Gate Bridge.

Jul 18, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Man creates incredible Godzilla costume

California-based designer Krystopher Baioa spent 14 months putting together an epic Godzilla costume. The costume cost $3,000 to make and weighs 150lbs.

Jul 18, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Ann Coulters total Twitter meltdown at Delta Air Lines enters its third day

Delta changed Ann Coulters pre-selected seat on a flight and refunded her the extra fee she paid. Coulter took to Twitter to rant about Delta and the person who wound up in her original seat.

Jul 18, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Is Isis leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi still alive?

The leader of the Islamic State militant group (Isis), Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is almost certainly still alive, according to one of Iraqi Kurdistans intelligence chiefs, despite several reports that he was killed in Syria in June.

Jul 18, 2017

By Staff Reporter

F-35 warplane costing UK government millions due to tech failure

The plane is said to come with a number of issues including being vulnerable to cyber attacks.

Jul 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Nine killed by flash flooding at popular swimming hole in Arizona

An intense flash flood at the popular Cold Spring, or Water Wheel, swimming hole in Payson, Arizona, claimed the lives of at least nine people on 15 July. Authorities were searching for at least one other missing person after the incident.

Jul 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Drone enthusiast arrested for flying DJI near Tel Aviv Airport landing strip

A man has been arrested after flying a Mavic Pro 90ft from planes landing at Sde Dov Airport.

Jul 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Brexit talks start in Brussels with 20 months to go

British and European Union envoys began on July 17 a first round of negotiations on Britains divorce from the EU. Talks to decide the terms of the divorce will last until Britain leaves, deal or no deal, on March 30, 2019.

Jul 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Game of Thrones White Walkers overrun busy London station

The Game of Thrones season 7 premiere airs July 17 at 9pm.

Jul 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Philippine governor seeks military help to prevent maoist rebels' harassment

Maoists plan to attack Davao City before president's nation address

President Duterte is scheduled to give State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24.

Jul 17, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Bumbling thief attempts to take cash register still plugged into wall

A bumbling thief struggled to remove a cash register still plugged into the wall during a robbery at an Auckland takeaway restaurant on 15 July. According to a police statement, two men armed with scissors and a knife robbed the store at about 8pm.

Jul 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Legendary horror director George A. Romero dies

The Night of the Living Dead director passed away at the age of 77, after a battle with lung cancer. Romero is credited with reinventing the horror genre with his classic zombie movies, with director Eli Roth saying it is hard to quantify what he did for cinema.

Jul 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter