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Drone footage shows devastation left behind by China earthquake

Drone footage shows devastation left behind by China earthquake

Drone footage released on June 26 shows the widespread devastation and official rescue efforts after a landslide hit a village in Maoxian, in northern Sichuan, China, on June 24, trapping more than 100 people.Peoples Daily reported that, as of late Sunday, 10 people have been confirmed dead while 93 others remain missing.
Jun 26, 2017
By Staff Reporter

Theresa May Strikes Deal With DUP After Weeks of Uncertainty

The DUP has agreed a deal to support the minority Conservative government following two weeks of negotiations.As part of the deal, Prime Theresa May has agreed to drop triple lock pension reforms and to keep the universal winter fuel allowance. May also agreed to deliver 2% of GDP to Northern Irelands armed forces.
Jun 26, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Watch this cow charge through a cricket match

Watch this cow charge through a cricket match

To the surprise and shock of onlookers at a cricket match in Cheshire, a cow decided to charge through the middle of the game. The match the animal horned in on was between Mossley Cricket Club and Kerridge.
Jun 26, 2017
By Staff Reporter

Demonstrators face off with police over Edir Frederico Da Costa death

Six police officers have been injured as demonstrators clashed with police on Sunday night (June 25) after the death of Edir Frederico Da Costa, just days after he was stopped by police. Campaigners allege that Da Costa, known as Edson, suffered a cruel and brutal beating on Thursday 15 June after being stopped by Met police. A Go Fund Me account described how Da Costa had suffered a broken neck and head injuries though the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has disputed this. In a statement on Friday (23 June), Newham Borough commander chief superintendent, Ian Larnder, said Da Costa became unwell and was subsequently taken to hospital as he was being detained. 
Jun 26, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Six dead 31 missing after Colombian tourist boat sinks

Six dead 31 missing after Colombian tourist boat sinks

Six people are dead and 31 still missing after a tourist boat carrying around 170 people sank in Colombias Penol-Guatape reservoir on Sunday during the long holiday weekend. Local media reports suggested that the boat had been overloaded and that none of the passengers were wearing life vests.
Jun 26, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Amazons Jeff Bezos may become the richest person in the world after buying Whole Foods

Amazons Jeff Bezos may become the richest person in the world after buying Whole Foods

Jeff Bezos may become the richest person in the world soon. Bezos company Amazon just bought Whole Foods Market Inc. for $13.7 billion (£10.7bn). Bezos even paid cash for it. That adds $1.8 billion (£1.4bn) to Bezos net worth, now $84.6 billion (£66.4bn), bringing him just $5 billion (£4bn) away from Bill Gates, the wealthiest person in the world. Bezos also owns various companies including his private space company Blue Origin, the Washington Post, Zappos, Twitch. He also has investments in Airbnb, LivingSocial, Uber, and was one of the first investors in Google.
Jun 26, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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