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Emmanuel Macrons party wins large majority in French parliament

Emmanuel Macrons party wins large majority in French parliament

French President Emmanuel Macrons party, En Marche!, won more than 300 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly on June 18. The winning margin is lower than expected, but voter turnout is estimated at 42%, a record low in the post-war Fifth Republic.
Jun 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Celebrities react to Finsbury Park Mosque attack

Celebrities react to Finsbury Park Mosque attack

People have taken to social media to share condolences and vent anger and frustration after a terrorist ploughed a white van into a crowd of Muslims following night time prayers during Ramadan at around midnight BST on 19 June.
Jun 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Haunting footage shows inside of Grenfell Tower destroyed by fire

Haunting footage shows inside of Grenfell Tower destroyed by fire

New video released by Londons Metropolitan police on Sunday (June 18) shows the devastation inside the Grenfell Tower block that was engulfed in flames, killing at least 58 people.The British government said it would act on recommendations from a probe into the fire, responding to a disaster critics said showed something had gone badly wrong in the country.Police said on Sunday the number of people feared to have died in the blaze would rise from the current total of 58.Prime Minister Theresa May, criticised for keeping her distance from angry residents during her visit to the smouldering ruin of the 24-storey Grenfell Tower, said on Saturday the response to the disaster had been not good enough.
Jun 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Aerial footage shows white van used by Finsbury Park attack suspect

Aerial footage shows white van used by Finsbury Park attack suspect

One person has died and eight others are injured after a van ploughed into worshippers leaving the Finsbury Park Mosque around midnight on June 19. The attack comes during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when people attend prayers during the night. This aerial footage shows the van that ploughed into the crowd. The suspected attacker, a 48-year-old man, was detained by members of the public at the North London attack site.
Jun 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Community gathers for tribute to Grenfell Tower victims, applauds firefighters

Community gathers for tribute to Grenfell Tower victims, applauds firefighters

Londoners gathered near Grenfell Tower in a tribute to the victims of the deadly blaze. At least 58 people are feared to have died in the fire on June 14. Residents showed their anger towards the government and the local authority because of a lack of support for survivors, friends and family of victims. Prime Minister Theresa May admitted the response from authorities was lacking. During the tribute, the community applauded firefighters leaving Grenfell Tower to thank them for their tireless work.
Jun 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Community gathers for tribute to Grenfell Tower victims, applauds firefighters

Community gathers for tribute to Grenfell Tower victims, applauds firefighters

Londoners gathered near Grenfell Tower in a tribute to the victims of the deadly blaze. At least 58 people are feared to have died in the fire on June 14. Residents showed their anger towards the government and the local authority because of a lack of support for survivors, friends and family of victims. Prime Minister Theresa May admitted the response from authorities was lacking. During the tribute, the community applauded firefighters leaving Grenfell Tower to thank them for their tireless work.
Jun 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Premature baby elephant enjoys first bath time

Premature baby elephant enjoys first bath time

This premature baby elephant is loving its first bath. The female calf was born in early June and is being raised by zookeepers at Pittsburgh Zoo.Her mother wasnt producing enough milk for her. She wont be on display for several more months but the zoo keeps fans updated in a blog.Until then she gets to enjoy her private bath and play time.
Jun 18, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Beyoncé has given birth to twins, reports say

Beyoncé has given birth to twins, reports say

According to unidentified sources Beyoncé has given birth to twins in Los Angeles. Celebrity news sites reported the singer and husband Jay Z were seen at a L.A. hospital earlier this week. No further details on the exact date of birth or the sex of the infants were given. The reports have not been confirmed by a representative for Beyoncé yet. The post announcing the pregnancy in February became the most-liked Instagram post ever after only 24 hours.
Jun 18, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Watch disturbing moment Afghan asylum seeker is slapped by UK immigration officer

Watch disturbing moment Afghan asylum seeker is slapped by UK immigration officer

A video has emerged showing an airline passenger being restrained by an immigration officer. The man was on board the Turkish Airlines flight from London Heathrow to Istanbul. He can be heard saying that he is an Afghani asylum seeker being deported to Afghanistan. Ahtzaz Ali, who recorded the video, said the man became agitated before the flight took off. He reported the man was slapped and pushed by the officer before being removed from the flight. The cabin crew attempted to stop Ali from recording the incident, he says.  A Home Office spokesman said it did not comment on individual cases.
Jun 18, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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