Society

$15,000 worth of sex toys stolen in Las Vegas

Thirty-Thousand condoms and $15,000 (£11,700) worth of sex toys were stolen from a warehouse in Las Vegas. A series of robberies at the Lelo distribution plant saw two men enter the warehouse and load their car with merchandise.

May 31, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Donald Trumps spin doctor Mike Dubke resigns from White House post

White House communications director Mike Dubke will leave his position but no date has been set for his departure, it was reported Tuesday. The veteran Republican strategist reportedly handed in his resignation over a week ago on 18 May, just before President Donald Trumps first official trip abroad. However, he offered to stay on through it, which Trump accepted, Axios reported.

May 31, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Dozens killed in massive car bomb attack in Kabul

A large car bomb has killed at least 80 people and injured more than 350 in the Afghan capital of Kabul on 31 May. The attack was carried out near the German and Indian embassies, targeting civilians during rush hour traffic.

May 31, 2017

By Staff Reporter

At least 49 killed, 320 injured in Kabul suicide car attack

At least 49 killed, 320 injured in Kabul suicide bombing

No group has yet claimed the responsibility of the bombing.

May 31, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US missile defence system intercepts and destroys mock ICBM amid North Korea threats

Pentagon on Tuesday (30 May) said it successfully staged its first-ever missile defence test, intercepting and destroying an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The $244m test comes amid the increasing threats from North Korea. A ground-based interceptor, launched from a California airbase, shot down a mock ICBM warhead over the Pacific Ocean, said the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The mock threat was launched from the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site in the Marshall Islands. The Ground-based Midcourse Defense program (GMD) has so far cost about $40bn in the past 15 years and often been criticised for its expensive nature. Interestingly, of the nine intercept attempts, only four have been successful in the past since the GMD was declared combat-ready in 2004.

May 31, 2017

By Staff Reporter

SIA's SilkAir to launch direct flight service to Hiroshima

The direct flights will be operated with the airlines' fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which has Business and Economy class cabins.

May 31, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Texas state lawmakers scuffle over anti-sanctuary city bill

A scuffle broke out on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives on May 29. The confrontation was sparked by protests against legislation that could impose restrictions on undocumented immigrants in the state.

May 31, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Video captures dramatic moment migrant boat erupts into flames

Some 34 migrants had to abandon their rubber dinghy while crossing the Mediterranean Sea on 28 May, when their vessel exploded into flames. Footage taken from a Portuguese air force plane shows the fire quickly spreading on the boat. As of 29 May, some 1,569 people have died trying to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea this year.

May 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

CCTV footage shows explosion at Baghdad ice cream shop that killed 13

A video released by the Iraqi government appears to show the moment a suicide car bomb exploded outside a popular ice cream parlour in Baghdad, killing 13 people and wounding 40. The attack took place just after midnight on 29 May on a street packed with crowds preparing for the Ramadan fast.

May 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Former Panama dictator Manuel Noriega dies age 83

Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, who spied for the CIA before his brutal drug trafficking regime sparked a U.S. invasion in 1989, has died aged 83. President Juan Carlos Varela announced Noriegas death on Twitter late on May 29, and said his passing marked the closing of a chapter in Panamas history.

May 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Donald Trump finally meets his hand shake match In Emmanuel Macron

Its well-documented at this point that President Donald Trump plays an odd game of dominance when he shakes hands—he contorts, jostles and pulls the person hes greeting to make sure hes in charge of the shake. But newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron seems to have studied the American president and was prepared for Trumps odd handshake tactics Thursday when the two met in Brussels.

May 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Donald Trump finally meets his hand shake match In Emmanuel Macron

May 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Video rental stores in the digital age

For people who grew up in the 80s and 90s, the video store was often a seminal part of the weekend.But in recent years, the video store has become all but extinct. Thanks to rise of streaming video services like Netflix and other alternatives to rentals. However, video rental stores like the New York-based Video Room and We Deliver Videos have found a way to survive in 2017: They understand what their customers want before they do.

May 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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US Senator John McCain says Putin bigger threat than Isis

U.S. Senator John McCain said on 29 May that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a bigger threat to global security than ISIS. McCain warned that the Senate would push for sanctions against Moscow for its alleged interference in the U.S. election.

May 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn both grilled over future EU Brexit deal

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday (May 29) she was ready to walk away from Brexit negotiations without a deal with the European Union if the agreement wasnt good enough. By contrast, the leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn said he would ensure there was a Brexit deal with the European Union were he to win power.

May 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter