Barack and Michelle Obama have agreed a deal to publish books about their time in the White House. http://ift.tt/2lnEjZg
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Uber boss 'ashamed' after argument with driver
The chief executive of Uber has apologised after video emerged of him getting into an ill-tempered argument with one of the company's drivers about falling pay rates. http://ift.tt/2mCYC76
Trump set to address Congress for first time
Donald Trump is set to deliver his first address to Congress, with the focus expected to be on jobs and overhauling the nation's health care system. http://ift.tt/2lUdNZy
Prison time a dream come true for 99-year-old
Police in the Netherlands have helped a 99-year-old woman's dream come true… by letting her spend time in a jail cell. http://ift.tt/2maXcmX
Trump to focus on US jobs in key speech
Donald Trump's joint address to Congress will focus on the big pledges he made as a candidate, especially those on jobs. http://ift.tt/2mBGvhB
Jail for couple's racist threats at child's party
Two people have been jailed for their role in ruining a black child's birthday party with Confederate flags, racial slurs and armed threats. http://ift.tt/2mBJabb
Tunisia threatened by returning extremists
A former Tunisian extremist has warned the country could face more terror attacks, from radicals returning from Iraq, Syria and Libya. http://ift.tt/2mBJwi0
Mt Etna erupts, creating stunning light show
One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted for the first time this year, creating a spectacular show of light over the Italian island of Sicily. http://ift.tt/2lQmaqK
Outrage over Conway's feet on Oval Office couch
Kellyanne Conway has been accused of lacking respect for the White House after a series of photos showed her kneeling on an Oval Office couch with her shoes on. http://ift.tt/2m9C9Bd
Thousands flee western Mosul amid heavy fighting
Around 8,000 people have fled western Mosul as Iraqi government forces attempt to retake the area from Islamic State. http://ift.tt/2mBabvp
General warns Brit IS fighters: 'We'll kill you'
A senior British military officer has warned Britons fighting for Islamic State that "we will find you and kill you". http://ift.tt/2lvhNi2
Donald Trump says there's no 'leak process'
Donald Trump has denied there is a "major leak process" in the White House and accused former president Barack Obama of being behind some of the protests against his administration. http://ift.tt/2luVdWM
Oscars: How the best picture fiasco unfolded
After hours of mild jokes, predictable wins and uneventful speeches, the best picture envelope arrived to rock the party. http://ift.tt/2m8gJUW
'Bar shooter thought he had killed Iranians'
A man who shot two Indians in a seemingly racist attack said he had killed "two Iranians", a 911 call shows. http://ift.tt/2mGWVEN
Oz man held for 'helping IS develop missiles'
An Australian man has been charged with helping Islamic State develop missiles, police said. http://ift.tt/2ljoGSW
Man finds million-dollar lotto ticket a year on
Have you given up on finding that lottery ticket you lost? Well you might want to look a little harder. http://ift.tt/2mzlAf7
Oscars gaffe: Accountant blamed for mix-up
Accountant Brian Cullinan has been named by his firm PwC as the man responsible for the "series of mistakes" that led to the biggest blunder in Oscars history. http://ift.tt/2l7jI0c
Monday, February 27, 2017
Four dead as plane crashes into homes
Four people have been killed and another two injured after a small plane crashed into two homes and caused a huge fire in southern California. http://ift.tt/2liGmxT
Beloved hippo beaten and stabbed to death
A beloved hippopotamus called Gustavito has died after being beaten and stabbed at El Salvador's national zoo. http://ift.tt/2l6LBFG
Trump plans big cuts to fuel military spending
Donald Trump has said he wants to raise the amount America spends on defence by a record $54bn (£43bn). http://ift.tt/2lsQRQa
Car involved in Tupac shooting goes on sale
A memorabilia dealer is selling the car which rapper Tupac Shakur was travelling in when he was shot and killed in a drive-by attack nearly 20 years ago. http://ift.tt/2m0742n
Families await Tunisia inquest conclusions
Relatives of the British victims of the Tunisian terror attack will today hear the conclusions of the inquest into the deaths. http://ift.tt/2l6F1yX
Tunisia terror attack: Most deaths 'avoidable'
A member of the Tunisian committee which investigated the terror attack in Sousse says better planning could have prevented many of the deaths. http://ift.tt/2lhNn27
SpaceX to fly two tourists around Moon in 2018
SpaceX has announced plans to fly two private citizens around the Moon next year, in the first manned US mission since the 1970s. http://ift.tt/2lhKVbM
Royals and stars hail cultural ties with India
Britain's cultural ties to India are to be celebrated over the coming year, and the fanfare has begun with a glittering reception at Buckingham Palace. http://ift.tt/2l5TriS
Teams told to replay match after 20 own goals
Two bandy teams have been ordered to replay a match in which they scored 20 own goals between them amid allegations of match-fixing. http://ift.tt/2lgLNNT
Bush: 'We all need answers' on Trump-Russia links
George W Bush says "we all need answers" on possible links between President Donald Trump and the Russian government. http://ift.tt/2mwiFUJ
Sinkhole 'mass grave' for Islamic State victims
A sinkhole - once a local curiosity in Iraq - has reportedly been turned into a mass grave for up to 4,000 victims of Islamic State killers. http://ift.tt/2mvteYb
Kim Jong-Nam killing: Former officials wanted
Former officials working for two North Korea ministries are wanted for questioning over the murder of leader Kim Jong-Un's half-brother. http://ift.tt/2mlRHSM
Millions without drinking water in Chile
Millions of people are without drinking water after rainstorms and landslides contaminated a major river in Chile. http://ift.tt/2lq8WOB
Envelopegate overshadows Trump at Oscars 2017
We all thought we would be talking about the Oscars come Monday - but none of us could have predicted the reason why. http://ift.tt/2lfmtHS
Sunday, February 26, 2017
La La Land handed best picture Oscar in error
Moonlight has been awarded the best picture Oscar after La La Land was handed the top gong in error. http://ift.tt/2lVTflq
Nokia 3310 back with longer battery life and Snake
The maker of Nokia phones has unveiled its much-anticipated new 3310 - a revamp of one of its most successful models. http://ift.tt/2lJIh1P
Kimmel opens Oscars with Trump jibe
Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel thanked Donald Trump for making the event appear less racist as he opened the 89th Academy Awards. http://ift.tt/2lVKpE9
Oscars host opens ceremony with Trump jibe
Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel thanked Donald Trump for making the event appear less racist as he opened the 89th Academy Awards. http://ift.tt/2leHcvt
Oscars: Watch the stars arrive on the red carpet
Celebrities have started arriving on the red carpet in Hollywood ahead of the 89th Academy Awards. http://ift.tt/2lZRPGW
Actress Shannen Doherty completes chemotherapy
Beverly Hills 90210 star Shannen Doherty has confirmed that she has completed her cancer treatment. http://ift.tt/2l0oIni
Fillon and Le Pen fraud probes to continue
Legal investigations into presidential contenders Francois Fillon and Marine Le Pen will continue with "no let-up" ahead of April's election, according to France's justice minister. http://ift.tt/2lYQjF7
Kim Jong-Nam died 'within 20 minutes'
The dose of deadly nerve gas given to Kim Jong-Nam was so high it killed him within 20 minutes, Malaysia's health minister has said. http://ift.tt/2l07kPx
Trump skips White House press dinner
Donald Trump will not attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a high-profile event that draws celebrities, politicians and journalists. http://ift.tt/2mrmQ48
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Dozens hurt as truck ploughs into parade crowd
Police say 28 people have been hurt after a pickup truck ploughed into crowds attending a parade in the US city of New Orleans. http://ift.tt/2lId65z
Dozens hurt as car ploughs into crowd at parade
Police say 28 people have been hurt after a car ploughed into crowds attending a parade in the US city of New Orleans. http://ift.tt/2kYecgc
Twelve hurt as car ploughs into crowd at parade
Twelve people have been badly hurt after a car ploughed into crowds attending a parade in the US city of New Orleans. http://ift.tt/2lSkhKi
Political protests to dominate tonight's Oscars
The head of the Academy Awards has told Sky News she supports stars who make political statements from the Oscars stage. http://ift.tt/2lWNUe3
Trump won't attend White House press dinner
Donald Trump will not attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a high-profile event that draws celebrities, politicians and journalists. http://ift.tt/2lbyYnZ
Man drives car into pedestrian area in Germany
A man has driven a car into people in a central square in the German city of Heidelberg, police said. http://ift.tt/2llo93A
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