Monday, April 30, 2018

Trump-Kim summit 'could be in Korean DMZ'


Donald Trump has revealed that his landmark summit with Kim Jong Un could take place in the demilitarised zone straddling the Korean border. https://ift.tt/2KrNs0H

Netanyahu: Iran 'brazenly lying' about nuclear weapons


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran was "brazenly lying" when it said it never had a nuclear weapons programme. https://ift.tt/2JFt8YN

'Subversive' Peppa Pig faces Chinese crackdown


The cartoon character Peppa Pig may be facing a purge on the Chinese web after becoming associated with "subversive" elements. https://ift.tt/2JBUSxq

Jail escapee caught after manhunt which gripped Japan


A convicted thief has been recaptured three weeks after escaping from an open prison, during which time he apparently swam from an island and hid in vacant houses to evade detection. https://ift.tt/2vZiZ6X

Russians protest Kremlin's block on Telegram app


Thousands of Russians gathered in Moscow to protest Russian authorities' attempts to block popular messaging app Telegram. https://ift.tt/2JFfqVB

Fear of more tremors as quake hits San Francisco Bay


San Francisco Bay has been struck by a minor tremor just a week after scientists released a report about what would happen during a major earthquake in the area. https://ift.tt/2Krk4Yr

Four die in Swiss Alps after spending night outdoors


Four skiers have died in the Swiss Alps after bad weather forced them to spend the night outdoors. https://ift.tt/2I5UrOQ

North Korea resets clocks to get in sync with South


North Korea will move its clocks half an hour forward to match the time in South Korea. https://ift.tt/2FwZ532

Donald Trump 'should win Nobel Peace Prize'


Donald Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to unify Korea, the South Korean President has reportedly suggested. https://ift.tt/2Fu2MGl

France taken to court after seizing France.com


A man born in France has launched a lawsuit against the country's foreign ministry after it seized the web domain France.com from him. https://ift.tt/2Fs2wId

Australian scientist, 104, to fly to Switzerland to die


Australia's oldest scientist has made the decision to fly to Switzerland to end his life next month, despite not having a terminal illness. https://ift.tt/2vYcb9H

Double suicide bombing kills at least 25 in Kabul


A double suicide bombing has killed at least 25 people in central Kabul, Afghan officials have said. https://ift.tt/2JF3ZNL

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Avengers: Infinity War breaks global record


Avengers: Infinity War broke a global record with $630m (£457m) in ticket sales during its opening weekend. https://ift.tt/2vSK9fK

T-Mobile agrees $26bn deal to buy rival


US wireless carrier T-Mobile has announced a $26bn (£18.9bn) acquisition of Sprint Corp. https://ift.tt/2HZIEBf

Macron's tree removed from White House lawn


A tree given as a gift to Donald Trump by Emmanuel Macron has disappeared days after being planted. https://ift.tt/2je1h6F

Tehran confirms arrest of British-Iranian professor


Iranian officials have confirmed the detention of a British-Iranian university professor on "security charges". https://ift.tt/2JCRSRi

Gallery discovers over half its paintings are fake


An art gallery dedicated to the work of Catalan artist Etienne Terrus - a close friend of Henri Matisse - has discovered more than half of its paintings are fake. https://ift.tt/2HzNh5L

Poland short of workers after exodus to UK and Germany


Poland is facing a shortage of workers after an exodus of people to Britain and Germany. https://ift.tt/2r3GQxF

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Police jailed for 5 years for going on strike in Egypt


Thirteen police officers have been jailed for between three and five years after striking for higher pay and better working conditions. https://ift.tt/2KnmiIs

Huge protests across Spain after 'gang rape' acquittal


Tens of thousands of people have protested in Spain after the acquittal of five men accused of gang rape at Pamplona's bull-running festival. https://ift.tt/2JzcycL

Venice installs gates to limit tourist numbers


Venice has installed temporary gates at the ends of two bridges to keep tourists out if their numbers become overwhelming. https://ift.tt/2Hy9lxI

France on alert as tiger mosquitoes spread


French authorities are warning of a plague of tiger mosquitoes this summer, as the pest is now found in twice as much of France as it was two years ago. https://ift.tt/2vUx8ma

Military planes to monitor North Korean ships


Australia and Canada are to send military aircraft to monitor North Korean vessels suspected of transferring banned goods. https://ift.tt/2Km6vJZ

North Korea calls summit with South 'historic'


North Korea has hailed its summit with the South as a "historic meeting" that now paves the way for the start of a new era. https://ift.tt/2r7dlu6

'Largest ever' child sacrifice cemetery found


Archaeologists believe they have found the burial site of the largest child sacrifice ever recorded. https://ift.tt/2KhlLHT

Suspected 'Golden State Killer' appears in court


The man accused of being the 'Golden State Killer' has been formally charged on two counts of murder. https://ift.tt/2FowEUS

Russia's floating nuclear plant heads out to sea


A controversial floating nuclear power plant made by Russia has headed out for its first sea voyage. https://ift.tt/2HY0pRG

Almost 100 ill in lettuce-linked US E. coli outbreak


Almost 100 people have fallen ill in the US after eating lettuce apparently contaminated with E. coli bacteria. https://ift.tt/2jeXq9y

Friday, April 27, 2018

Windrush victim refuses settled status offer


A man who has spent 35 years "stranded" in Trinidad after his British citizenship was removed has dismissed the Government's offer to resolve his situation. https://ift.tt/2r3SCYD

Toronto attack: Eight women among 10 victims


Eight of the 10 people killed in the Toronto van attack on Monday were women, police have confirmed. https://ift.tt/2JwQ7VB

Spain could change law over bull run 'gang rape'


Spain could change its criminal law after five men accused of gang raping a teenager at the Pamplona bull run were jailed for sexual abuse. https://ift.tt/2HBMv46

Are Kim Jong Un's words sincere, or part of a ruse?


The Cold War ended for most of us almost three decades ago, when the Berlin Wall came down. https://ift.tt/2Jzx519

Prize-winning photo featured 'stuffed anteater'


An award-winning wildlife photographer has seen a prestigious prize withdrawn after it was ruled his victorious entry featured a stuffed animal. https://ift.tt/2JzpJKR

Mamma Mia! ABBA to release new music after 35 years


Swedish pop band ABBA is to release new music for the first time in 35 years, they have announced. https://ift.tt/2r1bBDu

Glad to meet you! Korean leaders in show of peace


North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged a "new history" with South Korea as he met his counterpart south of the border, President Moon Jae-in. https://ift.tt/2qZbjvU

IS propaganda machine crippled in international operation


Police in the EU and US have crippled the propaganda efforts of Islamic State in a "ground-breaking" operation. https://ift.tt/2Kgy9YK

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Pompeo faces key challenges and flagging morale


Mike Pompeo, America's top spymaster who secretly met with Kim Jong Un, has now been confirmed as America's top diplomat.  https://ift.tt/2Htb6MK

Russia claims Douma attack videos were 'staged'


Russian diplomats brought several Syrian "witnesses" - including an 11-year-old boy - to the global chemical weapons watchdog in a bid to prove chemical weapons were not used in Douma. https://ift.tt/2Fk8cDS

Semenya set to be hit by new testosterone rules


Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya could be banned from entering middle-distance races unless she takes medication to lower her testosterone levels. https://ift.tt/2HrvygK

Thirteen children die as school bus hit by train


At least 13 children have been killed in India after a train crashed into their school bus, amid reports the bus driver was listening to music through headphones. https://ift.tt/2r0OKaP

Trump UK visit date confirmed


The White House has confirmed a Sky News story that Donald Trump will visit the UK on Friday, 13 July. https://ift.tt/2I1V1uo

North and South Korea to meet at 'historic' summit


South Korea’s President will greet Kim Jong Un at the border when he arrives for the inter-Korean summit. https://ift.tt/2HuVcNv

Trump urged to avoid London during UK visit


Donald Trump has been urged to stay away from London during his upcoming trip to the UK because there is a risk of "major protests, crime and disorder". https://ift.tt/2FiIQGz

Trump's doctor will not take senior cabinet post


Donald Trump's doctor and choice to lead the department responsible for veterans' healthcare has said he will not take the role. https://ift.tt/2vKksxS

Misogynist sect may have inspired Toronto suspect


"The Incel Rebellion has already begun! We will overthrow all the Chads and Stacys! All hail the Supreme Gentleman Elliot Rodger!" https://ift.tt/2FifaJM

'Dragons rule Westeros' in Game Of Thrones prequel


Game Of Thrones fans will be able to "return to Westeros this year" after author George RR Martin announced a prequel to his series of novels. https://ift.tt/2Fi9LCu

Meghan Markle married - but not to Prince Harry


Meghan Markle tied the knot overnight, but it wasn't Prince Harry stood next to her at the altar. https://ift.tt/2Jrz9rF

West and Trump rekindle bromance in Twitter love-in


Now that Emmanuel Macron has flown home, Donald Trump may have found another unlikely friendship in the form of rapper Kanye West. https://ift.tt/2Jto61r

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Iranian-British academic detained in Iran


An Iranian-British academic has been detained in Iran after being arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). https://ift.tt/2JsaUK5

Viewers clean Norway beach after Sky News documentary


Viewers inspired by a Sky News Ocean Rescue documentary about the discovery in Norway of a whale that died after ingesting plastic have removed more than a tonne of plastic from the Scandinavian country's coast. https://ift.tt/2HNvHKW

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