George H W Bush, the former US president and father of George W Bush, has died aged 94, his family have said. https://ift.tt/2Q6eKQH
Friday, November 30, 2018
From WW2 to the White House: Bush's remarkable life
George Herbert Walker Bush was the longest living president in American history - and it was a life lived to the full. https://ift.tt/2zyAGtH
PM confronts Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder
Theresa May has confronted the Saudi crown prince over Jamal Khashoggi's murder, telling him he must take action to ensure "such a deplorable incident" does not happen again. https://ift.tt/2FRKEvQ
British teen held in Egypt for 'filming military helicopter'
A British teenager has been arrested over a smartphone video he recorded which showed a military helicopter in the background, his family says. https://ift.tt/2U15xaP
Church holds non-stop service to stop family's deportation
Preachers at a church in the Netherlands have been holding a round-the-clock service for more than a month to stop a family of Armenian asylum seekers being deported. https://ift.tt/2E5we9D
Tsunami warning after Alaska earthquake
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Anchorage has prompted a Tsunami warning. https://ift.tt/2DTLvcw
2,000-year-old ring 'may belong to Pontius Pilate'
Archaeologists have confirmed a 2,000-year-old ring found 50 years ago in the West Bank could have belonged to Pontius Pilate. https://ift.tt/2PbRL1x
Why do flies suddenly appear every time you open a beer?
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a beer cracked open outside must be in want of a couple of annoying flies. https://ift.tt/2KIaX6r
May vows to push Saudi leader over Khashoggi in G20 talks
Theresa May has vowed to be "robust" as she meets Saudi Arabia's leader to press him over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. https://ift.tt/2zzU09R
US, Mexico and Canada sign new trade deal
The US has signed a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico, described by Donald Trump as a "model agreement". https://ift.tt/2rcmMZx
51 whales die in second NZ mass stranding in days
Less than a week after 145 pilot whales died in a mass stranding in New Zealand, another 51 have lost their lives in similar but seemingly unrelated circumstances. https://ift.tt/2E9km6u
Russian intelligence using Brexit to hack targets
Hackers believed to be working for the Russian military intelligence service are using doubts about Brexit as a lure for victims. https://ift.tt/2FQRDoO
DJ Khaled and Mayweather fined over cryptocurrencies
Music producer DJ Khaled and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr have settled charges in the US after they secretly received payments for promoting cryptocurrencies. https://ift.tt/2ACmUpC
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra arrive for wedding
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have arrived in Jodhpur in India for what's being called the celebrity wedding of the year. https://ift.tt/2SlqoDX
Face transplant patient reveals incredible transformation
Less than a year after having a 25-hour face transplant operation, a US man is showing remarkable progress. https://ift.tt/2TVIVbI
Ukraine bans Russian men from entering country
Ukraine has banned Russian men aged between 16 and 60 from entering the country, amid fears Moscow is planning an invasion. https://ift.tt/2DP5B81
MeToo founder says movement 'unrecognisable'
The founder of MeToo has said the movement has become unrecognisable amid a media backlash that has framed it as a witch-hunt. https://ift.tt/2zvLZms
Starbucks to block customers watching porn
Starbucks is set to block customers from using its free Wi-Fi to watch pornography in its US outlets. https://ift.tt/2PaLlj7
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Iranians smuggled to Britain 'by skilful sailors'
The owner of a fishing boat stolen in France and used to smuggle 17 Iranians to Britain has told Sky News he thinks experienced sailors must have been involved. https://ift.tt/2rcgRUc
All eyes on unpredictable Trump at G20 summit
US President Donald Trump's meeting with President Putin was set to be the showstopper event in Buenos Aires. https://ift.tt/2zwskCQ
May to confront Saudi Prince, while selling UK trade at G20
Theresa May is "intending" to meet the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the G20, and confront him over the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the human impact of the Yemen war. https://ift.tt/2P74JgY
Battle of the big bovines: Dozer trumps Knickers by just over an inch
The phrase "enjoy your 15 minutes of fame" is usually reserved for humans, but can now be extended to cattle. https://ift.tt/2zznGEd
Girl, 5, mocked by airline staff because of her name
A mother says a Southwest Airlines employee mocked her daughter because of her unusual alphabet name. https://ift.tt/2E76TMH
Ukraine accuses Russia of amassing tanks on border
The Ukrainian president has said he has evidence that Russian military tanks are massing along the border. https://ift.tt/2AyfaoE
Ex-boxer, 78, may be worst serial killer in US history
The FBI is investigating a prisoner in Texas who they believe could be the most prolific serial killer in US history. https://ift.tt/2Qp8hQk
Trump cancels Putin meeting in Air Force One tweet
Donald Trump has abruptly cancelled a meeting with Vladimir Putin in a show of disapproval at Russia's treatment of Ukraine. https://ift.tt/2DS7WyM
United Nations wastes millions on 'ghost' refugees
A car park at the prime minister's office in Uganda was built using money meant for refugees, a UN internal inquiry has found. https://ift.tt/2raSXsr
Trump says 'weak' ex-lawyer is 'lying' after guilty plea
Donald Trump's former lawyer has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress in charges brought against him by the team investigating alleged interference by Russia in the 2016 presidential election. https://ift.tt/2RnMuWy
Reggae added to UN list of global cultural treasures
Reggae music has been added to a United Nations list of global cultural treasures that should be protected. https://ift.tt/2DPYJao
Hugh Jackman reveals Greatest Showman and Les Mis tour
Actor Hugh Jackman has announced his debut world tour, performing songs from The Greatest Showman live for the first time. https://ift.tt/2DQx1dy
The story behind the most expensive Indian film ever made
A refugee who fled war-torn Sri Lanka and made his home in Britain has told how he turned his life round to become a producer on the most expensive Indian film ever made. https://ift.tt/2P6n3a5
China halts controversial baby gene-editing project
A medical team's quest to edit the genes of babies has been stopped by the Chinese government. https://ift.tt/2E0QPf6
Deutsche Bank offices raided in Panama Papers probe
German authorities have searched Deutsche Bank offices as part of an investigation into money laundering allegations triggered by Panama Papers and Offshore Leaks disclosures. https://ift.tt/2U05Q5V
Blue whales 'sing louder to be heard over melting ice'
Antarctic blue whales are believed to sing louder to be heard over melting sea ice as a result of climate change, a new study suggests. https://ift.tt/2AzF2QP
Doctors eat Lego for digestion experiment
Researchers have swallowed pieces of Lego to see how long it takes them to pass through their digestive systems. https://ift.tt/2Qky6kH
Tarantino marries Israeli singer in 'intimate' ceremony
Quentin Tarantino has married his fiancee Daniella Pick in an "intimate" ceremony in Los Angeles attended by a "small group of family and friends". https://ift.tt/2Q1uBA1
Briton among five G4S staff killed in Kabul blast
A Briton was among five G4S employees killed in a blast in Kabul, the security company has confirmed. https://ift.tt/2QsjXBP
Most au pairs being exploited by families in Australia
The majority of au pairs employed in Australia are being exploited, a study has found. https://ift.tt/2AwFgbC
Mysterious earthquake rumbled around the world
Scientists have been stumped by the 20-minute rumble of a mysterious seismic wave which was detected earlier this month. https://ift.tt/2BGbwL3
Unilever boss to retire after HQ move climbdown
The chief executive of consumer goods giant Unilever has announced his retirement weeks after it cancelled plans to move its main headquarters away from London. https://ift.tt/2P8F4oe
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Brit dies after 80ft fall from Costa Blanca mountain
A British man has died while abseiling down a mountain near Spain's Costa Blanca. https://ift.tt/2FJINsR
Chuck Norris gets guided tour with Hungary PM
A bizarre friendship has emerged: European strongman Viktor Orban and Hollywood star Chuck Norris. https://ift.tt/2FLUlvz
Ukraine vows to repel 'Russian aggression'
Ukraine will defend itself militarily if it has to against "Russian aggression" along the country’s coastline in the sea of Azov, the country's foreign minister has told Sky News. https://ift.tt/2RkLxhz
Nancy Pelosi set to become speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi has been nominated by House Democrats to lead them in the new US Congress. https://ift.tt/2Auijpd
Ivanka Trump denies Clinton comparison over private email use
Ivanka Trump has denied comparisons with Hillary Clinton over her use of a private email account for government business. https://ift.tt/2P2cAfL
Putin accuses Ukraine leader of staging Black Sea clash
Vladimir Putin has accused the Ukrainian president of plotting the stand-off between the countries' vessels in the Black Sea to win favour ahead of a re-election. https://ift.tt/2SjvLUu
Man killed and police officer dragged 1,600ft by car
A man has been killed and a police officer dragged along a road after an attempt to stop a car in Castleblaney, Ireland. https://ift.tt/2BCjHYS
Renoir painting stolen from Vienna auction house
A painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir valued at up to 160,000 euros (£141,000) has been stolen from a Vienna auction house. https://ift.tt/2RmpFTc
Mother and baby killed in grizzly bear attack
A mother and her 10-month-old baby have been killed in a grizzly bear attack in Canada. https://ift.tt/2TR6pyE
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