Not content with space exploration and car manufacturing, Elon Musk can add rapper to his CV, after apparently dropping an ode to Harambe - the Cincinnati Zoo gorilla. https://ift.tt/2FNjeVS
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Kim Jong Nam murder: Suspect pleads guilty to lesser charge
A Vietnamese woman suspected of killing Kim Jong Un's estranged half-brother has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and asked for leniency. https://ift.tt/2uA6KdG
One of Russia's richest women dies in plane crash
One of Russia's richest women is among three people believed to have died in a plane crash in Germany. https://ift.tt/2Us0B1W
Dozens killed and 400 injured in Nepal rainstorm
Dozens of people have been killed in a rainstorm that swept through southern Nepal. https://ift.tt/2WzTZvx
Man charged with trying to steal railway tracks from Auschwitz
A US man has been charged with attempting to steal part of the railway tracks leading to the former Auschwitz concentration camp. https://ift.tt/2FD3iEg
Matthew MacKay challenged in election by, um, Matthew MacKay
Voters on a small Canadian island face an unusual choice when they cast their ballots in the upcoming provincial election. https://ift.tt/2U7zwBM
Mussolini's granddaughter hits out at Jim Carrey over sketch
Italian politician Alessandra Mussolini has publicly insulted Jim Carrey after he tweeted a drawing of the hanging of her grandfather, Benito Mussolini, and Claretta Petacci. https://ift.tt/2UhEdrV
Comedian wins first round of Ukrainian election - exit poll
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who plays a fictional TV president, has won the first round of Ukraine's election, according to an exit poll. https://ift.tt/2FEkxFf
Truce talks between Hamas and Israel on track after Gaza protest
A decision by the militant group Hamas to try to stop crowds in Gaza from attacking the border fence with Israel during mass demonstrations is a sign that Egypt-brokered ceasefire talks are still on track. https://ift.tt/2FJREav
Bangladesh building owners arrested after 26 die in fire
Two of the owners of a high-rise building in Bangladesh which caught fire, killing 26 people, have been arrested. https://ift.tt/2UkUtrX
Murdered student mistook suspect's car for Uber
A university student in the US has been found murdered after she apparently got into a car she mistakenly thought was her Uber taxi. https://ift.tt/2Ugu7Yl
Woman felt 'gross' over Joe Biden rally 'kiss'
A former political candidate in the US has described her discomfort after Joe Biden allegedly gave her a "big slow kiss" on the back of her head at a rally in 2014. https://ift.tt/2V34QOi
Saudi Arabia 'hacked Jeff Bezos' phone', investigator says
Saudi Arabia has accessed the phone of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and obtained private data from it, his security officer has said. https://ift.tt/2VeZpM8
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Facebook boss: Govts should get bigger role in policing the net
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has said governments and regulators should play "a more active role" in policing the internet and the standards of big online companies. https://ift.tt/2CLTzL0
Elton backs Clooney boycott call over gay sex law
Sir Elton John has backed George Clooney's call to boycott hotels owned by Brunei, following new laws that make gay sex punishable by death. https://ift.tt/2CNYRWs
Massive 12ft alligator caught near office park in Florida
A massive alligator weighing more than 318kg (700lbs) has been caught in South Florida. https://ift.tt/2FKicc2
Man runs at motorcade carrying Pope and Moroccan king
Security guards tackled a man who ran towards a motorcade carrying Morocco's King Mohammed VI and Pope Francis. https://ift.tt/2Um8zcO
'Pitch up, pitch up': The final moments of Ethiopia plane crash
A pilot on the doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight was heard saying "pitch up, pitch up!" moments before the jet crashed, killing all 157 people on board. https://ift.tt/2FCuNOm
'Three Palestinians dead' in Gaza protests
Israeli forces have shot dead three Palestinian protesters as demonstrations take place on the Gaza border, the territory's health ministry has said. https://ift.tt/2FGSa9i
Boyzone star misses gig as he is treated in Thai hospital
Boyzone have continued the Australian leg of their farewell tour without Keith Duffy after he was admitted to hospital in Thailand. https://ift.tt/2TIQd1k
Comedian who played president could win Ukraine election
A comedian who shot to fame for playing the role of a president is currently topping opinion polls ahead of Ukraine's election. https://ift.tt/2WC7nzv
Rolling Stones tour delayed due to Mick Jagger's health
The Rolling Stones have postponed their upcoming tour of the US and Canada because Sir Mick Jagger needs medical treatment, the band have said. https://ift.tt/2CJ80Qc
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Greece
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has hit central Greece with tremors felt as far as 130km away in Athens. https://ift.tt/2uBeYT2
Trump threatens to close US border with Mexico
Donald Trump has threatened to shut the US southern border next week unless Mexican authorities immediately stop illegal immigration. https://ift.tt/2OwS4VK
Drug lord El Chapo plans clothing line behind bars
Convicted drug lord El Chapo is sidestepping into fashion by creating an eponymous clothing brand inspired by his twin daughters. https://ift.tt/2OCdaCb
Eurostar suspends all trains to and from London
Eurostar has cancelled all trains in and out of London after a trespasser spent all night on the roof of St Pancras Railway Station. https://ift.tt/2V4GS5t
Man, 21, 'shot dead' ahead of Palestinian protest at Israel border
Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are set to protest today at the border fence with Israel in a mass rally that comes just hours after one man was shot dead by Israeli forces. https://ift.tt/2FKCMdk
Friday, March 29, 2019
Fears of bloodshed as Palestinians set for huge protest at Israel border
Many thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are set to protest today at the border fence with Israel in a mass rally that could turn bloody as Israeli snipers prepare to defend the barrier. https://ift.tt/2U26VNY
Will.i.am defends Michael Jackson with Holocaust comparison
Will.i.am has defended the playing of Michael Jackson's music with a reference to the Holocaust. https://ift.tt/2HP9Frp
Neeson 'profoundly apologises' for past racist thoughts
Liam Neeson has issued a new apology over comments he made about seeking revenge on a random black person after a friend was raped 40 years ago. https://ift.tt/2WEDD59
Singer's video sparks row over domestic violence in South Africa
Despite the near collapse of South Africa’s national electricity utility and a constant stream of corruption allegations emanating from the government, the people of this country have been talking about something else this month. https://ift.tt/2FJAV8B
Gamer jailed after hoax police call leads to fatal shooting
A US man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for making a hoax 911 call that led to police shooting an innocent man dead. https://ift.tt/2FKzIxV
Playboy model held over psychiatrist's murder
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a psychiatrist's body was found in an abandoned car in Nevada. https://ift.tt/2I0XSpw
Beyonce opens up on uncle's 'painful' HIV battle
Beyonce revealed her uncle's battle with HIV was "one of the most painful experiences" she has been through as she accepted an award for being an ally to the LGBT community. https://ift.tt/2FF3l2a
'Jet ski fugitive' says he has 'no regrets' as he is extradited
A British man accused of trying to flee Australia by jet ski says he has "no regrets" about leading police on a chase across a strait. https://ift.tt/2YzuqNe
Clooney wants hotel boycott over homosexuality and adultery laws
George Clooney is calling for a boycott of luxury hotels owned by Brunei after the country announced new laws which would make gay sex punishable by death. https://ift.tt/2OxXyjf
Sex abuse claims must be reported immediately, Pope decrees
The Pope has made it a legal requirement for Vatican personnel and Holy See diplomats to report any allegations of sexual abuse "without delay". https://ift.tt/2Wx4WOq
'Texas 7' member's execution halted on religious freedom grounds
A "Texas 7" gang member has won a reprieve from execution because his Buddhist spiritual adviser is not allowed in the death chamber with him. https://ift.tt/2HM04BS
All-female spacewalk becomes mixed gender after suit blunder
Two astronauts have replaced batteries outside the International Space Station in what should have been the first all-female spacewalk. https://ift.tt/2U28ADj
'A little chunk of space history': NASA tests Mars helicopter
NASA says it has successfully completed its first test flight of a mini-helicopter that will explore Mars. https://ift.tt/2Ywh3gC
UK sold £5.7bn of arms to Saudi-led coalition in Yemen
The UK sold at least £5.7bn worth of arms to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen since the start of the war in 2015, figures show. https://ift.tt/2FJvR4g
1,100 dolphins wash up dead on French beaches in three months
Industrial fishing has been blamed for a record 1,100 dolphins washing up on beaches in France so far this year - often in a mutilated state. https://ift.tt/2TIKDvI
TUI profit warning after €200m hit over Boeing planes
TUI has warned investors of a €200m (£173m) hit from the decision to ground all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft following two deadly crashes in five months. https://ift.tt/2UfDTKd
Mexico on alert after volcano spews ash near capital
Mexico has been put on alert after a volcano started spewing hot ash and rock close to its capital city. https://ift.tt/2HMAblp
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Woman 'conned bank out of $100k by using financial jargon'
An alleged con artist who claimed to be a wealthy German heiress persuaded a banker to lend her $100,000 (£76,500) by using the right financial lingo, her trial has heard. https://ift.tt/2FK8JCK
Empire star Jussie Smollett ordered to pay $130,000 to police
Empire star Jussie Smollett has been ordered to pay $130,000 (£100,000) to police - even though charges alleging he staged a hate crime to boost his career have been dropped. https://ift.tt/2Yzp4BB
Names of 50 killed in NZ terror attack read out at solemn service
An estimated 20,000 people have attended a national memorial service in New Zealand to commemorate the victims of the Christchurch terror attack. https://ift.tt/2HKN0wG
Saudi women's rights campaigners released - but more still locked up
Saudi Arabia has released three women's rights activists whose arrests along with others has deeply undermined the country's claim to be reforming itself. https://ift.tt/2FtTuw4
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