Opinion

Blue Whale: A look at what makes the game so dangerous

The 50-day challenge devised by a Russian, now behind bars, culminates in participants committing suicide similar to the beaching of whales.

Sep 3, 2017

More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

The condition of ethnic Rohingya Muslims is worsening in Myanmar. Thousands from the persecuted minority community are attempting to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh even though many fail in their perilous journey. They are often dubbed a stateless minority and are branded illegal immigrants.

Aug 31, 2017

Mike Pence promises that the US will not stand by as Venezuela crumbles

The US Vice President made the vow while addressing Floridas Venezuelan community on 23 August.

Aug 24, 2017

Jon Jones: Even Rocky Balbao might not have fathomed life hitting so damn hard

Life threw the unorthodox fighter Jon 'Bones' Jones in an octagon with a unique set of hurdles. Even the 'Never Back Down' mantra cannot lead to a way out.

Aug 23, 2017

Sierra Leone mudslide: Residents evacuate in fear of second mudslide

Following the mudslide killing more than 400 people in Sierra Leone on August 14, the Regent area is being evacuated over fears of another deadly mudslide. Hundreds of people in the area near capital Freetown are still searching for lost relatives. Approximately 600 people went missing in one of Africas worst flood disasters. Soldiers and volunteers continue the search for bodies buried in the mudslide. Aid agencies fear corpses in the mud could contaminate water sources.

Aug 19, 2017

Steve Bannon calls alt-right losers and clowns

President Donald Trumps chief strategist, Steve Bannon, has called white nationalists and alt-right groups losers in a phone call with the editor of a progressive magazine.

Aug 18, 2017

Parents of terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard end legal fight to take him to the U.S.

The parents of terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard have ended their legal fight to take him to the US for experimental treatment. It was too late for Charlie to receive treatment following recent medical scans and reports, Chris Gard and Connie Yates lawyer told the High Court.

Jul 25, 2017

London Mayor Sadiq Khan gets hostile reception during visit to Grenfell Tower

London Mayor Sadiq Khan was given a hostile reception as he made his first visit to the site of the Grenfell Tower fire on 15 June. Tensions were high as many locals felt that their community had been forgotten and their warnings about safety concerns not heeded by authorities.

Jun 16, 2017

Teenager dances for joy after successful heart transplant

A teenage boy in Baltimore, Maryland, celebrated his successful heart transplant by dancing with joy in his hospital bed at the University of Maryland Medical Center on 18 May.

Jun 13, 2017

Democratic Unionist Party thrilled about election result

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster spoke in Belfast about the partys successful general election result. DUP won 10 seats in Northern Ireland and will take part in talks with Theresa May about their support for a potential minority government of the Conservatives.

Jun 9, 2017

Nicola Sturgeon says she will work with others to keep the Tories out of government

Nicola Sturgeon has appealed for MPs from all parties to form a Brexit strategy which will benefit the whole of the U.K. The Scottish First Minister said Theresa May has now lost all authority and credibility after she failed to form a majority government.

Jun 9, 2017