Culture

Rita Ora rushes to blaze victims' aid
- June 19, 2017

So far, 12 people have been reported dead with many more missing, and hundreds of people have lost their homes and belongings. Singer Adele was among people who gathered on Wednesday night close to a London tower block that was destroyed in a catastrophic fire, according to posts on social media. (more...)

Award-winning matador dies after being gored by bull
- June 19, 2017

The animal then pierced the matador's torso with its horns, EFE said. In 2012, he participated in bullfighting, managing to successfully deal with six bulls. Tributes are flooding in on the social network sites, with rancher Victorino Martin tweeting: "Our friend and great bullfighter Ivan Fandino dies in France". (more...)

Amid turmoil, Queen Elizabeth says Britain sombre but steadfast
- June 19, 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May was greeted with cries of "coward" and "shame on you" as she returned to the site of the devastating fire in west London on Friday after being criticised for not meeting victims in the wake of the tragedy . She also met victims of the Manchester bombing being treated in hospital following the attack after an Ariana Grande concert in which 22 people died in May. (more...)

Grenfell death toll put at 30 - but 69 people are still missing
- June 19, 2017

Emergency responders were dispatched to the 24-story building to battle the blaze. He says "my heart goes out to those affected". He says trust in the authorities is "falling through the floor". In 2011 the Priory Hall apartment complex near Donaghmede in north Dublin was evacuated due to a fire risk, forcing 256 residents to leave their homes. (more...)

'Body slam' congressman sentenced to 20 hours of anger counselling
- June 18, 2017

Gianforte attacked Jacobs when he asked him a question about a health care bill at a campaign barbecue in Bozeman. Gianforte then told Jacobs - a political reporter based in Washington , DC - to 'get the hell out of here, ' according to an audio recording by Jacobs. (more...)

Will LeBron James win another title with the Cavs? Bud vs. Doug
- June 18, 2017

James teamed up with All Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat to win his first championship in 2012. "As far as that team, they're going to be here for a while", Cleveland superstar LeBron James said of the Warriors. Tens of thousands of fans had taken their places behind barriers set up along the route by early Thursday. OAKLAND , Calif. (AP) - After a night of celebrating the Golden State Warriors latest National Basketball Association title, fans snapped up ... (more...)

Bill Cosby's attorney says he is worried about entertainer's health
- June 18, 2017

Bill Cosby exits the Montgomery County Courthouse after a mistrial was declared in Norristown, Pa., Saturday, June 17, 2017. The trial jury was not able to come to a unanimous, or even majority, decision regarding the case involving the alleged victim, Andrea Constand. (more...)

'Dear Evan Hansen' takes home most statuettes at 71st Tony Awards
- June 18, 2017

The play, in which Israelis and Palestinian negotiators struggle to hammer out a peace deal, received rave reviews for turning a complicated history into a fast, entertaining three hours. " Dear Evan Hansen " was the big victor at the 2017 Tony Awards , taking home the award for Best Musical . Its star Rachel Bay Jones took the Tony for best featured actress in a musical. (more...)

President says Scalise 'in some trouble' as House gavels back into session
- June 18, 2017

Trump today praised the police officers who fired back at the suspect after the gunfire broke out, saying, "Our police officers were incredible, weren't they?" Richmond and many others pointed out that had Scalise missed practice Wednesday, his security detail would not have been there to thwart the attacker. (more...)

Trump tweets his frustration with Russia investigation
- June 18, 2017

Trump was mostly silent on Twitter on Saturday, before starting off Father's Day by extolling his accomplishments as president , writing:"The MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN agenda is doing very well despite the distraction of the Witch Hunt". The tweets reflect Trump's increasing anger over the investigations, which Trump believes are biased against him and are aimed at forcing him out of the presidency, the Associated Press reported on June 16, citing anonymous White House aides. (more...)

Theresa May tries to quell public anger, meets fire victims
- June 18, 2017

The fire broke out at the 24-storey block, which contained 120 one and two-bedroom flats, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Authorities in London said Saturday that 58 people missing are presumed dead from this week's fire disaster at a high-rise tower. (more...)

Keshia Knight Pulliam Defends Bill Cosby: 'People Falter, People Make Mistakes'
- June 18, 2017

He says they were lovers and their encounter was consensual. At the defense table, Cosby cracked a grin as the account mentioned a T-shirt Constand delivered to Cosby as a gift. A judge blocked Jackson from taking the stand, ruling it would be hearsay. On Friday, he took to the steps to float the idea that Cosby might testify when the defense case opened Monday. (more...)

'Wonder Woman' soars past $500 million worldwide with big third weekend
- June 18, 2017

Studio estimates said Disney and Pixar's Cars 3 opened with $53.5 million (£41.7 million) - a low for the $1 billion (£780 million) series. Despite being knocked down to second place, Wonder Woman still had an impressive showing. The biographical drama film about hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur is directed by Benny Boom. "Though "47 Meters" has been met with a tepid reception - 55 percent RT score and a C on CinemaScore - it's an opening above the $6 million target trackers set for it ... (more...)

Trump attorney says president not under investigation
- June 18, 2017

Thomas' reporting confirms those interview will take place, though he cautions Mueller has not yet chose to conduct a full-scale investigation and describes this stage of this inquiry as "preliminary". It also appeared to be a criticism of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , who appointed Mueller and had written a letter recommending the ouster of FBI Director James Comey . (more...)

Beyoncé and Jay Z welcome twins
- June 18, 2017

Carter and I understand each other". Did Beyonce give birth to twin boys or girls, or one of each? Pictured beside an archway of flowers, wearing a sheer green veil and cradling her baby bump. The R&B singer performed live at the Grammy awards in Los Angeles two weeks later, proudly displaying her swelling belly in a motherhood-themed show. (more...)

Kevin Durant Received Text from Former President Barack Obama After Finals Win
- June 18, 2017

Last year's 73-9 best-ever NBA regular season mark was somehow overshadowed by Cleveland's stunningly dramatic NBA Finals game seven 93-89 win. And if he and the rest of the Warriors have their way, for years to come. "It was incredible to just see that all year, and right now just to be here with these guys, it's unbelievable". The Warriors went 15-1 in this year's postseason, with sweeps in the first three rounds before beating LeBron James and the Cavaliers in five games . (more...)

Jada Pinkett Smith, others connected to Tupac slam 'All Eyez On Me'
- June 18, 2017

He had to leave abruptly and it wasn't to pursue his career ... What's more, Jada Pinkett Smith made a point to say that she didn't want to place any of her blame on actress Kat Graham, who plays her in the biopic, or actor Demetrius Shipp Jr., who plays Tupac . (more...)

US Military Service Members Wounded In Insider Attack In Afghanistan
- June 18, 2017

Another nine police and nine civilians were wounded in the attack, said Sardar Wali Tabasim, spokesman for the police chief of Paktia province. Araam added that the soldiers returned fire and killed the attacker. It is learned the Afghan soldier fired three rocket-propelled grenades and later continued with two M4 carbines. However, the Taliban have claimed credit for the shooting. (more...)

Cuba Relations Changing Once More
- June 18, 2017

President Trump is en route to Miami , where he'll announce his plans for halting the flow of US cash to Cuba's military and security services while maintaining diplomatic relations, in a partial reversal of the Obama administration policies. (more...)

Beyoncé gives birth to twins - US reports
- June 18, 2017

Beyonce announced her pregnancy back in February on social media. "We have been blessed two times over", Beyonce wrote alongside her photo flaunting the baby bump. The twins' birth - if confirmed - comes only days after actor George Clooney and his wife Amal welcomed their own set of twins , Ella and Alexander. (more...)