James Gunn: Guardians of the Galaxy cast back fired director
Chris Pratt says that James Gunn "is a good man" despite his "inappropriate jokes from years ago". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NTUVXy
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Largest king penguin colony shrinks 90% in 30 years
The world's largest colony, in the Indian Ocean, has shrunk 90% over 30 years, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OufYkk
The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NWJOwL
Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker
At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M1xLh7
Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change
How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M55giP
World-famous aerialist on the keys to her success
Christine Van Loo, a seven-time US national acro-gymnastics champion, explains how she got to the top of her game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kb7MCm
Nailing it: How the National Gallery of Ireland is taking the masters to the masses
The National Gallery of Ireland is teaming up with a Dublin based nail bar to recreate the greats in 'minicure' form. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OueHK3
Canadian puddle splash van driver loses job
Employer confirms driver has been sacked after his anti-social behaviour is caught on dashcam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AkvFYi
Russian ministry spokeswoman turns songwriter
Foreign Ministry's Maria Zakharova pens lyrics for popular Russian singer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LwsZfz
Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent
The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OvguyM
Bomb in van kills 11 at checkpoint in Philippine south: army
A bomb exploded in a van and killed 11 people at a military checkpoint in the restive southern Philippines on Tuesday in an attack that officials blamed on militants with ties to the Islamic State group. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ArZDtA
Greek PM meets survivors in fire-stricken town as families mourn dead
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met survivors of a wildfire that killed at least 91 people during his first visit to the town of Mati on Monday, as rescue teams kept recovering bodies and families mourned their dead. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2K9ClZ0
U.S. detects new activity at North Korea factory that built ICBMs: source
U.S. spy satellites have detected renewed activity at the North Korean factory that produced the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, in the midst of talks to compel Pyongyang to give up its nuclear arms. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KcitV9
Two Koreas hold military talks as U.S. detects activity at North Korea missile factory
North and South Korea held military talks to build trust on Tuesday, while the United States detected renewed activity at a North Korean missile factory, casting more suspicion over the North's intentions. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vmyClH
China widens vaccine scandal probe, vows tough penalties
China's drug watchdog published details on Tuesday of an investigation into a second firm found to have made inferior vaccines, after cabinet vowed tough penalties and fines over a vaccine safety scandal that has sparked widespread anger. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NXGykV
Zimbabwe's Chamisa says has done 'exceedingly well' in vote seen as very close
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader said on Tuesday election results from more than 10,000 polling stations showed his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) had done "exceedingly well" but several observer groups said the contest was too close to call. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LDq4BK
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa: ruling party getting 'extremely positive' information on vote
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Tuesday that the ruling party was receiving "extremely positive" information from their representatives, a day after the first election since Robert Mugabe resigned following a bloodless coup. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2v4pSRF
Tajik government blames deadly tourist attack on banned Islamist party
Tajikistan's government on Tuesday accused a banned Islamist party of being behind an attack on July 29 which killed four tourists. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NWKkek
Cambodia to form new government after election that opposition calls 'farce'
The ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) will form a new government within 60 days, its spokesman said on Tuesday, two days after a general election that critics called neither free nor fair, after the main opposition was disbanded last year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OwZAj5
Malaysia civil aviation chief resigns over MH370 lapses
The chief of Malaysia's civil aviation authority resigned on Tuesday after an investigation report on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 showed lapses by the air traffic control center in Kuala Lumpur. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LGEbpM
India's Modi and Pakistan's Khan discuss regional peace in post-election call
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Imran Khan on Monday to congratulate him on his party's victory in the Pakistan general election, with both men discussing regional peace. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2mW2XDu
Indonesia invites North Korea's Kim Jong Un to Asian Games
Indonesia has invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Jakarta in August following a similar invitation to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2M3BgE1
Japan pledges to cut plutonium stockpile amid growing concern by neighbors
Japan pledged to reduce its controversial stocks of plutonium, the world's biggest inventory of the highly toxic material held by a non-nuclear armed state, following pressure from the United States, China and other countries. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LKkjl5