Les Miserables star Kyle Jean-Baptiste dies in US fire escape fall
The first African-American and youngest person ever to play the lead role in Les Miserables on Broadway has died in a fall, a show spokesman has said. Kyle Jean-Baptiste, 21, […]
Hurricane Katrina: New Orleans marks 10 years since disaster
New Orleans marks 10 years since disaster. Commemorations are taking place in the US city of New Orleans to mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. At a memorial […]
Nasa Starts Simulation On Mars
Nasa starts year-long isolation to simulate life on Mars A team of Nasa recruits has begun living in a dome near a barren volcano in Hawaii to simulate what life would be […]
George Bush in New Orleans
Hurricane Katrina: George Bush in New Orleans 10 years on Former US President George Bush has returned to New Orleans 10 years on since Hurricane Katrina, a crisis his […]
Australian visa crackdown
Australian visa crackdown plan cancelled after outrage Australia’s border protection agency has sparked outrage with a snap announcement it would carry out visa checks[…]
France train attack:
France train attack: Talks in Paris to debate security Calls for tighter security on the railways are to be discussed by European ministers and officials, following the […]
Gadget Allergy French Woman wins disability Grant
A French woman has won a disability grant after telling a court she suffers from an allergy to electromagnetic radiation from gadgets. Marine Richard, 39, was told she may […]
California Water use ‘down by 31.3%
California drought: Water use ‘down by 31.3% in July’ Cities in California cut water use by 31.3% in July, exceeding a state-wide mandate of 25% to combat a[…]
Walmart to halt selling some military-grade weapons
US retailer Walmart has announced it will stop selling certain military-grade guns due to low sales. That includes AR-15 rifles and other semiautomatic weapons, which were […]
Virginia shooting: Alison Parker’s father in gun reform appeal
The father of Alison Parker, one of two journalists killed live on air, has appealed to US President Barack Obama to push through tougher gun laws. “You need to do […]