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Unbeatable Usain Bolt speaks about his legacy and future

Unbeatable Usain Bolt speaks about his legacy and future

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt said he wants to be remembered as the man who was unbeatable and unstoppable after he retires following the upcoming IAAF World Championships in London. Bolt said it will be hard to move on and no longer have the rush of competition but he added that he plans on remaining in the sport by flying all over the world to inspire young athletes. The Jamaican also joked he could take up a football career and is waiting for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho to sign him up Aug 2, 2017
Anthony Scaramucci out as Trumps communications director

Anthony Scaramucci out as Trumps communications director

The White House said in a statement that newly-appointed communications director Anthony Scaramucci has resigned: Anthony Scaramucci will be leaving his role as White House Communications Director. Mr. Scaramucci felt it was best to give Chief of Staff John Kelly a clean slate and the ability to build his own team. Aug 2, 2017
Suicide attack on Shia mosque in Afghanistans Herat city kills dozens

Suicide attack on Shia mosque in Afghanistans Herat city kills dozens

A suicide bomb attack on a Shia mosque in the western Afghan city of Herat on Tuesday (1 August) evening has killed at least 29 people and badly injured 60 others. Authorities say there were at least two attackers but have not ruled out the possibility of there being more.President Ashraf Ghani has urged religious scholars to raise their voices against the terrorist attacks. His administration has been facing serious security challenges in recent years due to increasing instances of Islamist militancy. Aug 2, 2017
Tillerson comfortable working with Trump: We have a good relationship

Tillerson comfortable working with Trump: We have a good relationship

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has put an end to speculation that he is frustrated in his job and that he wants to quit. Despite not being on the same page with President Donald Trump on North Korea and Iran, Tillerson said he is comfortable in his job and that he shares a good relationship with the commander-in-chief. Speaking to reporters at a nearly hour-long news conference in Washington, DC, on Tuesday (1 August), Tillerson said he and Trump have policy disagreements on things like JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), notably over the Iran nuclear deal. Aug 2, 2017
Tillerson tells North Korea US is not seeking regime change: Were not your enemy

Tillerson tells North Korea US is not seeking regime change: Were not your enemy

As tensions rise over the Korean peninsula with North Koreas repeated missile launches, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said that the White House is not seeking to topple the Kim Jong-un regime in Pyongyang. Instead it only wants to have a dialogue with the country at some point, Tillerson said on Tuesday (1 August).Were not your enemy, were not your threat but youre presenting an unacceptable threat to us and we have to respond, he said. Aug 2, 2017
Alabama Senate candidate uses Scalise shooting in campaign ad

Alabama Senate candidate uses Scalise shooting in campaign ad

Mo Brooks, an Alabama U.S. congressman running for Senate, published a campaign ad on July 24 using the June 14 shooting at a baseball practice attended by Republican Congress members and staffers ahead of a charity game against Democrats. The ad drew condemnation, including from Republicans. Brett Horton, Scalises chief of staff, said on Twitter that the ad turns my stomach. Aug 1, 2017
Former Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma arrested

Former Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma arrested

Two major opposition figures in Venezuela, Antonio Ledezma and Leopoldo Lopez, were taken from their homes in the early hours of 1 August, by government forces, according to members of both mens families. The arrests come after significant unrest in Venezuela over the weekend, following a controversial vote called by President Nicolas Maduro to change the constitution. Aug 1, 2017
Watch US Navy launch fighter jet using worlds first electromagnetic catapult

Watch US Navy launch fighter jet using worlds first electromagnetic catapult

The US Navys USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has become the first to launch and land fighter jets using an electromagnetic catapult, when it launched a F/A-18F Super Hornet on July 28 in the Atlantic Ocean. The new electromagnetic launch and land system is less complex and requires fewer crew members to operate and maintain. Aug 1, 2017
CCTV footage shows dramatic armed bank robbery in London

CCTV footage shows dramatic armed bank robbery in London

The robbery in Teddington took place on 10 March. The gun wielding suspect made off with £150 ($198), despite being confronted and tackled by a staff member at the bank. Police are now appealing for more information about the incident, and released this footage on 1 August to try and identify the suspect. Aug 1, 2017
Watch this cops epic Dad dancing at Camp Bestival

Watch this cops epic Dad dancing at Camp Bestival

Dorset Police uploaded this clip of Special Constable Jason Cox getting into the party spirit whilst patrolling the festival, held in the grounds of Lulworth Castle in Dorset on July 27- 30. Aug 1, 2017
Iraqi general claims Isis are extremely worn out in Tal Afar ahead of key battle

Iraqi general claims Isis are extremely worn out in Tal Afar ahead of key battle

Senior Iraqi military commander Major-General Najm al-Jabouri told Reuters that he doesnt expect the battle for Tal Afar to be large or complicated due to low morale in the ISIS fighters there. Speaking on 30 July, he added that military intelligence indicated that Isis had between 1,500 and 2,000 in the city. Aug 1, 2017
Los Angeles celebrates winning the 2028 Summer Olympics

Los Angeles celebrates winning the 2028 Summer Olympics

Paris seemed likely to be given the 2024 Summer Olmpyics after rival candidate city Los Angeles agreed to accept the prize of the 2028 Games. Both cities were competing for the 2024 Summer Games after several other contenders withdrew, and paves the way for Los Angeles and Paris to join London as the only cities ever to host the Games, summer or winter, three times since the modern Olympics began more than a century ago.  Aug 1, 2017
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