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President Obama honours Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Obama honours Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Outgoing US President Barack Obama surprised Vice President Joe Biden by bestowing the countrys highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, upon him on 12 January. Biden was moved to tears as the medal was place over his shoulders. As the president announced his intention to give the VP the medal, Biden turned from the cameras to compose himself. Obama joked that the award would give the internet further reason to talk about their bromance. The president said he was recognising Biden for faith in your fellow Americans, for your love of country and a lifetime of service that will endure through the generations. The award came with distinction, an honour only given to three past recipients. Jan 13, 2017
Lexus Sport Yacht revealed: Luxury on the sea

Lexus Sport Yacht revealed: Luxury on the sea

Lexus wants to show that it doesn’t just make luxury cars, but it can also make luxurious yachts. The Lexus Sport Yacht is a one-off designed to show off Lexus’s skills. It boasts high-tech, high-performance and stunning looks. Jan 12, 2017
Dimitri Payet refusing to play for West Ham and wants to leave

Dimitri Payet refusing to play for West Ham and wants to leave

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has told reporters that French playmaker Dimitri Payet has said he wants to leave the club, but the club doesnt want to sell him. Payet signed a five-year contract with the Hammers in January last year, but is now refusing to play for the club, according to Bilic. Manchester United and Arsenal are believed to be interested in the midfielder, along with Ligue 1 side Marseille. Jan 12, 2017
Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee arrives for bribery suspicion questioning

Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee arrives for bribery suspicion questioning

Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee arrived at the South Korean special prosecutors office on 12 Janaury, for questioning over bribery suspicions. Lee has been embroiled as part of a widening political scandal that may permanently unseat President Park Geun-hye.Samsung gave 30 billion won (£20m, $25m), to foundations backed by Parks friend, Choi Soon-sil. It is being investigated whether that was connected to the national pension funds support for a controversial 2015 merger of Samsung C and T Corp and Cheil Industries Inc. Jan 12, 2017
Brawl breaks out in Turkish parliamentary debate over new constitution

Brawl breaks out in Turkish parliamentary debate over new constitution

Brawls erupted as politicians from AK Party tried to prevent CHP MP, Fatma Kaplan from filming the voting session with her mobile. Politicians from two parties traded kicks and punches as acting parliament speaker adjourned the session. The fights broke out during a debate at general assembly on constitutional changes that would hand President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers as an executive president.Under the reform, President Erdogan will be able to appoint and dismiss government ministers, take back the leadership of the ruling party, and govern until 2029.Erdogan and his supporters argue that Turkey needs the strong leadership of an executive presidency to prevent a return to the fragile coalition governments of the past, but opponents fear the reform will fuel authoritarianism. Jan 12, 2017
Donald Trump hails Mexicans as phenomenal people

Donald Trump hails Mexicans as phenomenal people

During a press conference in New York, the President-elect reiterated his campaign pledge that Mexico would pay for a new border wall with the US, but denied that he was prejudiced against Mexicans, hailing them as phenomenal people. Jan 11, 2017
Donald Trump admits hes a germaphobe

Donald Trump admits hes a germaphobe

During a press conference in New York, the President-Elect said he was not vulnerable to blackmail by Russia. Trump denied the nverified allegations that he procured extensive sexual services from prostitutes in Russia when he judged a Miss Universe pageant in 2013, saying that he was extremely careful and was also very much of a germaphobe. Jan 11, 2017
Donald Trump: Isis is number one tricky

Donald Trump: Isis is number one tricky

During a press conference in New York, the President-elect defended his relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, saying that he could help the US fight the Islamist terror group as they are number one tricky. He added, If Putin likes Donald Trump, guess what, folks? That’s called an asset, not a liability. Jan 11, 2017
Donald Trump goes into Twitter meltdown after golden shower reports

Donald Trump goes into Twitter meltdown after golden shower reports

Donald Trump vehemently denied allegations of collusion between his campaign and Russia. Trump turned to Twitter to decry reports by CNN and BuzzFeed, calling it a witch hunt by the media. The reports claim a multitude of allegations against Trump including that he watched prostitutes perform golden showers spurring on the Twitter trend #watersportsgate. Jan 11, 2017
Stunning timelapse shows ice floating down the Danube

Stunning timelapse shows ice floating down the Danube

This timelapse video shows the icy conditions on the Danube river in Budapest, Hungary, on the January. Hungarian authorities had to suspend shipping on the river because of the risk from the floating ice. Freezing temperatures have gripped Hungary, Poland, Greece, Russia the Czech Republic and Ukraine in the past week. Jan 11, 2017
Jose Mourinho wants fans and players to improve for Liverpool match

Jose Mourinho wants fans and players to improve for Liverpool match

Speaking to reporters after Manchester Uniteds 2-0 win against Hull, Jose Mourinho said that his team need to improve for their match against Liverpool on 14 January. A strong United side found it difficult to break down Hull during the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final match, registering only two shots on target in the first half. Jan 11, 2017
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