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Meryl Streep closes out Women in the World summit with Hamilton rendition

Actress Meryl Streep closed out the Women in the World Summit in New York Citys Lincoln Center on 8 April. The April 6-8 summit saw a range of politicians, journalists, academics, activists and celebrities take to the stage to speak out on various issues affecting women across the globe. Apr 9, 2016

Elon Musk hails SpaceX rocket landing as ‘step towards the stars’

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk hailed the breakthrough landing of its rocket booster at sea on 8 April, during a post-launch news conference at the Kennedy Space Center. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida on a cargo run for the International Space Station and its reusable main-stage booster landed itself on an ocean platform in a dramatic spaceflight first. Apr 9, 2016

Elon Musk hails SpaceX rocket landing as ‘step towards the stars’

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk hailed the breakthrough landing of its rocket booster at sea on 8 April, during a post-launch news conference at the Kennedy Space Center. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida on a cargo run for the International Space Station and its reusable main-stage booster landed itself on an ocean platform in a dramatic spaceflight first. Apr 9, 2016

Claudio Ranieri remains modest and sets sights on Champions League place

Top of the table Leicester City play 18th place Sunderland on 10 April, with the chance to extend their seven point lead over second-placed Tottenham. Throughout the season, as Leicester has delivered outstanding performances, manager Claudio Ranieri has told reporters that he concentrates on the next game ahead, whatever it is, and lets points and tables and places take care of themselves. Apr 9, 2016

SpaceX lands reusable rocket on ocean platform for first time

SpaceX landed its Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean on 8 April, in the latest of entrepreneur Elon Musk’s space exploration ventures. The Falcon 9 launch was successful and the Dragon cargo ship was propelled to the International Space Station, where it is expected to arrive in two days. Footage from the “chase plane” shows the rocket safely landing on the ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ drone pad. Apr 9, 2016

Antonio Conte faces a difficult time at Chelsea says Hiddink

Soon-to-be new Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, will face a difficult time at the club, according to interim boss Guus Hiddink. Speaking at a pre-match press conference before their game at Swansea City on 9 April, Hiddink said the lack of strong personalities could make the process more difficult. Apr 8, 2016

SpaceX to launch Nasa expandable habitats to ISS

SpaceXs Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to launch on 8 April, carrying a cargo ship that will take an experimental inflatable habitat to the International Space Station (ISS). The privately owned SpaceX, which is owned by Tesla entrepreneur Elon Musk, has partnered with Nasa to launch resupply missions to the ISS. Apr 8, 2016

Detroit: Penguins get star treatment as they march down the blue carpet to new facility

Penguins at the Detroit Zoo marched along a light blue carpet towards their new home, the Polk Penguin Conservation Center, on 7 April. The new centre, which opens to the public on 18 April, is being touted as the largest facility for penguins in the world. It’s the largest facility for penguins in the world – some 33,000ft2 in total – and boasts a 326,000-gallon, 25ft deep aquatic area for over 80 penguins to swim freely and for visitors to soak in the sight. Apr 8, 2016

Bill Clinton criticises Black Lives Matter protesters at rally

Bill Clinton angrily told Black Lives Matter protesters that they are defending the people who kill the lives you say matter, on 7 April, prompting criticism from black voters whose support Hillary Clinton is counting on in her quest for the presidency. The former president spent more than 10 minutes facing down the protesters at a campaign rally in Philadelphia for his wife over the criticisms that a 1994 crime bill he approved while president led to a surge in the imprisonment of black people. Apr 8, 2016

Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Liverpool: Klopp satisfied with away draw

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp enjoyed a satisfying return to Borussia Dortmund as his new side frustrated his former charges and claimed a valuable away goal to draw 1-1 in their Europa League quarter-final, first leg on 7 April. Klopp, whose seven-year Dortmund spell ended last season, was warmly welcomed back to the Westfalenstadion and enjoyed his night as Liverpool took a first-half lead through Divock Origi before Mats Hummels levelled after the break. Apr 8, 2016

California bill to fight fashion models eating disorders advances

California bill AB-2539, aimed at reducing eating disorders among models, cleared its first legislative hurdle on 6 April, following efforts in several countries to fight extreme thinness in an industry that pressures models to lose weight. The measure would require the state to develop health standards for models and regard them as employees of the brands they represent. Apr 7, 2016

Belgium launches appeal to find man in hat bombing suspect

Belgium launches appeal to find man in hat bombing suspectBelgian prosecutors appeal to public for help in finding bombing suspect and release new video of the route the the man in the hat took after allegedly leaving a bomb at Brussels Airport on 22 March. Apr 7, 2016

First female master tailor opens shop on Londons Savile Row

Kathryn Sargent made history on 6 April by becoming the first female master tailor to open her own shop in Londons prestigious Savile Row. After being trained at Royal tailor Gieves and Hawkes for 15 years, where she also broke ground by becoming the first female head cutter, her journey came full circle when she opened the doors to her own store on the iconic street, which has traditionally been dominated by men in its near 200-year association with tailoring. Apr 7, 2016
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