Obama: U.S., China must ‘lead the way’ on climate
The United States and China have to lead the way in the fight against climate change, former U.S. president Barack Obama says. Video provided by AFP
Tinder users around the world are dreaming of the ‘Mile High Club’
Tinder user? You may want to consider a career change into the airline industry. TC Newman (@PurpleTCNewman) finds the high flying pattern in the most swiped right careers.
Forget screw tops; wine corks are making a comeback
Once at the risk of extinction, Portugal’s cork industry is booming.
Violinist plays through the clashes in Venezuela
A protester plays Venezuela’s national anthem on the violin in the streets of Caracas while riot cops fire tear gasduring a demonstration against President Nicolas Maduro’s efforts to reform the constitution in a deadly political crisis. Video provided by AFP
More than 7,000 migrants detained in Libya
Between 7,000 and 8,000 migrants mostly from sub-Saharan Africa are being held in Libyan detention centres after entering the country illegally, an official say. Video provided by AFP
Ukraine rebels roll out banned tanks on WWII Victory Day
More than 10,000 people waving Russian flags and carrying portraits of Stalin watch tanks roll through Ukraine’s de facto rebel capital Donetsk in celebration of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Video provided by AFP
Raw: Moon claims victory in South Korea election
Liberal candidate Moon Jae-in was leading the South Korean presidential election with 60 percent of votes counted. (May 9)
U.S. to arm Kurds in fight for Raqqa, the Syrian capital of ISIS
President Trump has authorized the Pentagon to arm Kurdish forces fighting the Islamic State , a move certain to cause friction with NATO ally Turkey.
Overnight, Irish town’s beach reappears – after being gone for 33 years
In 1984, storms washed away all the sand at Dooagh, Achill Island in Ireland. For years, it has been a bare and rocky coastline. But after a recent freak tide, it’s back!
Raw: Exploding fireworks kill at least 12 in Mexico
An errant firecracker landed on a cache of fireworks and touched off a powerful explosion at a home in central Mexico, killing at least 12 people and injuring 30 more, authorities said on Tuesday. (May 9)
