British Prime Minister Theresa May calls for general election June 8
May’s surprise announcement is a way to solidify her leadership role in Brexit negotiations.
A shrinking glacier in Canada made a river disappear
This is the first event of its kind in thousands, if not millions, of years. Video provided by Newsy
The iconic boy from Aleppo is now in custody by Syria’s president
He became the face of the Syrian civil war, and now the little boy from Aleppo is reportedly in custody. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@fantasticmrnate) explains.
French arrests over pre-election attack plot
Police arrest two men in Marseille on suspicion of planning an attack just days before the first round of France’s presidential election, with bomb-making materials and guns found in searches. Video provided by AFP
IMF raises global economic outlook in 2017 to 3.5% on investment recovery
World growth will accelerate this year due to a recovery in investment, the IMF said.
France thwarts ‘imminent’ terror strike days before election
Two “radicalized” French men arrested Tuesday in Marseille.
Yikes! A river just changed direction. Here’s what’s blamed.
The fast-moving melting of a Canadian glacier has caused the water gushing from it to reverse course and drain into another river.
At least 10 people still missing in Sri Lanka garbage dump collapse
Authorities in Sri Lanka are still searching for survivors after a giant garbage dump collapsed near the country’s capital. Video provided by Newsy
Bangkok, the world’s street food capital, is banning street carts
This city is considered to have the best street food in the world. But apparently not for much longer. Susana Victoria Perez (@susana_vp) has more.
U.K. Prime Minister calls surprise elections
In a shock announcement, Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday called for an early general election to be held June 8 to seek a strong mandate as she negotiates Britain’s exit from the European Union. (April 9)
