Wednesday, March 22, 2017
UK Parliament lockdown: Police open fire outside and shoot knife-wielding man amid reports of explosion and ‘at least 12 pedestrians mowed down on bridge
A knife-wielding attacker was shot by armed police in the grounds of Parliament today after pedestrians were mowed down on Westminster Bridge.
More than 10 people are said to have been hit by a car on Westminster Bridge after a vehicle described as a ‘4×4’ reportedly drove into pedestrians and cyclists.
A ‘middle-aged Asian’ intruder then managed to break into the grounds of the Houses of Parliament and stabbed a police officer before he was shot, reports suggest.
Three injured people were seen on the floor outside Parliament and the Palace was placed on an immediate lock down.
Prime Minister Theresa May is said to have been bundled into a car by a plain-clothes police officer and driven quickly from the scene.
Source: Parliament shooting: Man shot at Westminster Bridge | Daily Mail Online
33+ civilians killed in US-led airstrike on Isis stronghold in Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the strike south of al-Mansoura, a town held by Islamic State in the northern province of Raqqa, took place in the early hours of Tuesday.
Top officials from the 68-nation alliance fighting Isis are to meet in Washington on Wednesday to hear more about Donald Trump’s plan to destroy the jihadis’ remaining strongholds in Iraq and Syria.
The US-led coalition has been bombing Isis since 2014 and is backing a major offensive to defeat the group in Raqqa city, the Syrian heart of the group’s “Islamic caliphate”.
The school turned shelter hit on Tuesday morning lies about 20 miles (30km) west of Raqqa.
“We can now confirm that 33 people were killed, and they were displaced civilians from Raqqa, Aleppo and Homs,” said the head of the observatory, Rami Abdel Rahman.
“They’re still pulling bodies out of the rubble until now. Only two people were pulled out alive.”
Many Americans may consider Donald Trump ‘a fake president’, :Wall Street Journal editorial
The piece – which minces no words – comes amidst a confirmation hearing for Mr Trump’s Supreme Court nomination and a critical vote in Congress on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare.
Instead of the spotlight being on possible ‘wins’ for the administration, “the week has been dominated by the news that he was repudiated by his own FBI director“ James Comey during a Congressional hearing, according to the editorial board.
Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort secretly worked for Russian billionaire to ‘benefit Putin government’
“We are now of the belief that this model can greatly benefit the Putin Government if employed at the correct levels with the appropriate commitment to success,” Mr Manafort wrote in a 2005 memo to Oleg Deripaska, a close ally of the Russian president and aluminium magnate.
He added that the effort “will be offering a great service that can re-focus, both internally and externally, the policies of the Putin government.”
Mr Manafort confirmed he worked for Mr Deripaska but told the Associated Press his rule was being unfairly cast as “inappropriate or nefarious” as part of a “smear campaign”…
Angry mob of neighbours surround suspected burglars
A mob of neighbours cornered a trio of suspected burglars for two hours when they allegedly tried to escape through the roof of a house.
Shardy Rehman, 44, was on his way home from work when he noticed a ‘commotion’ on a street in Bradford.
He then saw three figures on top of a house, surrounded below by ‘angry’ locals who had ‘turned on them’ as they allegedly tried to flee the scene.
The HGV driver then decided to record the footage and captured the moment one of the suspected intruders made a gun-like shape with his hand.
Mr Rehman said the suspected criminals had been on the roof of the house for two hours after being spotted by locals.
Following this incident, three men aged 17, 17, and 20 were arrested on suspicion of burglary, affray and criminal damage.
Source: Angry mob of neighbours surround suspected burglars | Daily Mail Online
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Jet caught in the wake of a superjumbo flipped on its back, ROLLED and plunged 10,000ft before miracle recovery
Private jet caught in the wake of a superjumbo flipped on its back, ROLLED and plunged 10,000ft before miracle recovery The incident happened on January 7, when an Bombardier Challenger 604 business jet flew about 1,000ft below an Emirates Airbus A380-800
- The near-disaster happened over the Arabian sea, about 630 nautical miles southeast of Muscat, Oman
- Wake turbulence caused the plane to flip three times and plunge 10,000 feet
- The incident caused serious injuries on the small Challenger aircraft, which was carrying nine passengers and crew members
- The aircraft, operated by German MHS Aviation, was damaged beyond repair
Source: Jet caught in the wake of a superjumbo nearly crashes | Daily Mail Online
These 7 tweets have aged very, very badly for the Trump administration | indy100
Not only is he polling atrociously for a newly-inaugurated President, his woes were compounded on Monday when the FBI announced that it has been investigating ties between the Trump administration and the Russian government.
Director of the FBI James Comey, confirmed to the Intelligence Committee of the House of Representatives the existence of a federal investigation into Trump on Monday, saying the FBI was:
Investigating the nature of any links between individuals associated with the Trump campaign and the Russian government, and whether there was any coordination between the campaign and Russia’s efforts.
Source: These 7 tweets have aged very, very badly for the Trump administration | indy100
Fargo season 3 trailer introduces the show’s new cast members
Thanks to a new 30-second clip, we have finally been introduced to other key members of the cast, including Carrie Coon, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and David Thewlis.
Notably, the 30-second clip features the first dialogue from the new season, and – as expected – the Minnesota accent is heavily featured.
CLIP: Fargo season 3 trailer introduces the show’s new cast members | The Independent
F1 rule changes: Sexier, faster and more aerodynamic cars for 2017 season
Mercedes has claimed the constructors championship at a canter for the past three years, and fans have long been complaining that it is all too predictable.
Not only that, the balance between man and machine was tilted too far in favour of the latter. In short, the pinnacle of motorsport had become too easy for the drivers, the cars too easy to drive.
‘Who are these glamourpusses, who show up, smile for the cameras and cruise around the track a few times in fantastical cars that do all the work for them?’ F1 lovers have been grumbling into their Bellinis. Probably.
Former driver Mark Webber and veteran Fernando Alonso have said that modern drivers just do not have it as hard as they did back in the day.
So what has Formula 1 done to make things better?…
Sydney student rape allegation: Video may ‘still be circulating’, private school fears
A 15-year-old boy from the exclusive Cranbrook School has been charged with the aggravated sexual assault of the girl.
The incident allegedly occurred at a home in Bellevue Hill earlier in March.
Another 15-year-old boy, who attended Rose Bay Secondary College, has been charged with filming the assault and sharing the video on social media.
Waverley College, which is not linked to the incident, has warned its students they must report the video if they see it online.
The Acting Head of College, Graham Leddie, sent a letter to every boy in years 7 to 12 to ensure they “understand the right and wrong” surrounding the issue.
“There are rumors (sic) that video footage of this incident is continuing to circulate through schools in the eastern suburbs,” Mr Leddie wrote.
“This is appalling, upsetting and simply wrong if true.
Sydney: Severe storm cuts power to homes, causes flight cancellations and delays
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses are without power in Sydney’s west, as a severe thunderstorm is bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued a severe storm warning at 3:00pm which also forecast large hailstones.
The storm is affecting areas to the south-west of Penrith and the BOM has warned the storm is tracking to the north-east to the Gosford/Wyong area.
Becky Gollings from the State Emergency Service (SES) said they had responded to hundreds of calls for help since the storm warning was issued, most of them in Mt Druitt, and the number was rising.
“It was pretty chaotic with those severe thunderstorms affecting Sydney and further south on the Illawarra and south coast,” she said.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
iPads banned but iPhones OK: What can you bring on flight?
In a shock announcement last night, Britain banned numerous electronic devices from the cabins of all UK-bound flights from six nations in the middle east. Turkey, a popular holiday destination for European tourists, was on the list, leading to uncertainty for many holidaymakers planning trips to popular resorts there. But for anyone wondering just what it will mean for them, here is a guide to exactly what to expect when travelling back to Britain from any of the six countries…
MORE: iPads banned but iPhones OK: What can you bring on flight? | Daily Mail Online
Never get a parking ticket again: Google Maps tells you where your car is parked and how long you left it there
Parking tickets could soon be a thing of the past.
The latest release of Google Maps allows absent-minded drivers to easily pinpoint their car and find the best way to get back to it.
The new feature also provides a countdown timer and notifications, which could mean drivers return before landing a fine.
MORE: Google Maps update could end parking tickets and lost cars | Daily Mail Online
Who can stop Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes in 2017 F1?
But will there be a new story on the grid as Mercedes go into the season hoping to clinch a fourth constructors’ crown in a row, with Lewis Hamilton hoping to winhis third world title in four years?
Sportsmail takes a look at all the teams and drivers ahead of the 20-race campaign and assesses their chances over the year…
MORE: Who can stop Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes in 2017 F1? | Daily Mail Online
