Story of the Day

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Post-Brexit pound sinks further

The pound plummeted to a new 30-year low when Asian markets opened once more today. A lack of confidence in Brexited British assets drove investors away in significant numbers. Plunging nearly 2 percent on Monday, it is entirely possible the bloodbath will continue outside of Asian markets. Read more

US Gay Pride parade draws massive crowds

Hundreds of thousands of supporters attended Gay Pride parades throughout the United States. Showing strong support for the victims of the Orlando shooting, the massive numbers this year were highly vocal in favour of proposed gun control reforms. Read more

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire, lands

A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER’s right engine caught alight near Changi Airport as the plane returned to the airport following an engine oil warning message. Pilots were able to land back on Changi, with the passengers and crew disembarking unharmed. Read more

Woods possibly out for the year

Tiger Woods has announced he might not be able to compete in the 2016 golf year. Following surgery nine months ago, and constant issues with his back and legs, Woods stressed the importance of recovering fully before re-entering tournaments. Woods has not won a title since 2013. Read more

In Numbers

61

Facts of the Day

Today is Dale Steyn’s birthday (1983). By some bizarre twist of fate, it is also shared with Kevin Pietersen.

Fact of the day: Member’s of the crew of the Lord of the Rings wore off their fingerprints. They had such an extensive costume inventory that they were rubbed off assembling 12.5 million metal rings into armour.

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