Story of the Day

Clinton feels ‘better’

Hillary Clinton has announced that she already feels better. A collapse on Sunday led to concerns over her health but Clinton said she “just didn’t think it was going to be that big a deal”. Medical records between Clinton and Trump are now being released faster than gas at a burrito buffet. Read More

While you were sleeping

Syrian ceasefire takes hold

At 07h00 Syrian time, a ceasefire took effect in what could be the last attempt to restore some semblance of peace. A final rebel rocket was fired just minutes before the deadline, but calm appeared to have taken a hold on Tuesday. For now. Read More

Syrian ceasefire takes hold

At 07h00 Syrian time, a ceasefire took effect in what could be the last attempt to restore some semblance of peace. A final rebel rocket was fired just minutes before the deadline, but calm appeared to have taken a hold on Tuesday. For now. Read More

Bombers enter Korean airspace

Two American B-1B Lancers entered Korean airspace in a show of force to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The flight, escorted by ROK and US fighter jets, was in reaction to a recent nuclear test by the North, and ongoing indications that a second test was on the cards. Read More

Russian metals giant admits river pollution

Russian company Norilsk Nickel has conceded that its operations have turned a local river completely red. Norilsk admitted that heavy rains had compromised a facility near the Daldykan River in Northern Russia, thereby contaminating the local water source. Read More

In Numbers

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Facts of the Day

Today is International Chocolate Day. Truly there cannot be a more joyous commemoration than International Chocolate Day.

Black bears that are born white are not albinos. Rather, they are termed ‘spirit bears’.

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