Story of the Day

While you were sleeping

Superbug discovered in the US

It had to happen sooner or later, but a ‘superbug’ resistant to every single form of medication has been discovered in the United States. A 49-year-old woman in Pennsylvania has contracted a urinary tract infection resistant to every single form of antibiotic available. A ‘post-antibiotic’ world, it seems, is looming large. Read more

Trump becomes Republicans’ Chosen One

The Orange Menace has announced that he has surpassed the 1,237 required delegates needed to win the Republican Party’s primary race after unbound delegates from North Dakota threw their hats in the ring in support of him. Although sulfur can now be seen issuing forth from cracks in the ground, the actual presidential election looks set to begin in earnest. Read more

ISIL pushed back in Iraq and Syria 

‘Slow but steady’ has been the mantra this week for Iraqi and Syrian forces mounting a major offensive against ISIL. Progress was announced by Iraqi troops moving at a deliberately slow pace through Fallujah, and of Kurdish and Arab fighters fighting alongside US Special Forces just outside the ISIL bastion of Raqa, Syria. A good week, in other words, for everyone but ISIL and the civilians in their thrall.  Read more

José Mourinho seals the United deal

British media are reporting that José Mourinho has agreed on a deal to take office at Old Trafford. Reports indicate that an official announcement is due on Friday, with Mourinho expected to earn between £10 million ($14 million, €13 million) and £15 million per season. That should cover the first pint then. Read more

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Facts of the Day

Today in 1941 the British Royal Navy sank German battleship Bismarck. She was scuttled by her crew, resulting in heavy loss of life, after a sustained attack by the British fleet..

Fact of the day: Wars were forbidden in Ancient Greece a month before the Olympics. This was to allow undisturbed travel by spectators and participants.

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