Friday, August 4, 2017 Yesterday, French capital football club Paris Saint-Germain triggered a €222 million (about US$263m, £198m) buyout clause of Brazilian winger Neymar to sign him from FC Barcelona, making him the most expensive footballer of all time by breaking the previous fee record of Paul Pogba’s transfer from Juventus FC to Manchester United. Neymar signed a five year […]
Home of controversial book publisher set ablaze
Sunday, September 28, 2008 Four people have been arrested on terrorism charges in Islington, London, England, after a suspected petrol bombing on the house of Martin Rynja, owner of book publishing company Gibson Square. HAVE YOUR SAY Should books that could be considered offensive to some religions still be published? Add or view comments His company recently sparked controversy after […]
News briefs:April 23, 2010
Correction — August 24, 2015 These briefs incorrectly describe BP as ‘British Petroleum’. In fact, such a company has not existed for many years as BP dropped this name when becoming a multinational company. The initials no longer stand for anything. Wikinews Audio Briefs Credits Produced By Turtlestack Recorded By Turtlestack Written By Turtlestack Listen To This Brief Problems? See our […]
Indonesians retrieve missing recorder from crashed Russian jet
Thursday, May 31, 2012 Villagers assisting recovery efforts for a Russian passenger jet that crashed in Indonesia have found the aircraft’s missing flight data recorder. All 45 on board were killed when the Sukhoi Superjet 100 crashed during a demonstration flight earlier this month. The cockpit voice recorder was found several days after the plane hit Mount Salak, West Java […]
Two killed, two seriously injured after boulder collapses onto house in Stein an der Traun, Germany
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 I have never seen anything like this. Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured yesterday when a boulder collapsed onto a house in the German town of Stein an der Traun, south-east of Munich. A family of four were said to have been watching television together in the lounge when a large lump […]
Consider Professional Pet Grooming In Marysville For Your Furry Friend
byAlma Abell When you decided to take on the responsibility of being a pet owner, there were a number of other responsibilities included. Many people don’t realize the importance of taking good care of their pets. A well cared for a pet is definitely a happy pet. Take the Pet to a Groomer It is your responsibility to find someone […]
Eat Good Immune System Foods To Prevent Sickness
Here’s An Opinion On: Residential Builder Toowoomba Design Master Homes By Dave Text The immune system is probably one of the most important systems of the human body. It is what keeps us from getting sick. Sometimes we compromise our immune system through the daily battering that our bodies get from the activities we subject it to. When we think […]
Egypt’s Shura Council parliament building on fire
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Fire broke out today at Egypt’s Shura Council, the upper house of the Parliament of Egypt at around 16:00 local time. The number of casualties had reached 13 by 22:30. Officials said that most of the casualties were a result of smoke inhalation and minor burns. “The fire is currently limited to the Shura Council’s second […]
Canada’s Beaches—East York (Ward 32) city council candidates speak
This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Friday, November 3, 2006 On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Beaches—East York (Ward 32). Four candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates […]
Wikinews interviews Australian sit skier Lincoln Budge
Saturday, December 15, 2012 Recently, Wikinews spent time with with Australian Paralympic skier Lincoln Budge who was in Copper Mountain, Colorado for this week’s IPC Nor-Am Cup. ((Wikinews)) I’m interviewing Lincoln Budge, one of Australia’s development team skiers, who is here at the IPC [International Paralympic Committee] Nor-Am Cup and you’re not skiing today? Lincoln Budge: Well I skied first […]