Here are the stories making headlines today.
Iran warns US abandoning nuclear deal would be ‘historic mistake’
In a televised speech, President Hassan Rouhani said Iran had plans for “whatever decision is made by Trump” and that “when it comes to weapons and defending our country, we will not negotiate with anybody.”
Stormy Daniels makes cameo on ‘SNL’ to mock President Trump
That’s what the actual Stormy Daniels said to Alec Baldwin’s President Donald Trump on this week’s edition of “Saturday Night Live.” The actress appeared in the cold open alongside many other big names that surround Trump. One such name was Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen, played by Ben Stiller. “What’s up, amigo?
Trump angers France and Britain with his NRA speech
US President Donald Trump took aim at two of America’s closest allies in a speech at the NRA convention, saying strict gun laws failed to prevent the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris and highlighting a purported increase in knife violence in London.
Giuliani doesn’t rule out that Trump could take Fifth Amendment in Mueller probe
“How can I ever be confident of that?” Giuliani told anchor George Stephanopoulos on ABC News’ “This Week.” He added, “When I’m facing a situation with the President … in which every lawyer in America thinks he would be a fool to testify, I have a client who wants to testify.”
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ makes $1 billion in a record 11 days
Disney’s ” Avengers: Infinity War” crossed $1 billion in worldwide box office sales on Saturday, according to the studio. The blockbuster hit the mark in just 11 days — the fastest in film history.
Nearly 200 dead horses found on Navajo land in Arizona
“These animals were searching for water to stay alive. In the process, they unfortunately burrowed themselves into the mud and couldn’t escape because they were so weak,” Navajo Nation Vice President Jonathan Nez said in a statement on Thursday.
Air France survival in doubt, says minister
The survival of strike-hit Air France is in the balance, according to the country’s economy minister. Bruno Le Maire’s warning that Air France could “disappear” comes as staff begin another round of industrial action over a pay dispute. Despite the French state owning 14.3% of the Air France-KLM parent group, the loss-making airline would not be bailed out, he said.
Bandits slaughter villagers in Nigeria
A gang of what are said to be former cattle rustlers has killed at least 51 adults and children in a village in northern Nigeria, burning down homes. Amongst the rows of dead bodies in Gwaska, in the Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna state, were children under the age of 10.
Stormy Daniels mocks Trump on comedy show
US porn star Stormy Daniels has made a surprise appearance on US TV show Saturday Night Live as her legal wrangle with President Trump over an alleged affair continues. Playing herself in the latest in the show’s series of sketches lampooning the president, she mocked him, saying: “I know you don’t believe in climate change but a storm’s a coming baby.”
Childish Gambino releases surprise track
Childish Gambino, AKA Donald Glover, has dropped a surprise new track called This is America. The song appeared online during his performance as host on US sketch show Saturday Night Live. Its video and lyrics switch between serious and funny, making comments on American life and current issues, including police violence, racism and gun crime.
Some of the world’s strangest strikes
Bus drivers in the Japanese city of Okayama are on strike, but this is no ordinary industrial dispute. They’re still working, driving around picking up passengers. But they’re not doing a key part of the job – accepting fares – as they seek greater job security in the face of stiff competition from a rival company.
Trump Is Reshaping The Country, One Immigration Provision At A Time
WASHINGTON ― From the day he launched his presidential campaign, Donald Trump has made it pretty clear what he wants America to look like. He doesn’t want Mexico’s “bad people,” immigrants from countries he did or did not describe as “shithole nations,” or refugees he says are a “Trojan horse” seeking to do Americans harm.
McCain Doesn’t Want Trump Attending His Funeral: Reports
Amid Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) battle with brain cancer, the 81-year-old reportedly wants President Donald Trump to stay away from his funeral. Friends of the Vietnam war veteran and 2008 presidential candidate, who has had a rocky relationship with Trump, asked the White House that they send Vice President Mike Pence instead, The New York Times and NBC News reported on Saturday.
Childish Gambino Drops ‘This Is America’ On ‘Saturday Night Live’
Not only did the multi-talented star and creator of “Atlanta” Donald Glover host ” Saturday Night Live,” but he also debuted powerful new Childish Gambino music on the program. It’s the first new music Glover has released as Childish Gamibino since his Grammy-nominated album “Awaken, My Love!” in 2016.
This ‘Planet Earth’ Parody Reads A Little Too Much Into Animal Behavior
David Attenborough’s soothing British voice is one of the highlights of the acclaimed nature series ” Planet Earth.” Usually, his commentary focuses on the more fascinating ― and scientific ― aspects of animal behavior. But things get a little unscientific in this College Humor parody, as a very convincing Attenborough sound-alike treats the creatures just a little too much like humans.
Behold, the newest photos of the Royal Baby
It’s been a few weeks since the latest royal baby, Prince Louis Arthur Charles, was born into this world and now the royals have shared the first official photos of the young lad since he was presented, on his birthday, to the UK press like Simba.
Deeply committed Big Mac fan eats his 30,000th burger
Don Gorske of Wisconsin is known for one thing only: his love of and devotion to the McDonald’s Big Mac. On Friday, he reaffirmed that love when he chowed down on his 30,000th order.
Man reunites with stolen dog after an email to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
Businessman Richard Guttfield came home from work recently to every pet owner’s ultimate nightmare. An Amazon delivery driver had stolen Wilma, Guttfield’s black miniature schnauzer, after dropping off a bag of dog food at Guttfield’s home.
Hawaii volcano eruption brings the state’s worst earthquake in decades
Right on the heels of Thursday’s volcano eruption in Hawaii, a pair of earthquakes struck the state as residents contended with ongoing evacuations and noxious gas in the air. The first, a 5.4-magnitude quake according to the United States Geological Survey, occurred at around 11:30 a.m.
