'Hapless armed robbers raid McDonald's where 11 SPECIAL FORCES officers were eating'

The two robbers will appear in court on charges of armed robbery and violence

The officers, described as one of the most "effective anti-terror forces in Europe, if not the world", were eating Big Macs meals when the robbers burst into the restaurant firing shotguns and demanding cash

Suspected armed robbers holding up a McDonald's were foiled by 11 special forces officers who happened to be dining in the restaurant at the time.

The two alleged raiders are accused of storming the branch of the fast food chain at a shopping centre in Besançon, eastern France, firing shotguns and demanding staff hand over the €2,000 (£1,550) in the cash till.

But with almost a dozen off-duty French paramilitary officers sat among the terrified customers, the pair were soon found themselves out of their depth.

With their meals of Big Macs and fries interrupted, the members of the Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationalewent went beyond the call of duty to prevent the suspected robbers from making off with the money.

'Terror' at Euro 2016: Armed police swoop on Lyon fan zone for bomb and gun attack drill

Anti-terror police swooped on the French city of Lyon last night just days ahead of the official start of Euro 2016 in France .

Emergency responders took part in a mock terror training exercise as travelling fans were warned that tournament venues are potential targets for terrorist attacks .

The drill included a bomb attack followed by armed gunmen at the city's fan zone where supporters will gather to watch matches live on a big screen.

Special forces secured the venue before emergency response teams treated the critically injured.

Has ex-Chelsea doctor walked off with £5MILLION over an insult? Jose Mourinho and Chelsea agree pay-off over claims he called Eva Carneiro a 'daughter of a whore'

The former Chelsea manager (left) acted to silence 'scandalous' sexism allegations minutes before Dr Eva Carneiro (right) was due to go public with them. Mourinho and the West London club agreed a pay-off estimated to be worth £5million to Dr Carneiro, who claims he branded her a 'daughter of a whore' and a woman who did not understand football after she ran on to the pitch to treat an injured player. Last night Chelsea issued a grovelling apology to the 42-year-old - who had turned down the club's initial £1.2million offer - but Mourinho pointedly did not say sorry. The huge deal was struck as Dr Carneiro prepared to take the witness stand to make further explosive claims. She had threatened to expose embarrassing texts and emails about her time working for the 'Special One', now manager at Manchester United. Chelsea's lawyers had called her allegations 'scandalous, irrelevant and untrue'. But as the case was due to resume at London South Employment Tribunal in Croydon yesterday afternoon, the settlement was hammered out in a corridor.

Is Prince Harry secretly dating Ellie Goulding? Pair are spotted 'in a passionate clinch under a blanket at polo event'

Prince Harry has been single since he split with ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas two years ago but it seems that is about to finally change. The royal was spotted getting very close to popstar Ellie Goulding at the Audi Polo challenge in Coworth Park, Berkshire. Onlookers said the pair were 'all over each other' and one claimed they appeared to share a kiss under a blanket. Harry, 31, and Ellie, 29, have been friends since they met after Harry's Invictus Games in 2014 but are said to have been exchanging flirtatious texts in recent weeks.

Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi dies at age 54

What a sad day for Nigeria! One of Nigeria's most iconic sports personalities, former Super Eagles captain and former coach of the team, Stephen Keshi, has died. According to his family, he died in the early hours of today Wednesday June 8th of Cardiac arrest in Benin, Edo state. He was just 54 years old. He wasn't even ill, he just suddenly died. His family has announced his death.

“With thanksgiving to God, the Ogbuenyi Fredrick Keshi family of Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, announces the death of Mr. Stephen Okechukwu Chinedu Keshi.ur son, brother, father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, has gone to be with his wife of 35 years (Nkem ), Mrs. Kate Keshi, who passed on on the 9th December 2015. Since her death, Keshi has been in mourning. He came back to Nigeria to be with her. He had planned to fly back today Wednesday, before he suffered a cardiac arrest. He has found rest.” his brother Emmanuel Ado said in a statement.

Such a shocking news. He is survived by four children and his mother. May his soul rest in peace, amen.

Nigerian man and his Filipina wife arrested in Manila with drugs hidden in facial cream bottles

A Nigerian national and his Filipina wife were nabbed on Saturday night, June 4 in a drugs buy-bust operation in Tondo, Manila. Chief Supt. Roland Nana of the Manila District Anti-illegal Drugs Special Operations Group, identified the suspects as Onyinyechukwu John Aneke and Lorena Ang Anake, residents of Balut, Tondo.

kimbo slice dead

Professional mixed martial artist Kimbo Slice died Monday at age 42, Bellator MMA announced.

"We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating and untimely loss of Kimbo Slice, a beloved member of the Bellator family," Bellator president Scott Coker said in a statement, calling Slice "a charismatic, larger-than-life personality that transcended the sport."

"Outside of the cage he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family man," Coker said. "His loss leaves us all with extremely heavy hearts, and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ferguson family and all of Kimbo's friends, fans, and teammates."

There was no word on the cause of Slice's death.

Chelsea & Jose Mourinho apologize and settle with Dr Eva Carneiro after she threatened to expose embarrassing texts and emails

Jose Mourinho and Chelsea football club have ended the employment tribunal case with ex-Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro, after agreeing on a settlement package with the doctor, just minutes before she was to climb the witness stand and expose embarrassing texts and emails sent by Jose Mourinho to her after alleging that Mourinho called her 'daughter of a whore' in Portuguese and also told her she should work for Chelsea Ladies FC and not the male football team.

A deal between Jose Mourinho and Dr Eva Carneiro was done in a back corridor of the court after Mourinho begged her and Chelsea then issued a statement saying it 'regretted the circumstances' which led to former club doctor leaving and 'apologises unreservedly to her and her family for the distress caused'.

The case was expected to last seven to 10 days and could have led to potentially embarrassing witness statements and documents - including texts and emails - being made public. 

Little boy covered in scales must have them scraped off his body twice a day to save his life

A five-year-old boy is battling an agonising and potentially lethal condition that causes his skin to grow at ten times the normal rate.

Evan Fasciano, from Goshen, Connecticut, was born with Harlequin Ichthyosis, a genetic disorder that leaves him with scales across his entire body.

Suffering from the severest form of the disease, Evan is at constant risk of infection - requiring him to have two baths a day so his 33-year-old mother De De can scrub off the scales.

She said: 'We're very strict with Evan's skin management, so we try to keep him scale-free, and because of that his scales tend to be very thin, so they're easier to get off.

'If we didn't bathe him twice a day then the scales would get much thicker, much faster and it would be harder to get off.

Evan Fasciano, now five, was born with Harlequin Ichthyosis, a genetic disorder that leaves him with scales across his entire body. His parents try and keep him scale free to minimise his discomfort 

BREAKING NEWS:2016 BATCH A (STREAM 11) ORIENTATION TO COMMENCE MONDAY 13th JUNE

 
The Management of the National Youth Service Corps wishes to inform all prospective Corps members that the President, Commander-in-chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved and released funds to the Scheme to hold its planned Orientation course.

Consequently, Management of the Scheme has scheduled the 2016 Batch A Stream 11 Orientation course to commence from MONDAY 13th JUNE to WEDNESDAY 29th JUNE 2016 Nationwide.

Prospective Corps members are expected to log on to the NYSC Portal to commence printing of their Call-up letters from TUESDAY, 7th JUNE 2016 by 12noon as the earlier printed Call-up letters are now invalid. While those who did not subscribe for online printing should start collection of Call-up letters from THURSDAY 9th JUNE from their various institutions of graduation.

Management also wishes to thank all stakeholders in exercising patience for this new date and wishes all prospective Corps members a hitch free orientation exercise.

SIGNED
Management

'Monster of Worcester' who killed three children then impaled bodies on railings 'being secretly prepared for prison release'

David McGreavy was pictured out on day release from prison in 2006

One of Britain's most notorious killers who murdered three children before impaling their bodies on railings is quietly being prepared for released from prison, it has been claimed.

David McGreavy, now aged 65, was dubbed 'The Monster of Worcester' after he slaughtered Paul Ralph, four, alongside his sisters Dawn, two, and nine-month-old Samantha in 1973.

The ex-sailor was lodging with the childrens' parents, Clive and Dorothy, when they left him to babysit.

But while they were out McGreavy lost his temper when Samantha began crying for a bottle and murdered all three siblings one after another.

The tragic victims were found impaled on garden railings next door to the family home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Worcester.

Police officers who attended the scene where said to have been physically ill with shock.

'I am being investigated for corruption'- Goodluck Jonathan

In an interview with Bloomberg TV this morning, former President Goodluck Jonathan, said he is aware he is being investigated for corruption in Nigeria. Asked if he was aware that he is being investigated, Jonathan said

"Of course, obviously we would be investigated and I am being investigated. Yes, investigations are going on" he said

He says he wouldn't want to comment on whether the investigators would find anything incriminating.

"I wouldn't want to comment on certain things because when a government is working, it is not proper for the immediate past president to make certain statements. I would allow the government to do the work they are supposed to do. After all the investigations, the whole story would be properly chronicled"he said

Two young ladies drown after being carried away by heavy tide at Elegushi Beach (Photos)

IG User Ginikaokolo and other friends to the young ladies who drowned, have been sharing condolence messages via Social Media. According to them, 24-year-old Funmi (left) and 27-year-old Shola (right) who are both graduates from Covenant University with degrees in International Relation and were on the verge of completing their Masters in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, lost their lives at a friend's birthday party in Elegushi Beach yesterday.

The young Ladies were carried away by the heavy tide of the Beach water and there were no safety measures like an emergency medical unit, patrol unit or even life guards to assist them. Their friends are crying out to appropriate government agencies to look in this situation which is now becoming common in Nigeria and stop such from reoccurring.

British grandmother killed by monster shark 'bigger than a boat' off the coast of Australia

A British grandmother was killed by a monster shark in a horrific attack off the coast of Australia.

Doreen Collyer, originally from England, was killed at a popular spot called Mindarie, about 21 miles north of Perth.

It was the second fatal shark attack in the area in less than a week - after a surfer who had his leg bitten off died on Friday.

Doreen, 60, moved to Australia from Chester in England around five years ago with her husband Dave - where she is believed to have fallen in love with diving.

This morning he paid tribute to his ”loving wife” - describing her as “a beautiful person” who everyone loved.

Colleagues at the University of Chester where she worked for 15 years also paid tribute - opening a book of condolence - saying her "students were at the heart of all she did".

Philippines' President-Elect Encourages Public to Shoot and Kill Drug Dealers

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He's been dubbed the "Trump of the East" by John Oliver on Last Week Tonightand it appears that Philippines' president-elect Rodrigo Duterte is living up to that title in at least one regard: Saying what's really on his mind, even if what's on his mind is some really wild shit.

During a nationally televised speech on Sunday night, Duterte flat out encouraged people to pitch to help fight his country's crime problem by shootin' some people. Duterte said he plans to offer bounties to citizens who turn in drug dealers, even if they kill them first.

Euro 2016: Heavily-armed police guard England's team hotel hours after 15 terror plots against tournament revealed

Security presence outside of of the England Team Hotel, Auberge du Jeu de Paume, Chantilly

Armed police have been pictured patrolling England’s Euro 2016 hotel just hours after security officials revealed they foiled 15 terror attacks against the football tournament.

The officers were seen sweeping the luxury Auberge du Jeu de Paume hotel in Chantilly where the national team will be based.

FA officials have spared no expense in kitting out the hotel for the players with luxuries including games consoles and cinema rooms.

Every effort has gone into making sure players don’t go into their shells during the hours spent hanging around the swish five-star property.

Arsenal to Land La Liga Star for £35m This Summer!

​Real Madrid midfielder and Spain international Isco will be transferred to Arsenal this summer for £35m , according to Italian journalist ​Emanuele Giulianelli. 

He is unhappy with his situation in Real Madrid because he wants to be a full time player but it is very difficult to reach that status in Read Madrid . 

In Arsenal he will fit perfectly with their gameplay , Wenger admires Isco and he will be his biggest priority in the next transfer window .

NYSC BATCH ‘A’ 2016 (STREAM II) Orientation Course To Start Soon

A Statement from the NYSC Management in Abuja on Saturday: Management wishes to inform prospective NYSC Corps members that, based on the assurance received from the Federal Government regarding release of funds, the 2016 Batch ‘A’ (Stream II) Orientation course will start soon.

Date of commencement will soon be announced and Prospective Corps members are, therefore, requested to watch out for specific date of the exercise, which will be made public as soon as all necessary logistics for effective conduct of the orientation course are in place.

NYSC Management empathizes with the affected prospective Corps members, and appeals for continued patience even as all efforts on the matter are fast expedited.

Also, contrary to report on certain online and social media platform on the scraping of NYSC by the Federal Government, there is no single official or personality capable of scraping the NYSC Scheme. Usually, since NYSC was establish through a decree of the Government in 1973, it would have to be terminated through a constitutional amendment from the National Assembly. Members of the public are advised to not believe any information concerning scraping or termination of National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) scheme.

Cultists kill NYSC member in Bayelsa

Yenagoa—A National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member, James Onuh, serving with Bayelsa State Ministry of Works, was weekend killed by gunmen in Obele, a suburb of Yenagoa, the state capital. *NYSC members Onuh, a civil engineering graduate of University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, died when gunmen, suspected to be cultists, accosted him close to his residence, and shot him at close range. He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, which workers are on strike, where he gave up the ghost. Though authorities of NYSC in the state could not be reached for comment, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Asinim Butswat, confirmed the incident. He said: “Gunmen, suspected to be cultists, attacked and shot him. He was rushed to the hospital where he later died. We are trailing the suspects and investigation is ongoing.”

6 important things you probably missed on this week's 'Game of Thrones'

Helen Sloan/HBORory McCann as Sandor Clegane aka The Hound.

"Game of Thrones" threw in a few major twists this week.

At the top, the return of Sandor Clegane aka The Hound (Rory McCann), a who's who of houses historically pledged to the Starks, a welcome return to form for Queen Margaery (Natalie Dormer), and a harrowing cliffhanger for Arya Stark (Maisie Williams).

Then there was the standoff at Riverrun.

With all that to pay attention to, there may have been some details that viewers didn't catch.

Here are six important things you probably missed on this week's "Game of Thrones":

Warriors whip Cavaliers 110-77 to take 2-0 NBA Finals lead

syndication.ap.orgCleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, center left, shoots against Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The repeat championship Golden State has spoken of since the very start more than eight months ago is suddenly two wins from becoming reality.

That's the only way the Warriors' record-setting season will feel right. They certainly look unstoppable.

Draymond Green flexed his bulging biceps with big plays on both ends of the floor all night for 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while MVP Stephen Curry scored 18 points despite foul trouble, and Golden State thoroughly overwhelmed the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-77 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.

Zika's ground zero: Generation of babies born with microcephaly face uncertain future

Maria Vitoria is eight months old, but her fragile frame has already seen so much suffering.

She was born with microcephaly, likely as a result of the Zika virus, and her family abandoned her at birth.

Now she is growing, but the development of her brain is stunted by the birth defect, and slowly, day by day, her adopted parents Kely and Josimar Oliveira are learning what this means: can she see, does she hear them?

Discoveries like these -- heart-shredding moments -- are happening every day at the Altino Ventura Foundation Clinic in Recife.

Cardowan stabbing: Dramatic picture from Glasgow 'war zone' incident shows man in blood-soaked t-shirt walking past burning vans

Dramatic footage has emerged from a major incident in Glasgow which reportedly left five people stabbed, shots fired and vehicles ablaze.

Officers were sent to the scene in Cardowan, a suburb in the north of the city, at around 1.30pm on Sunday afternoon.

Scotland's Ambulance Service also confirmed they are attending the scene and said "several casualties" have been taken to hospital.

According to the Daily Record , multiple people have been injured including up to five who may have been knifed.

Boy, 12, 'chokes himself to death taking part in dangerous online craze' that starves brain of oxygen

Karnel Haughton is believed to have choked to death taking part in an online game

A 12-year-old boy has died after reportedly taking part in a dangerous online craze which cuts off oxygen to the brain.

Karnel Haughton, from the Tyburn area of Birmingham, is believed to have lost consciousness and suffocated.

Friends and parents have now shared warnings about the potentially lethal game in which youngsters film themselves choking and post the videos on social media.

Karnel is thought to have been playing the 'game' in his bedroom when he lost consciousness.

He died later that day after being rushed to hospital by his mum Gemma.

Police are treating his death as 'unexplained'.

A family friend said: “It was his mum who found him at home. He was apparently playing the ‘choking game’.

“Karnel was such a witty and happy young boy and really close to his brother and sister.

One dead and thousands evacuated after explosion at a Sri Lankan ammo dump

Eranga Jayawardena/AP PhotoIn this Oct. 12, 2014, file photo. an ethnic Sinhalese Sri Lankan man eats his lunch during his train ride to north from south in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.

One soldier was killed and thousands of people were evacuated after a fire and a series of explosions on Sunday at one of Sri Lanka's biggest ammunition dumps, where the army stores heavy weapons, officials said.

Explosions at the army camp at Salawa, 33 km (20 miles) east of the capital Colombo, continued for more than five hours and were heard more than 12 km away, local residents said.

The cause was not immediately known and the government ordered an investigation by the police criminal investigation department.