Culture news The Seed of Change The ‘Seed of Change’ scheme is growing solid roots in Palermo. In an abandoned nursery in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city, the project 21/10/2013
futuris Something in the air Cruise ships – massive floating hotels – sail all around the coasts of Europe. But this luxurious fleet doesn’t just carry passengers: it also helps 21/10/2013
Greece Greek police reveal identity of Roma couple who deny abducting 'Maria' This is the Roma couple who have appeared in court in Greece accused of abducting a four-year-old girl. The youngster, known as ‘Maria’, was 21/10/2013
United Kingdom French chef Raymond Blanc tears into Great British Bake Off finalist French chef Raymond Blanc has caused an angry online response after criticising the finalist of a UK television cooking show. Blanc tore into a 21/10/2013
world news Facebook problems leave users unable to send messages or post comments Web users have vented their frustration after popular social networking website Facebook began experiencing problems. People are reporting they are 21/10/2013
United Kingdom Shock as Tesco says it threw away nearly 30,000 tonnes of food in six months UK supermarket giant Tesco has admitted it threw away close to 30,000 tonnes of food – in just six months. It also said a combination of 21/10/2013
India India space agency forced to delay first mission to Mars India’s first mission to Mars has been delayed by around a week, it’s been confirmed. The Indian Space Research Organisation said bad weather had 21/10/2013
United Kingdom UK signs deal with EDF Energy for first new nuclear station in a generation The go-ahead has been given for the UK’s first new nuclear station in a generation. French firm EDF and the British government has signed an 21/10/2013
