world news How one woman lost weight by changing the way she talks about food Stop labeling foods "good" or "bad." 16/01/2018
United Arab Emirates Daredevils ride the world's 'longest and fastest urban zip line' "You feel like you're about to fall to your death," said one person after trying the attraction 16/01/2018
world news Captive kids were along when parents renewed vows The Perris, California, couple, David and Louise Turpin, accused of starving and torturing their 13 kids, brought them along when they renewed their vows. 16/01/2018
Romania Romania nominates MEP Viorica Dancila to replace PM who quit Power struggle within ruling PSD continues with Dragnea-ally set for top job 16/01/2018
world news Five ways for small businesses to reduce employee healthcare costs Employee healthcare is one of the highest costs that businesses pay annually. Here are five ways to use employee wellness programs to save. 16/01/2018
world news This tax loophole is so egregious even millionaires like me want to close it The wealthiest Americans have an obligation to speak up when the system is unfairly rigged in our favor. 16/01/2018
USA Sexual abuse victims confront 'repulsive' predator Larry Nassar Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles on Monday said she was also sexually abused by Nassar. 16/01/2018
world news 'When they call you a terrorist': Black Lives Matter founder writes memoir Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors tells why her memoir "When They Call You A Terrorist" is necessary in the current political climate. 16/01/2018
USA California couple charged with torturing their 13 children The 13 California siblings are being treated after the ordeal that could leave them scarred for years. 16/01/2018
USA US to withhold over half $125m aid for Palestinians, says official US to withhold $65m of $125m it gives to UN relief agency for Palestinians, say officials 16/01/2018
Germany Refugee numbers in Germany dropped dramatically in 2017 186,644 asylum seekers were registered last year, a drop of more than 100,000 from 2016. The Germany Interior Ministry says is shows the height of the crisis has been "overcome." 16/01/2018
Turkey Turkey freedoms hit after ‘deeply-flawed constitutional referendum’ Freedom House say Turks are hesitant to express their views after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tightened his grip on power. 16/01/2018
United Kingdom Here's how an empty Scottish island is rocking the Winter Olympics Every curling stone that will be used in the Pyeonchang games will be sourced from Aisla Craig, and they cost €530 a pop. 16/01/2018
Cult Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan's death is not suspicious The 45 year old Irish musician was found dead at the Hilton hotel in London on Monday. 16/01/2018
Iceland Female priests join #MeToo movement in Iceland A statement, signed by 65 clergywomen, also described 64 accounts of gender-based discrimination and violence from women priests working in the national church 16/01/2018
world news Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon ordered to testify in Russia probe Bannon has been told to give evidence in an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 US election. 16/01/2018
brussels bureau Brief: Euro zone oversight and upheaval in Romania This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital. 16/01/2018
Insight Insight: Food safety The Lactalis baby milk recall scandal, the affair over contaminated eggs and the contentious debate over renewing the license of glyphosate, the main ingredient in a widely-used weed killer, have been shaking consumer confidence. How safe is Europe's food? 16/01/2018
brussels bureau MEPs express concern about Romania upheaval After just seven months in office, Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Tudose has stepped down. The social democrat was forced to resign when he lost the support of his party. It's the second time since June that the PSD has ousted one of its own. 16/01/2018
world news Rogue helicopter pilot killed in Venezuela police raid The rogue helicopter pilot accused of leading a coup in Venezuela last year was killed in a police raid last night, say officials 16/01/2018
Denmark Danish submarine owner Peter Madsen charged with murder of Swedish jou Danish prosecutors said he may have killed Swedish journalist Kim Wall on board his homebuilt submarine by cutting her throat or by strangulation. 16/01/2018
Australia Police chase wallaby across Sydney Harbour Bridge The small marsupial stopped traffic at dawn. 16/01/2018
brussels bureau Flaws remain in euro zone banking oversight Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, the largest banks in the eurozone are closely supervised by the European Central Bank. But a new report from the European Court of Auditors says there's still room for improvement - particularly when it comes to crisis management. 16/01/2018
France French president says he'll not allow migrant camps to develop Emmanuel Macron due to meet British counterpart on Thursday to discuss migrants in Calais eager to cross into Britain. 16/01/2018
world news EU's fight against plastic waste: What does it all mean? The European Commission plans to reduce plastic waste with a new strategy that seeks to make every piece of plastic reusable or recyclable. 16/01/2018
world news EU Parliament votes to ban electric pulse fishing The amendment was passed by 402 votes to 232, with 40 abstentions, and called for a total ban on the use of electric current for fishing. 16/01/2018
United Arab Emirates UAE angers citizens by blocking Skype—then blocks petition against it National telecom providers said the video calling app was "unlicensed" and could not be used legally. 16/01/2018
no comment 'Wheels Up, Guns Down' ride through Miami Dozens of riders hit the streets in what they say is a rally against gun violence. 16/01/2018
Spotlight New technology: destroyer or creator of jobs? Advances in technology are having a big impact on a broad range of industries, provoking intense debate about the future of work. 16/01/2018
Chile Pope Francis expresses "pain and shame" over past Chile sex abuse Pope Francis made his first comments in Chile on a crisis that has scarred the Roman Catholic Church's credibility. 16/01/2018
