2018-04-24

World News

Blood-carrying drones could save lives in the US, Here's how

The unmanned drones can deliver blood or other medical supplies up to 50 miles away.

24/04/2018

Spain

Palma bans holiday apartment owners renting to tourists

Local authorities in the popular Spanish holiday resort have taken the measure to try and tackle overcrowding and noise complaints.

24/04/2018

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Video mocks the political star: how games are being used in election fight

Video games have emerged as the surprise new political weapon in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

24/04/2018

United Kingdom

ECJ ruling boosts Europe's 'most vulnerable migrants'

Europe’s most vulnerable migrants were boosted by a ruling that gives greater protection to those who have been tortured, according to an expert.

24/04/2018

Earth News

SaloneSatellite: the unmissable appointment for young designers

The SaloneSatellite could be said to be the greatest acceleration initiative there is for promising and young design. It is a door into the future and a revelation of the shape that design will take in the forthcoming years.

24/04/2018

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Catalans celebrate Sant Jordi with yellow roses

Political discomfort bloomed in Catalonia on Monday as thousands of Catalans gifted their partners with yellow roses during Sant Jordi, the annual celebration of the region's patron saint.

24/04/2018

France

French railway strikes: 4 questions answered

Business and commuters are feeling the pain, but are French strikes achieving their goal?

24/04/2018

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Reindeer herd in Sweden starts moving uphill for the summer

It has been a long winter with lots of snow. The reindeer herd are now, towards the end of April, ready to move uphill, to their summer pasture.

24/04/2018

United Kingdom

Alfie Evans: 4 questions answered

A Liverpool baby captured the attention of the world, before doctors won the right to turn off his life support.

24/04/2018

World News

Brexit Britain faces pressure to swiftly register EU nationals

"We are... looking that it becomes a real system of registration rather than application"

24/04/2018

Spain

Palma bans apartment owners from renting to tourists

Holiday rentals have pushed up prices for locals and one Spanish city has had enough.

24/04/2018

Cult

Balkan Trafik: building bridges through music

Make peace and not war: That's the principal idea behind Balkan Trafik, which brings together live acts from Serbia, Kosovo and Bosnia Herzegovina.

24/04/2018

Syria

Syrian pro-government forces 'strike IS positions' in Damascus

Syria's state television reports the operation taking place in Yarmouck, where thousands of Palestinian refugees live.

24/04/2018

USA

Hair you go: Trump dusts off Macron's 'dandruff'

President Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have come a long way since their "moment of truth" handshake.

24/04/2018

USA

Trump and Macron raise question of new Iran nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump said he had "substantive talks on Iran nuclear deal" with Macron and is looking forward to doing something.

24/04/2018

Europe News

Syria conflict: 'EU is not a military player'

Call for swift political talks to end war, as EU and UN hosts donor conference

24/04/2018

Germany

Crosses ordered onto walls of all Bavarian government buildings

Religious symbol or cultural identity? A new law that instruct government buildings in Bavaria to display the cross has sparked controversy.

24/04/2018

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Should the EU do more for Syria?

24/04/2018

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Thousands gather in Armenia to remember mass killings.

Thousands of people gathered in Yerevan on Tuesday to mark the one hundred year anniversary of the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks.

24/04/2018

World News

Six charts that show what parenthood is like in Europe today

The Duchess of Cambridge has just given birth to a son, her third child. The life of these Royal parents may be radically different from the lives of most European families, but what does parenthood look like for the rest of us? These six charts will tell you everything you need to know.

24/04/2018

World News

Prince William, Kate keep world guessing over new baby's name

Based on names used by Britain's royal family in the past, some experts believe that contenders might include Arthur, Albert, Philip or James.

24/04/2018

World News

G7 unite to condemn Russia

G7 countries have united in their condemnation of Russia's actions in Ukraine and Syria. Foreign ministers have agreed to set up a working group to study Russia's 'malign behaviour'.

24/04/2018

Iran

36th Fajr International Film Festival kicks off in Tehran

The festival will celebrate 120 years of Iranian cinema

24/04/2018

United Kingdom

Court fines Scottish man over 'grossly offensive' Nazi dog video

A Scottish man has been fined £800 after he trained a dog to perform Nazi salutes and react positively to anti-Jewish commands in a video that went viral.

24/04/2018

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Italian coast guards rescue migrants as vessel capsizes in the Mediterranean Sea

The Italian coast guard rescued 63 migrants from the Meditteranean Sea on Monday after their vessel capsized.

24/04/2018

World News

Suspect in deadly Toronto van attack to appear in court Tuesday morning

Police said Monday afternoon's van attack in downtown Toronto "definitely looked deliberate," but downplayed any potential connection to terrorism.

24/04/2018

Europe News

What's behind the Trump-Macron 'bromance?'

As US President Donald Trump lays out the red carpet with the arrival of his French counterpart, we look at what's stoking their close bond.

24/04/2018

United Kingdom

Finger burned: driver jailed after swearing at speed camera

He's the driver in England who was caught swearing at speed cameras. Now he's been jailed and banned from the road.

24/04/2018

Travel News

Half a day in Brooklyn

Explore the passion for being unique in Brooklyn and its neighbour Williamsburg.

24/04/2018

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Solar powered Zephyr balloon takes to the sky

A solar-powered Zephyr balloon has taken to the sky above Clermont- L'Herault in France.

24/04/2018