Spain These electrifying, edible flowers have chefs buzzing When eaten, the Szechuan button resembles an electric shock, with a numbing effect on the tongue and lips. And it's all the rage for many chefs in Spain. 23/05/2018
world news Kushner gets permanent security clearance, meets with Mueller team second time President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser met recently with the special counsel's team in a session that last more than six hours. 23/05/2018
View Trump's lying is getting worse. Psychology suggests there's a reason w As psychologists interested in the science of lying, Trump's increasing mendacity presents an interesting question. 23/05/2018
world news 'We are lucky to be alive', says Yulia Skripal in first interview Yulia Skripal, daughter of poisoned Russian spy Sergei Skripal, speaks to Reuters in London. 23/05/2018
world news Trump can't block users on Twitter, federal judge rules Blocking users from viewing his Twitter account is unconstitutional and a violation of the First Amendment, according to the judge. 23/05/2018
world news New NFL policy will fine teams if players kneel during anthem The league says "protests created a false perception among many that thousands of NFL players were unpatriotic." 23/05/2018
USA U.S. embassy staff in China alerted to possible sonic attacks U.S. Secretary of State says staff member in Guanzhou reported similar symptoms to employees at its embassy in Cuba 23/05/2018
brussels bureau Greening European transport The European Business Summit in Brussels has looked into the growing pace of electromobility now that the internal combustion engine appears to be near the end of its useful life. 23/05/2018
Italy Italian president gives PM mandate to Conte Italian president Sergio Mattarella has given a mandate to Giuseppe Conte to become prime minister of a coalition of far-right League and anti-establishment 5-Star movement. 23/05/2018
Russia Moscow university students protest World Cup noise World Cup fever is mounting in much of the world but these students at Moscow State University are not going football crazy. 23/05/2018
Sport Unai Emery confirmed as Arsenal manager Unai Emery confirmed as Arsenal new manager. The Spaniard says he's 'excited' about the new role. 23/05/2018
USA U.S. Congress votes to ease banking restrictions Critics fear the move will lead to a repeat of reckless lending by bankers 23/05/2018
United Kingdom Elderly couple finds car five days after forgetting where they parked The elderly couple even offered a reward to whoever could find their car. 23/05/2018
brussels bureau European politicians express anger at lack of bite during Zuckerberg h Facebook's boss accused of evasion while EP leaders' choice of format for question and answer session slammed as inadequate. 23/05/2018
brussels bureau European Parliament marks year to go before new elections As countdown to poll begins new statistics suggest voter fatigue with the EU, and some voters' willingness to listen to old siren voices as populist parties rise. 23/05/2018
no comment VivaTech conference: SeaBubbles flying taxi on La Seine River in Paris SeaBubbles, a ground-breaking flying taxi that operates on water, zoomed across the River Seine in Paris on Wednesday, ahead of the VivaTech conference, which brings together tech CEOs and startups from around the world. 23/05/2018
Russia No FANS ID, no World Cup, say organisers A ticket will not be enough for fans visiting Russia for the World Cup, each supporter will need to apply online for a FAN ID. 23/05/2018
