2018-10-12

World News

Europe to change fuel pump labels — what you need to know

Petrol pumps across Europe are set to change their names on Friday in a European Union bid to make the labelling system easier.

12/10/2018

World

Astronauts make emergency landing as engine fails on Soyuz rocket

Russian officials are investigating the cause of a booster problem that forced a Soyuz rocket capsule to make an emergency landing just after launch

12/10/2018

USA

Hurricane-affected communities rely on social media for help in Michael aftermath | #TheCube

Communities in Florida affected by the recent Hurricane Michael turned to social media in the aftermath of the storm to call for help

12/10/2018

Germany

Merkel's allies under threat in Bavaria

Opinion polls point to sharp losses for CSU

12/10/2018

World News

Moroccan tightrope walker thrills Chileans with skyscraper sortie

Moroccan tightrope walker thrills Chileans with skyscraper sortie

12/10/2018

World News

Big guns of surrealism on show as Pompidou Centre lends works to Pisa

Big guns of surrealism on show as Pompidou Centre lends works to Pisa

12/10/2018

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Flooding in Sardinia causes bridge collapse

Flooding in Sardinia causes bridge collapse

12/10/2018

United Kingdom

Britain's Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank

Princess Eugenie, ninth-in-line to the throne, married her fiancé in Windsor's St George's Chapel on Friday.

12/10/2018

France

Are French schools failing their brightest children?

Are French schools failing their brightest children?

12/10/2018

World

US Pastor Andrew Brunson freed by Turkish court

The US pastor Andrew Brunson is on his way back to the US.

12/10/2018

World News

Mediterranean flash floods leave trail of death and devastation

More bodies have been found after torrential rain and flash floods brought havoc to the south of France and the islands of Mallorca and Sardinia.

12/10/2018

World News

Lindsey Buckingham sues Fleetwood Mac

"I remain deeply surprised and saddened, as this decision ends the beautiful 43-year legacy we built together," Buckingham said.

12/10/2018

Turkey

Europe briefing: 6 stories you need to know about today

Take a look back at six of the biggest headlines from Europe this morning.

12/10/2018

World News

Pentagon grounds all F-35 jets following crash — latest issue for costly program

"We will take every measure to ensure safe operations while we deliver, sustain and modernize the F-35 for the warfighter and our defense partners," a spokesman said.

12/10/2018

World News

Media companies pulling out of Saudi conference after Khashoggi's disappearance

The Future Investment Initiative has come under scrutiny amid reports the longtime critic of the Saudi royal family was killed inside the Saudi consulate.

12/10/2018

World News

Trump's lawyers preparing answers to questions from Mueller

A source familiar with the matter told NBC News that those questions pertain to whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia in 2016.

12/10/2018

World News

Soyuz astronauts' emergency descent was a harrowing, high-G ordeal

A ballistic re-entry is "basically an unguided, uncontrolled free fall."

12/10/2018

Germany

5 things to know about Bavaria's election on Sunday

On October 14, Bavaria will elect a new state parliament. But this election is making headlines far beyond the borders of the Free State — so what is it all about?

12/10/2018

World News

DNA databases can now identify most Americans

"Genetic genealogy databases act like a GPS system for anonymous DNA," one researcher said.

12/10/2018

World News

How to take a break from booze so you'll actually stick with it

Whether it's Sober October or a stint on the Whole30, taking an occasional break from booze can be good for your mental and physical health. Here are some strategies to help you go the distance.

12/10/2018