2019-05-16

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Window cleaners swing violently on out of control lift atop skyscraper

Two window cleaners in Oklahoma City had a lucky escape after the lift they were in swung wildly at the top of a skyscraper

16/05/2019

Netherlands

Cybercriminal network which stole $100 million dismantled - Europol

An international cybercrime network which used malware to steal an estimated $100 million (€89.3 million) from thousands of victims has been dismantled, Europol announced on Thursday.

16/05/2019

Austria

Snow joke: Austria ski resort reopens for the first time in May

A ski resort in Austria will reopen this weekend for the first time in May after unprecedented heavy snowfall.

16/05/2019

USA

Bill de Blasio rounds out the Democratic presidential field (at least for now)

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

16/05/2019

Living

Josh Haner: An insight into the true proximity of climate change

An extraordinary set of photos documenting the worldwide effects of global warming, exhibited by Josh Haner at Photo London.

16/05/2019

USA

Bill de Blasio launches presidential bid: 'Donald Trump must be stopped'

"I've beaten [Trump] before, and I will do it again," de Blasio said in his announcement video.

16/05/2019

USA

China arrests 2 Canadians accused of espionage

The pair were first detained in December last year in apparent retaliation for Canada's arrest of a Huawei executive on behalf of the United States.

16/05/2019

USA

Prince Harry wins damages over aerial pictures of his private home

Harry's lawyer said a news agency chartered a helicopter in January to take photos and film the private home of Harry and his wife, Meghan.

16/05/2019

Living

“Think of your closet like an art gallery”

Our Q&A with ethical fashion blogger Aditi Mayer

16/05/2019

Poland

Polish support for EU booming despite clashes with Brussels

Fifteen years after Poland joined the European Union, 91% of Poles support the country's membership, according to a poll.

16/05/2019

USA

Iran threat disputed by foreign officials

"There's been no increased threat from Iranian backed forces in Iraq and Syria," said British Maj. Gen. Chris Ghika.

16/05/2019

France

Watch: Eiffel Tower celebrates 130th anniversary with laser show

Rising 324 metres, the "Iron Lady" was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exhibition.

16/05/2019

Ukraine

Ridesharing giant Uber starts its first bus service in Europe

UberShuttle operates in other cities, such as Cairo, Egypt, but this is believed to be its first launch in Europe.

16/05/2019

World

Road Trip Day 44 Wroclaw: We meet Poland's only openly gay politician

Poland is generally perceived as one of Europe's more socially conservative countries, but European Parliamentary candidate and former city mayor Robert Biedroń, the country’s only openly gay politician, is hoping to change that.

16/05/2019

World

How influencers in Romania are trying to get the young out to vote

Romanian video bloggers (vloggers), internet influencers and students are fiercely campaigning for the European Parliament elections next week — each using their best techniques to reach as many followers and supporters as they possibly can.

16/05/2019

United Kingdom

Labour won't back May's Brexit deal unless talks break deadlock

Labour won't back May's Brexit deal unless talks break deadlock.

16/05/2019

Austria

Austrian MPs vote to ban headscarves in primary schools

The law refers to ''all head-covering clothes of ideological or religious influence'', yet it doesn't apply to the Jewish kippa, or to the turban worn by Sikh men.

16/05/2019

USA

Venezuelan government, opposition enter talks to end crisis

Envoys are headed to Norway, but progress is expected to be slow.

16/05/2019

Living

This fashion platform says sustainability 'can’t be ignored anymore'

Our exclusive interview with Cora Hilts, founder of Rêve En Vert, as she explains all things sustainable fashion.

16/05/2019

Living

Should you switch to an ethical shampoo?

We look at good reasons to trade bottled shampoo for shampoo bars.

16/05/2019

World News

'Tax haven is a place where everyone pays their taxes,' says Vestager

Candidates in the race to replace Jean-Claude Juncker took aim at tech giants on the subject of tax at a special debate in Brussels on Wednesday night.

16/05/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit division has left UK 'looking like Game of Thrones on steroids'

"Look at what the divisiveness of Brexit has done to the UK. Today, the UK looks like Game of Thrones on steroids."

16/05/2019

USA

With eye on China, Trump escalates cybersecurity battle with executive order

The federal government will be able to block foreign technology companies from doing business in the U.S., setting the groundwork for a unilateral ban on Huawei's U.S. business interests.

16/05/2019

USA

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to announce presidential bid

Bill de Blasio is not exactly popular back home, but he has a record of progressive accomplishments that allies think will resonate with Democratic voters.

16/05/2019

World News

Same-sex marriage in children's cartoon 'Arthur' praised online

PBS animated cartoon 'Arthur' launched their 22nd season with a wedding between two male characters.

16/05/2019

USA

NASA photos show crash site of Israel's Beresheet moon lander

The photos show a dark smudge where the spacecraft struck the lunar surface at a speed of more than 2,000 miles an hour.

16/05/2019

USA

Trump signs executive order against foreign tech threats

Trump signs Executive Order to protect US computer networks from 'foreign threats'

16/05/2019

USA

Dem, GOP senators say they have a fix for surprise medical bills

Four out of 10 Americans, according to a recent poll, said they have received surprise medical bills in the past year. Some of the bills cost thousands.

16/05/2019

USA

U.S. military to build 6 tent cities near border for migrants

The tents will likely not be on military bases, and ICE, not the military, will be responsible for migrant detention and custodial support.

16/05/2019