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NASA to put a toaster oven-sized atomic clock in space. Here's why.

The agency's Deep Space Atomic Clock is designed to make deep-space travel more efficient.

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Hungary

Crash boat driver involved in previous smash, say prosecutors

Hungarian prosecutors say the Ukrainian captain arrested over the fatal sinking of The Mermaid in Budapest last week had been involved in another accident in the Netherlands in April

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USA

Mount Rainier climbers rescued after being stranded three days

All four climbers were found alive, suffering from exposure, and transported to local hospitals for treatment, the National Park Service said.

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Portugal

Synthetic opioid drugs like fentanyl are a 'growing concern' in Europe

New report from a European drug agency reveals one in five people seeking treatment for opioid abuse are addicted to synthetic drugs

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France

Fiat Chrysler withdraws 31.2 billion euro merger offer for Renault

Fiat Chrysler is withdrawing its 31.2 billion euro merger offer for Renault, abandoning a deal that would have created the world's third biggest carmaker

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Denmark

Danish PM Rasmussen concedes electoral defeat to Social Democrat party

Denmark's Prime Minister Lars Rasmussen conceded defeat to the Social Democrats in parliamentary elections and announced his government's resignation

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United Kingdom

Blow to UK car industry as Ford to close Bridgend plant on Brexit fears

More than 2,000 workers face redundancy after American car giant Ford said it plans to close its Bridgend engine plant in Wales on Brexit slowdown fears

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United Kingdom

Emmanuel Macron reads last letter of French Resistance fighter

French president reads the testimony of a 16-year-old French resistance fighter who was executed for helping with the D-Day landings

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Meet the pianist from Poland who is still playing at 108

She broke her hands when she was 80 years old and she was told by doctors that she would never play the piano again.

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Focus

Football for Friendship: Sportsmanship has no borders

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GAZPROM FOOTBALL

The 5 day event attended by children from 57 different countries took place in Madrid this year, coinciding with the UEFA Champions League final.

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Focus

Mauritius hosts World Travel Awards for Africa and the Indian Ocean

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MAURITIUS

Hundreds of travel and tourism representatives from around Africa and the Indian Ocean gathered to celebrate the best of the travel industry in their region.

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Ukraine

Five men jailed over acid attack on Ukraine anti-corruption activist

The 33-year-old died in November last year, three months after being attacked in the southern Ukrainian town of Kherson.

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Europe News

The Brief: Puigdemont refused EU accreditation, causing controversy

Charles Puigdemont declared independence from Catalonia and came to Belgium, where he was elected as an MEP. Now, he is being denied temporary EU accreditation. The decision was extended to all Spanish MEPs. Read more about why that was the resolution here.

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World

Raw Politics in full: D-Day remembered and Denmark elections

Catch the full episode of Thursday's Raw Politics here.

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USA

Robotic fighter jets could soon join military pilots on combat missions

The fast-flying drones would scout enemy locations and draw fire that otherwise would be directed at human pilots.

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USA

FCC votes to make it easier for phone companies to block robocalls

The change — which allows carriers to enroll customers in call blocking services by default — could lead to higher monthly phone bills, one member of the panel warned.

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USA

Pelosi reportedly told Democrats she would rather see Trump 'in prison,' not impeached

Sources told The Washington Post that the meeting was not particularly contentious and described Pelosi's comments as offhand.

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Russia

Russia says D-Day's significance 'should not be exaggerated'

Russia says the D-Day invasion "did not have a decisive impact" on World War II and its significance "should not be exaggerated".

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Greece

Doctor and independent Moses Elisaf is Greece's first Jewish mayor

Doctor, academic and independent politician Moses Elisaf is the newly-elected Mayor of Ioannina in north-west Greece and the country's first Jewish mayor

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Spain

How a Muslim refugee practises his faith in one of Spain's pork meccas

Syrian refugee Majad navigates his way through his new life in Zamora, Spain.

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USA

Trump sent 'confusing' message to Libya, top Libyan official says

Trump's call with rebel leader Khalifa Haftar surprised the Libyan government, but the deputy prime minister is hopeful Washington will stand by Tripoli.

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Europe News

Report indicates increase of cocaine in EU, links to social media

Over 104,000 cocaine seizures were reported in the EU in 2017, amounting to 140.4 tons. This is double the quantity seized in 2016. "Social media, encryption techniques and darknet marketplaces" are correlated with the increase.

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Europe News

European agency warns about 'uberisation' of drug market

New report suggests drug entrepreneurs are creating cocaine 'call centres' which make it easier for drug users to order online

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Urban fly fishing is reeling in anglers to Dubai

PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND COMMERCE MARKETING DUBAI

Normally known for its skyscrapers and hotels, Dubai now houses the first urban fly fishing experience in the Middle East. Check it out in this feature of Adventures.

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USA

What is soy and is it good for you?

Not all soy foods are equal. Here are the facts you need to know about soy.

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Living

Climate change sparks new levels of concern and eco-anxiety in Britons

A new study by You Gov shows climate change is in the top three concerns, after Brexit, for those living in the UK.

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Germany

German serial killer nurse gets life term for murder of 85 patients

Former German nurse Niels Högel, thought to be the country’s most prolific serial killer, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 85 patients

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Germany

German nurse given life term for murdering 85 patients

A German nurse thought to be the country’s most prolific serial killer has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 85 patients.

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USA

Was the president's visit a smoother ride or have Brits just got Trump-fatigue?

Analysis: There were gaffes and insults, but President Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom seemed to adhere to norms more than other foreign trips.

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United Kingdom

'If only I was 20 years younger,' says veteran, 93, at Melania Trump

A 93-year-old D-Day veteran made a flirtatious remark as he met Donald and Melania Trump in southern England.

06/06/2019

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

2019-06-06

NASA to put a toaster oven-sized atomic clock in space. Here's why.

Mount Rainier climbers rescued after being stranded three days

Fiat Chrysler withdraws 31.2 billion euro merger offer for Renault

Meet the pianist from Poland who is still playing at 108

Football for Friendship: Sportsmanship has no borders

Five men jailed over acid attack on Ukraine anti-corruption activist

Raw Politics in full: D-Day remembered and Denmark elections

Robotic fighter jets could soon join military pilots on combat missions

FCC votes to make it easier for phone companies to block robocalls

Russia says D-Day's significance 'should not be exaggerated'

Trump sent 'confusing' message to Libya, top Libyan official says

Urban fly fishing is reeling in anglers to Dubai

German nurse given life term for murdering 85 patients

Was the president's visit a smoother ride or have Brits just got Trump-fatigue?