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USA

Justice Department circulating proposal to expand background checks

The White House stressed that President Trump had yet set to settle on any formal position or proposal on guns as talks with Congress continued Wednesday.

USA

This report tallied the human and economic toll of gun violence in all 50 states. The cost is staggering.

2017 marked the first time firearms killed more people than motor vehicle accidents, the report said.

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USA

Plenty of Fish bans users from posting photos with face filters

According to the dating site's poll, 25 percent said they believe potential dates are "pretending to be someone they're not."

Living

My eco job: Running a vegan cafe

Sophie and Cait started out making cupcakes for a small market stall, now their cafe is more of a community centre

USA

Rep. Ilhan Omar says Trump tweet 'spread lies that put my life at risk'

The president on Wednesday retweeted a video of the congresswoman dancing that included a false claim that it was footage of her celebrating on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

USA

Greta Thunberg tells Congress: 'Unite behind the science'

"I am submitting this report as my testimony because I don't want you to listen to me," the 16-year-old said. "I want you to listen to the scientists."

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Giant portrait of Greta Thunberg made in Italian field

An Italian artist has created a giant portrait of Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

USA

Who is Trump's new national security adviser Robert C. O'Brien?

US President Donald Trump today named a new national security adviser after firing John Bolton last week.

France

Ceremony honours fallen US soldiers in all-but-forgotten WWII battle

It might have been forgotten if it wasn't for some painstaking research.

World News

How summer 2019 hurt the Arctic, the frontline of climate change

Unprecedented wildfires, a record melt of the sea ice and some more extreme weather episodes have marked the 2019 summer season in the Arctic Circle. It was on a par or worse than the 2012 record melt and heat levels, showing that the North Pole is the frontline of the global climate crisis.

United Kingdom

Battle of the Premiers: Ex-PM Major joins legal battle against Johnson

Ex-British PM John Major, perhaps, is best prepared to understand what Boris Johnson is currently going through having himself battled against his lawmakers over the European Union when at the helm of the country.

Cult

From the factory floor to prison, Lyon Biennale moves into uncharted territory

One of Europe's leading contemporary art events, the Lyon Biennale, embraces the metro area and the entire region.

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Thousands evacuated as deadly flooding hits Cambodia

Eleven people, including two children, have died and 10,000 families have been evacuated across 14 provinces in the past 10 days due to severe flooding. On Sunday (September 18) the water resource ministry had forecast water levels to continue to rise in several provinces, including Prey Veng.

USA

As Harris falters, campaign and allies mull next steps

When the California senator returns to Iowa this weekend for the Polk County Democrats' Steak Fry, it'll be her first trip to the state in over a month.

Business

OECD: Humanitarian migration falls while labour and family migration rises

Europe had a decrease in the number of asylum applications by 10% in 2018. Family migration, where people migrate with, or to join, family members, increased by 9% and labour migration by 6%.

Europe News

More plastic than fish: beach cleanup highlights Europe's plastic problem

Experts warn that if nothing is done, the ocean could contain more plastic than fish by 2050. For the UN, governments need to more to implement legislation, whilst individuals also have a roll to play.

USA

Smart TVs, smart-home devices found to be leaking sensitive user data

"Nearly all TV devices in our testbeds contacts Netflix even though we never configured any TV with a Netflix account," the researchers wrote.

Eco-Innovation

One of Europe's biggest taxi apps has gone carbon neutral

Ride sharing is huge, what are the major players to cut down their carbon footprint?

USA

Trump names Robert O'Brien new national security adviser

O'Brien is currently serving as the State Department's special presidential envoy for hostage affairs.

USA

Queen returns lost toy monkey to Australian girl

Harriet arrived back in Australia with a new friend in tow — 'Rex' — a stuffed corgi from the palace gift shop.