2019-09-28

USA

Watch 'French Spiderman' scale skyscraper

It took him only 20 minutes to push and pull his way to the rooftop of the building that is 502 feet high. Police met him upon his descent.

28/09/2019

World News

Polish police protect LGBT marchers as tensions rise before election

Polish anti-LGBT protesters clashed with riot police in the south-eastern city of Lublin on Saturday just before a gay pride march.

28/09/2019

Austria

Kurz expected to win Austria's Sunday vote

He will, however, again need a partner to gain a majority in parliament. His most likely choices are a three-way coalition with the Greens and the liberal, pro-business Neos, or reviving his coalition with the far-right Freedom Party (FPO).

28/09/2019

Living

How Vivienne Westwood wants to bring down consumerism and the ‘Rot$’

The designer has some bold theories on what governments need to do to combat climate change.

28/09/2019

USA

A teen's fatal stabbing was filmed: Is social media to blame?

"We see these terrible stories, and they are terrible, and we all immediately wonder, if this were happening to me, would people come to my aid?" one media expert said.

28/09/2019

United Kingdom

No-confidence vote in UK government may be held next week: MP

If Boris Johnson's government fell, the leader of the main opposition Labour party Jeremy Corbyn would most likely succeed him.

28/09/2019

World News

Hong Kong protests mark fifth anniversary of the Umbrella Movement

And a series of protests for and against Communist Party rulers in Beijing is also planned for the Chinese-ruled city ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic on Tuesday.

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Illusionists 'levitate' for over four hours in Brazil

Brazilian illusionists Henry Vargas and Klauss Duraes performed a stunt on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, drawing the attention of hundreds of people

28/09/2019

Cult

Turner Prize nominees focus on issues beyond Brexit

Four shortlisted entries focus on the inequalities and injustices of a globalised world still capable of producing horrific conflicts.

28/09/2019

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'French Spiderman' scales a 39-storey skyscraper in Frankfurt

Alain Robert is known for climbing some of the world's tallest structures without safety ropes... or permission

28/09/2019

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Finland: Northern Lights dance in the night sky

Striking green, purple and white, aurora displays lit up the night sky over Finnish Lapland from Friday to Saturday

28/09/2019

Living

Is it possible to buy an eco-friendly sports watch?

Often scrapped after a few years' usage, sports watches can be an expensive and environmentally unfriendly habit to maintain. Here we look at whether it’s possible to track your movements without denting the environment.

28/09/2019

USA

Trump blasts 'savages' — AOC, three other women of color, Schiff, Nadler

"Savages" started to trend on Twitter after the president's post, which comes amid a House impeachment inquiry into his dealings with Ukraine.

28/09/2019

Egypt

Winners of Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival revealed

The third edition of the El Gouna Film Festival wrapped up its nine-day run on Friday with more than 80 films screened throughout the week.

28/09/2019

Cinema

El Gouna Film Festival: Give Up The Ghost wins Best Arab Short Film

Give Up The Ghost (2019) by Jordanian filmmaker Zain Duraie won Best Arab Short Film at the third edition of the El Gouna Film Festival. The film tells the story of a couple who is unable to have children and struggle due to external pressures.

28/09/2019

Russia

Elon Musk responds in Russian to singing entrepreneurs

Elon Musk has demonstrated his language skills, responding to an elaborately sung invitation to visit business leaders in the Russian city of Krasnodar.

28/09/2019

USA

Boris Johnson faces probe over alleged links to U.S. businesswoman

The request for an investigation cites allegations that Jennifer Arcuri and her business received favorable treatment as a result of her friendship with Johnson.

28/09/2019

South Africa

'We stand together': Meghan visits memorial for murdered student

Meghan Markle visited a memorial to Uyinene Mrwetyana, a young South African whose rape and murder inspired thousands to protest.

28/09/2019

USA

American retirees in Mexico say their life savings vanished from a Mexican bank

Nine American families told NBC News that they trusted a local banker in San Miguel de Allende only to find millions missing from their accounts.

28/09/2019

USA

Iran slams U.S. for barring top diplomat from New York hospital visit

The State Department said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif could only visit a diplomat in hospital if Tehran released a detained American citizen.

28/09/2019

USA

Climate scientists say Greta Thunberg's efforts are building real momentum

"She is getting people to listen, which we have failed to do," one climatologist said.

28/09/2019

USA

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to run for office

Wong's announcement came ahead of a major rally later Saturday to mark the fifth anniversary of the Umbrella protests, where he first shot to fame as a youth leader.

28/09/2019

Nigeria

Hundreds of chained captives released from Nigerian school

Police say children as young as five were among those released from the building in Kaduna

28/09/2019

World News

Rugby World Cup hosts Japan beat Ireland 19-12 in major upset

Rugby world cup hosts Japan beat Ireland 19-12 in major upset

28/09/2019

Cinema

El Gouna Film Festival: Palestinian filmmaker Mai Masri shares her experience

Documentaries are not just about showing life's harsh realities, Mai Masri, a Palestinian filmmaker who has directed more than eight films focusing on the struggles of her home country and Lebanon over a span of more than 30 years.

28/09/2019

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Dani Arnold sets new climbing record up north face of Cima Grande

In near-perfect weather conditions, the 35-year-old Swiss national completed the 550-metre-long, partly overhanging, mountain face in 46 minutes and 30 seconds

28/09/2019

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Protesters cover Louvre's Pyramid in black treacle

Climate activists staging a peaceful protest at the Louvre museum dipped their hands in treacle, referencing a partnership with Total

28/09/2019

Germany

Oktoberfest: What's it like to don a dirndl and work as a waitress?

Of course, there are times when the wait staff at Oktoberfest have to deal with difficult customers. "I think if you just have good banter, or a 'mouth like a sword' as they say in Bavaria, you can actually get by quite well with that."

28/09/2019

Afghanistan

Afghan election sees big drop in voter numbers — estimate

Afghanistan's presidential election turnout is unofficially estimated at 20 percent amid fears the Taliban kept many away from polling stations.

28/09/2019

USA

Amid failed peace talks and relentless violence, Afghans weigh whether to vote

"Our future is uncertain," said a Kabuli who has decided not to vote. "There is no guarantee that tomorrow I will still be alive."

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