2020-02-08

World News

Storm Ciara: Eight dead as hurricane-force winds sweep across Europe

The death toll from Storm Ciara has climbed

08/02/2020

USA

Klobuchar looks to McCain example for independent boost in New Hampshire

While other Democratic presidential candidates tout their connections to Obama, Klobuchar is talking about her ties to figures like John McCain.

08/02/2020

Poland

Poles rally in support of government justice system reform

"[The EU] has no right to interfere with the justice system," one argued.

08/02/2020

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364 cross-country skiers enjoy Moonlight Classic

The Moonlight Classic is a unique event that sees hundreds of cross-country skiing enthusiasts gather in Alpe di Siusi. They are lured both by the idea of skiing under the moonlight and by the prestige that the contest has acquired over the years.

08/02/2020

World News

Storm Ciara forces cancellation of Galway's European Culture ceremony

The Galway 2020 European capital of culture opening ceremony has been cancelled due to imminent arrival of Storm Ciara. Heavy rain and high winds expected.

08/02/2020

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Final Oscars preparations underway before awards night

Impeccably dressed A-listers and upstart documentary filmmakers will brush shoulders on the red carpet at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, as months of campaigning for 24 gold statuettes boil down to a single night.

08/02/2020

World News

Solar Orbiter launches from Cape Canaveral for journey to the sun

The Solar Orbiter, a joint mission between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA, has launched. The mission aims to give close-up views of the Sun's polar regions and observe its magnetic activity.

08/02/2020

Thailand

Thai soldier shot dead after killing at least 26 in gun rampage

A Thai soldier has been shot dead by police after going on a shooting rampage in a shopping mall in Korat, killing at least 26 people and wounding 57 others in northeast Thailand

08/02/2020

France

French skating chief quits over sexual abuse scandal

The long-serving head of the French Ice Skating Federation (FFSG), Didier Gailhaguet, resigned on Saturday after former skaters spoke of sexual assaults by coaches.

08/02/2020

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Hong Kong medical workers demand total closure of China border

Striking hospital workers demanding a complete border shutdown because of the coronavirus outbreak have voted to end their action and return to work.

08/02/2020

Italy

Italy has 30 junior ministers with no official role

The second government of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has nominated 42 deputy ministers and undersecretaries, yet 30 of them have no title.

08/02/2020

Ireland

Ireland votes: Irish election day in pictures

As citizens are expected on the poll today, here is an illustrated selection from all parts of Ireland

08/02/2020

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Thaipusam — a colourful Hindu festival in Malaysia

Crowds trekked for hours to reach the the Batu Caves complex before the final arduous climb up 272 steps to reach the temples.

08/02/2020

USA

Donald Trump fires a second senior official who testified against him

Gordon Sondland, the US ambassador to the EU, was ousted hours after Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman who'd worked as a Ukraine expert at the White House.

08/02/2020

France

Macron urges EU nuclear defence strategy — with France at centre

"Nuclear force is our final recourse, the cornerstone of our security, the guarantor of our vital interests," French president declared.

08/02/2020

USA

Thai soldier kills at least 10 in shooting rampage, police say

Soldier opens fire in northeastern city of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

08/02/2020

Earth News

Blessed by Tibetan monks, this turtle had a very festive return to sea

The female sea turtle spent three months in a rescue centre.

08/02/2020

USA

Turkey accused of sending Syrians back to 'war zone' as conflict escalates

"I can't remember how many times I have had to move because of the intense bombing and the advance of the Syrian army," said one father forced to flee.

08/02/2020

USA

Warren's 'unity' pitch clashes with her 'fighter' message

The Democratic presidential candidate has pitched herself as both a warrior for change and a unifying force. Many voters see a fighter — but not a uniter.

08/02/2020

USA

Buttigieg flaws show under spotlight of New Hampshire debate

Analysis: The former South Bend mayor's momentum moment renews nagging questions about experience and ability to represent people of color.

08/02/2020

USA

Facebook's Twitter account hacked

The Saudi hacker group OurMine apparently tweeted from Facebook's account. It claimed credit last month for a takeover of key NFL accounts.

08/02/2020