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'Flying taxi' tested in Paris as city battles congestion & pollution

With air pollution a threat to Paris and transport lines bursting at the seams on rush hour, a startup is proposing a "flying taxi" as a greener alternative that makes use of the River Seine.

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Hyperloop ambitions, African free trade and licensing online influencers

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Is hyperloop transportation's next frontier? The African Free Trade deal and licensing online influencers

Europe News

The Brief: Hybrid threats and Europe's vulnerability

EU Defence Ministers are meeting in Helsinki to discuss how to counter hybrid threats - actions by state and non-state actors to destabilise countries. From disinformation to military incursions, hybrid threats are evolving, so must Europe's response to them, experts say.

China

Watch again: Hong Kong protests continue on anniversary of mob attack

On the night of July 21 — a month ago today — about 100 white-shirted men stormed the station hours after protesters marched through central Hong Kong and defaced China's Liaison Office - the main symbol of Beijing's authority over the city.

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France

Man killed riding e-scooter on motorway near Paris

The 30-year-old, who was not wearing a helmet, was struck from behind by a motorcycle on the A86 near Vélizy-Villacoublay, southwest of Paris.

United Kingdom

British involvement in Interrail travel scheme back on track

Britain’s train companies will remain part of the Interrail and Eurail travel schemes, the Rail Delivery Group has said

World News

E-scooter fleets may not be as eco-friendly as you thought—here's why

While they're often touted as an environmentally-friendly way of getting around a city, the first peer-reviewed study examining the environmental impact of the life cycle of rented e-scooters suggests there are more eco-friendly ways of getting around.

China

'World's first transnational cable car' to connect Russia and China

What is claimed to be the world's first transnational cable car is set to connect China and Russia across the Amur River.

Croatia

Summer holiday traffic tailbacks begin

Elsewhere, Austria is to introduce a ban on vehicles leaving the motorway in Salzburg on weekends in a bid to help local communities suffering from gas emissions.

Spain

Health vs cars: judge reinstates Madrid's low emissions zone

Vehicles entering certain parts of central Madrid will once again be fined after a judge ruled that traffic restrictions in the Spanish capital must be maintained to fight pollution.

Eco-Innovation

We went off-roading with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan in Scotland

A luxury SUV experience with Rolls-Royce in Scotland's Speyside

USA

Sex toy maker sues NYC transit for refusing their ads, allowing erectile dysfunction ads

Dame Products alleges the New York City MTA discriminated against their ads while allowing phallic art promoting impotency medication.

World News

What are European countries doing to regulate e-scooters?

The first e-scooter death in France has put the regulation of the trendy vehicles back in the spotlight. Euronews takes a look at how some European countries are tackling the issue.

France

Truck driver involved in fatal e-scooter collision 'had taken drugs'

Truck driver that fatally hit man riding electric scooter in Paris was under narcotics, the Paris’ prosecutor’s office told Euronews.

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Trains overwhelmed as Bangladeshis go home for Eid

Thousands of people scrambled to Dhaka's train stations on Tuesday (June 4) in hopes of returning home for Eid

Germany

Germany legalises e-scooters but bans them from the pavement

The approval on Friday means the UK is the last major European economy to still ban electric scooters.

World News

Will Uber drivers benefit from biggest stock exchange debut in years?

Top executives, early venture capitalists and board members stand to reap benefits from their stakes in Uber, the decade-old ride-sharing giant that went public on Thursday. But what about its drivers?

Smart Regions

Bubi bikes in Budapest: Hungary aims to become cycle-friendly

In partnership with the European Commission

Budapest is working to become a bike-friendly city, with a growing network of dedicated paths, and a fleet of shared bicycles, known as Bubi bikes.

Angola

Business flourishes as Angola revitalises historic railroad

In partnership with aipex

Angola's rebuilt railroad is a much quicker route to transport minerals from southern Africa.

USA

Suffer from road rage? Try these tips to keep calm

80 percent of drivers experience some form of aggression behind the wheel. Try these tips to keep calm.