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Euroviews. UK must do more to tackle sex slavery at home | View

On World Day against Trafficking in Persons, it's clear the British government has a long way to go to end widespread sexual exploitation happening within its own borders, despite claiming to be a leader in the fight against modern slavery.

30/07/2018

United Kingdom

Thomas Cook cancels trips to captive killer whale attractions

The decision means customers will no longer be able to purchase tickets to SeaWorld in Florida or Loro Parque in Tenerife from the company as of next summer.

29/07/2018

United Kingdom

Is Europe’s swing to populism fuelling anti-Semitism?

Europe has voted for populist parties in increasing numbers over the last decade and it's a trend some are linking to the encouragement of anti-Semitism.

27/07/2018

United Kingdom

UK regulations for political ads don’t exist – but what if they did?

Political advertising in the UK is not regulated, meaning made-up claims can be printed and shared with near impunity.

27/07/2018

United Kingdom

Eurotunnel becomes latest victim of European heatwave

The Channel Tunnel rail link has been experiencing long delays since Thursday due to "extreme heat".

27/07/2018

Sport

Watch: Ex-Man Utd boss Sir Alex thanks staff after leaving hosptial

Ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken for the first time since leaving hospital after a brain haemorrhage.

26/07/2018

United Kingdom

Euroviews. No Deal Brexit isn't an option | View

The UK government's policy on Brexit remains that “No Deal is better than a bad deal”. It should be obvious to all now though that it isn’t, says a former UK negotiator in the European Union.

25/07/2018

United Kingdom

British teen saves lives with messages of hope on bridge

Messages attached to England's Wearmouth Bridge by 18-year-old Paige Hunter have already stopped six people from taking their own lives.

25/07/2018

United Kingdom

British court forces woman to remain married until 2020

Tini Owens wants a divorce, but the law says she must stay married until 2020.

25/07/2018

United Kingdom

Novichok survivor Charlie Rowley: 'my partner fell ill in 15 minutes'

The British man poisoned with the nerve agent claims the substance which killed Dawn Sturgess and left him ill was found in a sealed perfume box.

25/07/2018

Ecotech

A luxury yacht in the skies

The world's longest aircraft plans luxurious expeditions

24/07/2018

Business

London black cab drivers could sue Uber

Cabbies are considering a class-suit action against the ride-hailing app for loss of earnings after it was granted a temporary license to operate in London.

24/07/2018

United Kingdom

'Britain would not seek death penalty block for IS suspects': UK minister

Britain's home secretary has said that the UK will not oppose the use of the death penalty if two alleged Islamic state members were extradited to the US.

23/07/2018

United Kingdom

Four men arrested over acid attack on toddler

The four men aged between 22 and 39 have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm after the three year old suffered from burns to his face and arm

23/07/2018

Europe News

Why is Europe still waiting for large-scale, Amazon-style drone deliveries?

In partnership with Airbus-sponsored

A Kenyan cargo arline is aiming to be the first to provide a large-scale postal and medical delivery service in Africa, yet they cannot do the same in Europe - why?

22/07/2018

United Kingdom

Ecuador could withdraw Assange asylum

The WikiLeaks founder, who has been living at the Ecuadorian embassy since 2012, could be handed over to British authorities. President Lenin Moreno is in London apparently to meet with officials to finalize an agreement under which Ecuador will withdraw its asylum protection.

22/07/2018

Health Series

Flying cars and jetpacks: Highlights from the year's biggest air show

In partnership with Airbus-sponsored

Real-life flying cars, space robots and jet-powered flying suits were just some of the highlights at the biennial Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) this year.

22/07/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit minister warns Britain may refuse to pay Brexit divorce bill

The new Brexit minister Dominic Raab has warned that Britain could refuse to pay a €43bn divorce bill to the EU if it does not get a trade deal

22/07/2018

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Ready, steady, slow — snails slug it out at racing world championships

More than 150 snails slugged it out at the annual world snail racing championships on Saturday, an event that's been running since the 1960s.

22/07/2018

United Kingdom

Britain's changing attitude to marijuana

Britain's changing attitude to marijuana

22/07/2018

United Kingdom

Giant moon disappears en route to Austria

A British artist has launched a social media campaign to find his 7-metre replica of the moon, which disappeared in the post.

22/07/2018

United Kingdom

New picture of Prince George released on the eve of fifth birthday

A new picture of Prince George, who's third in line to the British throne, was released on the eve of his fifth birthday.

21/07/2018

Health Series

Real-life 'Iron Man' launches in £340k flying suit at airshow

In partnership with Airbus-sponsored

Three days following the commercial launch of his £340,000 jet suit in partnership with department store chain Selfridges, amateur engineer Richard Browning was in Hampshire on Saturday to show off his creation before thousands at the biennial Farnborough International Airshow.

21/07/2018

United Kingdom

UK police make 'largest ever' cocaine bust

Two Dutch nationals are facing drug importation charges after British Border Force officers raided a yacht in Cornwall,

21/07/2018

United Kingdom

UK Space Agency seeks name for Mars robot

The UK Space Agency is inviting space enthusiasts to name a Mars Rover that will search for signs of life on the Red Planet in 2021.

21/07/2018

United Kingdom

Novichok victim released from UK hospital

Charlie Rowley, one of two Britons poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok last month, has been released from hospital

20/07/2018