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United Kingdom

'Chaos' at Gatwick as staff forced to write flight info on whiteboard

Gatwick Airport descended into "chaos" on Monday morning after a IT malfunction forced staff to manually display flight information on whiteboards.

Greece

Greek bailout: The economy before and after

As it successfully exits its eight-year-long bailout program, Euronews takes a look at how the Greek economy is faring now compared to 2010, when it first received money from creditors.

World News

Vogue announces it will no longer hire models under 18

Fashion bible Vogue and its publisher Conde Nast announced that they will no longer hire underage models for editorial shoots and called on the wider industry to to the same.

World News

What happens to your Facebook account after you die?

Do you know what happens to social media accounts after people die?

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World News

Wifi could detect weapons and bombs in public places, study says

Wireless signals can penetrate bags to get the dimensions of dangerous metal objects, including weapons and batteries for bombs, as well as estimate the volume of liquids such as chemicals for explosives.

World News

Aretha Franklin tributes: 'A blow for everyone who loves real music'

American songstress Aretha Franklin has died aged 76. Celebrities the world over are paying their respect to the "Queen of Soul".

World News

Why heatwaves in Europe are becoming the new normal

Scientists are warning that the record-breaking heatwave currently impacting Europe is likely to become the rule rather than the exception as climate change disrupts weather patterns.

World News

Facebook's time limit tool: How it works

Facebook has announced that it will launch several tools to help users manage their time on its platforms after concerns were raised on the impact social media has on mental health.

World News

Roma Holocaust Memorial Day: EU commemorates 'forgotten victims'

Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, held every year on August 2, honours the murders of hundreds of thousands of Romani by the Nazi and their allies during World War II.

World News

Here are the companies most responsible for global warming: Study

Scientists estimate that emissions from just 90 companies contributed for nearly 50% of the rise in global mean surface temperature since the end of the Industrial Revolution.

United Kingdom

US embassy in London auctions off loo rolls

The US embassy in London is auctioning surplus property online, including some 2,000 loo rolls.

Belgium

What will happen to British EU diplomats after Brexit?

British passport holders working in EU embassies will be recalled by September 2019 at the latest, an EU Commission letter has stated, assuring them that few will lose their jobs.

World News

Stunning pictures of Mars and Saturn are released

Stunning pictures of Mars and Saturn taken as the two planets were making their closest approach to Earth this year have been released.

United Kingdom

Coffin carriers scrapped at Novichok victim's funeral

Dawn Sturgess, 44, died in hospital on July 8 after being contaminated with the Novichok nerge agent.

World News

Police warn people against Kiki challenge after injuries reported

Some people taking part in the Kiki challenge are filmed putting themselves at risk by jumping out of moving cars.

World News

How many of Europe's immigrants are jobless?

In 2017, 63% of migrants born outside the European Union were working, data show, compared to 73% for the native-born population.

World News

Total lunar eclipse on July 27: What you need to know

The longest total lunar eclipse of the century will take place on July 27 and Europe is in prime position to admire the spectacle.

United Kingdom

May's Brexit plans for Northern Ireland: What you need to know

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May dismissed as “unworkable” the EU’s plans on the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and urged the bloc to “evolve” their position and back her government’s proposals.

New Zealand

NZ company says four-day work week trial a success

A New Zealand company which trialled a four-day work week said the experiment was a success with staff registering a big bump in work-life balance while productivity remained level.

Europe News

This petition could help Britons retain EU citizenship after Brexit

The European Commission has allowed a group to launch a petition calling for permanent EU citizenship after Brexit.

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