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Louise Miner

United Kingdom

Flying taxis could soon be the next best thing

Rolls-Royce are developing hybrid electric flying taxi's. They're capable of performing vertical take offs and landings and we could see them as soon as the 2020's

USA

President Trump has run into a torrent of criticism

It's after he returned from accepting Putin's denial of Russian meddling in the 2016 US elections

Iran

Europe must turn commitments on Middle East into action: Iran's Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Mohammad Javad Zarif told Euronews that the European Union needs to back-up its commitments with actions.

Business

A no-deal Brexit will have "big" economic consequences

That's according to the Bank of England Governor Mark Carney who says it'll prompt a review of interest rates and leave many bankers idle

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Cult

London celebrates the centenary of Nelson Mandela's birth

That's the aim of an exhibition which saw the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the opening at the Southbank Centre where they met with Mandela's grand-daughter. It explores the life and times of the former President of South Africa and his 27 years in prison

USA

"Lava bombs" injures 23 on boat trip in Hawaii

An investigation is underway to see if the "Hot Spot" boat got too close to molten rock when it was hit by the "lava bombs".

Russia

Pussy Riot sentenced for 15 days in prison in Moscow

It's after they briefly entered the pitch during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on Sunday. They were found guilty of "seriously violating the rules of spectator behaviour".

Spain

Amazon workers strike

Thousands of staff are striking across Europe on an annual promotion day on its site offering a range of deals making it even bigger than Black Friday

Italy

Italy's anti-immigrant interior minister visits migrant camp

Matteo Salvini vowed to enforce only "limited, controlled and qualified"immigration

USA

US Surpreme Court has a new conservative Judge

President Trump chose Judge Brett Kavanaugh who is a conservative federal appeals court Judge. In making his choice Trump entrenches conservative control of the court for decades to come

United Kingdom

Prime Minister Theresa May defends Brexit plan

It's after two of her senior cabinet members have quit over her Brexit deal

Greece

A replica of the Winged Victory of Samothrace is being made in Greece

In 1863, the great statue of Nike was discovered at the temple complex which is the Sanctuary of the Great Gods and is now on show at the Louvre museum in Paris. A replica is being made from marble and will be erected this summer on the northern Aegean island

France

There are appeals of calm after a second night of violence in Nantes in France

It's after police fatally shot a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid an identity check, triggering violence and unrest in several neighbourhoods on Tuesday

Austria

Germany and Austria will talk to Italy about migrant issue

Germany's Interior Minister and Austria's Chancellor want to shut the migration route across the Mediterranean from Africa into Europe. At a joint press conference in Vienna, Austria's Chancellor says this will be in the best interest for Germany and Italy

Hungary

Hungarians embrace plastic-free July

More than a dozen restaurants and cafes in Budapest have agreed to fill used bottles or flasks with water for free. It's in a bid to have a Plastic Free July.

Spain

Second migrant ship docks in Spain

A ship run by the Spanish Proactive Open Arms charity carrying 60 migrants has arrived in Barcelona

Cult

French luxury fashion house Givenchy opened the Paris Fashion week

The new collection was dedicated to Hubert de Givenchy, the founder of the label who died three months ago

Thailand

Multi-national efforts double at the Thai cave rescue

More rain is forecast as the 12 boys and coach remain in the cavern.

Australia

Australian Archbishop convicted of concealing child sex abuse in the church

Philip Wilson is the most senior Catholic in the world to be convicted of the offense. The 67-year-old was convicted in May of not disclosing the information of abuse to police of another priest in 1970's.

World News

German Chancellor Merkel says compromise on migration reached with CSU

CSU leader Horst Seehofer to continue to serve as Interior Minister.

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