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Global obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities: new report

In the ranking of the highest mean BMIs of countries in Europe, Turkey came top and Switzerland saw the lowest score

Georgia

How Georgia pioneered women's rights movement in former Soviet states

How Georgia pioneered women's rights movement in former Soviet states

World News

Looted artefacts from Middle East sold in Europe via social media

"Social media was a very important driver of (the Arab Spring) protests so it was only a matter of time before the looting and trafficking of antiquities would bleed into social media," Dr Amr Al-Azm, Professor Middle East History and Anthropology, told Euronews.

Thailand

Thai king Vajiralongkorn marries his bodyguard ahead of coronation

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has married the deputy head of his personal security, according to a royal statement.

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France

30 sharks die at French aquarium, some ate each other: Sea Shepherd

France's largest aquarium is facing legal action from an NGO over the deaths of 30 hammerhead sharks.

Russia

Russia displays ballistic missile launcher at WWII parade rehearsal

Military vehicles carrying missile launchers and weapons paraded through the streets of Moscow on Monday as the country geared up for its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square.

Poland

Poles stage banana protest at removal of artworks from National Museum

Protesters in Poland on Monday demonstrated with bananas outside the National Museum in Warsaw against the removal of artworks deemed "indecent" by the museum's director.

Japan

Watch back: Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates in Tokyo ceremony

Japan's Emperor Akihito was on Tuesday set to step down from his role after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum throne.

World News

EU countries increase military spend due to 'perceived Russia threat'

Several countries in Central and Eastern Europe have increased spending on their militaries, largely due to growing perceptions of a threat from Russia, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

United Kingdom

Many Britons shun holidays in EU amid Brexit uncertainty: travel firm

More people in UK are opting for destinations outside the European Union (EU) for their holidays compared to previous years in the face of a Brexit impasse, according to travel company Thomas Cook.

World News

UK: Criminal investigation a possibility after Huawei leaks

British culture minister Jeremy Wright did not rule out a criminal investigation after press leaked China's Huawei Technologies' involvement in 5G network supply chains.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka bombings: Who are the suspects?

Investigations have confirmed there were nine suicide bombers and that eight have been identified, police said.

World News

NASA lander detects first likely 'Marsquake' on the red planet

NASA lander detects first likely 'Marsquake' on the red planet

Sri Lanka

Watch: CCTV shows man with rucksack entering Sri Lankan church

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told a press conference that the person depicted in the CCTV video was a suspect. "I can confirm this man is a suspect," he said.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka blasts: Intel not shared due to 'breakdown in communication'

Sri Lanka blasts: Intel not shared due to 'breakdown in communication'

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: What started the feud between the PM and president?

Sri Lanka: What started the feud between the PM and president?

United Kingdom

New photos of Prince Louis released to mark his first birthday

Kensington Palace has released a set of photographs featuring Britain's Prince Louis to mark his first birthday.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Orphaned gorillas pose for casual selfie with park rangers in DR Congo

Two gorillas have posed for a relaxed selfie with rangers at Virunga National Park in DR Congo.

World News

What is Earth Day? | Euronews answers

While many citizens across Europe were celebrating Easter Monday, April 22 also marked Earth Day. Here's what you need to know about the day for environmental protection.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka bombings: Who are the victims?

Europeans are among those killed in the attacks

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