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Emma Beswick

Afghanistan

Family’s fears for ‘little Messi’, 7, after Taliban death threat

You might remember Murtaza Ahmadi or "little Messi" — the seven-year-old Afghan shot to fame when a photo of him wearing a football shirt made of a blue-and-white-striped plastic bag was widely shared online.

United Kingdom

Boy so overcome when meeting the Queen he crawls away

It is customary when meeting the Queen to curtsy or bow but one little boy was so overwhelmed that he dropped to the floor and crawled out of the nearest door.

France

French opposition MPs to file no-confidence motion against government

Opposition MPs dissatisfied with the French government's response to the "gilets jaunes" crisis, will file a motion of no confidence on Monday, acccording to the head of the French Socialist Party Olivier Faure

Belgium

Puddle shape of Irish island spotted in Brussels street

While the wet weather in Brussels can dampen the spirits of some, Ireland's Permanent Representation to the EU has found a small silver lining.

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Luxembourg

Luxembourg to be first country to introduce free public transport

Luxembourg is to become the first country in the world to scrap fares on all public transport.

World News

Yellow fever: where else has the 'gilets jaunes' movement spread to?

As spokespeople for the 'gilets jaunes' (yellow vests) movement called for protesters to mobilise in France for a further weekend of demonstrations, we look at where the movement has spread to beyond the hexagon's borders.

World News

What is the UN migration pact causing political turmoil in the EU?

It has left the Belgian government fighting for survival and prompting the departure of Slovakia's foreign minister — what is the UN migration pact that is causing unexpected political unrest in the EU?

USA

Tom Cruise wants you to stop using 'motion smoothing' on your TV

You may not even know the feature is enabled, but Tom Cruise wants people watching his films at home to be aware of the "motion smoothing" setting on their televisions.

USA

YouTube star, 7, earns €19.2 million in a year

Ryan, seven, earned €19.2 million in a year.

France

First female Ballon d'Or winner's victory marred by 'twerk' comment

DJ Martin Solveig asked Ada Hegerberg if she knew "how to twerk" as she collected her award.

World News

Europe briefing: Brexit Article 50, France oil tax, female Ballon d'Or

Here are this morning's top stories from across Europe.

Netherlands

Man, 69, to appeal after court rejects his request to be 49

Despite the ruling, the sexagenarian told Euronews he was feeling "great".

United Kingdom

England to host 2021 Women's European Championship

England to host 2021 Women's European Championship

Qatar

Qatar to withdraw from OPEC

Qatar, which will withdraw from OPEC in January 2019, is the first Gulf country to leave the bloc of oil-producing nations

World News

Where to watch free screenings of European films from 3-7 December

Around 50 free screenings of European films will take place across 34 EU cities this week — here's where you can catch them.

USA

Bush's service dog lies next to former president's casket

The Bush family's spokesman, Jim McGrath, shared the moving picture with the caption: "Mission complete."

World News

Europe briefing: Gilets jaunes; COP24; and far-right's Andalusia gains

Here are the top five European stories to know about today.

United Kingdom

Turning racism into unity: British artist transforms London graffiti

A UK artist has transformed a piece of racist graffiti that appeared on a fence in his town, giving it a more positive message.

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here's a roundup of the top stories from across Europe on November 30.

United Kingdom

Giant inflatable Santa blocks traffic in UK

Drivers in Cambridgeshire, UK, were held up by a festive roadblock on Tuesday — a giant inflatable Santa that had broken free of its moorings.

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