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'Completely unacceptable': Cancelled flights refund refusals slammed

It came as a dozen EU countries called on Brussels to suspend a European law guaranteeing passengers a refund for cancelled flights.

World News

Nearly half of world’s workers risk losing their livelihoods, says ILO

The ILO estimates that 1.6 billion people are in “severe danger” of losing between 60 and 80 per cent of their income

World News

Migrants: MSF responds to Macron's criticism

In the past few days several European leaders - namely, French President Emmanuel Macron and Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat - have criticised rescue vessels and NGO's for disobeying authorities, and exacerbating the refugee crisis.Listen to an interview with MSF Humanitarian Affairs Advisor

Iraq

Moqtada al-Sadr set for surprise comeback in Iraqi elections

With 95% of votes counted, Moqtadr al-Sadr in pole position to choose next prime minister

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Switzerland

'Ready to die' - Australia's oldest scientist arrives for Swiss assisted suicide

104-year-old David Goodall has landed in Switzerland ahead of his planned euthanasia this week

United Kingdom

Police boost London patrols as gun violence spikes over holiday weekend

The killing spree in London continues to show no sign of abatting a rise in crime in the capital

France

Klimt paintings go digital in new Paris expo

Experience the Austrian artist like never before in a new immersive exhibition

United Kingdom

Gerrard unveiled as new Rangers boss

The Liverpool legend was finally confirmed as coach of the Scottish giants and tasked with stealing glory from Glasgow rivals Celtic

France

Spain rejects mediators call for dialogue as ETA disbands

Mediators appealed for reconciliation at a ceremony to formally end ETA's bloody campaign for Basque independence

United Kingdom

No known cases of deported 'Windrush' residents says Britain

A day after apologising for "horrendous" mistakes, UK ministers now give conflicting details about deported British residents

Syria

'Escalation' fears grow as US ponders Syria strike

President Trump's Defence Secretary says a Syria strike could cause the conflict to spiral out of control.

USA

Zuckerberg emerges unscathed from Congress grilling over Facebook flaws

The Facebook CEO revealed his own data had been breached during the second day of questioning by US senators

USA

Zuckerberg says sorry to US Senate over Facebook data breach

The social media website founder also pledged to work with government on regulation if necessary

United Kingdom

UK passport maker to appeal loss of "Brexit blue" contract

A petition in support of De La Rue, the British firm that makes UK passports, now tops 270,000 signatures

France

France rail unions wage war on Macron with rolling strikes

Industrial action over government plans to change rail workers' benefits and status is set to continue for three months

Cinema

Frank Oz relives television gold in Muppet guys talking

The legendary film director gathers a group of Muppet Show performers to talk about their lives, times and the leadership of Jim Henson

France

Rolling rail strikes set to begin in France

Unions plan three months of industrial action in bid to force a government rethink on reforms.

Germany

German court extends detention of exiled Catalan leader Puigdemont

The former Catalan separatist leader will remain in German custody pending an extradition decision by a higher court

Italy

Italy's election winners join forces to elect parliamentary speakers

Italy's rival parties had to put their differences aside in order to choose leaders of both houses of parliament

Syria

Ghouta exodus continues as Syrian army strengthens grip on city

For the second successive day, thousands of rebel fighters and their families are leaving eastern Ghouta as part of a surrender deal with the government

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