Guillermo del Toro parts with rare horror memorabilia after wildfires
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8 children injured in fall from inflatable slide at UK fireworks event
The eight children fell from the inflatable slide.
French ranked bottom in EU for level of English
A new report says France has the lowest level of English proficiency of any European Union country, while Swedes were ranked the best internationally.
Leicester City owner Vichai remembered by fans and loved ones
Thai billionaire and Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was remembered on Saturday by fans and loved ones in the UK and Thailand, a week after his death in a helicopter accident.
Trump's ‘sanctions are coming' tweet angers 'Game of Thrones' network
Stars of ‘Game of Thrones’ and its network have reacted to a tweet by US President Donald Trump in which he used imagery and language from the hit show to promote upcoming sanctions against Iran.
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Watch: Taipei mayor releases viral rap video in re-election bid
The mayor of Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, has released a rap video as part of his re-election bid, in which he repeatedly urges voters to “do the right thing”.
Dramatic onboard footage captures Soyuz rocket launch failure
The Russian space agency has released dramatic onboard footage of last month’s failed Soyuz rocket launch, as investigators announced that a faulty sensor was responsible for the incident.
NASA retires its planet-hunting Kepler telescope
The spacecraft, which discovered some 2,600 planets outside of the solar system, has run out of fuel.
French gender equality minister donates hair to cancer patients
The politician said she had been reluctant to go public with the personal action, but wanted “to make this initiative known to all those who can and want to contribute”.
Spanish police bust ‘black magic’ sex trafficking ring
Fifteen young Brazilian transsexuals in the southeastern city of Murcia have been rescued from a sex trafficking ring, which forced them into prostitution through physical abuse and threats of black magic.
Northern Ireland ad campaign tackles paramilitary violence | Raw Polit
A new ad campaign launched by the government in Northern Ireland is urging parents not to bring their children to paramilitary groups for extra-judicial punishments.
Khashoggi strangled as soon as he entered consulate: prosecutor
Turkey has given its first public confirmation that Khashoggi was strangled and dismembered after entering the consulate on October 2.
What is the AR-15 rifle used in the Pittsburgh shooting?
The gunman who stormed The Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday, killing 11 people, was armed with an AR-15-style rifle. But what is the weapon, and why is it so linked to mass shootings?
Watch: Harry and Meghan get traditional Maori greeting in New Zealand
At an official welcome ceremony at the Government House in Wellington, the couple observed a traditional ‘haka’ war dance, and rubbed noses with Maori elders in a greeting known as a ‘hongi’.
German filmmaker begins 'million step' walk for refugees
Grig Richters is calling on EU lawmakers to give homes to unaccompanied children at European refugee camps.
France suspends use of popular pesticide after farm workers fall ill
The three-month ban comes after several cases of poisoning involving staff and residents living on farms were reported in the last two weeks alone.
Italy graffiti seeks to save lesser-used words from extinction
An Italian publishing house is using street graffiti in a bid to save lesser-used words from extinction and help bring them into popular discourse.
Lion cub discovered in French garage
The discovery came after another cub was found in an apartment in a Paris suburb.
At least 14 children injured in knife attack at kindergarten in China
At least 14 children were injured on Friday in a knife attack at a kindergarten in China's southwestern city of Chongqing, police said.
Europe briefing: Seven stories to know about today
Take a look at our round-up of key stories from around Europe so far today.
Critical Russian newspaper receives goat’s head, funeral wreath
"We have only two weapons: publicity — which is why we continue to do our jobs — and the law," the newspaper said.
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