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World News

As it happened this morning: Thursday 10 May

Join us for live text updates on the latest developments from Europe and beyond.

World News

Meet the artist raising awareness about Google's carbon footprint

Ever wondered how bad your Googling is for the environment?

World News

Global tourism’s carbon footprint is 4 times bigger than estimated

A new study revealed that global tourism has a carbon footprint four times bigger than estimated. Germany was the only European country to feature among the top producers of carbon emission in tourism.

United Kingdom

'Every single decision I've made in my 22 years is for the good and the sake of Arsenal': Wenger

At an emotional press conference, Arsenal's parting coach Arsene Wenger defended the decisions he's taking for the team in the 22 years of service and stated that the lack of unity from the fans was hurting the club.

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France

Anti-immigration group blocks French Alps border to stop migrants from crossing

Generation Identitaire, a French anti-immigration group, gathered on Saturday in Col de l'Echelle to stop migrants crossing into France from Italy.

France

France: Government guarantees firms won't make profit from private speed radars

As the French government rolls out the first set of private speed radars in Normandy, it reassures the public that firms won't be making a profit from speeding drivers.

Turkey

Turkey: Suspect arrested after trying to rob bank with a toy gun

A suspect in a bank robbery in Antalya, Turkey, was arrested earlier this week. The man used a toy gun as his weapon of choice.

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Hungary: Siberian tiger receives stem-cell surgery for joint pain

Igor, of the Szeged Zoo in Hungary, is the first Siberian tiger to receive the Lipogems stem-cell procedure for hip joint pain.

Norway

'No sex on roundabouts' Norwegian authorities tell high school graduates

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration issued a statement asking graduating high school students to refrain from having sex on roundabouts as it can be "too much of a surprise for drivers."

Hungary

Hungarian swimming executive accused of murdering business rival

On Tuesday, Hungarian authorities arrested swimming executive Tamas Gyarfas for ordering the murder of business rival Janos Fenyo but on Wednesday his lawyer said he was innocent.

Spain

Trapped farm animals die in Spanish floods

According to Spanish media, more than a thousand pigs were trapped in their pens during strong floods in northeastern Spain.

Belgium

Three Belgian companies summoned to court for chemicals exports to Syria

Three Belgian companies have been accused by Belgian Customs authorities of exporting chemicals to Syria without a proper export license.

World News

Pro-EU candidate wins Montenegro's presidential election: Pollster CeMI

Milo Djukanovic hailed his win on Sunday, saying the results confirmed voters' "strong determination to continue on the European road".

France

France's Macron 'convinced Trump to keep troops in Syria'

Emmanuel Macron has defended the Syria air strikes in a TV interview, calling them "legitimate".

United Kingdom

Meet the everyday people invited to the royal wedding

A Manchester attack survivor, a former soldier who lost his leg during an IED incident in Afghanistan and a couple looking to open a community arts venue in north-west England are among the members of the public invited to the royal wedding.

Hungary

Anti-government protest in Hungary draws thousands

Thousands of Hungarians — the majority from younger generations — gathered in central Budapest to protest against what they consider an "unfair election system" that gave Viktor Orban a landslide victory in last Sunday's elections.

USA

Watch: Protests against Syria air strikes take place outside White House

Protesters gathered outside the White House to condemn the air strikes on Syria.

Gaza

Explosion in Gaza kills four Palestinians - local health ministry

Four Palestinians dead in Gaza explosion says local health ministry.

Romania

Romanian minister wants his country's criminals in Swiss jails sent home

Romania's justice minister wants his nation's criminals locked up in Swiss prisons to serve the rest of their sentence in their home country because "Romanian prisons are tougher".

Turkey

Couple becomes culinary sensation with miniature-sized dishes

A Turkish couple has taken its hobby of cooking traditional dishes in miniature size to YouTube fame.

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