Europe News

Google faces huge EU fine over Android for ‘abuse’ of market dominance

The European Commission is expected to slap a huge penalty on Google over alleged anti-competitive practices relating to its mobile operating system.

18/07/2018

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English village's competition of choice: toe wrestling

Every year, the charming, quiet English village of Fenny Bentley welcomes athletes from around the globe. Their sport of choice? Toe wrestling.

25/06/2018

France

French rail unions say SNCF reforms will derail public service

French Senate approves lower house's measures that will end jobs-for-life, early retirement, and annual pay rises, but the unions promise more strike action.

14/06/2018

United Kingdom

Watch: Competitors tumble down hill at annual UK cheese-rolling race

A veteran contestant broke the all-time record for the most cheeses won.

28/05/2018

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

03/04/2018

Australia

Small Australian town claims mullet as its own with first hairstyle co

The iconic 1970s and 80s hairstyle is alive and kicking in the Australian outback, as one enterprising hotel owner has discovered.

26/02/2018

Brazil

It's Carnival time in Rio

For the first time, a Brit is the lead dancer for one of the main samba schools in the festive competition.

10/02/2018