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Belgium

Brussels blocks Alston-Siemens rail merger | Euronews explains

It would have harmed competition in the railway market, said the European Commission.

Europe News

The Brief: EU to merge or not to merge

In this edition: can the EU compete with global companies with its current competition rules? A Franco-German rail sector merger is sewing division in Brussels. And the rest of the news in Brief - aid to Venezuela, Eurogroup accountability and from a critic to a convert.

World News

EU gives 12,000 more free Interrail tickets to 18-year-olds

The European Commission is giving away 12,000 free Interrail tickets to 18-year-olds living in the bloc, after thousands benefited from the scheme during the summer.

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WATCH! The 2018 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) final stage.

After Venice, Hong Kong and Singapore, the 72 watches selected by the jury of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) are arrived at the final stage of their international journey.

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Sydney divers carve Halloween pumpkins underwater

The ultimate Halloween pumpkin carving competition was held at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium on Tuesday, October 30.

France

How does the sport that crosses football and table tennis work?

Following the Teqball World Cup in France, Euronews finds out what the sport is, who invented it, and what we can expect in the future.

World News

Four Montenegrins win 'Lazy Olympics' [Interactive Story]

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USA

Winners earn titles at the Lumberjack World Championships

Timbersports competitors attended the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin, last weekend.

Europe News

EU slaps record €4.3bn fine on Google

Consumer groups say it will help create variety in the search engine market.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.