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France

Author defiant after French booksellers decry selection for top prize

French bookstores have criticised the decision to include his self-published novel on the long-list for this year’s Prix Renaudot because it is only available via Amazon.

15/09/2018

United Kingdom

England's Football Association says in talks to sell Wembley Stadium

An American billionaire and NFL team owner has reportedly offered over a billion euros for the home of the English national side.

26/04/2018

Culture

Marriage hack: real couples share tips on a happy successful marriage

With more and more marriages ending in divorce, plenty of couples are eager to figure out the secret to a happily ever after.

24/04/2018

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian Serbs mark controversial anniversary

A parade was held to mark the date in 1992 that Bosnian Serbs declared independence.

09/01/2018

USA

Trump dismisses Wolff book as "fraud and fiction"

Donald Trump says Wolff's book on his presidency is a work of fiction and couldn't be written if there were tighter libel laws.

06/01/2018

United Kingdom

Memorial service for victims of Grenfell inferno

A multi-faith memorial service has been held in London, exactly six months after the Grenfell Tower tragedy

14/12/2017

Netherlands

Amsterdam changes helpers' costumes in attempt to address racism in Sinterklaas tradition

Amsterdam’s official Sinterklaas organization, the SSIA, believe the new “Chimney Piet” will make the Dutch tradition non-discriminatory.

21/11/2017

United Kingdom

Sacked Gay Times editor ‘stunned and appalled’ at own offensive tweets

Josh Rivers took the helm at a magazine devoted to diversity but his social media posts were riddled with loathing and intolerance.

17/11/2017

China

Outrage as Chinese museum's 'racist' exhibits compare Africans to animals

The exhibits include a photograph of a roaring lion next to an African man with the same expression; a pensive monkey next to another man; elephants and giraffes next to African children among others.

12/10/2017

USA

USA and Turkey to attempt to resolve visa dispute

Turkey is reportedly "considering" a US request for official meetings to resolve visa dispute, the two NATO allies' worst crisis in decades.

12/10/2017

Sweden

Swedish model’s 'rape threats after hairy leg advert'

Arvida Byström says she received abuse online messages after showing off leg hair in an Adidas advert.

06/10/2017

Sport

LeBron James attacks Trump over "divisive tactics"

The NBA star says the US president should set a better example instead of calling for NFL players to be sacked

26/09/2017

United Kingdom

Poll reveals trend of 'Brexit extremism' in UK

02/08/2017

USA

Donald Trump's CNN wrestling tweet sparks fresh outrage

Donald Trump's latest tweet gets him into hot water again

02/07/2017

United Kingdom

Grenfell Tower supply firm withdraws cladding from sale

Arconic is reported to have pulled global sales for high-rises of the panels used in the tower block destroyed by fire.

26/06/2017

USA

Trump slams Comey, acting FBI chief contradicts president

In his first interview since Comey's dismissal, Trump told NBC News the former FBI head was a 'grandstander'.

12/05/2017

USA

Outrage swells over FBI chief's sacking

James Comey was investigating alleged collusion between Russia and Donald Trump's electoral campaign when the president fired him.

11/05/2017

Ukraine

Banned Eurovision singer returns to Crimea

Samoylova takes her "Flame is burning" song to Crimea after being banned from the Eurovision.

10/05/2017

USA

Trump triggers political storm over Comey sacking

US President Donald Trump has sacked FBI Director James Comey over what he says is his handling of the probe into Hillary Clinton’s emails last year.

10/05/2017

USA

United Airlines: Owners of giant dead rabbit suspect foul play

Embattled United Airlines embroiled in another controversy over mysterious death of giant rabbit whose owners are seeking damages

09/05/2017