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Entrepreneurs rising to the challenge of social needs

An inspiring European initiative is helping innovators put their skills to resolving some the big issues facing society

Economy

Uber co-founder Kalanick to sell part of stake

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick is selling almost a third of his 10 percent stake in the ride-share company.

Ireland

Storm Eleanor lashes Ireland, UK and France

High tides, heavy rains and strong winds cause flooding, bring down trees and cut power to some 250,000 homes.

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School's out! UK kids play in snow

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United Kingdom

Snow causes UK travel chaos

Roads closed, flights grounded and trains cancelled as heavy snow blankets large parts of the country.

Economy

Easyjet gets a boost from Ryanair woes

EasyJet flew a record 80.2 million passengers this past year, almost 10 percent more than in 2015-2016.

United Kingdom

London buses get a shot of coffee

London's buses got a double shot of energy on Monday - from a new bio-fuel made from coffee. Some six thousand litres of oil extracted from ground coffee waste have been added to the city's public fuel supply.

United Kingdom

Uber loses landmark employment rights case in the UK

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld a ruling that Uber's drivers be given the right to paid holidays and the national minimum wage

USA

Hyperloop: travel 320 kilometres in just 29 minutes

Eco-Innovation

Drawing your nautical dreams

What does your perfect bespoke yacht look like?

Eco-Innovation

The £2m hypercar

McLaren hybrid hypercar worth £2 millions.

United Kingdom

Massive new bridge opens to traffic over Scotland's River Forth

The 2.7-kilometre bridge is the third in as many centuries to link Edinburgh and the north of Scotland

Eco-Innovation

Timeless cars at the 'Kia Miglia'

A journey from classic German convertibles to 2017’s most intriguing newcomer, the Kia Stinger.

Brazil

Dozens dead in two ferry accidents in Brazil

Local authorities said 21 others were rescued by the navy after the accident on an early morning short route from the island of Itaparica.

Green News

In the suitcase of Brigadeiro Choc

Lifestyle photographer, stylist and professional instagrammer Clarice Chian opens her suitcase to Living it.

Germany

German carmakers and politicians agree on a deal to cut harmful emissions

German carmakers and politicians reach emissions cutting deal following pressure from environmental groups

Eco-Innovation

Free movement of bicycles: how to cross Europe with pedal power

One in 2 Europeans are regular cyclists, so if you haven’t booked your summer holiday yet, then maybe it’s time to get on your bike!

Global Japan

UK upgrades train fleet with Shinkansen technology

Newton Aycliffe, northeastern England: this is where the world’s first passenger steam train was born in 1825.

Global Japan

The Shinkansen: a dream train!

Launched in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Shinkansen linked Tokyo to Osaka running at a speed of 210 kilometres per hour.

Eco-Innovation

Flying a Falcon corporate jet

Peek inside this private jet cruiser worth 45 million euros