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London bans junk food ads on public transport to fight child obesity
Almost 40 per cent of children aged 10 and 11 in UK city are overweight or obese, according to research compiled for Britain’s parliament.
12 May 2018 8:26 AM
'Shooting gallery' helps addicts in Europe's richest country
The question is why Luxembourg has so many drug addicts
07 May 2018 5:19 PM
Europe launches seventh Sentinel Earth observation satellite
It will join its twin Sentinel-3A, which has been in orbit since 2016, to collect data on sea surface temperature.
26 Apr 2018 2:28 PM
GSK's two-drug HIV regimen wins European panel approval
The new HIV treatment, Juluca, is a fixed-dose once-daily tablet that combines two previously approved drugs, dolutegravir and rilpivirine.
24 Mar 2018 10:24 AM
Vienna retains tag for world’s most livable city for 9th year in a row
Europe has 8 of world’s top 10 most pleasant cities, Germany, Switzerland each have 3 while New Zealand, Canada and Australia have 1 each.
21 Mar 2018 9:41 AM
Blind psychic Baba Vanga predicted Vladimir Putin would rule world
According to reports, Vanga predicted in 1979 that Russia would become 'lord of the world' after Europe became a 'wasteland.'
19 Mar 2018 9:30 AM
There are no more wild horses left, says study
What most people thought were the last remaining wild horses on Earth, Przewalski's horses, were actually domesticated horses that escaped.
23 Feb 2018 11:16 AM
Find out what to do when on a trip to Antwerp
From Meir to Rubenshuis to dance, opera and music, here’s how you can spend your time in the Flemish city.
15 Feb 2018 5:06 PM
Scientists discover Egyptian dinosaur with ties to Europe
The new specimen sheds new light on Afro-European dinosaur ties.
30 Jan 2018 11:11 AM
Can’t wait longer for coalition: Merkel
Chancellor seeks quick end to last stretch of negotiations.
27 Jan 2018 7:21 AM
Europe and China jointly test storm satellite technology
This new technology that could help satellites peer through clouds and analyse storms.
19 Jan 2018 10:23 AM
Potatoes for peace: How the humble tuber stopped conflict in Europe
The study's conclusions square with previous research on the link between climate shocks and a country's entry into war.
10 Dec 2017 3:30 PM
Wingsuit flyers pull off outrageous stunt by jumping right into a moving plane
The duo soar over the beautiful landscape and approach a small plane.
03 Dec 2017 3:47 PM
10 percent rise in billionaire numbers worldwide, finds study
Annual report recorded more billionaires in Asia than in US, with Europe taking third spot in the report's billionaire database.
27 Oct 2017 8:38 AM
Tattoos help Israelis scarred by attacks and war
The Healing Ink project brought artists from Israel, Europe and the United States to Jerusalem for the event at the city’s Israel Museum.
11 Oct 2017 2:39 PM
Legalising marijuana can increase use: French study
In the American states the black market was being fuelled by the higher cost of over-the-counter marijuana, the report concluded.
08 Oct 2017 2:45 PM
Sweden grants temporary asylum to 106-year-old Afghan woman
The Migration Court of Appeal said Wednesday it has reversed a decision to deport Bibihal Uzbeki who is severely disabled.
04 Oct 2017 6:23 PM
Francis Bacon's 'Study of Red Pope' hidden away for half a century to set record at auction
The painting is set to sell for a record £60 million.
16 Sep 2017 3:20 PM
Amsterdam to up tourist taxes to discourage visitors
Dutch city wants to increase tourist tax by as much as €10 a night to stop stag dos and other budget city breakers.
13 Sep 2017 11:40 AM
Can bosses snoop on employees? European court to rule
The judges are expected to clarify if and when an employer is able to access private internet messages sent by employees while at work.
05 Sep 2017 1:37 PM
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