France deploys 65,000 security forces amid fears of more riots

France deploys 65,000 security forces amid fears of more riots

Independent : France will deploy more than 65,000 security forces amid fears of fresh rioting at protests in Paris and around the nation. Police unions and local authorities held emergency meetings on how to handle the weekend protests, while disparate groups of protesters did the same thing, sharing their plans on social networks an...


Business


Huawei row: Top civil servant demands leak inquiry co-operation

Huawei row: Top civil servant demands leak inquiry co-operation

BBC News : Britain's top civil servant has demanded ministers co-operate with his inquiry into the leaking of discussions at the National Security Council. Sir Mark Sedwill has written to ministers on

Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

BBC News : Apple boss Tim Cook has hinted it could lower iPhone prices in some places in an attempt to boost falling sales. Revenue from the iPhone, responsible for most of the firm's profits, fell 15% in

World markets volatile as growth slows

World markets volatile as growth slows

Independent : Wall Street swung between losses and gains in volatile early trading yesterday, with only the defensive sectors staying higher consistently, highlighting concerns over slowing growth. Th

Entertainment


Harry Kane meets trolled fan Ella at Spurs match

Harry Kane meets trolled fan Ella at Spurs match

BBC News : A football fan abused by trolls online has appeared as a mascot at Tottenham's last match of the season. A video of Ella Markham dancing after Spurs lost to West Ham last month attracted

Lori Loughlin: US actress released on bail in college cheating scam

Lori Loughlin: US actress released on bail in college cheating scam

BBC News : US actress Lori Loughlin, of the sitcom Full House, has been released after posting $1m bail over a college cheating scam. She appeared in court on Wednesday and was granted permission to trave

Manmohan Singh: India’s ‘accidental PM’ biopic causes stir

Manmohan Singh: India’s ‘accidental PM’ biopic causes stir

BBC News Manmohan Singh was one of India's longest serving prime ministers and widely regarded as the architect of the country's economic reforms. But critics say a new Bollywood biopic months before a ge

Health


Sonali Bendre: Bollywood star’s cancer posts inspires India fans

Sonali Bendre: Bollywood star’s cancer posts inspires India fans

BBC News : Social media users are full of praise for the 43-year-old actress, who has been candidly documenting her cancer journey for months. The star's husband Goldie Behl told local media that she was "

In last heroic act, man donates organs to fellow veterans

In last heroic act, man donates organs to fellow veterans

As Army veteran Matthew Whalen was wheeled down the halls of Plaza Fort Worth Medical Center in Texas in his final moments on Monday, current and former service members stood at attention in an emotional tribute

Change the way you eat in 2016

Change the way you eat in 2016

“Genes load the gun, the environment pulls the trigger.” Experts use this line to reference our current obesogenic world and the genetic predisposition that most of us have to both crave and store excess ene

Lifestyle


Princess Eugenie to wed Jack Brooksbank: Anticipation builds as big day arrives

Princess Eugenie to wed Jack Brooksbank: Anticipation builds as big day arrives

Sky News   Princess Eugenie and her fiance Jack Brooksbank are preparing to tie the knot in Windsor later. Ahead of their big day they spoke in a television interview about how they first met whi

Filipino Superstar Sharon Cuneta Selling $2.2M Mansion in Calabasas

Filipino Superstar Sharon Cuneta Selling $2.2M Mansion in Calabasas

Megastar Sharon Cuneta is selling her megamansion in Calabasas, CA. The popular Filipino singer, actor, spokesmodel, and TV personality also dabbles in real estate: Her Southern California home is on the mark

Food jingles that always get stuck in our heads

Food jingles that always get stuck in our heads

What's the quickest way to get consumers to remember a product? Write an unforgettable jingle. It's no secret that putting words to a melody is a tried-and-true way to remember something (teachers have been u

Politics


Hong Kong ‘Umbrella’ protesters sentenced to jail terms

Hong Kong ‘Umbrella’ protesters sentenced to jail terms

BBC News : Four Hong Kong activists have been sentenced to up to 16 months in prison for their role in pro-democracy demonstrations. Four others received suspended sentences on Wednesday, while one had th

TV comic takes lead in Ukraine election first round – exit poll

TV comic takes lead in Ukraine election first round – exit poll

The Guardian : Polls in Ukraine closed on Sunday evening with actor and comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy expected to hold a commanding lead in the first round of the country’s presidential elections. Wit

Brexit: ‘Extra time’ may be needed, says Jeremy Hunt

Brexit: ‘Extra time’ may be needed, says Jeremy Hunt

BBC News : Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says "extra time" may be needed to finalise legislation for Brexit. Mr Hunt said a possible delay in the UK's departure from the EU beyond the 29 March deadline

Science


China Moon mission lands Chang’e-4 spacecraft on far side

China Moon mission lands Chang’e-4 spacecraft on far side

BBC News : China says it has successfully landed a robotic spacecraft on the far side of the Moon, the first ever such attempt and landing. At 10:26 Beijing time (02:26 GMT), the un-crewed Chang'e-4 probe

Science students have bad news for Cinderella, Superman

Science students have bad news for Cinderella, Superman

Sorry Cinderella, you never would have married the handsome Prince. And Superman? Bringing Lois Lane back from the dead would have destroyed all life on Earth. These are among the hard-bitten conclusions student

10 strangest animal discoveries of 2015

10 strangest animal discoveries of 2015

Every year, scientists wade into jungles, deserts and museum collections to examine animals and, if they're lucky, discover a new species. For instance, in 2015 researchers identified a ruby-red sea dragon of

Tech


Tokyo 2020 Games: Japan Olympics chief Tsunekazu Takeda quits

Tokyo 2020 Games: Japan Olympics chief Tsunekazu Takeda quits

BBC News : The head of Japan's Olympic Committee (JOC) is stepping down over corruption allegations relating to the awarding of the 2020 Games to Tokyo. Tsunekazu Takeda is being investigated by French

Huawei arrest puts ‘bullseye’ on Apple

Huawei arrest puts ‘bullseye’ on Apple

BBC News : "Washington's move to stifle Huawei will undermine itself," reads a headline. "Banning Chinese companies like Huawei will isolate US from digital economy of the future," reads another. It's

Can the US military build Star Wars-style laser cannons for its troops?

Can the US military build Star Wars-style laser cannons for its troops?

It seems everyone is getting inspired by the latest “Star Wars” movie and that includes the military. American companies are developing laser systems for the aircraft, drones, vehicles and even boats for

Travel


Party island of Boracay reopens minus drinking, smoking and raw sewage

Party island of Boracay reopens minus drinking, smoking and raw sewage

The Guardian The Philippines has reopened its famous holiday island of Boracay – spruced up and newly regulated after it was closed to mend decades of harm caused by unchecked tourism. The sandy idyll wa

5 best family resorts in America

5 best family resorts in America

When it comes to family vacations, it’s all about balancing recreation with relaxation. Dedicated childrens’ activities are important, but so are spa treatments, fine dining and a little alone time for mom a

The best historic Caribbean hotels for a classic tropical escape

The best historic Caribbean hotels for a classic tropical escape

If you’re hoping to tap into the classic spirit of the Caribbean for an upcoming vacation, a good bet may be one of these very special West Indian hotels that hang onto the past, stylishly celebrating simpler

World


Brazil prison riots: What’s the cause?

Brazil prison riots: What’s the cause?

BBC News : A spate of violence in Brazil's prisons has cast a spotlight on a system which appears to be near a state of collapse. Almost 100 inmates lost their lives in the first week of January alone -

Sebastian Kurz, Austrian chancellor ousted by MPs after video row

Sebastian Kurz, Austrian chancellor ousted by MPs after video row

BBC News : Austria's parliament has removed Chancellor Sebastian Kurz from office in a special parliamentary session. His previous coalition ally, the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), and the opposition

Crossbow German deaths: More bodies found after Passau killings

Crossbow German deaths: More bodies found after Passau killings

BBC News : German police probing the deaths of three people shot with crossbow arrows in a rural Bavarian hotel near Passau have found two more female bodies in a flat 650km (400 miles) away. The flat