Australia’s Qantas operates 19 ½ hour London-Sydney flight
Friday, 15 November 2019, 07:57
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Australia’s national carrier Qantas on Friday successfully completed a 19-and-a-half hour non-stop flight from London to Sydney, which was used to run a series of tests to assess the effects of...
Italy declares state of emergency in Venice after high tides
Friday, 15 November 2019, 07:54
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Italy's government declared a state of emergency Thursday in flood-ravaged Venice, seeking to release funds to repair the historic lagoon city after it was damaged by the highest tide in 50...
Italian government set to declare state of emergency in Venice
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 15:17
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Italy's government is set to declare a state of emergency in flood-ravaged Venice, to swiftly secure the historic city funds to repair damage from the highest tide in 50 years. Prime Minister...
'Unicorn' puppy with tail on its face rescued from streets
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 13:26
Last update: about 7 years ago
A "unicorn" dog with an extra tail on its face has gone viral after being rescued from the streets, Sky News reports. Narwhal the puppy was found with another older dog in the "freezing cold" by...
Pope demands tech companies prevent kids from viewing porn
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 13:23
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Pope Francis is demanding that Facebook, Apple, Google and other tech companies urgently take measures to remove child porn from the web and to prevent children from accessing pornography...
Updated - Diplomats accuse Trump as impeachment hits Americans’ TVs
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 18:24
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
For the first time a top diplomat testified Wednesday that President Donald Trump was overheard asking about "the investigations" that he wanted Ukraine to pursue that are central to the impeachment...
People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 08:17
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. The Grammy-winning singer known for his silky-smooth vocals was revealed as this year's winner Tuesday...
650 seats, 46 million voters: The UK election in numbers
Monday, 11 November 2019, 08:00
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
There's just over a month to go until Britain's Dec. 12 election, and the country's political parties are battling over funding promises, policy priorities and Brexit plans. Here is a look at...