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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...

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...

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