Europe
Human hair behind pigeons’ lost toes, Paris study finds | World news
For a long time scientists thought the fact that pigeons in urban environments often lost their toes was due to some form of infection, or was a reaction to chemical pollutants. But now researchers in France believe they’ve stumbled upon the real culprit: human hair. The team from the National Museum of Natural History and …
Ex-Catalan minister vows to fight ‘politically motivated’ extradition | World news
The former Catalan government minister Clara Ponsati has vowed to fight her “politically motivated” extradition from Scotland, following her release on bail by Edinburgh sheriff court after handing herself in to the police. The 62-year-old St Andrews University professor, who is wanted in Spain over her role in the Catalan independence movement, insisted on Thursday …
Suicide rates fall after gay marriage legalised in Sweden and Denmark | World news
Suicide rates among those in same-sex relationships have fallen significantly in both Denmark and Sweden since the legalisation of gay marriage, according to a study, although whatever their marital status, homosexual people remain more likely to take their own life. The joint study by the Danish Research Institute for Suicide Prevention and researchers from Stockholm …
Britain’s health service recorded worst ever emergency performance in October
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s National Health Service recorded its worst ever performance in treating patients in emergency wards in October, a blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson who has claimed that only the Conservatives can safeguard the cherished institution. FILE PHOTO: A woman wears a hat covered in badges during a demonstration to demand more …
Denmark reinstates border checks at crossings to Sweden after bombings | World news
Denmark has temporarily reinstated checks at its border crossings with Sweden after a spate of bombings and shootings in the Copenhagen area that authorities say were carried out by members of Swedish gangs. The spot checks at ferry ports and on trains and vehicles crossing the Øresund bridge separating the Danish capital from Malmö, Sweden’s …
‘Heavenly’ Italian beach to start charging entry fee to cut overcrowding | World news
Visitors will soon have to pay to enjoy one of Sardinia’s most beautiful beaches as local authorities try to mitigate the damage done by overcrowding. La Pelosa, a white sandy beach in Stintino, north-west Sardinia, has been described as a slice of heaven, attracting thousands of visitors each summer. However, environmental studies have warned that …
SPD duo aim to lead Germany out of ‘neoliberal wilderness’ | World news
Germany’s centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) should seek a path out of the “neoliberal wilderness” and pull the plug on their support for Angela Merkel’s government unless it loosens its purse strings and seeks more investment in public services and infrastructure, the underdog duo vying for the leadership of the party have said. Founded in 1863, …
Spain’s Sanchez will call other parties to break political deadlock
MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday that he would call other party leaders starting on Monday to tackle a political stalemate after the country’s fourth election in four years again delivered a hung parliament. Acting Prime Minister Sanchez said he aimed to form a stable, “progressive” government. Reporting by Jesus …
Spanish election 2019: full results | World news
Main candidates PSOE Partido Socialista Obrero Español / Spanish Socialist Workers’ party Pedro Sánchez PSOE has been the main left-wing party since the return of democracy in 1977, but had been in decline until this spring’s election. Its recovery was not, however, enough to win it a majority in parliament. PP Partido Popular / People’s …
Woman’s arms found in backpack of Russian professor | World news
Police in Saint Petersburg have arrested a prominent Russian historian on suspicion of murdering a former student after he was hauled out of a river with a backpack containing a woman’s arms, authorities said. Local media in Saint Petersburg reported that university professor Oleg Sokolov was drunk and fell into the river as he tried …
