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USA

Microsoft employees demand military contract be dropped

"We did not sign up to develop weapons."

France

Here's who won at France's César movie awards

"Custody" and "Shéhérazade" were the biggest winners of the night.

United Kingdom

UK ministers defy May, warn they would back delaying Brexit

"But too many of our parliamentary colleagues appear complacent about the consequences of leaving the EU without a deal."

World News

Europe briefing: Six stories to know about today

Here are the top European stories you need to know about today.

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United Kingdom

UK MPs deal new blow to PM May's Brexit strategy in symbolic vote

British lawmakers dealt yet another blow to Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday when they rejected a motion to reiterate their support for her Brexit strategy.

United Kingdom

Brexit: May faces Valentine's Day showdown in parliament

The UK prime minister has tabled a motion for Thursday. Six other amendments aiming to force her hand on Brexit have also been brought forward.

Switzerland

Switzerland offers cash to hackers who can crack its e-voting system

Hackers are invited to look for vulnerabilities in Switzerland's e-voting system during a four-week dummy poll.

World News

Press freedom in Europe at its 'most fragile' since Cold War: Report

"Urgent actions" are needed to "improve the dire conditions for media freedom," the Council of Europe warned.

Greenland

Second massive meteorite impact crater found under Greenland ice

"It's exciting that discoveries like that are still possible," NASA glaciologist Joe MacGregor said.

World News

French, Germans trust Putin more than Trump, survey finds

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is trusted to do the right thing regarding world affairs by a majority of people in six countries — the highest of five world leaders.

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Scientists reach last-known location of Shackleton's lost ship

The Endurance, captained by legendary polar explorer Ernest Shakleton, sank more than 100 years ago in Antarctica.

United Kingdom

'I love you, Tito': Emiliano Sala's sister leads tributes to striker

"Your soul in my soul will shine forever, illuminating the time of my existence," Emiliano's sister, Romina, wrote in a post on Instagram.

United Kingdom

'Beer before wine' won't lessen your hangover, study finds

"Grape before grain" holds no truth whatsoever, scientists in the UK and Germany have found.

United Kingdom

Europe's Mars rover named after DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin

"This name reminds us that it is in the human genes to explore," the European Space Agency said.

United Kingdom

Emiliano Sala: Nantes demand first part of transfer fee from Cardiff

Cardiff FC told media that FC Nantes had demanded payment for the transfer of the Argentinian striker, whose plane crashed on January 21.

World News

EU e-waste 'illegally' exported to developing countries: Report

Electronic waste contains toxic substances that pose considerable environmental and health risks.

Italy

Tourists told to book online to visit Venice in the future

It is part of measures announced by mayor Luigi Brugnaro to tackle a backlash in the popular Italian city against mass tourism.

Ireland

Irish border: Can technology remove the need for a backstop?

We've taken a look at the Sweden-Norway border to see if technology can help solve the Brexit deadlock.

World News

Are wealthier countries healthier countries? Find out here.

Healthy life years at birth represent the number of years a baby can expect to live without an activity limitation or disability.

World News

Half of French, Germans think Islam clashes with their values: Survey

Respondents in mostly Christian countries more likely to think Islam is not compatible with the values of their society, whereas fewer in Muslim-majority nations think Christianity clashes with their values.

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