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Here's how much you should tip waiters on holiday in Europe

A waiter has called out Europeans' stingy tipping culture in a viral tweet - but how do we compare to other countries?

Health news

COVID lab leak theory: Biden signs bill declassifying intelligence

The bill instructs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19.

USA

Trump says he 'will be arrested' and calls for his supporters to rally

The NYC police department bumps up security measures as Donald Trump has urged his supporters to rally over possible indictment.

Israel

Biden calls for compromise over Netanyahu's controversial reforms

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday to express 'concern' over the planned overhaul of the country’s judicial system, and called for compromise, after widespread protests have rocked Israel.

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My Europe Series

State of the Union: EU industry to become greener & more independent

In our weekly review, we analyse the impact of the collapse of the US Silicon Valley Bank in the EU and the new roadmap for a cleaner European industry.

USA

Extreme weather conditions batter East and West of United States

The parade of winter storms that have pummeled California has caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage as they washed out communities, brought down power lines and caused landslides.

Ukraine

Tensions mount after Russian jet struck US drone over the Black Sea

A Russian fighter jet struck an American surveillance drone on Tuesday, forcing the US to bring it down over international waters.

USA

AUKUS: Biden to announce Australia submarine deal in San Diego

The secretly brokered AUKUS deal included the Australian government’s cancellation of a €61.5 billion contract for a French-built fleet of conventional submarines, which sparked a diplomatic row within the Western alliance that took months to mend.

North Korea

North Korea fires missiles as South Korea-US military drills begin

The Washington-Seoul joint military drills begin against a backdrop of increased tension in the peninsula after Pyongyang carries out latest weapons test.

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Floods hit the Californian town of Kernville after breaks its banks

Another powerful storm pummelled California overnight into Saturday, forcing thousands to evacuate and resulting in at least two deaths

Health news

New York rats are catching multiple COVID variants

The study authors warn more research is needed to see if new strains of COVID could be evolving within rat populations that could one day pose a risk to humans.

Travel News

Mexico travel: is it still safe after the murder of two tourists?

The harrowing murder of two Americans on a medical tourism trip has shed light on the dangers of certain parts of Mexico.

Mexico

Two of the four Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead

Two of the four citizens captured in Mexico by the cartel last week have been found dead, the two survivors are back in the US.

Iraq

Pentagon chief in Baghdad ahead of US-led invasion anniversary

Austin's visit to Iraq comes days before the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein in 2003.

China

Chinese FM hits out at the US over Ukraine war comments

In the latest war of words, Chinese FM Qin Gang warned of a possible conflict if Washington did not retract its comments.

Sport

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami amid US visa row

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami amid US visa row

USA

Biden commemorates Bloody Sunday in Selma

During his speech, the president addressed current voting issues and stricter gun control.

China

China to hike military spending

China to raise military spending by 7.2%, making it the second largest investor in the world, only behind the United States.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy pledges response to Zaporizhzhia missile strike

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy pledges response to Zaporizhzhia missile strike

Football Now

International Women's Day: Women's football rise in popularity

In partnership with Media City

2022 was a massive year for women's football, with record-breaking transfers, attendances, and global television viewing figures at an all-time high.

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