International

• Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 09:32 UTC

  World markets on the edge waiting for Friday's China/US trade talks outcome

  

  Asian markets once again fell into the red on Thursday as investors anxiously await the start of high-stakes trade talks between China and the United States. After several rounds of negotiations, the two-day meeting in Washington, which kicks off later in the day, has taken on huge significance after Donald Trump threatened to ramp up tariffs on Chinese goods from Friday blaming backsliding by Beijing.

• Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 09:29 UTC

  Argentine coach Pochettino and Brazilian scorer Lucas Moura Amsterdam miracle

  

  Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino broke down in tears and said “thank you football” after watching Tottenham Hotspur valiantly come back from the brink of defeat to eliminate Ajax in the dying moments of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League semi-final in Amsterdam.

• Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 09:27 UTC

  Australian central bank new A$50 bill missed its “responsiblity”

  

  Red-faced bank bosses in Australia admitted to an embarrassing error on Thursday, revealing their state-of-the-art A$50 note had a typo. The yellow and green note, which is worth around US$35, came into circulation last October. It has multiple security features - including microprint of a speech by Australia's first female parliamentarian, Edith Cowan.

• Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 08:46 UTC

  WHO welcomes Food & Beverage lobby commitment to eliminate trans fat by 2023

  

  The World Health Organization has welcomed the commitment by the International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA) to align with the WHO target to eliminate industrially produced trans fat from the global food supply by 2023.

• Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 08:01 UTC

  Netherlands suffering of over-tourism: time for destination management instead of destination promotion

  

  Netherland Tourism, Spanish Tourism, Hawaii Tourism has a common problem. Over-tourism! The world loves windmills, Amsterdam and tulips- but there is more to the Netherlands.

• Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 07:50 UTC

  The Ose robotic vibrator finally given the CTA innovation award

  

  A sex toy that was banned from this year's CES tech show after winning an innovation award has been given the prize again, four months later. The Ose robotic vibrator by Lora DiCarlo was originally given the prize by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in January.

• Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 06:52 UTC

  What could dilute the EU, populism or the lack of a unifying external threat?

  

  By Gwynne Dyer - For the second time in a month, a member country of the European Union has NOT voted a populist into power. Could it be that the populist wave has broken?

• Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 06:17 UTC

  Meet Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor

  

  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have named their newborn son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Introducing him to the cameras earlier in the day, Meghan said: “He has the sweetest temperament, he's really calm. He's been the dream.” As they laughed, Prince Harry said: “I don't know who he gets that from.”

• Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 09:59 UTC

  Falklands' veteran discharged because of his sexuality suing MoD for the return of his medals

  

  A Falklands veteran forced out of the Royal Navy over his sexuality plans to sue for the return of military honours. Joe Ousalice, 68, served for nearly 18 years but was discharged in 1993 when there was a ban on LGBT people serving in the armed forces.

• Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 09:57 UTC

  UK “regrettably” has to participate in the EU elections, admits Mrs. May deputy

  

  The United Kingdom will have to hold European elections, despite hopes from the government a Brexit deal would be done by then, says the PM's de facto deputy. The vote is due on 23 May, but Theresa May said the UK would not have to take part if MPs agreed with a Brexit plan first.