International

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.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
US objections to climate change derail Arctic nations joint statement

US objections to the wording on climate change prevented Arctic nations signing a joint statement at a summit in Finland, delegates said. It is the first time such a statement has been cancelled since the Arctic Council was set up in 1996.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 09:51 UTC
Liverpool celebrates with a stunning win over Barca: “these boys are talented giants”, says coach Klopp

Kurgen Klopp turned the air blue as the Liverpool manager celebrated his side's incredible Champions League semi-final success against Barcelona with a profanity-laced victory speech.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 09:25 UTC
China opening its mutual fund business to a foreign majority stake: JPMorgan could be the first

JPMorgan could become the first foreign company to own a majority stake in its Chinese mutual fund business, after its joint venture partner put a crucial 2% of the business up for sale that analysts expect the Wall Street bank to lap up.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 09:19 UTC
World consumes more alcohol largely because of heavier drinking in China and India

The world consumed 10% more alcohol per adult in 2017 than in 1990, due in large part to heavier and more widespread drinking in China and India, researchers said on Wednesday. On current trends, global consumption per capita will rise another 17% over the next decade, they reported in The Lancet.