Macron told to ‘prepare for conflict’ as French unions rebel against pension reform
Emmanuel Macron is facing social unrest and protests as his government pushes through a pension reform that will see an increase of the retirement age.
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Cody Fisher: two men to face trial in July for murder of footballer
Defendants aged 21 and 22 ordered to stand trial on 3 July after fatal Boxing Day stabbing at Birmingham nightclubTwo men will go on trial in July for the murder of the 23-year-old footballer Cody Fisher, who was stabbed on the dancefloor of a Birmingh…
Huge fire engulfs Russian military camp in blow for troops – three tents destroyed
Russian soldiers taking part in military training prior to going to the frontline in Ukraine were struck by a huge fire in Tomsk, where they are currently stationed.
Man who drove over California cliff with children in car held for ‘intentional act’
Dharmesh Patel of Pasadena plunged over 250ft off coastal road in Tesla with two young children and adult passenger – all survivedA Tesla driver who drove off a California cliff with two young children and an adult passenger in the car was arrested on …
Thunder blow out Celtics 150-117 without Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey scored a season-high 25 points and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 150-117 on Tuesday night.
US bishops’ rifts unlikely to ease after Benedict’s death
Many of the conservative prelates who dominate the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were appointed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Iran releases Oscar-winning film actress held over protests
Iran released a prominent actress from an Oscar-winning film on Wednesday, nearly three weeks after she was jailed for criticizing a crackdown on anti-government protests, local reports said.
EU reveals high natural gas storage despite Russian cuts
Officials said gas storage levels stand at almost 84%, and that levels in December were 13 per cent higher than the EU average in 2016-2108