EU Files New Antitrust Charges Against Google Over Android Apps
It's the latest case against big U.S. companies by European regulators, who have also targeted Apple, Starbucks, Amazon and Intel.
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Faithful Mattress Will Squeal On A Cheating Partner
A new mattress on sale in Spain will alert you if your partner is being unfaithful. You will learn of the cheating on a mobile app. The "smartress" is equipped with a lover detection system.
Oldest Message In A Bottle Washes Ashore In Germany
After 108 years at sea, the bottle was spotted. The note inside read: "return to the British Marine Biology Association." The bottle had been tossed out as part of an experiment into currents.
Palmyra Arch Of Triumph Replica Unveiled In London's Trafalgar Square
A replica of the Palmyra Arch of Triumph, a Syrian monument that was destroyed by the Islamic State, was erected in London's Trafalgar Square Tuesday. It's cut from marble and has been reconstructed using digital scanning techniques.
In Denmark, Dancing Organic Dairy Cows Signal Start Of Summer
It's the time of year when Denmark's organic dairy cows come dancing out of their barns and into the fields of spring while thousands of Danes cheer them on. This year, the farmers may be dancing too as organic milk proves to be the one bright spot in an otherwise dismal global dairy market.
There Once Was A Turkish PM ... British Magazine Invites Erdogan-Mocking Limericks
Germany recently agreed, at Turkey's request, to investigate a comedian who mocked the Turkish prime minister. A journalist in the U.K. is responding in filthy mocking rhyme — and wants your help.
U.K. Science Minister Torpedoes 'Boaty McBoatface' As Ship Name
When Britain's Natural Environment Research Council launched a poll to help name a new research ship, one suggestion caught on: Boaty McBoatface. But Science Minister Jo Johnson says it's unsuitable.
Palmyra's Ancient Arch, Destroyed By ISIS, To Rise Again In London
As cultural heritage advocates grapple with how to fight the destruction of ancient treasures, a full-size replica of the ancient Syrian town's triumphal arch will go on display in London on Tuesday.
Pope And Patriarch Make A Rare Show Of Unity In Greece
The leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox churches called on Europe to show greater compassion for migrants, a move widely welcomed by migrants as well as residents on the Greek island of Lesbos.
Airliner Hit By Suspected Drone On Way To Landing At London's Heathrow
The flight landed safely, but police also say they've determined that "an object, believed to be a drone, had struck the front of the aircraft."