Ana De Oliva

Portugal

The truth about Portugal's net neutrality, as explained by an expert

29 November 2017

World News

'Eye shaving': a traditional practice in China

Would you shave your eyes? This traditional Chinese practice is not for the squeamish.

26 November 2017

Russia

Russian deputy suggests McDonald's should be labeled 'foreign agent'

President Putin has signed a law allowing foreign media outlets to be classified as “foreign agents” in Russia. A parliamentarian believes US fast-food chains should have the same label.

26 November 2017

World News

The Mediterranean is "by far world's deadliest border"

A report by the International Organization for Migration has found that at least 33,761 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean between 2000 and 2017.

25 November 2017

Mexico

World's 'heaviest man' has surgery to halve his weight

The 33-year-old has weighed as much as 595 kilos

23 November 2017

World News

US nuclear commander says he would resist 'illegal' order from Trump

“I think some people think we’re stupid. We’re not stupid people. We think about these things a lot,” General Hyten said when describing how he would respond if the president issued an 'illegal' strike order.

19 November 2017

Morocco

At least fifteen killed in Morocco stampede

The incident happened as food aid was being distributed

19 November 2017

Argentina

Storm hinders search for Argentine submarine

Strong winds and six-metre waves have hindered the search for the Argentine submarine and its 44 crew members

18 November 2017

Germany

Germany announces ban on children's smartwatches

The German telecommunications regulator has asked parents to destroy children's smartwatches over privacy concerns

18 November 2017

World News

Watch: What has Earth looked like for the past 20 years?

NASA released a 20-year time-lapse of Earth, showing how our planet has changed

17 November 2017

USA

Watch: Woman climbs drive-thru to steal food and Happy Meal toys

The 'hamburglar' was finally arrested on Thursday morning.

17 November 2017

France

Karl Lagerfeld evokes Holocaust when criticising immigrants in Germany

The Chanel designer said on French television that migrants are Jews' "worst enemies"

14 November 2017

World News

Is your phone using the EU's new location-tracking system, Galileo?

Galileo could improve your phone's location accuracy up to 100 times. Here’s how to find out if you can use it and what it can do.

13 November 2017

Saudi Arabia

Who is Prince Alwaleed bin Talal?

Prince Alwaleed has been detained as part of Saudi Arabia's anti-corruption probe, to the shock of global financial centres.

5 November 2017

World News

How much does it cost to repair an iPhone X screen in your country?

iPhone X screen cracked already? Here's how much it will cost to have it repaired in your country.

5 November 2017

USA

TV show The Simpson’s has a message to Puerto Rican Mayor

“Mayor, I personally know how it feels when somebody comes and throws paper towels at you,” said bartender Moe.

4 November 2017

Sweden

Watch: Gang robs shipping items at high-speed

A joint operation between Swedish Police and a shipping company caught a group of thieves red-handed.

3 November 2017

USA

US energy secretary: fossil fuels can prevent sexual assault

Rick Perry was explaining how fossil fuel power could help African villages

3 November 2017

Russia

Trainspotting in the Shumkovo railway cemetery

Watch: Rare abandoned trains from the early 20th century reached their terminus near the Russian village of Shumkovo

29 October 2017

Germany

Merkel furious over May-Juncker dinner leaks

The German chancellor may be furious after an account described May as desperate over Brexit negotiations.

24 October 2017