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German, 20, confesses to massive data hack spurred by ‘annoyance’
Technology
January 8, 2019
German, 20, confesses to massive data hack spurred by ‘annoyance’
German authorities on Tuesday said a 20-year-old hacker had confessed to stealing and leaking private data from hundreds of…
France to crack down on unauthorized ‘yellow vest’ protests: PM
World
January 8, 2019
France to crack down on unauthorized ‘yellow vest’ protests: PM
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Monday announced plans to ban participation in unauthorized demonstrations as the government scrambles…
Danish shows take TV world by storm
Cinema/TV
January 6, 2019
Danish shows take TV world by storm
With original boundary-breaking content, thrilling plots and charismatic actors, Danish television series have captivated audiences worldwide in recent years.…
The art of shedding light on gifts with possible Nazi ties
Culture
January 6, 2019
The art of shedding light on gifts with possible Nazi ties
When Georges F. Keller began donating paintings by masters like Henri Matisse and Salvador Dali to the Kunstmuseum in…
‘Yellow vests’ storm French ministry as protests turn violent
World
January 6, 2019
‘Yellow vests’ storm French ministry as protests turn violent
“Yellow vest” protesters returned in force to the streets of France this weekend, clashing with police in several cities…
‘Brex-lit’: Social tensions inspire British novelists
Books
January 6, 2019
‘Brex-lit’: Social tensions inspire British novelists
With Britain’s decision to leave the EU exposing fault lines across society, fiction writers are responding with an increasing…
France announces ‘action plan’ to counter migrant Channel crossings
World
January 5, 2019
France announces ‘action plan’ to counter migrant Channel crossings
The French government announced an “action plan” Friday to counter attempts by migrants to cross the Channel to Britain…
EU ‘golden’ visas scandal in spotlight
World
January 4, 2019
EU ‘golden’ visas scandal in spotlight
A court in Portugal is to deliver verdicts Friday in a corruption trial linked to so-called “golden” visas granted to…
Report claims fraud in Frenchwoman’s ‘oldest-ever’ world record
Life & Style
January 2, 2019
Report claims fraud in Frenchwoman’s ‘oldest-ever’ world record
A record held by a Frenchwoman as the world’s longest living person could be fraudulent and involve an identity…
Six dead in Danish train accident
World
January 2, 2019
Six dead in Danish train accident
Six people were killed Wednesday and an unspecified number were injured in a train accident on a bridge connecting…