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France Triggers No-deal Brexit Preparations Day after May Government's Debacle in Parliament

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has said that he is triggering contingency plans as a no-deal Brexit looks "less and less unlikely."

Singhvi, Rajiv Qualifies for Mercedes Trophy National Finals

City golfers FR Singhvi (CAT A) and Rajiv Unnikrishnan (CAT B) qualified for the Mercedes Trophy National Finals on day 2 of the Bengaluru Leg after carding a nett. score of 69.2 and 72 respectively here.

Live Snake in Pants! Man Caught Smuggling 16-inch Boa at Berlin Airport

The passenger was taking a flight to Israel and trying to smuggle a live snake.

Germany's Far-right Party Under Lens

Some sections of far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party will be put under surveillance, said the country's domestic security agency.

German Airports' Staff on Strike, Hundreds of Flights Cancelled

At least 2,20,000 travellers would be hit by cancellations and delays, the ADV airport association said, in a calculation that includes knock-on effects at other airports.

Brexit Deal: British PM Theresa May Faces Defeat in Historic Voting

The British leader's last-minute appeals to MPs appear to have fallen on deaf ears and how much she loses by could determine whether she tries again, loses office, delays Brexit -- or if Britain even leaves the EU at all.

Serena Williams Begins Australian Open Campaign with a Bang

American tennis ace Serena Williams started her campaign at the ongoing Australian Open with a thumping win over Germany's Tatjana Maria here at the Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday.

Frankfurt Airport Security Staff Strike to Affect Lufthansa Flight Ops on Jan 15

A strike called by the security staff at Frankfurt airport on January 15 will disrupt Lufthansa's flight operations, thereby affecting hundreds of passengers, informed the German airline on Sunday.

Khelo: Mehuli Brooks No Competition in High-voltage Final

Youth Olympic Games silver medallist Mehuli Ghosh won the women's junior (under-21) 10m air rifle gold in the Khelo India Youth Games here on Saturday.

Bayern to Appeal as Mueller Suspended for Liverpool Tie

Bayern Munich said Friday they will appeal the two-match Champions League suspension handed to Thomas Mueller which means the Germany international will miss both legs of their last-16 tie against Liverpool.

Hacker Behind Germany’s Massive Data Leak Identified, Arrested

The man, who lives with his parents and is still in the education system, has, however, been released on the condition that he does not leave his parents' house and continues to cooperate, The Guardian reported citing officials.

Congress, JD Will Fight Elections Together in Karnataka: DK Shivakumar

Senior Congress leader D K Shivakumar Sunday said his party will fight the national polls in alliance with the JD(S) across all seats of Karnataka.

Germany Raises Avalanche Alert After Female Skier Dies

Heavy snowfall in southern Germany and the death of a skier prompted authorities Sunday to raise the avalanche alert warning in the Bavarian Alps to the second-highest level.

Angela Merkel and Other German Politicians Targeted in Mass Data Attack

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel and hundreds of other political leaders have been targeted in a mass data attack with their personal details stolen and published publicly.

Germany's Hottest Policewoman Told to Stop Posting Sexy Bikini Pictures on Instagram to Keep Her Job, View Pictures

During her break, she posted some really hot pictures from exotic locations. Fans were going gaga over her and some commented they'd love to get arrested by her.

Volkswagen Emission Scandal: Over 372,000 German Drivers Join Legal Action

According to an official report, nearly 3,72,000 German owners of Volkswagen cars, whose cars are fitted with motor engines that cheated emissions test have taken a collective legal action against the automaker.

Saxo Bank 'Outrageous Predictions' 2019: Report Forecasts Netflix's Fall, Apple & Tesla 'Marriage', Solar Flare to Create Chaos on Earth With USD 2 trillion of Damage and Much More

However, by the bank's own admission, it is highly impossible that the events can see the light of the day. But some of the predictions in the past have mirrored reality, even if by some distance.

Nightmare Draw for Venus and Azarenka in Auckland

Venus Williams and Victoria Azarenka have been drawn to face each other in a blockbuster first-round clash at the WTA ASB Classic, which starts in Auckland on Monday.