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A taste sensation: the rise of Europe’s multisensory restaurants Author: Barclay Ballard   For some restaurants, food is only one part of the package. Multisensory establishments are choosing to use sight, sound and smell to create truly...

In Pictures: Celebrating Buddha's birthday Celebrated in various countries, from India to Thailand, Myanmar, South Korea, and Malaysia, Wesak Day, as Buddha's birthday is known, is a festival that celebrates the birth, death and enlightenment...

Tuberculosis on the rise in Venezuela   The infectious disease is re-emerging at a time when the country is in the throes of an economic crisis, threatening to overwhelm a crippled health care system. The number...

The virtual platform that makes cancer treatment borderless Author: Fiona Chow   A new virtual platform has been created to help cancer sufferers find the best specialists in the world In 2011, Greg Jarzabek was enjoying a high-powered...

Ecuadorean journalists held by Colombian rebels confirmed dead   Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno says retaliatory military operation has been launched following confirmation of deaths of three members of a journalist team kidnapped by renegade Colombian rebels...

EU moves to ban single-use plastics   The European Commission said its proposal would seek to cut marine litter in half for the ten most prominent items and avoid environmental damage estimated at over $250 billion...

Is It Half Empty or Half Full? A Guide to the Best Menstrual Cups by Dale Harris   The Diva, the Keeper, Luna Sounds like the cast of a new hit reality show right? Wrong. While these names incorporate...

Chemical weapons body confirms sarin use in Syria's Hama   Two people died after the attacks in Syria's Hama province at the end of March 2017. Dozens of people suffered severe respiratory symptoms. Exterior view of the...

Oh, Pippa Middleton – you should have gone full Eurotrash. Not be a Sloane married to a stuffed cashmere jumper Hadley Freeman Her honeymoon wardrobe of prissy dresses is the epitome of dull royal conformity. Plus:...

Amazon wildlife threatened by selfies   Animal rights activists say some of the Amazon's most endangered animals are under threat because tourists are taking selfies with them. The World Animal Protection said in a report that Instagram...

Why Easter lands on a different date every year — and how you can work out when it will be Lindsay Dodgson   Easter falls on a different date every year. This is because it is...

Green-haired turtle that breathes through its genitals added to endangered list Patrick Barkham and agencies   With its punky green mohican the striking Mary river turtle joins a new ZSL list of the world’s most vulnerable...

Taco Bell Power Menu Burrito Recipe If you enjoy the Power Menu burrito from Taco Bell you may want to give this recipe a try. This burrito consists of marinated grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, cheese,...

Donald and Melania Trump ‘FORGET’ wedding anniversary – amid adult star’s allegations By Jamie Micklethwaite   THE 13th wedding anniversary of US President Donald Trump and his stunning wife Melania has passed by without a single mention...

Iraqi forces capture Hawija from Daesh   The town in northern Iraq was one of the group's last enclaves in the country. Iraqi forces have captured the town of Hawija and the surrounding area from Daesh, the...

South Korea prosecutors seek arrest warrant for ex-president Lee   Lee, a conservative who governed from 2008 to 2013, is the latest South Korean leader to be entangled in scandals or other problems after leaving office. In...

Centuries-old craftsmanship finds new life in Kabul's oldest district   An aid project is reviving traditional Afghan arts and helping past masters preserve and pass on their skills to the new generation. Ceramics, carpentry, calligraphy and gem...

Ominous images show Kilauea volcano’s destruction on Hawaii’s Big Island  by Amy B Wang https://youtu.be/5OlFAk5Q7dE?t=29 Dashcam footage shows lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano consume a Ford Mustang on May 6. (WXCHASING)   The latest eruptions of Kilauea, the most...

Turkish boat's collision with Greek warship sparks fears of 'hot incident' Helena Smith in Athens   Cargo vessel made off after ramming gunboat near Lesbos, an act described as a flagrant violation of international law. A Turkish cargo...

Chaos in Merkel's coalition after key minister offers to resign   German Chancellor Angela Merkel is attempting to end a migration, refugee and asylum row with her conservative allies by holding more talks with Interior Minister...

New Nicaragua violence kills six including US citizen   Opposition in Nicaragua renews calls for the resignation of President Daniel Ortega as anti-government protests continue for seventh week during which over a hundred people have died. A...

President Erdogan targets US ambassador over visa dispute   The United States should dismiss its ambassador to Ankara if he took the decision to suspend visa services in Turkey, says Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The United...

Las Vegas Shooting: Gunman opens fire on Las Vegas music festival   https://youtu.be/wfR-TK6zbVk   Source: TRTWorld

Colombia's plastic brick homes empower the poor   Made from recycled plastic waste, these strong and durable homes are taking Cartagena in Colombia by storm. About 300 million tonnes of plastic is produced each year, but only...