King - Kobra

Berkshire family starts waste plastic swimsuit business

A Berkshire family has turned the oceans' waste plastic into a range of children's swimwear.
2019-06-15

Crossing Divides: A train chat that still gives me goose bumps

Readers share their brief encounters talking to fellow passengers on trains and buses.
2019-06-15

Nyall Brown death: Norfolk and Suffolk mental health trust criticised

Mental health trust staff do not always read a patient's notes before seeing them, says a coroner.
2019-06-16

Les urgentistes manifestent à Paris, Agnès Buzyn lance une mission de "refondation"

La ministre de la Santé, Agnès Buzyn, a promis, jeudi, une "stratégie d'ensemble" pour refonder les urgences hospitalières alors que des professionnels manifestaient à Paris pour dénoncer une situation de "détresse".
2019-06-06

Futsal : le pari gagnant du Neuhof

En 2016, Kenny Tanovan a repris le club de Futsal du quartier du Neuhof, à Satrsbourg. Depuis, le club observe une montée fulgurante et fait la fierté du quartier.
2019-06-06

Édouard Philippe devant le Parlement pour lancer "l'acte II" du quinquennat

Le Premier ministre doit prononcer mercredi après-midi sa deuxième déclaration de politique générale pour lancer ce que l'exécutif appelle "l'acte II" du quinquennat d'Emmanuel Macron.
2019-06-12

Sanders resigns: 'This has been the honour of a lifetime'

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders handed in her resignation today.
2019-06-13

Kim Kardashian West talks criminal justice at White House

At a White House event she promoted a new rideshare scheme that aims to help former convicts get jobs.
2019-06-13

Babe Ruth jersey fetches record-breaking $5.64m at auction

The baseball legend's jersey becomes the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.
2019-06-16

Trump retreats on election meddling remarks

He says he would "of course" refer to the FBI any offer of information about a political rival.
2019-06-14

EU leaders face pressure to deliver on climate change

The Greens' election success reshapes the agenda as EU leaders decide the bloc's priorities.
2019-06-16

Baby elephant takes first wobbly steps

The Asian elephant was born at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium.
2019-06-12

Franco Zeffirelli - one of the greatest movie directors

Franco Zeffirelli's bold ideas and lavish productions made him one of the great post-war European directors.
2019-06-15

Euthanasia: 'I don’t feel like I’m killing the patient’

Doctor Yves de Locht practices euthanasia but feels for emotional reasons he can only do one a month.
2019-06-13

Trump hits out again at London mayor over violence

The US president's comments come after three men die in five attacks within 24 hours in London.
2019-06-16

Biden reverses stance on abortion funding amid Democratic backlash

Joe Biden reverses his stance on abortion funding as the race for the Democratic ticket heats up.
2019-06-07

Golan Heights: Israel unveils 'Trump Heights' settlement

Mr Netanyahu said the move honoured the US president for recognising Israel's sovereignty over Golan.
2019-06-16

USA beat Chile to reach knockout round

Carli Lloyd scores twice and misses a penalty as the United States qualify for the World Cup knockout stages with a 3-0 win over Chile.
2019-06-16

What happens if Mexico doesn't stem migrant flow?

The US will deem Mexico a "safe third country" if immigration isn't curbed. What does that mean?
2019-06-14

Women's World Cup: Canada beat New Zealand 2-0 to reach last 16

Canada enjoy a comfortable 2-0 victory over New Zealand to secure their place in the last 16 of the World Cup.
2019-06-15

So kann das „Daily Stand-up“ sinnlose Meetings ersetzen

2019-06-16

Heil möchte bessere Bezahlung in der Pflege per Gesetz

2019-06-15

Lidls Fleischlos-Taktik sorgt für frustrierte Kunden

2019-06-16

Austrian Startup Bitpanda Announces New Crypto Exchange for Professional Traders

Vienna-based startup Bitpanda, formerly Coinimal, has announced that it will be launching a new cryptocurrency exchange, the company said on Wednesday. Dubbed the Bitpanda Global Exchange, the platform will allow experienced traders, professionals and institutions to conduct crypto-to-crypto and fiat-to-crypto trades, and is scheduled to launch in August. Founded in 2014, Bitpanda is a brokerage […]

The post Austrian Startup Bitpanda Announces New Crypto Exchange for Professional Traders appeared first on Coinjournal.

Line Pay and Visa Collaborate on Fintech, Blockchain Solutions

Line Pay Corporation, the payments business of Japanese messaging app Line, has extended its partnership with global payments firm Visa to create new fintech solutions, including blockchain-based products. In particular, the two companies will use blockchain to deliver “new experiences” in the areas of business-to-business (B2B) and cross-border payments, as well as “alternative currency” transactions, […]

The post Line Pay and Visa Collaborate on Fintech, Blockchain Solutions appeared first on Coinjournal.

The solar-power charged electric cars making money

The new cars being tried out in Porto Santo can sell solar power electricity back to the island grid.
2019-06-11

Amanda Knox feared attacks and accusations on return to Italy

Acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder, Amanda Knox decries prejudice and trial by the media.
2019-06-15

Priests wear hard hats at Notre-Dame

The first Mass has been held at Notre-Dame cathedral since the devastating fire in April.
2019-06-15

Beyond Walls: Huge biodegradable artwork graces Paris park

The biodegradable fresco stretches along the famous Champ de Mars park in Paris.
2019-06-14

Biden reverses stance on abortion funding amid Democratic backlash

Joe Biden reverses his stance on abortion funding as the race for the Democratic ticket heats up.
2019-06-07

Trump hits out again at London mayor over violence

The US president's comments come after three men die in five attacks within 24 hours in London.
2019-06-16

Toronto celebrates Raptors' historic NBA win

The city of Toronto erupted in celebration after its basketball team, the Raptors, won America's NBA.
2019-06-14

Central Park Five prosecutor quits college post

Elizabeth Lederer "decided not to seek reappointment as a lecturer" at Columbia Law School.
2019-06-14

„Ich glaube nicht, dass Tausende von Wissenschaftlern sich irren“

Alfred Ritter, Unternehmer hinter der Marke Ritter Sport, packt seine Schokolade in Kunststofffolie. Er engagiert sich aber auch für die Umwelt und sympathisiert mit „Fridays for Future“. Wie lässt sich das vereinbaren?
2019-06-15

Volksbank sperrt Zahlungen an fünf deutsche Direktbanken

Nutzen Betrüger Sicherheitslücken bei Finanz-Start-ups wie N26 und der Solarisbank aus, um Geld von Bankkonten zu ergaunern? Einige Volksbanken haben dazu eine klare Meinung – und gehen lieber auf Nummer sicher.
2019-06-16

Der deutsche E-Scooter-Start „wird ein bisschen Wilder Westen“

Christopher Kaindl will für das schwedische Unternehmen VOI deutsche Städte mit E-Scootern überfluten. Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen der extrem pragmatischen Industrie zeigt, was auf uns zukommt.
2019-06-16

Heil möchte bessere Bezahlung in der Pflege per Gesetz

Arbeitsminister Hubertus Heil möchte eine bessere Bezahlung für die Beschäftigten in der Pflege per Gesetz durchsetzen. Einen entsprechenden Entwurf will er am Mittwoch vorlegen. Bisher sträuben sich die privaten Pflegeanbieter gegen eine Tariflösung.
2019-06-15

MBDA hofft auf Durchbruch mit Bundeswehrauftrag

Zwei Waffenkonzerne kämpfen um Deutschlands künftiges Raketenabwehrsystem: Der europäische Lenkwaffenkonzern MBDA und Raytheon aus den USA. Noch nutzt die Bundeswehr und auch 15 weitere Staaten die Patriot-Abwehrraketen des US-Konzerns.
2019-06-15

Die Frage nach Atomwaffen für Europa stellt sich laut wie lange nicht

Die Zahl der Atomsprengköpfe sinkt zwar, dafür werden die Waffen immer moderner. Das Friedensforschungsinstitut Sipri ist beunruhigt über das Auslaufen des New-Start-Vertrags. Europa dürfte dann wieder ins Visier russischer Raketen rücken.
2019-06-16

Amanda Knox feared attacks and accusations on return to Italy

2019-06-15

Germany's far-right AfD party fails to win first mayor

2019-06-17

EU leaders face pressure to deliver on climate change

2019-06-16

The public art project that entranced post-Cold War Berlin

2019-06-12

NEM Ventures Backs Blockchain-Enabled Ridesharing App Mobi

NEM Ventures, the venture capital and investment arm of the NEM blockchain ecosystem, has announced an undisclosed seed funding round in Mobi, a ridesharing app allowing for safe and affordable carpooling that leverages the NEM blockchain, NEM Ventures said on Tuesday. Developed by Australia-based Divi Australia, Mobi is an online platform that facilitates communication and […]

The post NEM Ventures Backs Blockchain-Enabled Ridesharing App Mobi appeared first on Coinjournal.

Line Pay and Visa Collaborate on Fintech, Blockchain Solutions

Line Pay Corporation, the payments business of Japanese messaging app Line, has extended its partnership with global payments firm Visa to create new fintech solutions, including blockchain-based products. In particular, the two companies will use blockchain to deliver “new experiences” in the areas of business-to-business (B2B) and cross-border payments, as well as “alternative currency” transactions, […]

The post Line Pay and Visa Collaborate on Fintech, Blockchain Solutions appeared first on Coinjournal.

Mobile Blockchain Voting Platform Voatz Raises US$7M

Voatz, a mobile elections platform powered by blockchain technology, has raised US$7 million in a Series A funding round led by Medici Ventures and Techstars with participation from Urban Innovation Fund and Oakhouse Partners, the company said on Thursday. Voatz will use the new capital to enhance the accessibility and usability of its technology, and […]

The post Mobile Blockchain Voting Platform Voatz Raises US$7M appeared first on Coinjournal.