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Council seeks kangaroo-proofing cash

A silhouette of a kangaroo jumping with sunset in the background

A drought-affected region in eastern Australia wants to build miles of fences to keep out a "plague" of thirsty kangaroos.

  • 29 September 2015

Finland to scrap tax on sweets

The Finnish government says it will abolish a tax on ice cream and sweets from 2017.

  • 29 September 2015

'Murder victim' alive after 31 years

German police say a woman who disappeared in 1984, sparking a murder hunt, has been found alive and well and living in Duesseldorf.

  • 27 September 2015
  • From the section Europe

Japan bank offers 'palm scan loans'

  • 28 September 2015

Poland launches VAT receipt lottery

  • 28 September 2015

US panda cub is named Bei Bei

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Croatia's 'Bosnia bypass' goes ahead

The bridge will connect mainland Croatia to its southern peninsula, skirting Bosnia.

  • 15 July 2015

Fury at politician's migrant tweet

The leader of Italy's Five Star party deletes 'swamped' tweet after criticism.

  • 18 June 2015

Mayor's cleaning protest over litter

A Turkish mayor wants people to see how much mess they make.

  • 18 June 2015

Hillary's 'everyday pantsuit tee'

Campaign-themed products are no longer limited to bumper stickers and yard signs.

Anthony Zurcher North America reporter

The Quiet Zone

Where mobile phones are banned for 13,000 square miles

Bloodhound's belly

Titanium floor to protect supersonic car in record attempt