Florence elects first woman mayor

Sara Funaro's centre-left Democratic Party retained control of the city with 60% of the vote.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/F6D2VaN

Read More

Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/T2lu7kQ

Read More

Stars take over Paris for sporty Vogue fashion show

Supermodels, singers and sports star took to the runway in Paris as Vogue turned a square into a runway.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pd1HJoE

Read More

China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SnCse7y

Read More

At least 1,301 people died during Hajj - Saudi Arabia

Most were unregistered pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat, officials said.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/PLlNq6w

Read More

Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches

Unidentified gunmen in the southern Russian republic kill six police officers and wound 12 more.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ELQX3Hq

Read More

Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qnOhDJb

Read More