26/11/18

[Maik]

Greece's Varoufakis to run in European election - in Germany

Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, who was outspoken in his criticism of the austerity policies championed by Berlin at the height of the euro zone’s debt crisis, is to stand in European elections next year - in Germany.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-election-germany/greeces-varoufakis-to-run-in-european-election-in-germany-idUSKCN1NU0QA

[Maik]

Singing postboxes to bring festive cheer

The Royal Mail is launching “singing” postboxes which play Christmas jingles when cards and letters are posted.

The sound of sleigh bells or a jolly message from Father Christmas will greet anyone sending mail at the special postboxes in the coming weeks.

https://www.itv.com/news/2018-11-25/singing-postboxes-to-bring-festive-cheer/

Piccies look pretty but, way I read it, there's only four of 'em 

[Maik]

World's first genetically altered babies born in China, scientist claims
Leading geneticists call it 'premature'... 'an experiment on human beings that is not morally or ethically defensible'

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/china-babies-genetically-edited-altered-twins-scientist-dna-crispr-a8651536.html

[Maik]

MP who blocked upskirting bill sparks outrage for blocking bill to protect women from FGM

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/women/christopher-chope-upskirting-fgm-female-genital-mutilation-block-mp-a8650791.html