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Apple aims to solve problems locating emergency calls for help Apple is trying to solve a problem caused by the technological mismatch between a system built for landlines 50 years ago and today’s smartphones. A 911...

Compulsive video game playing now classified as a mental health problem Dr Joan Harvey warned that the new designation might cause unnecessary concern among parents. (Yui Mok/PA) Compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a new mental...

Eric Cantona mocks Neymar’s new haircut in Instagram post The Brazilian has an interesting new look. Neymar had a makeover before Sunday’s match with Switzerland (Felipe Dana/AP) Neymar’s new bleach blond haircut has been mocked by Eric...

Serial killer or scientist? These tweets will leave you guessing Some of these experts even had the police called on them, but it was all in the name of science. (bjolo/Getty Images) Some of the things people...

Korean athletes to march together at Asian Games They also agreed to form combined teams for some unspecified events. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in (Korea Summit Press Pool/AP) North and...

Three killed as earthquake hits Japanese city A nine-year-old schoolgirl was among the victims around the city of Osaka. The gate of Myotoku-ji temple (Yosuke Mizuno/Kyodo News via AP) A strong earthquake has killed at least three...

White House aims to reduce satellite clutter in space The new policy calls for providing a safe and secure environment up in orbit, as satellite traffic increases. The White House (Andrew Parsons/PA) The White House is establishing...

Man who drove van into concert goers, killing one, hands himself in A fire truck is seen near an incident scene where a van struck into people after a concert at the Pinkpop festival in...

Former TV presenter to face trial over alleged sexual assault John Leslie Former TV presenter John Leslie is due to go on trial after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a nightclub The 53-year-old is...

Compulsive gaming is now a mental health 'disorder' - WHO It is hoped a diagnosis of "Gaming Disorder" will make it easier to get treatment Stock picture Compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a new mental...