Pilotless flying taxis are being developed and trialled in New Zealand

PILOTLESS FLYING TAXIS are being tested in New Zealand as part of a project backed by Google co-founder Larry Page that supporters say will revolutionise personal transport. New Zealand regulators late today approved plans for Zephyr Airworks, a subsidiary of Page’s company Kitty Hawk, to develop and test the futuristic air taxis.

Paris metro fines pregnant woman for walking wrong way

A PREGNANT PASSENGER on the Paris metro has been hit with a 60-euro fine for walking the wrong way, sparking outrage on social media. The woman, who wanted to save some time on her journey, was given the ticket last Tuesday by inspectors at Concorde station near the Louvre art gallery.

New Jersey college cops pull guns on black students and throw one to the floor because Joe Biden was visiting campus.

Officials at a New Jersey college say campus police were justified in using force and drawing their guns on students in order to break up a fight on the same day that former Vice President Joe Biden was visiting.

Burger King is offering someone £20,000 to be the first person to try their new Crispy Chicken Burger

When it comes to a tasty fast food treat, Burger King is one of the most popular with people across the world. Whether it's a bacon double cheeseburger or the chain's famous Whopper, there's a whole host of flame-grilled goodness to choose from.

5 must-see sites in Wicklow, Ireland

EVERY CORNER OF Ireland has something unique to showcase but how much of it have you seen? Heritage includes monuments, archaeological or architectural objects, seascapes, wrecks, geology, inland waterways, gardens and parks. We are publishing recommendations for every local authority area over the course of a fortnight, along with the details you need to know to plan your visit. Get motoring!