Stressed Chinese workers are learning Sanskrit as a way to relax, Ireland's employment rate is on the rise, and German athletes are joining the fight against climate change. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.

French supermarket chain, Géant Casino, is using self-checkout stations to circumvent French labor laws that limit employee working hours.

According to a government survey, in 2018, the number of reported cases of discrimination in Germany rose 15%.

Ryanair pilots will strike over the UK Bank Holiday weekend for 24 hours, from midnight Thursday until midnight Friday, and a second strike is scheduled between September 2 and September 4.

Persistent weakness in industry may have pushed Europe’s largest economy into recession, according to the German Bundesbank.

NASA satellite data reveal the largest point sources of sulfur dioxide pollution around the world.

According to recent findings in New Zealand, one young adult in every five has sought mental health treatment in the past year.