News Headlines - 16 May 2016

▽UK 120,000-strong petition calls for change in work dress-code law after high-heel row | 13.05.2016

A temporary worker at London's PwC office sent home for wearing flat shoes has organized a petition for parliament to hold a debate. In Cannes, Julia Roberts took her shoes off altogether in protest at the dress code.

▽Brexit could lead to downgrades for other EU countries - Fitch | Reuters

A British exit from the European Union could hurt the credit ratings of other EU countries with close trade or financial ties to Britain, including Germany, France, Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands, Fitch said on Monday.

▽Tokyo Olympics: Japan to 'fully cooperate' with suspicious payments inquiry | The Guardian

Japan’s prime minister has promised to cooperate fully with French authorities investigating suspicious payments made to a secret bank account alleged to have helped Tokyo secure the 2020 Olympics.

▽Kyary Pamyu Pamyu reflects on her career so far and upcoming Australian tour – Hello Asia!

J-Pop princess Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has been one of the most successful recording artists from Japan both domestically and internationally. Her outrageously addictive music videos, catchy tunes and Harajuku inspired fashion has inspired her followers to the explore the concept of Kawaii and Decora in Japanese pop culture. We chat with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu on her career so far and her upcoming Australian tour.

▽Which position should Wayne Rooney play for England at Euro 2016? | Sky Sports

It is a topic being hotly debated right now, given the England manager's range of options in forward positions and Rooney's recent switch to a midfield role for Manchester United after a poor goal return up front this season.