2017-12-21

World News

Checking it twice: TSA testing new 3-D scanners for carry-on bags

The scanners are already being tested at airports in Boston and Phoenix. In 2018, they'll be introduced at New York's JFK Airport and Chicago O'Hare.

21/12/2017

World News

Google's Eric Schmidt stepping down as executive chairman of Alphabet

Schmidt, 62, an industry veteran who previously served as Google CEO, will remain on the company's board.

21/12/2017

World News

Trump's first commutation met with hope and skepticism

Criminal justice reform advocates wonder whether Trump's first commutation is a precursor of things to come — or just a rare turn of events.

21/12/2017

World News

7 steps to declutter your home, life and finances before 2018

Get rid of the clutter now so that, come 2018, you can focus on the things you want to add to your life.

21/12/2017

World News

Defying U.S. financial threats, U.N. votes to condemn Trump's Jerusalem decision

Angry nations defied threats from the White House to cut off foreign aid, voting to condemn Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

21/12/2017

World News

2 Americans plead guilty to assault for brawl at Turkish embassy

In addition to the two Americans, a dozen members of Erdogan's security detail — nine security officers, three police officers — as well as two Canadians have been charged with taking part in the diplomatic donnybrook.

21/12/2017

World News

Israel rejects "historic" UN vote

Watching the United Nations vote in the West Bank city of Ramallah, top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat.

21/12/2017

World News

Google helps NASA's Kepler telescope find eighth exoplanet around star

Machine learning pinpoints a sizzling-hot, rocky planet called Kepler-90i.

21/12/2017

World News

Ask yourself this one question to prevent holiday weight gain

That tray of Christmas cookies stimulates the same part of your brain as sex and gambling. Here's a trick to regain control.

21/12/2017

World News

The year in Latino entertainment: Speaking out, uniting in tragedy and standing up

'Coco' got Latino families right, stars like Salma Hayek, John Leguizamo spoke out and stars united for our hurricane and earthquake-stricken families.

21/12/2017

World News

Senate Republicans hold back sexual harassment data

Two committees — the Rules Committee and the Appropriations Committee — have been given a statistical breakdown from the Congressional Office of Compliance.

21/12/2017

USA

UN resolution rejects US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

More than 100 countries defied Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

21/12/2017

World News

Holding lumps of coal, Dems demand GOP reauthorize CHIP

'This is the ultimate bad Christmas carol story. This may be the most shameful day in the history of Congress,' said Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif.

21/12/2017

Sport

San Antonio extend win streak with victory over Portland Trailblazers

LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol put on a stellar performance as the Spurs secured their third successive game by beating Portland 93-91

21/12/2017

World News

U.S. life expectancy falls for second straight year — as drug overdoses soar

U.S. life expectancy has fallen for the second straight year, and health officials say drug overdose deaths are driving the trend.

21/12/2017

France

French government hires cats to chase out rats in ministry buildings

To combat the furry menace, the French government took some innovative action

21/12/2017

Cult

Chill out to the cool tunes of Terje Isungset

Norway's foremost ice percussionist and musician makes music with ice instruments, an approach that sees him and singing partner Maria Skranes play dozens of concerts every year.

21/12/2017

Sport

Trial begins for man accused of bombing Borussia Dortmund team bus

He's being charged with 28 counts of attempted murder after he set off a device that damaged the team's vehicle and wounded one of Dortmund's players in April.

21/12/2017

World News

Zaghari-Ratcliffe: new hopes aid worker will be freed in Iran

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says he is cautious but optimistic about news from lawyers in Tehran

21/12/2017

No Comment

Two people arrested after a car drives into pedestrians in Melbourne

Twelve people have been taken to hospital after a car ploughs into a busy Melbourne inter-section, packed with holiday shoppers.

21/12/2017

My Europe Series

Syrian torture survivors speak out

Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie speaks with Syrian victims of torture who are seeking justice in Germany.

21/12/2017

Target

Madagascar wants to become an ICT hub

Madagascar wants to capitalise on its booming information and communication technologies sector.

21/12/2017

Musica

A sparkling duo: Cecilia Bartoli and Sol Gabetta

Cecilia Bartoli and Sol Gabetta join up for a collection of dazzling Baroque duets combining voice and cello.

21/12/2017

World News

Reader poll: Who should be Euronews' Sports Personality of the Year?

Euronews wants your say on who should be one of several personalities of the year—in fields including space, innovation, culture, business and sport.

21/12/2017

Cinema

Les Arcs: a hotbed of European cinema talent

The European Film Festival of Les Arcs is a leading platform for emerging cinema talent in Europe.

21/12/2017

Spain

Live: Pro-independence parties claim victory in Catalan election

The separatist movement has achieved a majority in parliament, while the pro-unity Ciudadanos are the largest single party

21/12/2017

Cinema

‘Son of Saul’ director on his Oscar-winning movie

Euronews speaks to Laszlo Nemes, the director of award-winning movie ‘Son of Saul’, at the European film festival of Les Arcs where he is member of this year’s jury.

21/12/2017

Cinema

Gemma Arterton opens up about her new film ‘The Escape’

British actress Gemma Arterton opened up to us about her new film ‘The Escape’, which had its French premiere at the European Film Festival of Les Arcs.

21/12/2017

Italy

Como bans begging in the city centre during Christmas

The mayor of the Italian town signed a decree banning begging and camping out in the city centre during the festive period. However many volunteer groups are challenging the regulation.

21/12/2017

World News

Here are the men accused of sexual misconduct since Weinstein

Tavis Smily, Morgan Spurlock, Matt Lauer and Charlie Rose have become the latest public figures to be accused of sexual misconduct.

21/12/2017