2018-02-12

World News

Police: Donald Trump Jr.'s wife in hospital over white powder letter

Vanessa Trump has been seen by doctors as a precaution, law enforcement and city officials say.

12/02/2018

United Kingdom

New report concludes Russian interfered in UK's EU referendum

British communications agency 89up.org has concluded that there was significant pro-Brexit Russian social media interference during the referendum.

12/02/2018

Russia

Russian PM gives go-ahead for alternative championships to Winter Olym

The championships are meant to allow Russian athletes that are not invited to the PyeongChang Olympics to compete in their sport.

12/02/2018

Denmark

Christiania, a self-governing Copenhagen district fighting to survive

In these two ground-breaking VR experiences, discover Christiania, the self-governing, drug-dealing Copenhagen district in a seemingly never-ending conflict with authorities

12/02/2018

Europe News

Serb leader in Croatia for historic visit

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has arrived in Zagreb for a two-day visit aimed at mending ties with his country's former adversary.

12/02/2018

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Igloo village built by migrants hands lifeline to dying Italian ski r

A dying ski resort in northern Italy has come back to life thanks to an igloo village built by migrants.

12/02/2018

Europe News

Brief: Historic meeting in Zagreb and stronger borders in Albania

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

12/02/2018

World News

Microplastics pollute the remote parts of the ocean, scientists warn

After finding unexpected levels of microplastics in remote parts of the ocean, scientist Dr Sören Gutekunst rings alarm bells over the threat posed to sea life.

12/02/2018

Germany

Merkel defends coalition deal on German TV

In an interview with the ZDF public broadcaster, she commented on the rising displeasure among conservatives over her decision to give the SPD the powerful finance ministry

12/02/2018

Europe News

EU signs border agreement with Albania

The EU and Albania have signed a draft border agreement that would allow European border agency Frontex to deploy to the West Balkan country in case of a sudden surge of migrants into the country.

12/02/2018

South Korea

Canadian snowboarder wins bronze medal at Pyeongchang after near-death

Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris won bronze in the men’s slopestyle category. McMorris suffered serious injuries last year when he crashed into a tree during a miscalculated jump.

12/02/2018

Austria

Austria train collision kills one, injures 22 others

Two trains collided in the southeastern state of Styria this afternoon, causing several cars to derail on impact.

12/02/2018

USA

Trump administration plans to privatize ISS: r

“It is possible that industry could continue to operate certain elements or capabilities of the ISS as part of a future commercial platform,” an internal NASA document states.

12/02/2018

Russia

Expert: Ice may be to blame for Russia plane crash

A Russian pilot and flight instructor tells euronews that ice could have been to blame for Sunday's plane crash near Moscow that killed 71 people.

12/02/2018

Germany

Satirical floats feature Kim Jong Un, Merkel, and Brexit at carnival

Satirical floats featuring Kim Jong Un playing with a nuclear bomb is among the irreverent favourites at this year's Cologne Carnival.

12/02/2018

Italy

The ultimate guide to who's who in the Italian general elections

No major Italian political party may be able to secure a winning majority because of the country’s new electoral system. Here’s how each party is trying to win consensus.

12/02/2018

Next Series

The new cameras that will revolutionise underwater research

Futuris travels to Spain to meet the scientist developing a new camera which could revolutionise underwater filming.

12/02/2018

France

Paris snow seen from outer space

A satellite photographed Paris after last week's exceptional snowfall, resulting in stunning views of the City of Lights from 800 km above ground.

12/02/2018

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Sharjah Light Festival

The United Arab Emirates celebrates the annual Sharjah Light Festival by illuminating the city's buildings.

12/02/2018

United Kingdom

Oxfam deputy chief steps down over Haiti prostitution scandal

It comes as one of Britain's biggest charities could have its government funding cut over its handling of the row involving its staff.

12/02/2018

Czech Republic

Nine states censured by EU over illegally high air pollution levels

400,000 Europeans die prematurely every year from air pollution.

12/02/2018

South Korea

Pyeongchang 2018: what happened on day three of the Winter Olympics?

Here is our at-a-glance round-up of what you need to know from South Korea.

12/02/2018

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CCTV shows moment of plane crash near Moscow

The footage shows an explosion in the distance as the passenger flight went down.

12/02/2018

South Korea

Stong winds causing havoc at Winter Olympics

Two Alpine events were cancelled after the gondola taking skiers to the top of the mountain stopped running

12/02/2018

United Kingdom

Europe powers up record levels of offshore wind energy

The UK and Germany are leading Europe’s charge towards using more and more sea-based wind power.

12/02/2018

United Kingdom

London City Airport remains closed after WWII bomb found in Thames

The bomb was discovered by construction workers in the George V Dock at 5 am local time on Sunday, Met Police said.

12/02/2018

USA

New York State sues Weinstein company

New York State sues Weinstein company

12/02/2018

South Korea

Olympic diplomacy earns gold for North Korea

Pyongyang walks off with the diplomatic prizes after its Winter Olympics charm offensive.

12/02/2018

Russia

Crashed Russian plane exploded when hitting groud, investigators say

The causes of the crash are still unknown.

12/02/2018