2018-05-14

United Kingdom

Meghan Markle asks for 'respect' as dad reportedly to skip wedding

"This is a deeply personal moment for Ms. Markle in the days before her wedding," Kensington Palace said in a statement.

14/05/2018

Gaza

What is the Palestinian Nakba and why is it important?

The deadly violence on the Gaza border on Monday — the bloodiest in years — has its roots in the Nakba, which happened 70 years ago today.

14/05/2018

Europe News

US embassy against 'just solution' for Mideast, says Lebanon

"We are going to resist, refuse and fight if we are attacked," foreign minister tells Euronews

14/05/2018

USA

Melania Trump hospitalised after undergoing procedure for 'benign kidney condition'

"The procedure was successful and there were no complications," the White House said.

14/05/2018

Spain

What does Quim Torra’s election mean for Catalonia?

Catalonia’s new leader elected by the region’s parliament is described as a hardline separatist who has vowed to continue the struggle for independence from Spain.

14/05/2018

Spain

Flamenco therapy

An innovative dance company in Spain uses Flamenco to help the disabled rediscover their self-belief.

14/05/2018

Spain

Mixed reaction over Catalonia's new President

Opposition party Ciudadanos says Quim Torra is a puppet for Puigdemont

14/05/2018

Business

ADNOC CEO: 'We simply can and should invest in downstream'

The CEO of oil giant ADNOC spoke to Euronews about plans to increase investment on downstream oil market

14/05/2018

Ukraine

Kyiv locals offer free couches for footy fans priced out of Champions League finale

It’s Dynamic Kyiv as locals in the Ukrainian capital mobilise to help football fans hit by high hotel prices for the Champions League final on May 26.

14/05/2018

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Israelis divided on US embassy move, police remove protest banner

Hours ahead of the opening ceremony for the new US embassy in Jerusalem, Israelis on both sides of the political divide on Monday expressed strong opinions on the move.

14/05/2018

Series

Ilandagh: The mountain steeped in legend

The beautiful site in Azerbaijan has plenty of tales to tell, from Noah's Ark to vicious snakes!

14/05/2018

Adventures

Mtirala: Georgian nature at its purest

The Mtirala National Park in Georgia's autonomous republic of Adjara is a protected site and a paradise for hiking, bird-watching and adventure!

14/05/2018

Adventures

Georgian Adventures: Okatse Canyon

From breathtaking views to extreme sports, Okatse Canyon has lots to offer visitors

14/05/2018

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Israeli forces kill 16 in Gaza protests hours before U.S. embassy opening in Jerusalem

Israeli troops killed at least 16 Palestinians along the Gaza border on Monday (May 14), health officials said, as demonstrators streamed to the frontier on the day the United States prepared to open its embassy in Jerusalem.

14/05/2018

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Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai lands in Israel

Israel's winner in the Eurovision song contest, Netta Barzilai, landed in Tel Aviv early on Monday (May 14), where she danced to a crowd of applauding fans and journalists, still on the runway.

14/05/2018

No Comment

Russian children play football in bumper balls

As the World Cup draws near, Russians adapt new ways to have fun on the pitch such as playing football in bumper balls.

14/05/2018

World News

Which European countries have the best and worst LGBT rights?

A new index says law and policy advances on LGBT rights have slowed down across Europe.

14/05/2018

Israel

Around 40 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops

Around 1,800 are injured at the Gaza border according to the Gaza health officials. Tens of thousands of demonstrators streamed to the frontier on the day the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem

14/05/2018

United Kingdom

The Old Vic theatre celebrates its 200th anniversary

Big names in British acting from Lawrence Olivier to Dame Judi Dench performed at the famous auditorium over the years.

14/05/2018

World News

Catalan parliament elects separatist Quim Torra as the Spanish region's new leader

Catalonia's parliament has elected Quim Torra as its new regional leader. The parliament voted 66 in favour, 65 against and 4 abstentions for the election of Torra, who was handpicked by the Spanish region's exiled former leader, Carles Puigdemont.

14/05/2018

Israel

US opens controversial new embassy in Jerusalem

It comes amid a peak in violence along the Gaza border: Israeli forces killed dozens of Palestinians there on Monday.

14/05/2018

France

Supermodels walk the walk for 'Fashion Relief'

British supermodel Naomi Campbell has hosted her latest charity "Fashion for Relief" show in Cannes.

14/05/2018

World News

U.S. tells Israel 'you are not alone' as Jerusalem embassy set to open

Moving the diplomatic outpost breaks with decades of Washington policy and distances the U.S. from its allies, who have kept their embassies in Tel Aviv.

14/05/2018

United Kingdom

Homeless EU Migrants could receive compensation from UK Government

Hundreds of thousands of pounds could be paid out to rough sleepers who have been wrongly threatened with deportation by the Government.

14/05/2018

Russia

Russian and Iranian foreign ministers discuss future of Iran nuclear deal

Iran's Foreign Minister is in Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart on the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

14/05/2018

Mexico

Mexico bans 17 'false' transgender women running in local elections

A Mexican state electoral body banned 17 men from various parties masquerading as transgender candidates in the upcoming elections.

14/05/2018

United Kingdom

UK's MI5 chief wants greater European cooperation

In the first public speech outside Britain by a serving head of MI5, Andrew Parker told European spy chiefs Islamic State militants are plotting "devastating and more complex attacks"

14/05/2018

France

What is France’s ‘fiche S’ national security watch list?

What purpose does France’s list of terror suspects serve, and why have some criticised it?

14/05/2018

Israel

Deadliest day as dozens of Palestinians killed on Gaza border

Dozens of Palestinians are killed and hundreds injured amid clashes on the Gaza border with Israeli troops.

14/05/2018

Europe News

Brexit: fishing industry faces choppy waters

Dutch fishing companies fear EU divorce will force them out of lucrative English waters

14/05/2018