2018-06-28

World News

As it happened this morning: Friday 29 June

As it happened this morning: Friday 29 June.

28/06/2018

Belgium

France and Italy have reached a preliminary agreement on a proposal on migration

France and several other European Union countries including Italy have reached an agreement on new wording for migration conclusions at the EU summit in Brussels

28/06/2018

World News

Migrants: MSF responds to Macron's criticism

In the past few days several European leaders - namely, French President Emmanuel Macron and Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat - have criticised rescue vessels and NGO's for disobeying authorities, and exacerbating the refugee crisis.Listen to an interview with MSF Humanitarian Affairs Advisor

28/06/2018

World News

Facebook, Twitter launch new ad transparency tools

The changes offer the public an unprecedented look at what ads are being shown online.

28/06/2018

World News

Several dead in US newspaper shooting, gunman detained

Authorities say there are "multiple casualties" after a gunman opened fire at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland.

28/06/2018

Brazil

Coutinho sends official jersey to favela boy whose picture went viral

Coutinho sends official jersey to favela boy whose picture went viral.

28/06/2018

Spain

An insight into the migrant rescue onboard the Aquarius

Euronews reporter Anelise Borges summarises the week on board the rescue ship, the Aquarius.

28/06/2018

No Comment

Man back-flips to safety from a highway sign, gets arrested

A man in California standing up on a freeway sign this morning back-flipped his way to safety — and then he was arrested.

28/06/2018

No Comment

World Cup fans don fancy outfits to show team support

Colourful and whacky fan costumes are a staple of the World Cup, particularly in the excitement of the group stage.

28/06/2018

No Comment

Prince William visits Jerusalem's Western Wall

Britain's Prince William on Thursday (June 28) visited Jerusalem's Western Wall, as part of a tour of Jerusalem's most sacred and sensitive sites, wrapping up a politically delicate visit that both Palestinians and Israelis, locked in a lengthy conflict, were able to embrace.

28/06/2018

World

EU committed to Nepal quake rebuilding

In partnership with The European Commission

Three years on from Nepal's devastating twin earthquakes many thousands remain homeless. The EU is helping to accelerate the building of quake-resistant houses.

28/06/2018

World News

'We must act to stop arrivals' - Italian MEP's migration plea

'Since most people don't run away from wars and simply think about finding wealth...we cannot allow these people to come to Europe'

28/06/2018

Focus

Mauritania - rich in minerals and fish - aims at becoming renewable energy powerhouse

Blessed with rich minerals and waters brimming with fish, Mauritania is awash with natural resources worth their weight in gold. But the West African country also knows how to diversify its resources by investing in renewable energy.

28/06/2018

Musica

Breaking musical boundaries: Martin Fröst's daring journey

He is among the most innovative and versatile clarinetists of our time: Martin Fröst. He presented his new project "Retrotopia" in Stockholm, where he acts as a soloist and conductor.

28/06/2018

Europe News

EU migrant platforms 'will not be Guantanamos'

EU tries to get political backing for disembarkation platforms at crunch summit

28/06/2018

Economy

US sanctions pressurise Iran

Following the massive protests in Tehran, the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says America will fail to defeat the Iranian nation with economic pressure. Protests began in Iran’s capital on Sunday, over the rising prices and devaluation of the rial

28/06/2018

USA

Search for US Supreme Court Justice begins

Search for US Supreme Court Justice begins

28/06/2018

World News

Israel convicts hacker who threatened U.S. Jewish centers

Michael Ron David Kader was accused in a string of bomb threats targeting Jewish community centers in the United States — leading to months of panic.

28/06/2018

Markets

Amazon announces $1b acquisition of online pharamacy PillPack

Amazon announced it will acquire online pharmacy Pillpack on Thursday, dropping the shares of the two largest drugstore chains in the U.S. over 8%.

28/06/2018

World News

Fox News boss warns about offensive on-air comments

Fox News is looking for more accountability from its producers after the channel received blowback over some insensitive comments.

28/06/2018

Mexico

Mexico: election campaigns end

As the campaigns close for the Mexican elections, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) is the hot favourite to win Mexico's presidency

28/06/2018

World News

Europe sizzles as heatwave returns

Europe has been basking in record breaking temperatures with another heatwave on the way...

28/06/2018

Spotlight

Bulgaria: Open for business

The Bulgarian economy is growing at a stunning pace and exports are booming, while its business-friendly environment and well-educated local workforce are a magnet for foreign investments. More and more foreign companies are going there, making significant investments.

28/06/2018

World News

Fear, loathing and hope mingle for Israelis spooked by Gaza protests, kites

"I've always said, living here is 95 percent heaven and 5 percent hell," said one resident of a kibbutz near the fence Gaza.

28/06/2018

Cult

Michael Jackson art exhibition to thrill fans

New London art exhibition explores Michael Jackson as artists' inspiration.

28/06/2018

World News

Refugee girls put on fashion show for own clothing label

Iraqi refugee girls put on a fashion show in the capital of Jordan, Amman, on Wednesday featuring clothes that they sewed themselves.

28/06/2018

Spain

Franco's 'stolen babies' speak out: 'An apology is not enough'

Euronews spoke to Jose Maria Garcia Gonzalez, 41, one of Spain's 'stolen babies'.

28/06/2018

World News

British spies took 'inexcusable' actions after 9/11, U.K. lawmakers say

It was "beyond doubt" that British intelligence knew at an early stage that the United States was mistreating detainees, according to parliamentary report

28/06/2018

France

French rail reform enacted despite months of strikes

On Wednesday night most of the reforms President Macron fought for were finally signed into law.

28/06/2018

United Kingdom

‘Duck of Luck’ sent into space as England prepare to take on Belgium

The red rubber duck carried two St George's flags and a message saying "Good luck lads!" on its journey into space.

28/06/2018