2018-07-17

World News

Tea, cookies and perhaps peace: Taliban claims secret talks with U.S.

One negotiator said Taliban delegations had been joined by "never more than five" Americans in hotel suites where "tea and cookies" were served.

17/07/2018

Europe News

EU agrees data transfer deal with Japan

Brussels and Tokyo reached a deal on the transfer of personal data as they also agreed a free-trade pact after years of talks.

17/07/2018

Europe News

EU, Russia and Ukraine in Berlin for gas talks

The EU-brokered talks in Berlin between Russia and Ukraine over the future transit of gas from Russia to the European Union concluded one round on Tuesday. They will continue in September.

17/07/2018

Europe News

Nicaraguan Government: 'President Ortega will not resign'

In an interview with Euronews, Paul Oquist, a minister in Nicaragua's government and a key ally of Daniel Ortega, insists that the President will not be pressured by the protesters to resign. He accuses them of attempting a coup.

17/07/2018

United Kingdom

UK and Ireland's hot weather reveals hidden ancient settlements

Ancient monuments and Roman settlements have been revealed by the UK's and Ireland's heatwave. The dry spell has left parched fields with unmistakable "crop marks" painted into the landscape.

17/07/2018

USA

Who is 'gun-loving Russian spy’ Maria Butina?

Who is Maria Butina, the US-based Russian charged with being a spy for Moscow on the day Donald Trump was cosying up to Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.

17/07/2018

World News

Trump criticised after backing Russia over us intelligence agencies

"Unpatriotic" and a "disgrace" - that's what political ALLIES of President Trump had to say about the meeting in Helsinki.

17/07/2018

Economy

EU and Japan sign historic trade deal

The EU and Japan have just signed the largest free-trade deal either country has negotiated.

17/07/2018

United Kingdom

Pro-Brexit group fined and referred to police for spending violations

Pro-Brexit group fined and referred to police for spending violations

17/07/2018

Lithuania

"People with disabilities are an important part of our community"

Dana talks about her son Paulius, who has an intellectual disability. He inspired her to work with a group of people who support families like hers.

17/07/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit campaign group Vote Leave fined and reported to police

Vote Leave has been fined and referred to the police by the Electoral Commission for breaking electoral law. The Electoral Commission published the conclusions of its investigation into the campaign spending of Vote Leave and found “significant evidence” of coordination with another campaign group,

17/07/2018

Turkey

Erdogan’s new power 'could increase Turkish business migration'

Erdogan’s new grip on power 'could increase Turkish business migration'

17/07/2018

USA

"Lava bombs" injures 23 on boat trip in Hawaii

An investigation is underway to see if the "Hot Spot" boat got too close to molten rock when it was hit by the "lava bombs".

17/07/2018

Ukraine

Four years on, families still seeking justice for MH17 victims

On the fourth anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, the families of victims are still seeking justice for their loved ones

17/07/2018

USA

Hot lava smashes through roof of tourist boat 'leaving 23 injured'

Hot lava burst from the ocean and crashed through the roof of a sightseeing boat near Hawaii on Monday, injuring 23 people.

17/07/2018

Russia

Pussy Riot sentenced for 15 days in prison in Moscow

It's after they briefly entered the pitch during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on Sunday. They were found guilty of "seriously violating the rules of spectator behaviour".

17/07/2018

Spain

Amazon workers strike

Thousands of staff are striking across Europe on an annual promotion day on its site offering a range of deals making it even bigger than Black Friday

17/07/2018