31 July 2018 | Euronews
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World News Aeroméxico confirms 'accident' amid reports of crash in Durango The governor of Durango state in northwestern Mexico said there were no confirmed reports of injuries after the plane went down near Durango Airport. -
Germany Berlin brown as satellite pictures show impact of heatwave Newly-released satellite pictures have highlighted the impact of a drought and heatwave around Berlin. -
Bulgaria Bid to build at UNESCO-protected national park in Bulgaria ruled 'illegal' Environmentalists are celebrating after winning a court case over plans to expand a ski resort in one of Bulgaria’s national parks. -
Spain Fundraiser for Polish beggar paid to have Briton's name tattooed on his forehead A petition has been launched to help a Polish beggar who was reportedly paid €100 to have the name of a British tourist tattooed on his head. -
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World News Suspected shark thief charged with felony robbery Miss Helen "is alive and well" after the ordeal, Jenny Spellman, the aquarium's general manager, told NBC News on Monday night. -
Romania Romania minister 'delaying anti-corruption appointment to dodge presidential veto' Romania’s justice minister is stalling for time in appointing the country’s next anti-corruption chief in a bid to clear opposition for his preferred candidate, it’s been claimed. -
Italy U.N. says migrants' return to Libya by Italian boat could breach international law The U.N. migration agency say some of those involved in the case have made contradictory statements about where it took place, which is key to establishing migrants’ rights. -
Greece Greece: Sea searches continue Many people fled towards the water as the flames quickly engulfed the area. But some didn't make it that tragic day on July 23 -
Greece Meet the woman helping animals abandoned in Greece’s wildfire inferno Artemis Kyriakopoulou is hunting for pets left behind in Greece's wildfire disaster. -
World News Scientists are pushing the limits of 3D printing with these shape-shifting materials The tech could be used to create magnetically controlled implants or "soft robots." -
No Comment Paragliders fill the skies above Portugal to crown new European Champions 150 of the continent's best paragliders graced the skies above Montalegre, Portugal, in July as new champions were crowned in the European Paragliding Championship. -
Switzerland Switzerland imposes open fire ban ahead of national holiday Though it was done to ensure public safety, the bans may disappoint Swiss nationals on Wednesday, who were expecting dazzling firework shows that accompany the annual Swiss National Day. -
No Comment Fish die as river dries up in Germany heat, zoo animals get a cool down, ice bar for humans The heatwave gripping large stretches of Europe has already been blamed for deadly forest fires and crop failures and now freshwater fish could be its next victims. -
Italy Are hate crimes on the rise in Italy? In the past two months, there have been 33 alleged cases of racially targeted hate crimes in the country, compared to just 28 in 2016. -
World News Stunning pictures of Mars and Saturn are released Stunning pictures of Mars and Saturn taken as the two planets were making their closest approach to Earth this year have been released. -
World News U.S. Embassy in London sells desks, 1,200 toilet rolls The diplomatic clear-out follows the move to a $1 billion new building -
USA Trump's former campaign chief in court Paul Manafort pleaded not guilty to 18 counts of bank and tax fraud -
Nicaragua Nicaragua’s Ortega says 'volunteer cops' help police during protests, not armed gangs Masked gangs behind some of the deadly violence at protests in Nicaragua are “volunteer cops,” President Daniel Ortega told Euronews, accusing protesters of being “terrorists.” -
Chile Easter Island restricts tourists visits The island's mayor, Petro Edmunds has reduced the number of days from 90 to 30 because, he says, foreigners are "damaging the local idiosyncrasy" -
No Comment Thailand's floating football pitch The village of Koh Panyee in Thailand is famous for its floating football field, which was built by young people. -
World News President Trump open to 'no preconditions' Iran meeting President Trump open to 'no preconditions' meeting with Iran -
Tajikistan Islamic State claims responsibility for killing four Western cyclists in Tajikistan Its claim runs counter to a statement by the Tajik government which accused a banned Islamist opposition party of being behind the attack. -
World News Man shot dead by police who confused him for burglar he just killed "This is a very heartbreaking and tragic situation for everyone involved," Aurora Police Department Chief Nick Metz said in a statement. -
Sweden Cooling off? Swedes turn flooded station into swimming pool Fun-loving Swedes turned a flooded train station in Uppsala, a city near Stockholm, into a makeshift swimming pool. -
World News Workers' rights in the digital age | View From automation to online platforms, the digital economy is changing the way we work. -
Philippines Watch: Philippines' Duterte oversees smuggled luxury cars being destroyed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday witnessed the destruction of over 60 smuggled luxury vehicles in Cagayan Province as part of his anti-corruption drive. -
Spain Is Spain experiencing an immigration boom? Spanish politicians have started pointing fingers as the country has become the Mediterranean's most sought-after destination for irregular migrants travelling by sea, surpassing Italy and Greece. -
World News Earth Overshoot Day is the earliest in almost half a century The day marks when humanity's annual demand on nature exceeds what our planet can renew in that year. This year, it falls on Aug. 1 - one day earlier than in 2017, which fell on Aug. 2, and the earliest since our planet went into "overshoot" in 1970, which fell on Dec. 29. -
No Comment Greeks mourn wildfire victims with candlelight vigil outside parliament Several hundred Greeks holding candles gathered silently outside parliament on Monday evening (July 30) to remember those who died in deadly wildfires. -
No Comment CCTV shows man sparking gas station fire Police are looking for a man who started a fire at a New York City gas station which seriously injured a man nearby. -
The Cube Latvia warns against spread of false information over deadly spider infestation | The Cube Police in Riga are on the hunt for an unidentified individual, who has been putting up posters that consist of false information about an infestation of poisonous spiders in the Latvian capital -
Greece Greek fire victims face new hurdles As they queue to receive emergency relief funds, many survivors of Greece's deadly fires are struggling to prove that they are entitled to help. -
Bulgaria How to kill thousands of animals in a few days: Bulgaria's battle with livestock plague When Ovine Rinderpest was identified in Bulgaria, the authorities had to start killing, fast. -
USA Hawaii's main coastline expanded 1.5 kilometres due to lava Hawaii’s main island coastline has extended into the sea by 1.5 kilometres following the continual eruption of the Kilauea volcano since May. -
World News MH370 lapses prompt Malaysia civil aviation boss' resignation It was during a routine handover by controllers that the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 vanished in 2014. -
Indonesia Last six hikers rescued off Mount Rinjani It's after a powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude hit the popular tourist destination two days ago. A massive combined rescue effort involving almost 200 Indonesian police, military and medical personnel helped save around 700 hikers from the volcano -
Afghanistan Hostages taken as gunmen storm government building in eastern Afghanistan Gunmen stormed a government building in Afghanistan's eastern city of Jalalabad on Tuesday, taking dozens of hostages. -
Earth News The Millionaire Flatshare What is a high net worth individual to do if they want a second home abroad, but don’t feel like they can commit to one place? -
World News Government criticised as Greece mourns fire victims On Monday, a week after the fires broke out, hundreds of people attended a vigil in front of the Greek parliament. The government has announced an action plan, but people are asking how a disaster of this scale was possible and are demanding change. -
Germany WATCH: Germany's farmers urge government to act as heatwave threatens billions in losses Farmers are calling on the government to declare a state of emergency as Northern and Eastern regions struggle to cope with the dry spell. -
Romania Romanian police confiscate Swedish number plate that insulted government Driver who had personalised plates containing an insult to Romania's ruling party is taken off the road. -
World News Watch: Could Zimbabwe see its first change of party since independence? Zimbabwe has closed its polls and counting is underway in the country’s’ first ever election without Robert Mugabe on the ballot paper. Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa says his party did "exceedingly well". Good Morning Europe brings you the latest from the Zimbabwe election. -
Economy The IMF say they're uncertain Greece's debt is sustainable in the long term An IMF report says Greece still faces an uphill struggle after the end of its bailout program -
Germany More travel chaos for holiday makers flying Ryanair German pilots will strike after 96% voted in favour of striking. They've been pushing for collective labour agreements since last January. Ryanair says its invited the union to another meeting next week -
World News Europe briefing: 6 stories to know about today From Iran urging Europe to salvage the nuclear deal, to members of Pussy Riot arrested again after the World Cup interference, Euronews has the top European stories from this morning. -
USA Bid to block blueprints for 3-D printable guns A number of US states are to sue the Trump administration in a bid to block the public from being able to download blueprints for 3-D printable guns. -
USA Trump: " I'll meet with Iran" Trump's conciliatory approach comes after he and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani traded hostile warnings earlier this month, leading Rouhani, to warn the US that war with Tehran would be the "mother of all wars." -
World News Four killed, including two Americans, in 'senseless attack' in Tajikistan The American Embassy in Dushanbe said Tajik citizens attacked a group of seven cyclists with a car and knives. -
World News Thieves steal San Antonio Aquarium shark in a baby carriage The sharknappers brought their own net, snagged the shark from a tide pool exhibit and escaped in a red pickup truck. -
World News California wildfires kill 8, burn a quarter-million acres "Everything is extremely dry. It's like the perfect recipe for a major fire," a fire official said. -
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Africanews The Nigerian farmer profiting from pig waste [Inspire Africa] Today we'll head to Nigeria where a pig farm is turning waste management and recycling into profit. -
World News An explosion in New York Harbor led to a ban on visitors to Lady Liberty's torch Visitors have not been allowed inside the torch for over a century after a massive explosion. -
World News Conspiracy theorists hijack YouTube results for A-listers The video portal has been repeatedly criticized for not curtailing videos of conspiracy theories and false information on its platform.