2018-07-31

The Cube

Latvia warns against spread of fake spider news

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

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

Bulgaria

How do you kill thousands of livestock in a few days without warning?

When Ovine Rinderpest was identified in Bulgaria, the authorities had to start killing, fast.

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

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

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

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?

31/07/2018

World News

Government criticised as Greek people mourn

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.

31/07/2018

Germany

Germany's farmers urge government to act as heatwave threatens harvest

Farmers are calling on the government to declare a state of emergency as Northern and Eastern regions struggle to cope with the dry spell.

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

Economy

IMF 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

31/07/2018

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

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

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."

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018

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.

31/07/2018