2018-08-02

United Kingdom

Documentary on Ed Sheeran highlights his creativity

"Songwriter" provides an insight into the musician's work as it shows how the 27 year old created his successful album DIVIDE

02/08/2018

World News

Russia still working to undermine U.S. elections, top national security officials warn

"We are doing everything we can to have a legitimate election," Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said.

02/08/2018

Cyprus

Two Turkish Cypriot journalists face prosecution in Turkey

Two Turkish Cypriot journalists face charges in Turkey over criticism of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s regime after their case fell through in Cyprus.

02/08/2018

Germany

Germany: Fish are dying in rivers from heatwave

In West Germany where temperatures have reached around 39 degree's celcius, there's hardly been any rain in the last few months, leaving the Rhine river in Cologne very low leaving fish to suffocate

02/08/2018

World News

In pictures: Trying to keep cool in Europe’s heatwave

As temperatures in Europe continue to soar, with forecasters predicting record-breaking heat in the coming days, people across the continent are searching for ways to keep cool.

02/08/2018

Israel

‘World’s largest Arabic lesson’ held in Israel after nation-state law

The event sought to offer a “creative way instead of a violent way” of responding to the controversial law, which declared Hebrew the language of the state and gave Arabic a “special status”.

02/08/2018

World News

Apple becomes world's first public company worth $1 trillion

Apple became the first $1 trillion publicly listed company.

02/08/2018

China

New censored google search engine for China

The mobile search app will block some websites and search terms according to two sources. It's after it abandoned the market 8 years ago on censorship concerns

02/08/2018

Spain

Spain's retired army takes on the government over Franco remains

Retired, high-ranking army officials have signed a manifesto in Spain against the "political left" over plans to exhume the dictator.

02/08/2018

Algeria

Watch: Algerian women take aim and fire as interest in hunting grows

Holding their shotguns with a firm grip, several young Algerian women took part in a target shooting competition held ahead of hunting season.

02/08/2018

Gaza

Fire balloons prompt Israel to stop Gaza fuel supplies

Israel has halted fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip because of incendiary balloons and kites being launched from the enclave

02/08/2018

France

Visitors denied access to Eiffel Tower

World tourist attraction the Eiffel Tower closed again on Thursday due to a dispute between workers and management

02/08/2018

World News

One of China's top Buddhist monks accused of coercing nuns into sex

The president of the Buddhist Association of China is also a government adviser who has more than 1 million followers on the Weibo social network.

02/08/2018

World News

Extreme heat wave shrinks Sweden's tallest peak by 13 feet in a month

'Ridiculously warm' weather resulted in 13 feet of a mountaintop glacier melting in July.

02/08/2018

Earth News

Leading the way to a cleaner future for food

We look into French food companies doing things differently and implementing an eco-conscious strategy at the core of their business.

02/08/2018

Democratic Republic Of Congo

WHO concerned about security of its workers in DRC

As it flies into the Democratic Republic of the Congo to tackle the latest outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus the WHO talks exclusively to euronews about the challenges ahead

02/08/2018

Spain

Spain: Six-day taxi strike ends

It's after the government says it'll limit licenses for online cab companies such as Uber and Cabify

02/08/2018

Turkey

Turkey vows to retaliate over US sanctions

Turkey has vowed to retaliate against US sanctions imposed over the trial of a US pastor accused of backing terrorism.

02/08/2018

Austria

Austria raises speed limit to 140 kph on 2 sections of motorway

Austria increased the speed limit to 140 kilometres per hour from 130 km/h on two stretches of one of the country's main motorways.

02/08/2018

USA

NBC Left Field: More young Christians become priests and nuns

The number of millennials becoming priests and nuns has slightly increased over the years, with the Catholic Church also working hard to bring young people into the fold.

02/08/2018

United Kingdom

Bank of England raises interest rates but Brexit fears weigh on pound

The Bank of England lifted interest rates on Thursday, but the pound fell amid uncertainty over Brexit and cautious comments from the Bank’s Governor Mark Carney.

02/08/2018

Turkey

'If Ozil wants to talk about racism, he should look at Turkey'

Mesut Ozil sensationally quit the German national football team last month, saying he was subject to “racism and disrespect” because of his Turkish roots. But Deniz Naki tells Euronews that if Ozil really has an issue with racism, he should look at Turkey.

02/08/2018

World News

Pope changes church teaching on death penalty, says it's inadmissible

Pope changes church teaching on death penalty, says it is 'inadmissible'

02/08/2018

Argentina

Grocery chain Carrefour Argentina under fire for 'sexist' campaign

An Argentinian branch of grocery store chain Carrefour is under fire for a sexist campaign that was noticed by store-goers and posted on social media.

02/08/2018

Brazil

Mathematical Fields Medal stolen from second Iranian to ever win

Cambridge professor Caucher Birkar was awarded the most honorable prize in mathematics--the Fields medal--when not a half hour later, it was stolen from him.

02/08/2018

Israel

Israel says Syrian civil war is effectively over

Shortly after carrying out air strikes on the Syrian-held Golan Heights Israel's defence minister said the civil war in Syria is effectively over

02/08/2018

United Kingdom

Funeral firm advertising 'low cost cremations' sparks online debate

A UK-based price-comparison website specialising in funerals has sparked debate online over its unique advertising campaign

02/08/2018

World News

U.S. slaps sanctions on Turkey over detained evangelical pastor

The White House said the North Carolina native is "a victim of unfair and unjust attention" and should be released.

02/08/2018

Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans unite over anti-violence sentiment, regardless of political stance | The Cube

Zimbabwe's citizens express similar anti-violent sentiments on social media after three people killed in post-election clashes

02/08/2018

World News

Facebook's time limit tool: How it works

Facebook has announced that it will launch several tools to help users manage their time on its platforms after concerns were raised on the impact social media has on mental health.

02/08/2018