17 August 2018 | Euronews
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Hungary Watch: Meet the revellers at Budapest's Sziget Festival Thousands of young people from around the world have been gathering in Sziget for one of Europe's biggest music festivals. -
Germany Watch: The unstoppable advance of the Hambach mine in Germany Deforestation of the Hambach forest has been happening for the past forty years to clear the area for lignite extraction. Now only 10% of the forest remains. -
No Comment No Comments of the Week Euronews highlights' and lowlights of the week from across the globe. -
World News Vogue announces it will no longer hire models under 18 Fashion bible Vogue and its publisher Conde Nast announced that they will no longer hire underage models for editorial shoots and called on the wider industry to to the same. -
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Switzerland Melting glacier reveals WWII plane wreckage A melting glacier in Switzerland has uncovered the crash site of a World War Two plane that came down in the alps -
Germany Yazidi former slave girl flees Germany after confrontation with captor A refugee who was enslaved by ISIL has fled Germany for Iraq after coming face-to-face with her captor again. -
Hungary Zoo dumps plastic waste in aquarium to highlight ocean pollution problem Yoghurt pots, plastic bags, fishing nets and flippers are just some of the pieces of rubbish staff at Pecs Zoo have dumped in their tank, which is normally home to thriving schools of fish and other marine animals. -
World News One year after family disowned white supremacist son, tension runs high A year after Pearce Tefft disowned his son for marching with white supremacists, the family is still estranged. -
China Watch: Artist uses make-up to draw herself into famous paintings A Chinese make-up artist has become a viral sensation by transforming her features into famous paintings. -
World News Trump cancels military parade, blames DC officials for high cost The potential price tag for the military display would have been $92 million, according to reports. -
Belgium Watch: Brussel's Grand Place square covered with colourful flowers WATCH: The abnormal summer heat presented organisers with a new challenge this year -
World News Husband arrested in family's murder had financial struggles The couple seemed to have everything — but now family of Chris and Shanann Watts are left wondering if he is capable of killing her and their children. -
Italy Plastic bottle raft helps highlight marine pollution problem in Italy This is the Italian who made a raft out of plastic bottles to highlight the problem of marine waste in our seas. -
No Comment Watch: Fans pay tribute to "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin Watch: The 18 Grammy Award winner died in her home in Detroit at age 76. -
Germany Hamburg sells unused housing for refugees on eBay The German city of Hamburg is selling small housing it purchased to welcome refugees after arrival numbers plummeted. -
World Celebrity voice coach and producer Oussama Rahbani talks fame and family in Baalbeck A member of one the most celebrated families on the Middle East’s cultural scene, Oussama Rahbani, has composed countless scores and chart-topping songs. His family has played a major role in the development of the region's theatrical scene since the 1950’s. -
World Lebanese comedian Georges Khabbaz sends message of unity at Baalbeck International Festival The Baalbeck International Festival, one of Lebanon’s most popular and acclaimed cultural events, kicked off on July 8th and will run until August 18th. -
World News Mystery surrounds Stormy Daniels decision to withdraw from U.K. reality show President Donald Trump denies having an affair with the adult film star, but his lawyer admitted paying her $130,000. -
Spain Barcelona attack anniversary: "We do not understand what integration really means” A year after a deadly attack in the heart of Barcelona, experts say Spanish society have the wrong notion of social integration. -
Pakistan Imran Khan sworn in as Pakistan’s new prime minister Ex-cricket star Imran Khan has been sworn in as Pakistan’s new prime minister after a vote by MPs. -
World News Which country has the highest child benefits available to foreigners? As the perceived exploitation of child benefits by foreigners is a hot topic in Germany, we break down how easily parents from abroad can claim in other countries. -
World News What happens to your Facebook account after you die? Do you know what happens to social media accounts after people die? -
Syria Aleppo comes back to life after devastation of war Aleppo comes back to life after devastation of war -
Peru Watch: Mural made by oldest civilisation in the Americas unveiled WATCH: The mural was made by the ancient Caral people, a civilisation which stretches back 5,000 years. -
Germany Germany agrees migrant deal with Greece Germany has reached a deal on migrants with Greece to help reduce the number of migrants it takes in who have already applied for asylum in other EU countries -
No Comment Watch: Protesters object to Spanish King's Barcelona visit WATCH: The Spanish King arrived in the city to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Barcelona terror attack one year ago. -
Economy Greek government claims better times ahead as bailout ends As Greece's bailout programme comes to an end the government claims the main causes have been solved and unemployment will come down -
World News Aretha Franklin was a resounding symbol of the Obama era The soul icon's music provided the soundtracks for the movements that paved the way for the country's first black president and first lady. -
Business US threatens new Turkey sanctions over Christian pastor US threatens new Turkey sanctions over Christian pastor -
World News A far-right party looks to topple a century of Swedish socialism A party with its roots in neo-Nazism and white nationalism may be on the verge of an election victory. -
Spain Spain remembers victims of terror attacks Spain's King Felipe joins relatives in Barcelona to remember the victims of two terror attacks a year ago that left 16 people dead and over a hundred injured -
World News Aretha Franklin's biggest impact was on a genre she's rarely associated with | View There's a reason why the "Queen of Soul" was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. -
Vatican Is the Pope's reaction to Pennsylvania child sex abuse adequate? | Euronews answers The Vatican says Pope Francis is on the side of victims and the Catholic Church is determined to ‘root out’ the ‘tragic horror’ of clergy child sex abuse. -
World News Admiral who oversaw Bin Laden raid to Trump: 'Revoke my security clearance, as well' In an open letter, retired four-star Admiral William McRaven said he stands with former CIA Director John Brennan, whose security clearance was stripped by President Trump. -
World News This is the moment Aretha Franklin became the 'Queen of Soul' "Who wouldn't want to be called 'Queen'?" Franklin once said. -
World News Aretha Franklin was an icon for more than just music Known as the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin's career spanned more than 6 decades and her music influenced generations of people. The American singer known for hits such as Respect, Say A little Prayer and Natural Woman, died from pancreatic cancer, with her family by her side. -
Earth News The centuries-old history of Russian cherry farming The cherry orchards have remained the backbone of life in this small Russian village. -
World News Vatican tells abuse victims 'the pope is on their side' In its first statement on the Pennsylvania sexual abuse report, the Vatican said it must "learn hard lessons from its past." -
No Comment Fast news: The week in a minute Take a quick look at the biggest stories from around the world this week. -
Greece Greece: Bailout exit day looms for the Eurozone’s most heavily indebted member state Over the past eight years, under three bailout programs, Greece has borrowed more than €288bn at rock-bottom interest rates. The country’s creditors believe it's now able to stand on its own two feet, but few ordinary people seem to believe that bailout exit day will be a new beginning. -
World News Aretha Franklin was the queen of every musical genre she tried No one could've taken the crown she wore for 50 years; her musicianship was unmatched in her time. -
World News Remains found at N.M compound identified as those of missing boy Prosecutors have said that the boy, now identified as Abdul-Ghani Wahhaj, 3, died in a religious ritual because his father thought he was possessed by demons. -
World News Boy, 14, silently stabbed girl in Oklahoma school auditorium: police The victim sustained wounds to her face, arm and hand, police said. The suspected stabber was in custody but has refused to speak to authorities. -
Morocco From suffering to sanctuary: the animal lover who turned around her childhood trauma A British-Moroccan woman has made it her mission to save stray dogs and other neglected animals. -
World News People who eat low-carb diets live longer but only if they go easy on meat, too A moderate carbohydrate intake seemed healthiest, study finds -
World News Europe briefing: 7 stories to know about today All you need to know from Europe on Friday, August 17. -
India Death toll rises after India monsoon flooding Death toll rises after India monsoon flooding -
World News Environmentalists, not climate, blamed for fires Environmental groups push back on the Interior secretary's claim that they are to blame