2018-08-21

Belgium

EU considering one hour deadline for social networks to remove terrori

The European Commission is considering imposing an hour-long deadline for social networks to remove terrorist and extremist content after voluntary measures appear to have failed.

21/08/2018

Russia

Britain's foreign minister says Russia is making the world more dangerous

Relations between Moscow and London are tense after Britain blamed Russia for the nerve agent attack on a former Russian double agent in Salisbury.

21/08/2018

Germany

Which country has the biggest trade surplus?

Which countries export more than they import and vice-versa?

21/08/2018

Montenegro

Sleepy Montenegrins win 'Lazy Olympics'

How long could you lie in bed for? These four Montenegrans lay on mattresses for 49 hours to win the "World Lazy Olympics".

21/08/2018

France

Chanel to release new makeup line for men

French fashion house Chanel is launching its first makeup line for men.

21/08/2018

Ireland

Dublin's homeless 'could be forced out of city' for pope's visit

Homeless people in Dublin could be removed from the Dublin region in order to make room for tourists who will pay more than accommodation services receive from government and charities.

21/08/2018

World News

Study: Heatwaves, floods to become more severe as 'weather stalls'

Sizzling heatwaves may not be limited to the summer of 2018.

21/08/2018

United Kingdom

Jeremy Hunt's message to the US | Euronews Answers

The UK foreign secretary wants to build links with Washington

21/08/2018

France

Paris Aquarium offers sanctuary to 600 goldfish

Two years ago, The Paris Aquarium decided to open a new kind of sanctuary: one entirely dedicated to the humble and ubiquitous goldfish.

21/08/2018

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Watch: Locals return home to Kerala after severe flooding

More than a million residents were forced to flee their homes.

21/08/2018

USA

Leading #MeToo member denies sexual assault

Italian actress and leading #MeToo voice denies sexual assault as Harvey Weinstein accuses her of stunning hypocrisy

21/08/2018

No Comment

Watch: Scuba diving lesson turns into shark rescue effort

What was supposed to be a diving lesson ended in the saving of a shark, who had plastic netting stuck in its mouth.

21/08/2018

Italy

Rome refuses to let migrants rescued by its own coastguard onto Italian soil

Many are believed to be bona fide refugees from Eritrea and Somalia, which were once Italian colonies.

21/08/2018

Saudi Arabia

Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice

Muslims celebrated the first day of Eid Al-Adha on Tuesday, which marks the closing parts of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

21/08/2018

World News

Volunteers translate English letters for imprisoned filmmaker Sentsov

"Do not think that you are forgotten." This letter from Canadian writer Yann Martel to Oleg Sentsov is one of many translated from English into Russian by activists and volunteers.

21/08/2018

USA

Russian attempts to influence U.S.mid-term elecions thwarted

Microsoft claims it has blocked cyber-attacks by Russian groups who the company says have links to the Kremlin and military

21/08/2018

Europe News

Belgium court delays rapper extradition decision

Josep Miquel Arenas faces jail sentence in Spain, accused of glorifying terrorism and insulting the Crown

21/08/2018

Business

Turkish lira falls as tensions rise again with the US

Turkey's lira has weakened further against the dollar after after Donald Trump said he would give Turkey no concessions in return for the release of a detained American pastor.

21/08/2018

No Comment

Watch: World's 'highest' rafting and kayaking event

Watch: Held in the Ladakh region in northern India on August 19, the extreme sports enthusiasts had to navigate their way through the 14 kilometres of waters.

21/08/2018

United Kingdom

Should there be a second referendum on the final Brexit deal?

The idea of a second referendum on the terms of a final Brexit deal has been gaining momentum amid British politicians and activists. But what are some of the views on a second referendum? Euronews finds out.

21/08/2018

Italy

At least three still missing after Italian flash flood

Emergency services in southern Italy are continuing their search of a gorge in Calabria that flooded on Monday killing at least ten people

21/08/2018

World News

A rogue star may explain why the outer solar system is so odd

Scientists have a new explanation for Pluto's tilted orbit and other idiosyncrasies.

21/08/2018

Europe News

Brexit: UK 'confident' of October deal

While hopeful, Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab also admits there are 'still gaps.'

21/08/2018

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Watch: United Nations pays tribute to Kofi Annan

Watch: The first black African to become UN secretary-general died at age 80.

21/08/2018

Japan

Watch: Century-old throne refurbished ahead of Japanese enthronement

Watch: Refurbishment of the 106-year-old throne is taking place ahead of the enthronement of the Crown Prince Naruhito as Emperor of Japan.

21/08/2018

Russia

Kalashnikov unveils new rifle fit for NATO rounds

The famed Russian weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov has unveiled a prototype for a new assault rifle with bullets favoured by NATO troops.

21/08/2018

World News

How to spot a liar, according to researchers

It's our conscious biases and decision making skills that interfere with the natural ability to detect deception. Here are the nonverbal clues that can reveal someone isn't telling the truth.

21/08/2018

World News

Filmmaker Oleg Sentsov marks 100 days of hunger strike in Russia

The supporters of Oleg Sentsov and human rights groups are marking 100 days of his hunger strike with protests near the Russian Embassies in Europe. Sentsov’s cousin Natalia Kaplan has explained to Euronews how he’s coping in the prison’s hospital.

21/08/2018

United Kingdom

Watch: Vintage Citroëns battle it out in 24-hour endurance race

Watch: 27 teams took part in the unconventional race, which saw newcomers 'Beacon Downe' snatch first prize.

21/08/2018

World News

Last known Nazi collaborator living in U.S. is deported to Germany

"I would never have received my visa if I told the truth. Everyone lied," the SS-trained guard told Justice Department investigators in 1993.

21/08/2018