archives - 24 Aug 2018. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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Meet Marian, a catwalk star with Down syndrome

Marian Avila’s dream role is fast approaching. On September 8, she will become the first Spanish woman with Down syndrome to star in one of the most important fashion events in the world - New York Fashion Week.

24/08/2018

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USA

Trump cancel visit to North Korea over nuclear worries

President Donald Trump has cancelled Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to North Korea over nuclear concerns and blames China for not doing enough to help

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Lithuania

Israel's prime minister criticises EU aid to Iran

Lithuania, one of Israel's best friends in the European Union, initiated Netanyahu's invitation to Brussels for a meeting with EU foreign ministers in December

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Spain

Spain's government issues decree to exhume Franco's body

The mausoleum outside Madrid where he is buried has long been a pilgrimage site for members of the far right.

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USA

China slams Trump over North Korea remarks

China hit back at Donald Trump, calling the US President "irresponsible" for blaming Beijing in holding up denuclearisation progress with North Korea, a day after he cancelled his top diplomat's trip to the hermit kingdom.

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Spain

Madrid to open LGBT-friendly retirement home

Thanks to one man’s eight-year campaign, Madrid is set to open 'the world's first publicly-funded LGBT-friendly home' for the elderly before the end of the year.

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Australia

Australia's new anti-immigrant leader

Matteo Salvini wants Italy to adopt Australia's harsh immigration policy against "boat people."

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Italy

8 laws Italy may be violating over Diciotti migrant standoff

Migrants onboard the Diciotti have been denied permission to disembark from the Italian port of Catania by Interior Minister Matteo Salvini. According to Italian lawyers and judicial members — the move breaks eight international laws.

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Business

Trump offers to fund Italian debt

An Italian newspaper reported on Friday that Donald Trump offered to help fund Italy's public debt next year

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World News

Volunteers found Iran's propaganda effort on Reddit — but their warnings were ignored

More than a year before the announcement from Facebook and Twitter, a group of moderators on Reddit noticed a peculiar pattern of submissions.

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Watch: Russian vintage military tank topples at parade

The Soviet tank T-34, which dates back to World War II, capsized when aiming to mount a transport truck.

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Germany

German army angers gamers with ‘tone-deaf’ ads

The Bundeswehr has sparked a backlash after unveiling posters comparing gaming to real-life conflict for a recruitment campaign.

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Ukraine

US official says Ukraine making progress towards joining NATO

John Bolton joined independence day celebrations in Kiev.

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Europe News

'Threats are useless' - Brussels rejects Italy's migration ultimatum

Standoff over migrants stuck on boat in Catania takes new turn.

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United Kingdom

Watch: Animals take to scales in annual weigh-in

London Zoo's largest animal, Eilish the giraffe, weighed 836kg while the smallest creatures are the leafcutter ants.

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Business

EU's largest economy shows steady growth

Latest data shows the German economy in good shape despite the prospect of more trade tariffs and Brexit

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World News

Feeling good: positive stories from the week

Studies have shown that increasing positive emotions has a powerful effect on our general wellbeing. We hope they'll give you a nice shot of positive energy to cheer up your Friday!

24/08/2018

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World News

Ryanair changes cabin bag policy, small suitcase no longer free

Ryanair is to make passengers pay for the small wheelie suitcase they were previously allowed to take in the cabin for free. The airline says it's to reduce delays.

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Iran

British Iranian charity worker due back in Iranian prison on Saturday

Her surprise temporary release is a sign of hope for her husband and the campaign trying to secure her freedom.

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World News

Fast news: The week in a minute

Take a quick look at the biggest stories from around the world this week.

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Watch: Baby aardvark revealed to public at Frankfurt Zoo

Memphis is one and a half months old and is now strong enough to roam in her enclosure with her mother.

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World News

No amount of alcohol is safe for your health, study finds

Even the smallest amount of alcohol is bad for your health, a new study has found.

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State Of The Union

State of the Union: No deal Brexit?

24/08/2018

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Culture Series

Photographer Anton Kalashnikov shares his sophisticated B&W photos

His love for photography started at an early age and his passion has spawned a sophisticated collection of ordinary, but fantastic black and white photographs.

24/08/2018

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World News

Ex-Scottish leader sues government over sexual misconduct allegations

Scotland's former First Minister, Alex Salmond, described allegations of sexual misconduct as "patently ridiculous" and announced he is taking the Scottish government to court over its complaints procedure.

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Ukraine

Watch: Ukraine celebrates independence with 2,700 metre flag

Every 100 metres representing one year of independence from the Soviet Union.

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World News

Scotland's ex-leader accused of sexual misconduct after #MeToo review

Scotland's former leader denies the allegations and is suing government officials over their handling of the complaints.

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Ukraine

Euroviews. Ukraine - the war should not be the only priority | View

Strengthening military capacity is necessary, but should not be seen as the only priority of the country. The war can unite people and benefit those who are able to ride the wave of patriotism and collective emotion, but an one-dimensional take on statesmanship will soon show its limits.

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United Kingdom

What impact will the UK’s ‘no deal’ Brexit papers have?

The government’s advice on how to minimise upheaval in case the UK leaves the EU without a deal raises many questions.

24/08/2018

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World News

Australia's brutal politics claims yet another leader as ruling party drifts right

Scott Morrison was sworn in as the country's sixth prime minister in a decade on Friday, after winning a leadership ballot among lawmakers of the ruling center-right Liberal Party.

24/08/2018

A year after the quake in Morocco many homes still not re-built

Algeria's president due for second term in low turnout election

How a trip to the equator flipped my world upside down

Why is Hungary becoming a hotspot for lithium battery plants?

A year after the quake in Morocco many homes still not re-built

Algeria's president due for second term in low turnout election

How a trip to the equator flipped my world upside down

Why is Hungary becoming a hotspot for lithium battery plants?

2018-08-24

Trump cancel visit to North Korea over nuclear worries

Spain's government issues decree to exhume Franco's body

China slams Trump over North Korea remarks

Madrid to open LGBT-friendly retirement home

Australia's new anti-immigrant leader

Trump offers to fund Italian debt

Volunteers found Iran's propaganda effort on Reddit — but their warnings were ignored

Watch: Russian vintage military tank topples at parade

US official says Ukraine making progress towards joining NATO

'Threats are useless' - Brussels rejects Italy's migration ultimatum

Watch: Animals take to scales in annual weigh-in

EU's largest economy shows steady growth

Feeling good: positive stories from the week

British Iranian charity worker due back in Iranian prison on Saturday

Watch: Baby aardvark revealed to public at Frankfurt Zoo

Photographer Anton Kalashnikov shares his sophisticated B&W photos

Watch: Ukraine celebrates independence with 2,700 metre flag

Scotland's ex-leader accused of sexual misconduct after #MeToo review

Australia's brutal politics claims yet another leader as ruling party drifts right