24 August 2018 | Euronews
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Spain Meet Marian, a model with Down syndrome who will star at New York Fashion Week 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. -
USA Trump cancels top diplomat's visit to North Korea 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 -
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 -
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. -
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. -
Australia Australia's new anti-immigrant leader Matteo Salvini wants Italy to adopt Australia's harsh immigration policy against "boat people." -
Italy 8 laws Italy may be violating by preventing Diciotti migrants from arriving 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. -
Business U.S. President Donald Trump's debt offer to Italy An Italian newspaper reported on Friday that Donald Trump offered to help fund Italy's public debt next year -
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. -
No Comment 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. -
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. -
Ukraine US official says Ukraine making progress towards joining NATO John Bolton joined independence day celebrations in Kiev. -
Europe News 'Threats are useless' - Brussels rejects Italy's migration ultimatum Standoff over migrants stuck on boat in Catania takes new turn. -
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. -
Business Germany growth solid despite potential problems ahead Latest data shows the German economy in good shape despite the prospect of more trade tariffs and Brexit -
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! -
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. -
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. -
World News Fast news: The week in a minute Take a quick look at the biggest stories from around the world this week. -
No Comment 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. -
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. -
My Europe Series State of the Union: No deal Brexit? -
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. -
World News Scotland's former 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. -
Ukraine Watch: Ukraine celebrates independence with 2,700 metre flag Every 100 metres representing one year of independence from the Soviet Union. -
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. -
Ukraine The war should not be the only priority - anniversary risks and opportunities for Ukraine | 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. -
United Kingdom What impact will the UK’s ‘no deal’ Brexit papers have? | euronews answers The government’s advice on how to minimise upheaval in case the UK leaves the EU without a deal raises many questions. -
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. -
Germany In pictures: Hundreds evacuated near Berlin as forest fire threatens villages Around 600 people had to be evacuated from their homes due to a forest fire near Berlin. The blaze is located in an area laden with munitions, increasing the risk. -
No Comment Watch: Ukraine celebrates Independence Day with military parade Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said: "There is nothing we desire more than peace. Nobody strives for peace more than we, the Ukrainians." -
Denmark Too much happiness? Resisting the self-help craze in Denmark | NBC Left Field Lately, young Danes have been suffering from pressure to be happy all the time. But is too much happiness good? Danish author Svend Brinkmann says "no". -
World News A corrupt ex-president is jailed for 25 years, fined millions (in S. Korea) Park Geun-hye was elected as South Korea's first female president in late 2012. -
Italy Italy threatens to suspend EU funding over migrant issue Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio says his country could refuse to pay EU contributions if Brussels does not change it's attitude on the migrant issue -
World News Nazanin Zaghari-Rafcliffe granted three day furlough from Iran's notorious Evin prison British-Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been granted a three day leave from Iran's Evin prison for the weekend. She has been detained since 2016 for espionage, charges she denies. Reunited with her four year old daughter Gabriella, it was a moment years in the making. -
World News United Nations appeals for 'greater support' for countries hosting Venezuelan refugees The United Nations has appealed for greater support from the international community for countries receiving refugees from Venezuela. -
Ireland Pope Francis prepares for Ireland visit amid calls for action on abuse scandals The first visit by a pope to Ireland in nearly 40 years comes as the Catholic Church is rocked by scandals over clergy child sex abuse and cover-ups. -
Iran European airlines halt flights to Iran The move by British Airways, KLM and Air France comes months after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would re-impose sanctions on Tehran. -
Ireland Europe briefing: 5 stories to know about today Here are the latest news and updates as they happened this morning.