2018-08-31

Brazil

Brazil presidential election: Lula barred from race

Brazil presidential election: Lula barred from race

31/08/2018

World News

No deal on NAFTA trade talks

A week of talks on trade between Canada and the U.S. has failed to produce a breakthrough

31/08/2018

World News

ISIS supporter who plotted to kill British PM Teresa May gets 30 years to life

"He just wanted to strike fear into people."

31/08/2018

Greece

Volunteers aiding migrants arrested, charged by Greek police

The two detained, including a 'hero' swimmer, have denied all allegations.

31/08/2018

Japan

Watch: Pop-up restaurant on abandoned train platform in Tokyo

The restaurant was launched on August 23 and is located on the Ryogoku platform, which was discontinued several years ago due to lack of use.

31/08/2018

World News

Rebel leader in east Ukraine killed in blast

Russia accused Ukraine of assassinating the separatist leader to unleash a new war in eastern Ukraine, but Kiev said it had nothing to do with the blast.

31/08/2018

United Kingdom

Watch: Researchers use rhino dung to save endangered species

Scientists are studying biomarkers in the droppings of rhinos in an effort to save the species.

31/08/2018

Business

Trump's WTO threat

U.S President Donald Trump says he will pull out of the World Trade Organisation unless it "shapes up"

31/08/2018

Netherlands

Explained: How the cold case of Nicky Verstappen may finally be solved

From crime reporter to advisor to the victim's family, how Peter de Vries became the one Nicky Verstappen's parents turned to in the days after his murder and in the 20-year investigation that ensued.

31/08/2018

USA

Watch: Seal and butterfly play inter-species game at aquarium

The butterfly fluttered its wings on the other side of the glass at the aquarium causing the seal to follow its every move.

31/08/2018

USA

Watch: Rescuers save distressed pygmy killer whales off Florida coast

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31/08/2018

World News

World Water Week: How clean is European water?

Some 60% of European waters monitored failed to reach "good" ecological status.

31/08/2018

Focus

Facing up to the challenges of the fast disappearing Aral Sea

In partnership with Turkmenistan

Focus takes stock of the situation of the Aral Sea. The subject - from an ecological point of view - is as worrying as that of deforestation in the Amazon. Five Heads of State from Central Asia just met in Turkmenistan to show their common commitment to this huge ecological and economic challenge.

31/08/2018

Hungary

Euroviews. Three takeaways from the Salvini-Orbán meeting | View

The recent meeting between Viktor Orbán and Matteo Salvini created widespread speculations that the two politicians will run a joint political platform and totally change the political landscape in Europe. Is it really going to happen? It is highly unlikely, and here are the reasons why.

31/08/2018

USA

John McCain honoured in Washington

Leading politicians are gathering in the US Capitol on Friday to commemorate the late senator.

31/08/2018

World News

Mosquitos carrying deadly virus in Greece

At least 17 people have died after contracting the West Nile virus from mosquitos in Greece.

31/08/2018

World News

Fast news: The week in 60 seconds

We take a 60-second look at the biggest stories hitting headlines around the world this week.

31/08/2018

Cult

Blues and gospel diva Liz McComb explores the world of symphony orchestra

To commemorate that slavery started around 400 years ago in the USA, blues and gospel diva Liz McComb wants to bring together the musical heritage of her ancestors, like blues, gospel and jazz, and blend it with that of classical music, a music genre rooted in white European culture.

31/08/2018

Europe News

Serbia-Kosovo border to be redrawn?

"We think it will reopen too many old wounds in the population"

31/08/2018

World News

Both sides optimistic on Brexit

The UK and EU Brexit negotiators say they are determined to reach an agreement by October for an orderly exit of Britain from the European Union

31/08/2018

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Scallop spat, wolves make comeback

31/08/2018

Belgium

EC to propose end to daylight savings time

President of the EC, Jean-Claude Juncker highlighted the results of an EU survey where 80% of the 4.6 million participants wanted summer and winter time changes to be abolished.

31/08/2018

No Comment

No Comment of the Week

This edition includes: Swarming bees close off a New York street, while unlikely friendships are being made at a Beijing Zoo.

31/08/2018

Sweden

Sweden hosts 'man-free' festival

Walking around Statement music festival you might notice it is significantly different to the likes of Glastonbury or Sziget.

31/08/2018

Cult

Final farewell for Aretha Franklin

Final farewell for "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin

31/08/2018

World

Full interview: Lebanon PM Hariri on Hezbollah, Syrian war and Trump

Watch in full Euronews correspondent Anelise Borges' exclusive interview with Prime Minister Saad Hariri.

31/08/2018

World News

Dutch police shoot stabbing suspect at busy Amsterdam train station

Amsterdam police said two people were injured Friday in the stabbing in the city's busy central railway station and the suspect was then shot by officers.

31/08/2018

World News

Two injured in stabbing at Amsterdam railway, Dutch police shoot suspect

31/08/2018

Europe News

Europe ticks closer to ending daylight saving time

84 percent of respondents to an EU-wide consultation want to see an end to biannual clock changes. It will now be proposed in the European Parliament.

31/08/2018

France

59 migrants previously stranded at sea on Aquarius land in France

They are primarily from Sudan, with some also coming from Somalia, Eritrea and Chad.

31/08/2018