2018-10-23

World News

Why social media is still a minefield for journalists

Politico editor-in-chief John Harris became the most recent high-profile journalist to slip up on Twitter, where there is a temptation to stray from reporting.

23/10/2018

World News

YouTube CEO calls on creators to rally against E.U. copyright legislation

Wojcicki urged YouTubers to use the hashtag "#SaveYourInternet" in social-media posts to express opposition to the EU directive.

23/10/2018

World News

Oculus co-founder says he's leaving, adding to recent Facebook departures

Brendan Iribe wrote on Twitter that he was "moving on to the next chapter" six years after he launched Oculus and its Rift headset with a group of co-founders.

23/10/2018

World News

What's the best way to store vodka and other spirits? The answer will surprise you

Love that special spirit? Why you're probably storing your vodka in the wrong place.

23/10/2018

World News

‘World’s oldest shipwreck’ from 400BC revealed on Black Sea bed

The Greek trading vessel, believed to be 2,400 years old, is one of 60 shipwrecks found by scientists using deep-sea cameras.

23/10/2018

World News

Elon Musk says his first tunnel will open in December

However, L.A. residents won't be able to zip across town by tunnel just yet.

23/10/2018

Europe News

Trotters: Hungary's Prime Minister adopts a rhino

The Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has adopted a rhino, and the helped in the campaign to name the new animal - an online vote saw the name 'trotters' win, and the leader joked it didn't need a two-thirds majority to win, as he did in April's election.

23/10/2018

World News

Trump praises Cruz: 'He's not lying Ted anymore. He's beautiful Ted'

The president is en route to Houston, Texas to campaign for the incumbent Republican.

23/10/2018

Europe News

Italy's Di Maio calls for 'new European group' for 2019 elections

Another new political grouping is hoping to make an impact in the upcoming European Parliament elections 2019, this time from Italy. The Deputy PM said the new movement would neither be left nor right.

23/10/2018

World News

A lioness killed the father of her three offspring. Experts call it a freak accident.

"There is not a case of this within recent memory where we've seen a lioness attack her mate," an expert said.

23/10/2018

Europe News

EU throwaway plastic ban - the last straw?

MEPs are set to vote on an EU-wide ban on single-use plastics on Wednesday.

23/10/2018

World News

Turkey's Erdogan prepares to 'go into detail' about Khashoggi killing

Any damaging revelations by the leader of Saudi Arabia's regional rival could further inflame the diplomatic crisis over the killing of the regime critic.

23/10/2018

Hungary

Suspected bomb found outside home of billionaire Soros, say police

A suspected bomb has been found outside the home of George Soros, a billionaire hate figure for right-wing campaigners in eastern Europe.

23/10/2018

World

Two dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkish coast

Around 20 migrants were rescued just off the coast of Turkey near the city of Bodrum early yesterday morning almost immediately after they had set off, likely for the nearby Greek island of Kos. Two children were pronounced dead in hospital shortly after the rescue.

23/10/2018

Turkey

Erdogan says Khashoggi murder appears to have been planned in advance

Turkish president suggests trials of those involved should take place in his country's courts.

23/10/2018

USA

Watch: Can you relieve anxiety in a 'smash' room?

A new so-called "rage room" has opened at a 'smash house' in Utah to help relieve tension.

23/10/2018

World

No-Deal Brexit Fears for UK - EU Scientists

Leading Scientists are pleading with Theresa May and Jean-Claude-Juncker to avoid a so-called no-deal Brexit – which they say could damage British and European research.

23/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi met Crown Prince’s brother just months before being killed

Prince Khalid bin Salman is the Saudi Ambassador in Washington and tried to persuade Khashoggi to return to Saudi Arabia an exclusive report from NBC revealed.

23/10/2018

World News

Republicans outpacing Democrats in early voting in key states, NBC News finds

The data suggests enthusiasm among early GOP voters that could put a dent in Democratic hopes for a so-called "blue wave" in the midterms.

23/10/2018

World News

Al Jazeera calls for return to Snapchat's media platform in Saudi Arabia

Snapchat is particularly popular in Saudi Arabia, with more users than Instagram or Twitter, according to an Arabic-focused social media analysis firm.

23/10/2018

World News

Watch: World's longest cross-sea bridge opens on Tuesday

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, in Zhuhai city, that connects the east and west sides of the Pearl River Delta in South China will officially open on Tuesday.

23/10/2018

Poland

Will Germany's diesel bans just push its pollution problem to Poland?

New figures show more than 350,000 dirty diesel cars were exported to Poland last year, mainly from Germany.

23/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi was victim of Saudi internet trolls, friend tells Euronews

Saudi dissident and friend of Jamal Khashoggi said he was a victim of Saudi internet "flies".

23/10/2018

World News

Georgia middle school student arrested for stabbing teacher during class

The teacher was awake and talking to first responders following the stabbing, school officials said.

23/10/2018

World News

This robo-dog has better dance moves than most humans

It can shimmy, shake and even moonwalk.

23/10/2018

World News

Europe briefing: Six stories to know about today

Euronews brings you the latest news as it happens on Tuesday.

23/10/2018

World News

Khashoggi investigators find abandoned Saudi consulate car in Istanbul

An abandoned diplomatic vehicle belonging to the Saudi consulate in Istanbul has been found by Turkish authorities. The vehicle is a black Mercedes sedan that matches one seen in security camera footage outside the consulate building around the time that Khashoggi was murdered.

23/10/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit deal 95% done says Theresa May

Brexit deal 95% done says Theresa May

23/10/2018

World News

Sea cucumber called 'headless chicken monster' recorded for second time

"Some of the footage we are getting back from the cameras is breathtaking, including species we have never seen in this part of the world," a scientist says.

23/10/2018

Russia

US envoy Bolton holds talks with Russia's Lavrov on nuclear treaty

US envoy Bolton holds talks with Russia's Lavrov on nuclear treaty

23/10/2018