2018-12-05

World News

What is a tsunami?

The giant waves can move at speeds of up to 500 miles an hour and reach heights of hundreds of feet.

05/12/2018

United Kingdom

British school reverses 'Christmas ban' after convincing campaign

A secondary school in the UK has lifted its 'ban on Christmas' after students sent hundreds of emails to convince teachers why they should be allwed to celebrate at this time of year

05/12/2018

World News

Why is the US threatening to bin its nuclear weapons pact with Russia?

"It might not happen right away but in some time we will be back to the situation in the 1980s when over 2,000 Soviet Pioneer missiles were capable of hitting Bonn, Paris, London," a Russia military analyst told Euronews.

05/12/2018

France

France's truckers, farmers and students join 'gilets jaunes' movement

Macron's headache just got a bit worse.

05/12/2018

United Kingdom

Blow to May as DUP slams Brexit legal advice as 'devastating'

Many British MPs, including May's Northern Irish allies, have condemned the government after it finally released the full legal advice on Brexit.

05/12/2018

World News

'Yellow Jackets' inspire protesters thousands of miles from France

After months of demonstrations in response to the lack of basic public services, Iraqis are putting on yellow vests to gain attention.

05/12/2018

World News

Terrorism deaths down but far-right attacks are rising, says report

The number of deaths from terrorism is down for the third consecutive year, the Global Terrorism Index 2018 says. But the far-right political terrorism is on the rise, it adds.

05/12/2018

World News

After boy lost his dinosaurs to California wildfire, strangers showed kindness

The Camp Fire destroyed all of Riley Wooten's toy dinosaurs. That's when kind strangers stepped in to help.

05/12/2018

World News

Real-life 'Breaking Bad' case ends with ailing retiree in handcuffs

Police found cocaine in tubes meant to contain vitamin C tablets. The 61-year-old told a judge he was terminally ill and trying to pay for his funeral.

05/12/2018

Italy

Is Rome on course for 'ugliest Christmas tree' for second year?

Romans are not pleased with this year's Christmas tree, which arrived in the city on Monday, as locals say they are experiencing de ja vu of the 'ugliest Christmas tree' of yesteryear

05/12/2018

Brazil

'World first' as baby born via womb transplant from dead donor

A woman has given birth to a baby girl after she received a womb transplant from a deceased donor, in the first successful case of its kind.

05/12/2018

Spain

Immersive story: Can wine consumption really save the environment?

Did you know that the climate would be better off if we all used more cork? In this 360 story, you can explore how wine corks are made and why they are great for the environment.

05/12/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit debate continues into second day: What we learned

British Prime Minister Theresa May has faced multiple setbacks in the House of Commons over her Brexit plans.

05/12/2018

Markets

Stocks drop as falling U.S. yields, trade worries hit mood

Stocks drop as falling U.S. yields, trade worries hit mood

05/12/2018

World News

Astronaut interacts with robot aboard ISS

Astronaut interacts with robot aboard ISS

05/12/2018

World News

What is the UN migration pact causing political turmoil in the EU?

It has left the Belgian government fighting for survival and prompting the departure of Slovakia's foreign minister — what is the UN migration pact that is causing unexpected political unrest in the EU?

05/12/2018

USA

CIA reveal Khashoggi killing details to US senators

US Senators urge Trump administration to act against Saudis over Khashoggi killing, though lawmakers still unsure of how the US should respond.

05/12/2018

Sweden

It's not beginning to look at lot like Christmas for reindeer above Arctic Circle

"I can't ask my father what to do now because he hasn't seen this; it hasn't happened during his lifetime."

05/12/2018

World

Ukraine resumes shipments after standoff with Russia

Shipments from the Azov sea have resumed in Ukraine after Russia decided to partially unblock two critical Ukrainian ports — Mariupol and Berdyansk.

05/12/2018

Earth News

Inspiring travel experiences as Christmas gifts

Travel packages and award-winning hotels with a commitment to sustainability and local communities make the perfect gift this Christmas.

05/12/2018

Earth News

Oodi, the future-facing Helsinki new public library

A true democratisation of resources.

05/12/2018

World News

Eric Trump blasts George Conway for 'utter disrespect' toward wife Kellyanne

Conway suggested on Twitter that President Donald Trump committed witness tampering and obstruction of justice.

05/12/2018

World News

Over 400 ex-Justice Department employees oppose Trump appointee Whitaker as attorney general

The statement says the acting AG hasn't been vetted and calls on the president to nominate someone to succeed Jeff Sessions, who was forced out last month.

05/12/2018

United Kingdom

May could “bounce back” from commons defeat

Conservative MPs will be wary of rebelling, says former minister.

05/12/2018

World News

The scene of America's longest war is now the world's terrorism hotspot

A report also found that worldwide deaths linked to terrorism fell for the third consecutive year.

05/12/2018

World News

4 men charged with fraud, money laundering in connection to Panama Papers investigation

The Department of Justice filed charges against the four in connection with their alleged roles in a decades-long criminal scheme perpetrated by Mossack Fonseca & Co, a Panamanian global law firm.

05/12/2018

World

Protests continue in France despite government's fuel tax climbdown

Despite a government freeze on fuel tax hikes some 'gilets jaunes' activists have vowed to continue.

05/12/2018

Sweden

Yemeni government team heads to Sweden for talks with Houthi rebels

The conflict has left over 8 million Yemenis facing famine, although the United Nations has warned this could rise to 14 million.

05/12/2018

World News

Hate crimes in Canada up 47 percent, with Muslims, Jews and blacks most targeted

The biggest jump was in crimes against Muslims, reported Statistics Canada.

05/12/2018

World News

Yemen's warring parties talk as 12 million suffer from 'severe hunger'

Previous peace efforts have failed, with both sides unwilling to compromise. "This is a country that is in a catastrophe," one U.N. official said.

05/12/2018