2018-12-07

World

How was the UAE founded?

It’s hard to imagine Abu Dhabi and Dubai without their signature skyscrapers, but not so long ago sand dunes stood where the cosmopolitan cities of the United Arab Emirates now do.

07/12/2018

Spain

Euroviews. The Spanish Constitution at 40: can it unite a divided Spain? | View

While many would agree that the Spanish Constitution has served its purpose in keeping a fragile democracy in tact, many more Spaniards would agree that the time has come to make changes to the 40-year-old document. Agreement on what these changes should be is a different matter altogether.

07/12/2018

World

Exhibition celebrates UAE founder’s relations with Europe

An exhibition in Abu Dhabi is celebrating the United Arab Emirates’ founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his foreign policy towards Europe.

07/12/2018

World News

How can we change the way we teach in schools?

Although much has changed technology-wise since the dawn of the new millennium, the way young people are taught in schools has remained something of a constant. Isn't it about time the education system was tweaked for the modern age?

07/12/2018

World News

Rapper 2 Milly sues Epic Games for using his dance in 'Fortnite'

2 Milly isn't the only one to complain about the video game company.

07/12/2018

Hungary

Newborn babies don Santa suits in Hungary

Staff on a maternity ward in a Hungarian hospital have given new mothers a little surprise this Christmas.

07/12/2018

France

25-year-old wins French prize for prising open oysters

25-year-old wins French prize for prising open oysters

07/12/2018

World News

Chinese executive's detention wasn't political, Trudeau says

News of her detention sent markets in a nosedive on Thursday as fears for the future of U.S.-China trade persist.

07/12/2018

World News

Which countries in Europe have the deadliest roads?

New statistics released by the World Health Organization detail which countries in Europe have the safest, and the deadliest, roads.

07/12/2018

World News

These are the most popular US dog names of 2018

Rover.com announced their top dog names of 2018, and we're howling in approval.

07/12/2018

Destinations

Back to Stonehenge: Italy's luxury cave fad

It's like being a privileged castaway.

07/12/2018

World News

The beginning of the end of the Merkel era is here

"It is now the time to open a new chapter, it was a great pleasure for me," the German chancellor said. But she also had a message for President Trump.

07/12/2018

Green News

The Best Christmas Markets

Our round-up of eco-friendly christmas markets promoting sustainable living in Europe to attend this December.

07/12/2018

Markets

Paris protests could hit tourism and transport stocks again

Paris protests could hit tourism and transport stocks again

07/12/2018

World News

Euroviews. It's time the EU helped all farmers - not just the richest ones | View

Farmers in the Baltic states are paid the least in farming subsidies, despite needing the most financial support. It's time the EU acted and redressed the inbalance between the richer member states and those in most need of the EU's help.

07/12/2018

World News

Getting medicines into U.K. may be issue post-Brexit, government admits

"If there is a serious disruption at the border we will have prioritization and prioritization will include medicines and medical devices."

07/12/2018

World News

Nearly brain-dead woman survives after being removed from life support

Michele De Leeuw, of Sterling Heights, Michigan, has almost fully recovered after open heart surgery, speech and physical therapy.

07/12/2018

World News

California's deadliest wildfire is blamed in lawsuit on faulty utility transmission tower

A lawsuit claims the Camp Fire, which killed at least 88 people, was started by a faulty transmission tower that brought dangerous live wires crashing down.

07/12/2018

World

France braces for more protests

The French government is appealing for calm as it braces for more protests this weekend after weeks of violence.

07/12/2018

World News

Martial law brings further unease after Russian attack on Ukraine

Russian ships last month rammed, opened fire on and then seized three Ukrainian naval vessels in the Black Sea, triggering fears of an potential invasion.

07/12/2018

United Kingdom

Uncertainty over Brexit creates unease on the Scottish border

Euronews’s Bryan Carter takes the temperature on the Scottish border ahead of Tuesday’s crucial vote.

07/12/2018

World News

Parents of 2-year-old with cancer who needs rare blood plead for donors

"They have a few units in stock but that is not enough; that is nowhere near enough," the girl's father said.

07/12/2018

France

Anger over video of French student protesters arrested on their knees

A video showing police overlooking student protesters on their knees and with their hands behind their heads has sparked a lot of angry reaction in France.

07/12/2018

World

CDU to choose new party leader

A new era begins in Germany as Angela Merkel steps down as leader of the Christian Democrats party. The party will vote today on who replaces Merkel - putting them on track to be in the race to become the next Chancellor of the country in 2021.

07/12/2018

United Kingdom

Ecuador says there is 'path' for Assange to leave London embassy

"There is a path for Mr Assange to take the decision to exit into near freedom," said President Lenin Moreno.

07/12/2018

World News

Trump lawyers, special counsel in discussions following submission of president's responses

The president's lawyers have resumed discussions with the office of special counsel Robert Mueller in recent days, the first time that's been acknowledged since President Donald Trump submitted written responses to questions regarding the possibility of collusion between his 2016 campaign and Russia, two people familiar with the matter told NBC News on Thursday.

07/12/2018

Poland

COP24: Poland's Kurtyka explains a 'just' climate change strategy

'It's important to make this transition and not lose anybody on the trip'

07/12/2018

World News

Tiny satellites are reshaping spaceflight — but bringing new risks

"Right now these things are toys, but if folks decide to work on it, we can turn them into tools."

07/12/2018

Greece

Police clash with protesters in Athens on anniversary of teen's death

The shooting of Alexis Grigoropoulos in 2008, which triggered the country's worst riots in decades, was also fueled by anger over unemployment and economic hardship.

07/12/2018

World News

Golden Globes 2019: The full list of nominees

The Golden Globes will air Jan. 6 on NBC, and will be hosted by Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh.

07/12/2018