2 January 2019 | Euronews
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World News These 7 expeditions could reveal some of Earth's biggest secrets From exploring a buried Antarctic lake to drilling into a fault line, geophysicists have a lot in store this year. -
World News Spacecraft beams back first images of most distant object observed by mankind Spacecraft beams back first images of most distant object observed -
Ireland Ireland criminalises emotional and psychological abuse On Tuesday, the Domestic Violence Act 2018 came into effect and included new protections for victims suffering from various forms of 'coercive control' in intimate relationships. The Act allows victims of abuse to apply for emergency barring orders lasting eight days. -
Spain Spain's far-right Vox party gains first regional parliamentary seats Spain's far-right Vox party gained its first regional parliamentary seats after coming fifth in elections at the end of 2018 in Andalucía -
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Markets Wall Street erases losses as bank, energy stocks lead pullback Wall Street erases losses as bank, energy stocks lead pullback -
World News Europe's chaotic weather in 2018 is wake-up call for climate change A look back at the exceptional weather events that hit Europe during 2018 and if climate change can explain it. -
Germany Formula One legend Schumacher at 50 Formula One racing legend Michael Schumacher is 50 years old on Jan 3, 2019 -
Italy Educating robots: How a school in Italy is using them to learn language and drama Ciao, textbooks! How robots are helping teach at one school in Italy -
World News Breaking years-long ban, two women enter Hindu temple in India Although the Supreme Court lifted the ban in September, demonstrators tried to block women from entering the temple. -
No Comment Infant found alive in rubble after Russian gas blast A baby boy has been found alive on Tuesday (January 1) after 35 hours spent in freezing cold in the rubble of a Russian apartment block that partially collapsed in an explosion. -
No Comment Watch : Spectacular dust storm arrives in Australia on New Years Eve A massive dust storm hovered over central New South Wales in Australia on New Year's eve (December 31) -
No Comment Clement weather a relief for NYC New Year bathers Clement weather a relief for NYC New Year bathers -
No Comment 'London welcomes the world' for New Year's Day parade Miniature steam trains, puppet tennis players and a convincing Darth Vader paraded through London on Tuesday (January 1) to celebrate New Year. -
No Comment New Year revellers trapped for hours on fair ride in France Eight people were rescued after being stuck on a fair ride for several hours on New Year's Eve in France, local media reported on Tuesday (January 1) -
No Comment Was joining a circus in the Pope’s New Year’s resolutions? Pope Francis impressed everyone on Wednesday (January 2) with his footballball twirling skills, helped by a group of Cuban circus performers who joined him at his weekly general audience in the Vatican. -
Earth News Watch: Mushroom lampshades grown from discarded coffee grounds? It's eco-minded design. This Belgian company is hoping their eco-friendly lampshades made out of mushrooms will shine a light on a greener, alternative economy. -
Japan The Japanese New Year's ritual that's making a comeback People wearing demonic masks and straw garments visited homes in Japan's northern prefecture of Akita on New Year's Eve to ward off evil spirits and invite good luck in 2019 -
USA Barbie doll set to turn 60 In 2019, she will turn 60, and still doesn't have one wrinkle. -
India Protests erupt after two women make landmark step in Indian temple Two women were the first to step foot in a Hindu temple in India after a Supreme Court ruling in September overturned a ban on women of menstrating age from entering. Their actions raised the ire of conservative worshippers who protested the women's entry to the temple. -
Spain Migrants in mattresses in bid to cross Spanish border | #TheCube The migrants were found by the Spanish Civil Guard and were later transferred to a temporary centre for immigrants in Melilla to await their fate. -
Norway Norway breaks electric car sales record Norway broke the world record for electric vehicle sales in 2018 while sales of cars using traditional fuels plunged -
World News 'Sin tax' doubles the cost of alcohol overnight in Qatar "Specific goods that the State of Qatar deems harmful to human health and the environment" have been hit with the levy. -
Italy Italy's Uffizi Gallery demands Germany return painting stolen by Nazis The painting, stolen by Nazi troops in 1943, is now in the hands of a German family who demands payment for its return. -
United Kingdom British Home Secretary questions whether migrants are genuine asylum seekers British Home Secretary Sajid Javid questions whether migrants who cross the English Channel from France are genuine asylum seekers -
Markets European shares start 2019 deep in the red European shares start 2019 deep in the red -
World News Hope fades for another miracle in the rubble after Russian explosion Six people have have been rescued alive from the rubble, including a 10-month-old baby. -
World News Netflix pulls episode of comedy show mocking Saudi crown prince The comedian criticized the country's crown prince over the Khashoggi murder. "Saudi Arabia was basically the boy band manager of 9/11," he also joked. -
Cyprus Cyprus appoints first ever tourism minister in hope to boost key sector Tourism accounts for nearly a quarter of the small Mediterranean island's economy. -
World News 6 killed in train accident on bridge in Denmark A severe storm made it difficult for emergency services to reach the scene. -
World News Japan's emperor begins countdown to relinquishing Chrysanthemum Throne The country's imperial family is far more cloistered than their Western counterparts, and the emperor's father was once viewed as a god. -
Brazil Bolsonaro takes power in Brazil and proclaims 'liberation from socialism and political correctness' Brazil's newly inaugurated far-right President Jair Bolsonaro addressed the nation on Tuesday. -
Earth News Beer and eco-innovations Award-winning breweries worldwide are tackling the issue of climate change one innovation at a time. -
World News Denmark train crash kills 8, police At least eight people were killed in a train accident on a bridge in Denmark on Wednesday, police on the island of Fyn have said. Authorities added it's likely no foreign nationals are among the casualties. -
World News Sen.-elect Mitt Romney: Trump has not 'risen to the mantle of the office' The senator-elect from Utah said Trump's most glaring failure has been his inability to unite a "nation so divided, resentful and angry." -
Saudi Arabia Netflix blocks comedy episode in Saudi Arabia after Kingdom complains The streaming giant removed an episode of Hasan Minhaj's "Patriot Act" show in which the US comedian is critical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.. -
World News Nikki Haley leaves her job, and Twitter profile As of early Wednesday, Haley already had accumulated 151,000 followers on her new personal Twitter account. -
World News Cops left hilariously heartbroken after Krispy Kreme doughnut truck catches fire A delivery truck and its delicious contents sadly didn't survive to see 2019. -
World News Security guard charged with murder in fatal shooting of suspected shoplifter Jonathan Hart, 21, was shot and killed at a Walgreens in Hollywood, California, on Dec. 2. -
World News Georgia teen dies by suicide after he accidentally fatally shoots friend Devin Hodges, 15, was showing off a gun to friends when it accidentally discharged, police said. -
World News China threatens Taiwan, says it seeks peaceful 'reunification' Earlier, the leader of the self-ruled island said Beijing must respect Taiwan's democratic values. -
World News Europe briefing: At least six dead in Denmark train accident Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as they happen this morning. -
World News Three police officers shot in Houston while serving warrant The suspected shooter was not immediately captured and may be barricaded inside a home, officials said.