3 January 2019 | Euronews
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United Kingdom Transgender people lack access to basic healthcare in UK, says British MP Conservative MP Maria Miller accused the UK government of ‘mishandling’ their approach to trans issues saying that trans people lack access to basic health care. -
World Family of Greek fire victim launches lawsuit against state The family of a Greek man who died in last year's fires in Mati are launching a lawsuit. The as yet unnamed victim died in the village of Neos Voutzas in Eastern Attica. The law firm involved says that other suits are on the way. -
Brazil Brazilian government mistakes Orban for Pompeo on Twitter The Brazilian government's Twitter account mistakenly labelled Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as US Secretary Mike Pompeo in a picture posted during the new Brazilian president's inauguration -
Netherlands Cargo spill sparks sandy free-for-all on Dutch beach Dutch islanders could be seen picking up flatscreen TVs, car parts, toys and furniture on the beach after 270 containers had fallen off the Panamanian-flagged MSC ZOE cargo ship, washing the goods onto the shores near the Dutch islands of Terschelling and Vlieland -
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Markets Yen's surge is a red flag for world markets Yen's surge is a red flag for world markets -
No Comment Dust devil takes New South Wales paraglider for a terrifying ride An experienced paraglider had a shocking encounter with a dust devil while preparing for a flight in Australia -
No Comment Shore clean-up in Netherlands after container spill People in the Netherlands searched the coast for goods from 30 containers that washed up in the area after a large cargo vessel lost around 270 of its containers at sea -
No Comment Dog rescued from frozen lake in Hungary The dog, named Marci, ventured onto the frozen lake but became trapped on a patch of very thin ice. -
No Comment Skiing tourists in Austria rescued from a chairlift In the skiing region of Aflenzer Bürgeralm in Austria, stormy weather led to a spectacular rescue operation -
World News Prison visitor poses as pastor to smuggle drugs to inmate in Bible "Just when you think you have heard and seen it all," said the local sheriff. -
United Kingdom British Army reaches out to 'snowflakes, selfie addicts and gamers' A new British Army recruitment drive targeted “snowflakes, selfie addicts, class clowns, phone zombies, and me, me, me millennials.” -
World News From racetrack to hospital: How 1 greyhound is changing lives of sick kids Finn, a retired racing greyhound, helps sick children and their families feel less anxious with his visits. -
France French police release key 'gilets jaunes' activist Eric Drouet Police released a key activist in France's 'gilets jaunes' (yellow vests) movement on Thursday. Officers detained him the day before for organising a protest without declaring it to officials -
United Kingdom No-deal Brexit would be seriously disruptive for Britain's farmers Britain's farming minister says UK farmers will face higher costs and disruption under and no-deal Brexit and smaller businesses would be hit hardest -
Russia Russian apartment block collapse deathtoll rises to 39 Authorities said 39 people died after an apartment block collapsed in Russia -
China China lands rover on dark side of the moon China becomes first nation to land rover on dark side of the moon -
Europe News The Brief: Brexit clarifications, New Year's messages and Poland's EU values In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: the UK prime minister seeks assurances once again from EU leaders of the Irish backstop, without success. Poland's prime minister wants Article 7 dropped, and EU leaders give their wishes for 2019. -
Germany German cinema controversy over free screening of Schindler's List for AfD members A German cinema sparked outrage among members of the Alternative for Germany party, after offering them free admission to a screening of the 1993 film Schindler's List. -
World News Teen arrested for allegedly stabbing two at Church of Scientology in Australia Police in Australia said the 16-year-old was being escorted from the church when he pulled out a knife. -
Markets UK shares bleed in gloomy start to 2019 UK shares bleed in gloomy start to 2019 -
World News To safeguard democracy, the EU must improve the lives of young people | View Youth unemployment, poverty and a lack of opportunies are forcing young people to abandon mainstream politics and turn to the allure of populism to make their lives better. -
USA Zoo animals welcome recycled Christmas trees Zoo animals welcome recycled Christmas trees -
Spain Spain's 'Wolf Pack' to remain free pending sexual abuse appeal The five men were sentenced to nine years in jail but were cleared of rape in a case that has gripped Spain. -
United Kingdom British children exceed sugar limit for 18-year-olds by age ten: report Children in the UK are reaching the recommended sugar limit for an 18-year-old by the age of ten, according to Public Health England. -
Spain People's Party in Spain signals concession to far-right Vox over domestic violence law Spain's far-right Vox party says it will pull its support for a People's Party (PP) and Ciudadanos coalition government in Andalusia unless the parties agree to overturn domestic violence legislation Vox deems part of the "radical feminist agenda." -
World News NASA probe reveals odd shape of Ultima Thule space object Only this snowman is about 21 miles high and made of icy rubble. -
World US shutdown enters 13th day, Democrats and Republicans disagree over wall funding Attempts to re-open the US government seemed to fall through yesterday as President Trump made clear he would not budge on his demand for $5 billion in border-wall funding. -
Norway Norway avalanche: four missing tourists 'believed to have died', police say Four tourists, feared to have been swept away in an avalanche in Northern Norway, are "believed to have died," police said. -
Saudi Arabia Saudi prosecutor calls for death penalty for Khashoggi killers On the day of the start of the hearing in Saudi Arabia into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul the Saudi prosecutor calls for the death penalty for those found guilty -
World News Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in case of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi The Washington Post writer authored columns critical of powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. -
World News The British army wants to recruit 'snowflakes, binge gamers, phone zombies' The ad campaign highlights that the U.K. military is spots potential "even if others don't." -
Greece Three migrants receive Greek citizenship for rescuing people in wildfire The three men rescued people who had jumped into the sea to escape the deadly July 23 blaze. -
World News North Korean diplomat vanishes, reportedly is seeking asylum in West North Korea, which touts itself in its propaganda as a socialist paradise, is extremely sensitive about defections. -
Italy North Korean diplomat reportedly goes into hiding, sparking defection rumours A top North Korean diplomat has sparked defection rumours after it was revealed that he's gone into hiding with family by South Korea's intelligence agency -
Moments How to have a responsible ski experience? The pollution of ski resorts and what you can do to avoid it. -
United Kingdom UK police arrest two men for suspected migrant smuggling across Channel A 33-year-old Iranian national and 24-year-old British man were arrested in Manchester on Wednesday. -
USA US government shutdown set to continue as White House talks fail Donald Trump and congressional party leaders made no progress over resolving a federal shutdown that has left workers unpaid and sites closed. -
World News Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today Euronews brought you the latest updates as they happened this morning. -
World News Chinese spacecraft makes first landing on moon's far side The pioneering landing of the lunar explorer Chang-e 4 demonstrates China's growing ambitions as a space power. -
Brazil Brazil's Bolsonaro strips agency of power to mark out indigenous lands, unsettling native groups New Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro issued an executive order on Wednesday making the Agriculture Ministry responsible for deciding on lands claimed by indigenous peoples. The move unsettled native peoples rights groups.