2019-01-09

USA

Florida bill seeks to repeal post-Parkland gun control measures

Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg called the effort "ridiculous."

09/01/2019

USA

Democratic billionaire and impeachment crusader Tom Steyer won't run for president

Billionaire businessman Tom Steyer announced Wednesday that he will not seek the Democratic Party's 2020 presidential nomination

09/01/2019

USA

Family of woman in vegetative state who gave birth is 'traumatized and in shock'

An attorney representing the family said they are caring for the woman's baby boy.

09/01/2019

World

Eurosceptic alliance, Brexit, Germany data scandal | Raw Politics

A 20-year-old student has admitted to one of the largest data hacking scandals to hit Germany. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister faced another defeat in the House of Commons as the clock ticks down for her to gather support for the Brexit deal.

09/01/2019

USA

Shutdown showdown: Pelosi says 'no', Trump says 'bye-bye'

President Donald Trump abruptly walked out of a closed-door meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday in the White House Situation Room.

09/01/2019

World

Raw Politics: May suffers two back-to-back parliamentary defeats

British Prime Minister Theresa May has lost two votes in parliament which severely restrict her Brexit powers if MPs vote down her Withdrawal Agreement next week.

09/01/2019

USA

Furloughed family feels strain as government shutdown stretches on

Joe Zimmerman, a sidelined federal worker, said he considered getting a second job, but needs permission. There's no one in his department to grant it.

09/01/2019

USA

Homeless man allegedly involved in GoFundMe scam arrested

Johnny Bobbitt Jr. was homeless in 2017 when a woman and man created a GoFundMe they said would help him after he gave the woman his last $20 when she was stranded on a freeway.

09/01/2019

World

Raw Politics debates possible anti-EU pact between Italy and Poland

Will Warsaw and Rome find common ground on opposing the EU?

09/01/2019

USA

Florida deputy resigns after sending toy bomb to colleague

A handwritten note with the word "Boom" was included inside the package, authorities said.

09/01/2019

USA

What happens to Amazon now that its largest shareholder may have to split his fortune?

One study showed the distraction of a divorce can heavily impact a CEO, with many resigning within two years.

09/01/2019

Markets

UK shares jump on trade hopes; Taylor Wimpey triggers rally in housebuilders

UK shares jump on trade hopes; Taylor Wimpey triggers rally in housebuilders

09/01/2019

Romania

Romania's Dragnea files lawsuit against Brussels after fraud claims

Romania’s most powerful politician has filed a lawsuit against Brussels after claims of corruption involving EU funds.

09/01/2019

USA

A 'smart bra' is one of the cool and curious tech devices from CES

Here are some of the cool gadgets that Euronews has spotted at this year's consumer electronics show in Las Vegas.

09/01/2019

Belgium

Watch: Call-in show debates Brexit and US' diplomatic snub to EU

Catch up with our regular call-in show from Brussels.

09/01/2019

USA

Man accused of stealing roommate's winning $10 million lotto ticket arrested

The winner originally thought he had won $10,000. The ticket ended up being worth a lot more.

09/01/2019

Europe News

More transatlantic turbulence after ‘US demotes EU ambassador’

The EU’s ambassador to the US has been downgraded in a further sign of turbulent transatlantic ties.

09/01/2019

USA

Pelosi says Trump 'insults the memory' of victims in the deadly California wildfires

The speaker attacked after the president threatened to withhold federal funding from the Golden State.

09/01/2019

Romania

Romania working on granting amnesty to imprisoned corrupt politicians

Romania working on granting amnesty to politicians imprisoned for corruption

09/01/2019

United Kingdom

'Stolen' artefact found at London auction house is returned to Egypt

A "stolen and illegally smuggled" ancient artefact has been returned to Egypt after being found at a London auction house

09/01/2019

USA

Queen Elizabeth II has been carrying this same handbag for 50 years

It's a timeless royal accessory.

09/01/2019

Sweden

Quiz: can you spot the real failure?

Play our quiz on which items are genuine exhibits at the Museum of Failure in Sweden

09/01/2019

World News

Barbarin trial: prosecutor requests no conviction for French cardinal

Barbarin trial: prosecutor requests no conviction for French cardinal

09/01/2019

Europe News

Europe's political parties look for new alliances ahead of election

Populists try to join forces transnationally to beat the establishment

09/01/2019

World News

Lunar eclipse 'Blood Moon' coming soon and is last one until 2021

A total lunar eclipse will be visible in western Europe on January 21.

09/01/2019

Europe News

European party politics in turmoil before EU elections

Cross-country alliances want to rock the boat - can they?

09/01/2019

World News

Sinn Fein leaders hold news conference after talks in Brus

Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald and Deputy Leader Michelle O'Neill hold a news conference after meeting in Brussels.

09/01/2019

USA

Why our galaxy probably isn't full of alien civilizations killed off by climate change

If extraterrestrials are out there, odds are they're too clever to have been blindsided by global warming run amok.

09/01/2019

USA

Teacher seen in video dragging student with autism pleads not guilty

Teacher Trina Abrams was "removed" from Wurtland Elementary school in Greenup County following the incident.

09/01/2019

Italy

Italy's government is in the eye of the storm due to a bank bailout

While at the opposition, the Five Star Movement has always strongly condemned the italian government's tendencies to bail out banks using public money. But now that they're ruling, they might have to do that themselves.

09/01/2019