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Smart Regions

In Naples, students look to the future in the world’s oldest public university

In partnership with the European Commission

The Federico II University in Naples is the world’s oldest public university. It also hosts the Developer Academy where students learn to develop apps for iphones.

Venezuela

Maduro starts second mandate as president amid escalating isolation

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on Thursday started a second term in office amid growing international isolation

Europe News

The Brief: Jewish Museum attack trial opens, Truck drivers protest and Tintin turns 90

In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: the Jewish Museum in Brussels reflects on the past and the future as the trial of main suspects opens. Eastern European truck drivers protest mobility plans and Belgian comic hero Tintin turns 90.

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USA

Trump: I'll 'probably' declare a national emergency over border — just not yet

"I'm not prepared to do that yet, but if I have to, I will," the president told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House.

World News

European Parliament plan ‘leaves Mediterranean fishing on the line’

“With the plan as it stands now, there will be less Mediterranean fish on the tables in France, Italy and Spain", said Oceana Europe Executive Director Lasse Gustavsson.

USA

White House beefs up legal team with 17 new attorneys to battle Democrats, Mueller

Such a strategy could quickly inflame tensions between Trump and congressional Democrats and could lead to lengthy legal battles.

Japan

Which country has the 'most powerful' passport in 2019?

Japan ranked top of the Henley Passport Index in 2019, meaning its citizens could travel visa-free to the most countries in the world

USA

Australian police charge man over hazardous packages sent to diplomatic offices

The man, named as Savas Avan, was charged with sending dangerous articles through a postal service, an offense that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.

Green News

Darwin's iguanas help Galapagos restoration

As part of an ambitious restoration project, an ancient species of land iguana returned to Santiago Island after 200 years.

Romania

Right of reply: Romania's ruling party responds to corruption claims

Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) have objected to comments made by an anti-corruption expert in an article published by Euronews. Here we publish their response to Laura Stefan's claims in full.

Europe Decoded

Five Star Movement founder signs 'pact for science' in complete u-turn

Beppe Grillo has fueled conspiracy theories and pseudoscience claims for years. Now, he's signing a pro-vaccination pact for science

No Comment

These lucky stray animals in Turkey are being well cared for

Unal Hekim, the businessman who established the animal shelter of his dreams in the garden of his factory in Pendik, Istanbul, feeds 2,500 dogs a day.

USA

Lady Gaga apologizes for duet with R. Kelly, says she will never work with him again

"I'm sorry, both for my poor judgment when I was young, and for not speaking out sooner. I love you," Lady Gaga wrote.

USA

On Day 20, the shutdown is all about political pain, not gain

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

Canada

Scientists discover mysterious repeating radio signal from deep space

A group of Canadian scientists have discovered a repeating radio signal, the second of its kind ever found, emitted from an unknown location in deep space

USA

First Read's Morning Clips: The shutdown is costing $1 billion per week

A roundup of the most important political news stories of the day

USA

The world's fifth-richest country has a hunger problem

"Instead of seeing hunger as an issue abroad, the government's New Year resolution should be one of taking urgent action at home."

USA

Here's how pencils can permanently 'tattoo' your skin

Ever been stabbed by a pencil? That little mark is probably here to stay.

USA

In test, steel prototype for border wall was cut through with saw

NBC News obtained a photo showing results of a test on a steel wall prototype.

Spain

Spanish police arrest 83 in tennis match-fixing probe

One of those arrested was Spanish tennis player Marc Fornell-Mestres, 36, who was suspended from professional tennis last month by the Tennis Integrity Unit, the sport's anti-corruption body, the Civil Guard confirmed to Euronews

Australia

Elvis in the outback: Aussies honour The King

All aboard! Elvis enthusiasts shake, rattle and roll on pilgrimage to Australian town

United Kingdom

UK pays Eurotunnel €38 million over no-deal Brexit ferry plan

The British government has paid £33 million (€38 million) to Eurotunnel, which runs the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France, after the company took legal action over the process to award ferry contracts to cope with a no-deal Brexit.