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World News

How and where can I vote in the 2019 European elections?

All you ever wanted to know about voter eligibility in the 2019 European elections but were too shy to ask

World

Abu Dhabi’s most historic structure opens to the public

Abu Dhabi’s oldest memorial to its past, Qasr Al Hosn, has permanently opened to the public following 11 years of restoration.

World

Endangered falcons race to make a comeback in the Gulf

The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the largest institute for falcon medicine worldwide.

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USA

Citizen scientists discover strange new world that pro astronomers missed

The newfound exoplanet is unlike anything in our solar system.

France

A law against cyber-hate is being developed in France

Online hate is rampant, but a French bill in development for this year is trying to limit it. Here's how.

USA

Rookie police officer in Northern California shot and killed

The suspect in the slaying of Natalie Corona, 22, was found dead of a self-inflicted wound hours later, officials said.

Ocean

Fish stocks “much better” than twenty years ago

In partnership with the European Commission

North Sea benefits from stricter regulations on fish "dumping"

Saudi Arabia

Saudi advisory council approves regulations to limit child marriages

Saudi Arabia's Shura Council has approved regulations to limit child marriages, but what are the reactions from human rights experts and the Saudi population?

Australia

Watch: Python with over 500 ticks found in Australian swimming pool

A snake covered with hundreds of ticks was saved by snake catchers in Australia

USA

Lion gets full medical at Oklahoma Zoo

Lion gets full medical at Oklahoma Zoo

USA

Ronaldo's 'calm' as rape case goes forward, says Juventus coach

Las Vegas police said in a statement that an official request has been submitted to Italian authorities for a DNA sample from the player.

USA

Elizabeth Smart 'thrilled' about Jayme Closs: 'What a miracle!'

"Whatever other details may surface the most important will still remain that she is alive," Smart, who went missing for nine months when she was 14, said in an Instagram post about Jayme.

Poland

Huawei sacks employee arrested on spying charges in Poland

Poland arrested a Chinese employee of Huawei and a Polish national on charges of spying on Friday, amid increasing criticism of the telecoms equipment maker.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Brexit traffic jams, EU-US ties and yellow vest art

In this edition: we look at No Deal preparations and another tough week for Theresa May, Donald Trump's diplomatic snub and yellow vest protesters become part of an iconic painting.

USA

First Read's Morning Clips: Federal workers protest shutdown

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

Azerbaijan

Journalist blackmailed over sex tape wins case against Azerbaijan

Khadija Ismayilova was filmed by hidden cameras in her own apartment after working on Panama-leaks story about ruling family.

USA

America held 'hostage': Kamala Harris, eyeing 2020, slams Trump over the shutdown

"The president is holding the American people hostage over this vanity project. This is a crisis of his own making," Harris said.

World News

No delay to Brexit deadline, despite media report — PM spokesperson

Prime Minister Theresa May has and still rules out delaying Brexit by extending Article 50, her spokeswoman Alison Donnelly told reporters.

Japan

Japanese Olympic chief indicted in France, suspected of corruption

The head of Japan's Olympic Committee, Tsunekazu Takeda, has been indicted in France on corruption allegations, Paris' financial prosecutor's office spokesperson confirmed to Euronews.