2019-02-01

USA

Facebook, Twitter purge hundreds of accounts from Iran and Russia

The accounts were engaging in "malicious activity," said the social media giants.

01/02/2019

USA

Weeks after shutdown, Trump State of the Union to call for bipartisanship

Themed 'choosing greatness,' speech is expected to cover topics ranging from immigration and troop withdrawals to health care costs and infrastructure spending.

01/02/2019

USA

Foxconn appears to reverse course again after talking to Trump

"Great news on Foxconn in Wisconsin after my conversation with" the chairman, President Donald Trump tweeted.

01/02/2019

El Salvador

El Salvador: A 'millenial' mayor the favourite to win elections

It's the first time since the 1992 peace accords that dominating political parties could lose the elections against a young candidate with no political ideology.

01/02/2019

Markets

Take Five: Dogs and Pigs. World markets themes for the week ahead

Take Five: Dogs and Pigs. World markets themes for the week ahead

01/02/2019

United Kingdom

UK outlines post-Brexit trading vision, prepares to shift to the East

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox set out to position the UK as a champion of multilateralism in a major speech on Friday, just 56 days before Britain leaves the EU.

01/02/2019

USA

Elizabeth Warren apologizes to Cherokee Nation over DNA test flap

The Nation, along with other Native American activists, had criticized her for reducing their identity to a DNA test in an effort to respond to President Trump's political attacks.

01/02/2019

No Comment

‘Human hotpot’ and extreme weather: No Comment of the week

We look back at some of the top videos from this week's No Comment section.

01/02/2019

France

At least 150kg of spoiled meat from Poland sold to consumers in France

At least 150kg of spoiled meat from Poland sold to consumers in France, the French agriculture minister said on Friday.

01/02/2019

World News

Big freeze: Cold weather and snow to sweep western Europe this weekend

Some parts will see temperatures drop 12C below the seasonal average.

01/02/2019

USA

Southern Mexico hit by 6.6 magnitude earthquake

The quake was also felt in nearby Guatemala and farther away in El Salvador.

01/02/2019

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Venezuela moves and deciphering the EU

In this edition: which way forward on Venezuela, the EU makes its move and we breakdown the week in letters and numbers.

01/02/2019

Partner content

Beijing Tourism bring a piece of China to Europe

Partner content presented by BEIJING

Red paper lanterns adorned with elegant gold characters have always been a Chinese symbol for hopes and dreams. In December, the hope of strengthening ties between Europe and China became reality when a little piece of Beijing came to life, first in Munich in Germany and then in Bucharest in Romania

01/02/2019

USA

Apple says they've fixed FaceTime security bug

"We sincerely apologize to our customers who were affected and all who were concerned about this security issue," Apple said in a statement to NBC News.

01/02/2019

France

Macron proclaims he's a gilet jaune too if it means 'better pay'

Having previously made comments that caused controversy, French President Emmanuel Macron has again created a stir for a statement he made in a private meeting with French media.

01/02/2019

Cult

Lactic fashion returns in Tuscany nearly a century after its inception

An Italian designer is using old techniques to solve new environmental problems.

01/02/2019

United Kingdom

First woman convicted in UK for genital mutilation of daughter, 3

In a UK first, a woman has been found guilty of female genital mutilation.

01/02/2019

Business Planet

Fuelling Ukraine's SME potential

In partnership with The European Investment Bank

This episode of Business Planet goes to Ukraine to see how loan guarantees from the European Union are helping small and medium-sized businesses to thrive.

01/02/2019

Business Planet

Ukraine: "the potential is exceptional"

In partnership with The European Investment Bank

Trade in goods between the EU and Ukraine is growing fast. In 2017 it rose by nearly a quarter to 37 billion euros. Business Planet speaks to Hugues Mingarelli, the EU's Ambassador to the country, about the deepening ties between Europe and Ukraine.

01/02/2019

USA

Are universities discriminating against men? | NBC Left Field

Over the past year, the US Department of Education has opened several investigations into universities following complaints that they are systematically discriminating against male students. But is this true?

01/02/2019

Spain

Rough ride: Uber pauses services in Barcelona amid Catalan crackdown

Authorities told Uber and Spanish equivalent Cabify they could only pick up passengers 15 minutes after being booked.

01/02/2019

World

'Fresh Prince' star DJ Jazzy Jeff talks Will Smith & highlights industry problems

DJ Jazzy Jeff, famous for starring in the 90's television series ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, came to the United Arab Emirates to perform his latest set.

01/02/2019

World

Latest digital book trends showcased at Abu Dhabi Publishing Forum

The Abu Dhabi Publishing Forum came to a close on January 30th, following three days of workshops and panel discussions on the industry's latest trends.

01/02/2019

World

Egypt moves fashion forward for plus sized women

Young designers are challenging style norms in Egypt by promoting body positive clothing and catering to plus-size women.

01/02/2019

United Kingdom

Couples wanted for male contraceptive gel medical trial

Researchers in the UK hope the hormonal-based treatment for men could become an alternative contraceptive method for couples.

01/02/2019

USA

With Booker in, the window for other Democrats to enter 2020 race is closing

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.

01/02/2019

World News

US suspends nuclear missile treaty with Russia

The United States on Saturday will suspend its obligations under the INF Treaty and begin the process of withdrawing from the deal.

01/02/2019

USA

First Read's Morning Clips: The return of Herman Cain?

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

01/02/2019

United Kingdom

British football club trades shirts for one-off LGBT kit

A British football club has revealed its new rainbow-striped kit, taking inspiration from the LGBT flag

01/02/2019

United Kingdom

EU angers UK by calling Gibraltar a ‘colony of the British Crown’

The European Union has angered the UK by describing Gibraltar as a “colony of the British crown” whose sovereignty is disputed by Spain.

01/02/2019