2019-02-04

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Air pollution: the tiny nanoparticles causing big health problems

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Futuris, Euronews' Denis Loctier looks at a new EU funded research project developing new tools to measure toxic particles emitted by cars.

04/02/2019

USA

In the Trump Era, Democratic Party has zero tolerance for past racist behavior from its politicians

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.

04/02/2019

USA

First Read's Morning Clips: Executive Time

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

04/02/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Brexit is pushing the NHS to the brink. Time is running out to save it

As EU doctors and nurses leave the UK in droves and medical supplies become threatened by a 'no deal' Brexit, the stark fate facing the NHS is becoming ever clearer as approach the March Brexit deadline.

04/02/2019

Markets

European shares flat as U.S. job data boost fades

European shares flat as U.S. job data boost fades

04/02/2019

Living

Craft beer taprooms and communities

These are more than just a venue for drinking

04/02/2019

USA

Instacart and Doordash workers don't always receive the tips you add on

"For a consumer to somehow glean that this tip is in fact just subsidizing what the company would have paid on the back end is a completely deceptive practice," said one consumer advocate.

04/02/2019

World

Pope Francis begins historic visit in UAE

Pope Francis is the first pontiff to set foot on the Arabian Peninsula.

04/02/2019

World

US President highlights ‘good chance’ of deal with North Korea

US President, Donald Trump, has said there is a ‘good chance’ of reaching a deal on denuclearization with North Korea as the two countries prepare for a second summit. His comments come as US Special Envoy for North Korea, Stephen Biegen arrived in South Korea for talks yesterday.

04/02/2019

Russia

Six killed in central Moscow fire: TASS

One of the victims is a "minor," authorities said.

04/02/2019

Venezuela

Domino effect ensues as EU leaders recognise Venezuela's Guaido

EU leaders turn their backs one by one on Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro after he misses Sunday's deadline to call presidential elections.

04/02/2019

USA

2020 presidential rollouts diverse as the candidates

Cory Booker, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren are looking to make a splash — and lock up their base, strategists told NBC News.

04/02/2019

World News

Half of French, Germans think Islam clashes with their values: Survey

Respondents in mostly Christian countries more likely to think Islam is not compatible with the values of their society, whereas fewer in Muslim-majority nations think Christianity clashes with their values.

04/02/2019

World

Venezuela's presidents squabble while health crisis escalates

In the midst of a power struggle between two Presidents, Venezuelan citizens are suffering in a country struggling to function normally. Hyperinflation, food shortages and medication shortages are just some of the problems people face.

04/02/2019

USA

Francis visits United Arab Emirates, becomes first pope to travel to peninsula

The pontiff is due to address faith leaders in a show of religious tolerance in a Muslim region known for its restrictions on religious freedom.

04/02/2019

World

Interpol chief warns of continued threat of so-called Islamic State

The head of the International Police Organisation, Interpol, has warned of the continued threat of the so-called Islamic State.

04/02/2019

USA

Pentagon to deploy additional 3,750 U.S. forces to U.S.-Mexico border

The Pentagon will deploy about 3,750 additional U.S. forces to the U.S.-Mexico border for 90 days, the Department of Defense said in statement Sunday.

04/02/2019

USA

US rapper 21 Savage arrested for overstayed visa after arrival from UK

"ICE will now await the outcome of his case before a federal immigration judge to determine future actions," ICE spokesman Bryan Cox said.

04/02/2019

USA

What really happened in Burger King's Super Bowl commercial with Andy Warhol?

Did the iconic artist, who died in over 30 years ago, just show up in a new Super Bowl commercial? Yes, yes he did.

04/02/2019

USA

Super Bowl 53 declared boring by Twitter users

"If the game weren't in my stadium, I would have driven away by now," said a tweet from the Mercedes-Benz USA Twitter account.

04/02/2019

USA

Ava DuVernay among celebrities boycotting Super Bowl in support of Colin Kaepernick

"To watch the game is to compromise my beliefs," the film director tweeted. "It's not worth it."

04/02/2019

USA

Maroon 5 headlines the Super Bowl 53 halftime show with help from SpongeBob

Travis Scott's song "Sicko Mode" was introduced by SpongeBob Squarepants.

04/02/2019

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here is a round-up of key stories from across Europe so far today, Monday, February 4.

04/02/2019