2019-02-06

USA

Euroviews. Facebook is creating a dystopian nightmare. We need to wake up ǀ View

We trusted internet platforms to be benign. We reacted too slowly to warning signs. But if we want to preserve agency over our lives, we have to act now.

06/02/2019

France

Giant effigies of Trump, Putin and Macron to feature in France parade

The annual event will be run from February 16 to March 2.

06/02/2019

Partner content

Janus Rostock: The man behind the Dubai opera house

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Rostock describes Dubai as a 'melting pot' and says working in the city back in 2005 was like being in the Wild West

06/02/2019

USA

House Oversight Committee chairman wants answers on legal immigration backlog

Rep. Elijah Cummings voices concerns about immigration ombudsman's commitment in a letter obtained exclusively by NBC News.

06/02/2019

Real Economy

Twenty years on, what's next for the euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

From a dream project not many believed in, to the currency of 340 million Europeans. We look at the past, present and future of the euro.

06/02/2019

USA

U.S. sending 250 troops to Texas because of migrant caravan

The troops will be moved from Arizona to Texas and will not represent an increase in the overall number of U.S. troops assigned to the border mission.

06/02/2019

USA

There's a 'special place in hell' for some Brexit backers, E.U. chief says

U.K. and E.U. leaders are due to meet Thursday to find a way forward after British lawmakers rejected the divorce agreement.

06/02/2019

USA

NATO's newest member is changing its name to join

Both Greek and Macedonian parliaments agreed to rename the country the Republic of North Macedonia, ending Athens' years-long veto of its neighbor's efforts to join NATO and the E.U.

06/02/2019

USA

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's testimony delayed

Cohen's testimony was originally going to take place on Friday.

06/02/2019

United Kingdom

'Stanstead 15' won't face jail time after blocking deportation flight

The Stansted 15, a group of anti-deportation protesters convicted on terrorism-related charges, won't face jail time after blocking deportation flight.

06/02/2019

Europe News

Brussels plans to plant a tree for every child born within the city

It is thought as a result 2,000 trees will be planted each year

06/02/2019

USA

Spotify jumps into the podcast industry with two acquisitions

Spotify's entry into the podcast world comes as the company continues to build its business amid competition from Apple and Amazon.

06/02/2019

World News

Can the world eradicate female genital mutilation?

There are more than three million girls worldwide at risk for FGM annually, 180,000 in Europe.

06/02/2019

Destinations

How can you make a World Championship eco-friendly?

The first climate neutral FIS Alpine World Ski Championships is taking the lead on environmentally friendly sports events.

06/02/2019

USA

The White House plugged 'unity' ahead of the State of the Union. That's not what Trump delivered

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.

06/02/2019

France

The populists trying to lure France's 'yellow vests'

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio met a senior 'yellow vest' figure on Tuesday. Jean-Luc Melenchon and Marine Le Pen have also tried to align their parties with the grassroots campaign.

06/02/2019

USA

First Read's Morning Clips: A growing disconnect between the White House and Congress

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

06/02/2019

USA

On Trump's calendar, just 17 intelligence briefings in 85 days

U.S. officials also say Trump does not regularly read the written intelligence briefing sent over daily.

06/02/2019

World News

Euroviews. Isn’t it high time for skillful leadership at the European Commission?

The decline of EU values in individual member states has, sadly, demonstrated the failure of the European Commission to fulfill its most important task – to serve as ‘Guardian of the Treaties.’

06/02/2019

World

Raw Politics in full: Brexit, Germany, and the Chinese New Year

Catch up on the day's news with Tuesday night's episode of Raw Politics

06/02/2019

United Kingdom

'Place in hell for those who promoted Brexit without plan,' says Tusk

His comments have proved controversial.

06/02/2019

Italy

Tourists told to book online to visit Venice in the future

It is part of measures announced by mayor Luigi Brugnaro to tackle a backlash in the popular Italian city against mass tourism.

06/02/2019

Markets

Asian shares subdued after Trump speech, Aussie slumps

Asian shares subdued after Trump speech, Aussie slumps

06/02/2019

Republic of North Macedonia

Republic of North Macedonia signs pact to pave way for NATO membership

The newly-named Republic of North Macedonia has today signed a pact that will pave the way for it to join NATO.

06/02/2019

Belgium

Brussels blocks Alston-Siemens rail merger | Euronews explains

It would have harmed competition in the railway market, said the European Commission.

06/02/2019

USA

Video of shark used as bong lands Australian fisherman in hot water

Police in Australia have not confirmed that the shark used for the bong was real.

06/02/2019

USA

At halfway mark, grades for Trump are mixed in county he flipped red in 2016

"Trump isn't the greatest dude in the world, I know, but we all make mistakes and he's somebody like you and me," one Trump supporter said.

06/02/2019

USA

Watch: Female lawmakers cheer record number of women in US Congress

Female lawmakers broke into applause during Donald Trump’s second State of the Union address as the US president highlighted the growing role of women in the workforce and in politics.

06/02/2019

USA

When Trump called for compromise, Pelosi clapped like this...

It's a lesson in applause with intent.

06/02/2019

World

Donald Trump calls for unity while repeating controversial policies in State of the Union address

One of the most divisive US Presidents in history used his time to call for unity- but he also reiterated some of his most controversial policies. Donald Trump spoke about the need for a southern border wall, banning late-term abortion, and his desire to bring American troops home from Syria.

06/02/2019