2019-02-19

United Kingdom

Eighth MP quits UK Labour Party, joins Independent Group

Joan Ryan said the party had become “infected with the scourge of anti-Jewish racism.”

19/02/2019

USA

Burberry pulls sweatshirt with noose around neckline, apologizes

"Suicide is not fashion. It is not glamorous nor edgy," said a model who slammed the design.

19/02/2019

USA

Mood-forecasting tech could help stop bad moods even before they strike

Wearable devices might even help prevent suicide by giving a heads-up about worrisome behavior.

19/02/2019

USA

Ben Carson's 'signature' HUD initiative has gone nowhere

"No one actually knows what they are supposed to do," one public housing authority director said.

19/02/2019

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Buddhist parade brings in the crowds in Sri Lanka's capital

Drummers, traditional dancers and decorated elephants took part in the event.

19/02/2019

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Haircuts to honour Trump and Kim's second summit

A barber in Vietnam is offering free haircuts in the style of the two leaders ahead of next weeks' summit.

19/02/2019

Spain

Spanish town half way to goal of losing 100,000 kilos

The Spanish town of Narón last year launched a pioneering healthy lifestyle initiative to help its residents shed a collective 100,000 kilos over a two-year period. So far, it seems to be working.

19/02/2019

USA

Trump disputes report about call with Whitaker over probe into hush money payments

Trump disputed a new report that he sought to get an ally in charge of one criminal investigation.

19/02/2019

USA

Hill Democrats say Education Dept. tried to interfere in probe, remove investigator

Democrats say they've seen evidence of "troubling efforts" to influence investigation of Education Secretary DeVos.

19/02/2019

United Kingdom

Family of ISIS bride 'disappointed' by 'plans to revoke citizenship'

Begum, now 19, was one of a group of three British schoolgirls who left London for Syria in 2015.

19/02/2019

USA

Euroviews. Why Is This Happening? How to block Big Tech with Kashmir Hill ǀ View

How soon after waking up do you check your phone? Do you compulsively refresh your Twitter feed? Can you find your way around without Google Maps? There are many obvious and tactile ways in which Silicon Valley has its hooks in our everyday lives.

19/02/2019

USA

Man goes on knife attack in France before he's killed by police

The attacker in Marseille also had a gun, and fired on responding police officers.

19/02/2019

United Kingdom

Why is Honda closing its factory in Swindon? | Euronews answers

Honda has announced it will close its factory in Swindon, UK, which has many asking whether this is a move prompted by Brexit. But what are the real reasons Honda is closing the plant?

19/02/2019

Switzerland

One person dies following avalanche in Swiss ski resort

Valais cantonal police confirmed on Twitter that an avalanche occurred at around 2.15pm, leaving “several people buried”.

19/02/2019

World News

Air pollution knocks almost one year off the average European's life

According to the European Environmental Agency (EEA), air pollution currently causes almost 500,000 premature deaths across Europe every year. The Balkans are considered Europe's most polluted region.

19/02/2019

USA

How celebrities are paying tribute to Karl Lagerfeld after the designer's death

The designer passed away today at the age of 85.

19/02/2019

Cinema

Women take centre stage at 69th Berlin Film Festival

Female filmmakers feature prominently at 2019 Berlin Film Festival.

19/02/2019

Italy

Could a row over Salvini split the 5-Star Movement? | Euronews answers

Why a row over immunity for Italy's politicians threatens to split 5-Star Movement

19/02/2019

USA

Statue based on famous WWII 'kissing sailor' photo spray-painted with '#MeToo'

The incident in Sarasota, Florida, was not captured on video surveillance and police said there are no known witnesses.

19/02/2019

Europe News

'Inhuman and degrading': report criticises Greece's refugee

The Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) raised concerns Tuesday over the "inhuman and degrading" conditions in Greece's refugee camps. It singles out the Fylakio camp near the Turkish border.

19/02/2019

Europe News

EU agrees to reduce CO2 emissions

The European Union has committed to reducing CO2 emissions from trucks and buses by 30 percent by the year 2030.

19/02/2019

Europe News

EU Council President visits Ukraine

While visiting Ukraine to commemorate the Ukranian revolution, EU Council President Donald Tusk promises that Europe will never recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea. He also said that Europe will not give up sanctions against Moscow.

19/02/2019

Partner content

Qingdao: the city at the forefront of China's booming film industry

Partner content presented by Information Office of Qingdao Municipal Government

Is this year the turning point for China’s film industry? Based on how Chinese film has made international headlines this lunar new year holiday, this may well be the case, and for one city in particular: Qingdao.

19/02/2019

USA

Trump administration launches global effort to end criminalization of homosexuality

The administration is responding in part to a reported hanging of a young gay man in Iran, Trump's top geopolitical foe.

19/02/2019

United Kingdom

Populism or democracy? Swedish MEP takes on Nigel Farage

Farage accused Westminster of not being in touch with public opinion on the subject of Brexit, to which Anna Maria Corazza Bildt replied: "No, only you are."

19/02/2019

USA

Justice Thomas criticizes Supreme Court landmark press freedom ruling

The conservative jurist targeted the 1964 New York Times v. Sullivan case that set a standard for libel suits by public figures.

19/02/2019

Cult

Fashion industry mourns Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel creative director and iconic designer passes away in Paris at 85.

19/02/2019

Russia

Ice age: young Russians take the plunge in Moscow

Ice swimming in Russia has long been associated with older, usually Speedo-clad, men but members of Moscow's "Walruses of the Capital" club are giving it a fashionable new image.

19/02/2019

USA

Judge may jail Roger Stone after Instagram post

Judge Amy Berman Jackson will rule whether he has violated the conditions of release after a hearing Thursday.

19/02/2019

USA

National emergency: Do the state lawsuits have a chance against Trump?

Analysis: California, Colorado and other states are making the case for why they are harmed by diverting federal funding to build a wall.

19/02/2019