2019-05-08

Turkey

Cities urge Istanbulians to scrap June holidays & vote in poll re-run

After officials on Monday ordered a re-run of elections in Istanbul, several municipalities took to Twitter urging people from the city not to come on holiday in June, but to stay and vote.

08/05/2019

France

Baaa-ccalauréat! Sheep enrolled in French school to protest class cuts

Baaa-ccalauréat! Sheep enrolled in French school to protest class cuts

08/05/2019

USA

Auschwitz museum protests camp photos on miniskirts and pillows

The Auschwitz-Birkenau museum protested to an online vendor that was selling miniskirts and other items bearing photos of the camp, where some 1.1 million people were killed.

08/05/2019

Living

Guerlain’s Bee Respect platform: a commitment to transparency

The luxury brand encouraging consumers to trace the production of their beauty products.

08/05/2019

USA

Warren highlights plan to combat opioid crisis

The presidential candidate is proposing a $100 billion plan over ten years to fund the front lines of the addiction epidemic.

08/05/2019

USA

Prince Harry, Meghan offer first glimpse of royal baby

"His looks are changing every single day," Prince Harry said. "He's already got a bit of facial hair!"

08/05/2019

United Kingdom

Royal baby: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle name him Archie

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been showing off their new baby in front of the cameras at Windsor Castle.

08/05/2019

Living

Meet the designer at the cutting edge of sustainable fashion

Rentrayage is the new sustainable fashion project by Erin Beatty formerly of Suno

08/05/2019

United Kingdom

Theresa May: We can still secure success if everyone comes together

Theresa May took questions in the House ahead of more Customs Union talks with Labour. Comparing Brexit to the Liverpool victory against FC Barcelona in Champions League finals, May said it showed that the UK could still secure success on Brexit, "if everyone comes together."

08/05/2019

No Comment

Israel comes to standstill as sirens sound to mark Memorial Day

Israelis came to a two-minute halt to honor the memories of fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.

08/05/2019

USA

'Magic moment': Climate rises to the top for Democrats and gets a big new push

Environmentalists have predicted for years the next election would be fought on climate. This time they may be right, at least in the Democratic primary.

08/05/2019

World

Hungarian ethnic minority in Romania wants more economic autonomy

Our reporters Damon Embling and Gabor Tanacs reach an area of Romania where Hungarians make up the majority of the population and are pushing for greater autonomy.

08/05/2019

No Comment

Police rescue three women and a dog from dangerous floods in Austin

The dramatic video shows officers freeing three women and a dog stranded in a car in fast-moving floodwaters.

08/05/2019

USA

Christian who spent years on death row for blasphemy heads to Canada

The mere suspicion of blasphemy against Islam is enough to ignite mob lynchings in the country.

08/05/2019

World

French Air Traffic Control strike brings new travel disruption to Europe

The industrial action is due to begin Wednesday evening local time and continue into Thursday. Airlines have been instructed to reduce flights to affected airports.

08/05/2019

World

European Sleepovers: Exploring the last divided city in the world

Our reporter Stuart Oates has been sofa surfing across the continent, staying with locals to find out what's important to them.

08/05/2019

USA

Kamala Harris blows past Democratic rivals in fundraising in communities of color

An NBC analysis found the presidential contender has been hauling in more than double the donations of other candidates in mostly minority neighborhoods.

08/05/2019

USA

7 inmates dead as shooting erupts during prison riot in Guatemala

Authorities said the facility was built to house 900 prisoners but held 4,137.

08/05/2019

World

Sanchez meets opposition leaders as coalition talks begin in Spain

Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has met with opposition leaders, opening the door to forming a coalition government.

08/05/2019

No Comment

Grey whale found dead on San Francisco beach

The 41-foot-long adult female was spotted Monday at Ocean Beach and would have been hit by a ship.

08/05/2019

USA

Uber and Lyft drivers plan to strike to protest low wages

"Uber's corporate owners are set to make billions, all while drivers are left in poverty and go bankrupt," one strike organizer said.

08/05/2019

USA

Iran steps away from parts of nuclear deal on anniversary of U.S. withdrawal

The announcements came amid rising pressure from President Donald Trump's White House.

08/05/2019

World News

Iran to reduce commitment to nuclear deal 'after year of patience'

Iran to reduce commitment to nuclear deal 'after year of patience'

08/05/2019

France

Teenage gunman releases hostages after hours-long siege

An armed teenager with links to France's yellow vest movement took several people hostage in Toulouse on Tuesday evening

08/05/2019

Living

How to be a truly sustainable brand with RiLEY studio

The new London-based contemporary fashion label with sustainability at its core.

08/05/2019

USA

Pompeo makes unannounced trip to Iraq, citing threats from Iran

Pompeo said the United States would ensure Iraq remained "a sovereign, independent nation."

08/05/2019

USA

Democrats' constitutional clash with Trump ramps up

This week's moves have both sides circling each other, as the party's impeachment strategy remains unmapped.

08/05/2019

USA

Republicans signal new willingness to pass disaster aid bill

Vice President Pence signaled the the White House is prepared to drop objections to a relief bill for Midwest flooding and Puerto Rico recovery.

08/05/2019

World News

An EU of regions and cities would fix Europe, says this candidate

Johannes Voggenhuber, a former Green MEP, wants to counter "nationalists and racists" with a vision of a Europe consisting of cities and regions.

08/05/2019

USA

Judge says Coast Guard officer accused of plotting domestic terror attack can be released

A judge said Christopher Hasson could be released under strict conditions while awaiting trial, but agreed to put the order on hold as prosecutors appeal.

08/05/2019