17 May 2019 | Euronews
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USA Self-proclaimed email "inventor" lawsuit settles Shiva Ayyadurai claims that he invented email as a teenager in 1978, despite the Smithsonian saying that "exchanging messages through computer systems...predates the work" -
USA Washington vows to act on carbon monoxide hazards, but protections could be delayed for months Housing advocates worry that delays could mean even more deaths from the hazardous gas during the winter, when risks are the greatest. -
USA Treasury Dept. refuses to comply with Democrats' subpoenas for Trump tax returns, court fight likely "The result will be that we will likely proceed to court as quickly as next week," said House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass, -
Germany Germany legalises e-scooters but bans them from the pavement The approval on Friday means the UK is the last major European economy to still ban electric scooters. -
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USA How to see May's full 'blue flower moon' On the same day as the full moon, two planets will also pass close by each other. -
USA Trump admin planning to fly immigrants to U.S. cities away from the border Beyond South Florida, Homeland Security officials are considering other areas around the country where immigrants can be released, officials told NBC News. -
USA Superfast bullet train that rivals airplane flying times set to debut in Japan Passengers will be able to travel 680 miles, from Tokyo and Sapporo, in less than four hours. -
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyz women turn to plastic surgery to get 'European eyes' About 4,000 plastic surgeries are carried out in Kyrgyzstan every year. Most are "Asian blepharoplasty" or double eyelid surgery. -
Israel Eurovision Song Contest 2019: Which countries have been least successful over the years? Norway has come in last the most, placing bottom in the Eurovision Song Contest 11 times since it first launched in 1956, according to official data. -
USA Pete Buttigieg says Pence is advancing 'homophobic policies' The Democratic presidential contender says he doesn't know what's in the vice president's "heart" but his policies are "hurting" people. -
Australia Nearly 1 million shoes and 373,000 toothbrushes found on remote Cocos Islands Located 2,100km off the coast of northwest Australia, the remote Cocos Island group now houses an estimated 414 million items of debris weighing 238 tonnes. -
United Kingdom 7 in 10 LGBT employees in Britain have experienced sexual harassment at work: study On the International Day Against Homophobia, the Trade Union Congress has published a study reporting that 68% of LGBT employees in Britain have experienced sexual harassment at work. -
World News Video: European Parliament elections — how are you represented in EU? Wondering how you're represented in Europe ahead of the elections? Here’s a quick breakdown. -
Cult Peter Hook: 'I think Ian Curtis would be very proud' It has been 40 years since the release of an album considered one of the best of all time. Joy Division's Peter Hook spoke to Euronews about 'Unknown Pleasures', and how the subsequent death of Ian Curtis changed everything. -
Taste Taste Dubai: An Emirati Iftar Musabbeh Al Kaabi, the first Emirati chef in the world, shows Euronews how he prepares Iftar, the evening meal eaten by Muslims during Ramadan. -
World News Video: European Parliament elections — how does Spitzenkandidat process work? Several people are in the race to replace Jean-Claude Juncker for the EU's top job. Here's how the bloc's next Commission President will be elected. -
USA Florida officials demand answers on DHS plan to send asylum-seekers to Democratic counties As many as 1,000 undocumented immigrants a month would be brought to Palm Beach and Broward Counties, local leaders were told. -
Business Planet The power of business clusters Business Planet travels to the Czech Republic to see how one nanotechnology cluster is helping SMEs scale-up and go international. -
Business Planet The Czech cluster boosting tech talent Business Planet speaks to an award winning Czech cluster to find out how it is helping high-tech SMEs maximise their potential. -
Series Mir Castle: At the junction of Gothic and Renaissance In the heart of Belarus, there lies a castle of truly unique architectural design. -
Germany European Parliament: Who are the most influential MEPs? Germany and France have the most influential delegations but Italy's Antonio Tajani clinched the top spot. -
Israel Eurovision Song Contest 2019: Which countries have been the most successful over the years? Can you guess who it is? -
Ocean Danish fisheries take back control Small scale fisheries in Denmark are thriving after being threatened out of existence over the past decade. -
Ocean How small scale fisheries saved Danish fishing communities How cooperatives helped small scale Danish fisheries save their communities. -
Ocean Activists are raising funds to save Danish wooden boats Small, traditional boats have been essential to Danish fishermen for generations, but their future looks increasingly bleak. Meet the fishermen fighting to preserve the tradition and learn what makes these boats special, in this 360° video. -
Belgium European Elections: What happened this week? This time next week the polls will be open for the European election. But where do they open first? And farthest away from the Brussels bubble? And what is the "powerful substance" that could sway results in Romania? -
USA Roe v. Wade's foundation might be shaky but that doesn't mean it will fall Analysis: The legal principle of stare decisis — Latin for "to stand by things already decided" — could safeguard abortion rights at the Supreme Court. -
World News The case of the Muslim Brotherhood app shows why we need to cooperate to combat extremism ǀ View Whatever side of the Brexit side one may be on, Britain and the rest of Europe remain united in facing the threat of extremism. Extremists will waste no opportunity to try to exploit the perceived vacuum that Brexit may lead to. Luckily for us, they are wrong. -
World Michelin-star chef Michael Mina shares recipe for success During a visit to the UAE, celebrity chef Michael Mina talks to Euronews about his colourful career and how his cuisine is going back to his North African roots. -
World Sweet stories: Popular desserts in the Middle East explained In the Middle East and North Africa, homemade sweets and confectionary are gestures of welcome and celebration. -
Europe News Controversies shadow Eurovision finals Hosted in Israel, the competition sparks concerns due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza -
No Comment Baby pigs roam at Japan's latest animal-themed cafe Visitors can pet and play with the tiny trotters on three different floors, while sipping a tea or coffee. -
USA Octopuses may go blind as climate change pulls oxygen from the ocean For some marine animals, even a tiny drop in oxygen levels caused an almost immediate loss of vision. -
USA Barr: U.S. must know whether top officials 'put their thumb on the scale' during Russia probe "I'm not saying that happened but it's something we have to look at," the attorney general said. -
USA Restaurant accidentally serves $5,700 bottle of Bordeaux The bottle of Château Le Pin came from one of only 500 cases that were produced. -
Ukraine Ukraine parliament election: Rock star bids to be MP after comedian becomes president Sviatoslav Vakarchuk, the frontman of one of Ukraine’s most successful rock bands Okean Elzy, has put forward his party for the parliamentary elections this autumn. -
Denmark Watch: World's first car built from LEGO bricks unveiled in Denmark Watch: World's first car built from LEGO bricks unveiled in Denmark -
USA Democrats won big in 2018 — so where's the beef? 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. -
United Kingdom Who is favourite to replace Theresa May as UK prime minister? With May's looming departure, a leadership void might not only appear in the Conservative Party but also in the prime minister's office as well. But who do the oddsmakers think to have the best chance to take the helm of Britain's oldest political party and perhaps the UK as a whole? -
World News Why we’re finally raging against plastic | NBC Left Field Plastic bag and straw bans arrived in full force in 2018 across the planet — why did we suddenly become conscious of plastic waste? -
France Social media pays tribute to Louvre pyramid architect who died age 102 The museum's president, Jean-Luc Martinez, expressed his sadness at the passing of Ieoh Ming Pei. -
Earth News Macron hires Kering CEO to improve sustainability of luxury fashion Owner of Gucci, Balenciaga and Yves Saint Lauren to collaborate with the French government to make luxury fashion more sustainable -
World Breakfast with Belle in Budapest: Hungarian MEP says Fidesz wants to be in the EPP In the run-up to the European elections, Good Morning Europe host Belle Donati is travelling across the continent to meet Members of the European Parliament in their own constituencies. -
Earth News Lab diamonds: what you need to know Do lab diamonds look as good as the mined variety? -
United Kingdom May says Labour lacks 'common Brexit position' during EU election rally in Bristol UK Prime Minister Theresa May was in Bristol Friday, campaigning for her Conservative Party ahead of next weekend's European Parliament elections. It comes after the Labour Party announced that talks with the Conservatives to end the Brexit stalemate had collapsed. -
Belgium 360° tour: What's it like inside the European Parliament? Have you ever wanted to see inside the European Parliament in Brussels? In this interactive 360 story, you can explore the parliament and meet the people who make the heart of European democracy tick. -
France Cannes Film Festival: A look at the next generation of film directors Euronews gives you a look at five breakout directors at the Cannes Film Festival. -
USA Grumpy Cat, the frowning face of internet memes, dies aged 7 The 7-year-old online star died due to complications related to a urinary tract infection. -
France Droids, exoskeletons and air taxis - mobility makes a move on VivaTech Droids, exoskeletons, and air taxis are some of the trends and concepts highlighted at this year's VivaTech in Paris. The event aims to make France a rendezvous point for startups and technology sector leaders. -
World Revolutionising storytelling in Mozambique This episode of Inspire Africa explores how storytelling and performing arts are shifting gears in Mozambique, but staying true to local traditions. -
United Kingdom Labour-Conservative talks to break the Brexit stalemate in the UK collapse Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said in a statement on Friday that talks with the government on Brexit had ended without a compromise. -
World News Nul points! The best of the worst of Eurovision There are the winners, yes, but many of us watch Eurovision for the losers. Sit back and relax as Euronews takes you on a whistlestop tour of some of the worst offenders against taste and good sense. -
USA Climate-conscious voters entrust E.U. ballots to their grandchildren "The voice of young people needs to be heard." -
World News Road Trip Day 45 Poznań: The youth flocking to Poland's far right Euronews meets a group known as the All Polish Youth, an ultra-Catholic nationalist organisation using very modern means of communication to attract members. -
France French doctor charged with poisoning patients An anaesthetist in France is suspected of poisoning patients during surgery to trigger heart failures and then heroically bring them back from death's doorstep. -
USA Federal court to hear first legal challenge to Trump emergency declaration for border wall The administration put together a plan for spending about $6 billion dollars, mostly from the Pentagon budget. -
Belgium 28 things you might not know about the European elections As we hurtle towards the European parliamentary elections at the end of the month, we present 28 things you might not know about the bloc-wide ballot and the parliament it elects – one in honour of each member state. -
Germany Watch: Return of wolves divides opinion in Germany Wolves were once almost extinct in the country but as of 2019, 59 packs have been counted. Farmers are angered by mounting attacks on their animals and demanding the right to kill the predators. -
Taiwan In first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage In first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage
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World News Snakebite deaths 'one of the world's biggest hidden health crises' They kill more than 120,000 people a year and leave another 400,000 with life-changing disabilities, a charity has said. -
Europe News The Brief: Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy - a closer look In this edition - a closer look at the party of Nigel Farage in the European Parliament, the EFDD. -
World News How politics is the perennial elephant in the room at Eurovision Europe's simmering tensions have always threatened to boil over at Eurovision and upset the contest's very raison d'être: to unite the continent. -
USA In first for Asia, Taiwan approves same-sex marriage Taiwan's Constitutional Court in May 2017 said the constitution allows same-sex marriages and gave parliament two years to adjust laws accordingly. -
Europe News EU election polls: British voters to abandon major parties With just one week to go until the EU elections, we put out the latest projects -
Earth News European trails to try this summer From Scotland to Corsica, here are some of the most iconic trekking options in Europe. -
United Kingdom Why is Farage's Brexit Party leading the polls and what is its plan for the UK? | Euronews answers Opinion polls give Nigel Farage's Brexit Party a clear lead in the runup to the European elections, with many voters angry at the UK's failure to leave the EU. -
World News Architect I.M. Pei dies at age 102 - New York Times Architect I.M. Pei dies at age 102 - New York Times -
USA New Alabama abortion law sparks fear, some cheers, from women The only abortion clinic in Montgomery, Alabama has been telling concerned women they are still open for business for at least the next six months. -
USA Trump plays for the middle — and 2020 — with legal-immigration focus Analysis: After stoking his base, the president is staking out a thin slice of more broadly acceptable turf on which to make his stand.