2019-05-21

USA

Gov. Northam's medical school to release findings in racist yearbook probe

It's unclear if the independent review has determined who was in the racist photo in the 1984 yearbook and how it came to be published on Northam's page.

21/05/2019

Romania

Locals in Romania asked for password to enter their own city

The bizarre move happened as Târgoviște — based 75 km north-west of Bucharest — hosted a political rally for the Social Democrats (PSD).

21/05/2019

USA

Democrats have a lot of ideas. Is there such a thing as too many?

Nancy Pelosi, Stacey Abrams, Tom Steyer and others are gathering at a Center for American Progress event at a time when the party is moving left.

21/05/2019

USA

New poll reveals the least liked Democrat running for president

At the other end of the spectrum, Biden, Sanders, Harris and Warren were the most popular, the survey found.

21/05/2019

World News

Risk of nuclear war now highest since WW2, U.N. arms research chief says

Risk of nuclear war now highest since WW2, U.N. arms research chief says

21/05/2019

Austria

Motor racing legend and three-times Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda dies

Austrian motor racing legend and three-times Formula One champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, having won world titles in 1975, 1977 and 1984

21/05/2019

No Comment

California condor chick numbers on rise thanks to innovative procedure

Los Angeles Zoo has come up with a unique way of expanding the population of the rare California condor.

21/05/2019

World News

Is your Huawei smartphone useless without Google?

Huawei had planned for the possibility of a US ban: the company has been developing its own operating system, it has said.

21/05/2019

Greece

Watch: Diving club volunteers saving migrants off Greece

"When we go to help refugees and find dead children, in their eyes we see the souls and eyes of our own children,” said diver Stelios Hatziandreou.

21/05/2019

USA

Investigation tied to Michael Cohen case is ongoing, feds say

Part of the Michael Cohen search warrant will remain redacted until at least July because it's related to an active investigation, a judge ordered Tuesday.

21/05/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Theresa's 10 points on how her new Brexit deal is different

Watch: Theresa's 10 points on how her new Brexit deal is different

21/05/2019

USA

Trump expected to name Ken Cuccinelli to immigration role

A White House official confirmed to NBC News that Trump plans to name the former Virginia attorney general in the coming days.

21/05/2019

USA

Watch: US Naval Academy students attempt annual greasy climb

The annual Herndon Monument Climb has taken place since 1962, with the longest climb taking four hours, five minutes.

21/05/2019

Poland

'There shouldn't be any gays or deviations': Polish towns go LGBT free

The PiS party have also targeted WHO based sexual education guidelines.

21/05/2019

USA

Theresa May offers British lawmakers a chance for a Brexit do-over

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday offered U.K. lawmakers the chance to vote on whether to hold a new referendum on the country's membership in the European Union

21/05/2019

Estonia

Could right-wing populism push integrated Estonia back towards Russia?

Estonia jumped to use the euro currency, has low unemployment, a thriving start-up scene and few immigrants. So why is it flirting with right-wing nationalism?

21/05/2019

Spain

Jailed Catalan leaders attend opening session of Spain's new parliament

Five Catalan separatists were allowed out of prison to be sworn in at the opening session of Spain's new parliament 20 days after general elections

21/05/2019

World

Raw Politics in full: Austria political scandal fallout and Farage sha

Catch the full episode of Tuesday's Raw Politics.

21/05/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Muslims are silent about their contribution to society. It’s time to drown out Islamophobes ǀ View

In the 18 years since 9/11, I’ve watched Islamophobia go from a niche community concern to a national tragedy. Most religious hate crimes in the UK now target Muslims.

21/05/2019

Series

The Minsk street that's gone from industrial centre to cultural hub

In partnership with Minsk 2019

It took Oktyabrskaya Street five years to go from being an industrial area on the outskirts of Minsk to getting its own tourist map, thanks to its impressive pieces of street art by both Brazilian and Belarusian urban artists.

21/05/2019

Living

Luxury online retailer Farfetch is re-selling designer handbags

A new sustainability move from Farfetch towards recycling accessories.

21/05/2019

United Kingdom

Theresa May's new Brexit plan draws scepticism

British PM Theresa May has dangled the carrot of a second referendum if MPs back her Brexit deal next month.

21/05/2019

World News

Parts of London could be submerged by the sea in the next 80 years

In a new study published by PNAS, experts said that there was a plausible chance that sea levels would rise by 2 metres by the year 2100.

21/05/2019

USA

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain collapses into insolvency

The insolvency put 1,300 jobs at risk and reignited worries about local retail and food outlets in Britain, which are struggling to attract customers.

21/05/2019

World

Raw Politics in full: Austria scandal and Ukraine's new leader

Catch the full episode of Monday night's Raw Politics.

21/05/2019

USA

House Judiciary holds 'empty chair' hearing after Trump blocks McGahn's testimony

President Donald Trump directed his former White House counsel to defy a congressional subpoena and not appear before the committee.

21/05/2019

Japan

Watch: Skateboards and skipping ropes at Tokyo's Chimera games

Extreme yo-yo and breakdancing combined with Double Dutch skipping are highlights of the Chimera Games.

21/05/2019

Austria

Austria to hold no confidence vote in Chancellor Kurz

The national assembly will hold a no-confidence vote in Chancellor Kurz

21/05/2019

Poland

Euroviews. In the wake of its own child abuse scandal, Poland must break the Church’s grip ǀ View

The recent release of the independent movie ‘Tell No One,’ which uncovered cases of sexual abuse by priests, will in time fundamentally change Polish society for the better.

21/05/2019

USA

Events may overtake caution for Democrats when it comes to impeachment

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.

21/05/2019