24 May 2019 | Euronews
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USA Federal judge blocks Mississippi anti-abortion law Federal judge blocks Mississippi anti-abortion law -
USA Trump sidesteps Congress to push through arms sales to Saudis, UAE Lawmakers from both parties criticized the move, with Democrats calling it an abuse of presidential power. -
USA Trump turns the full force of the government on perceived political enemies Analysis: The president is wielding power in ways not seen in the United States in generations — if ever. -
USA Supreme Court temporarily blocks rulings requiring new voting maps for Ohio and Michigan Lower courts had invalidated the GOP-friendly maps as partisan gerrymanders and ordered them redrawn before the 2020 election. -
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No Comment Vatican hall becomes impromptu stadium as Pope talks soccer to children More than 5000 children attended the event called "Soccer we love" at the presence of the pope, who impressed everyone with his ball twirling skills, helped by a freestyler who joined him during the audience in the Vatican. -
No Comment School strike for climate: Youth demand action againt climate change Hundreds of thousands of children and young people are walking out of lessons around the world on Friday as the school strike movement continues to snowball. -
Sport Uta Abe of Japan shines on Day 1 of thrilling 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix Japan's Uta Abe dominated Day 1 of a thrilling 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix and was our Woman of the Day, while Kim Won Jin of Korea was our Man of the Day -
World News European elections 2019: The key results — in one minute Turnout breaks 50%, mainstream groups lose ground to liberals, Brexit Party storms the UK, Le Pen pips Macron: here's what you need to know about European Elections 2019. -
USA Doctored Pelosi videos offer a warning: The internet isn't ready for 2020 The Pelosi videos and their narratives were not the product of advanced technology, nor did they take a different route to prominence than previous misinformation efforts. -
United Kingdom Race to be next UK PM begins as Theresa May resigns as Tory party leader The race to be the UK's next prime minister has begun after an emotional Theresa May announced she will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7 -
United Kingdom Watch: Theresa May's funniest moments From jigging to jeers: Theresa May's funniest moments -
USA Senate Dem. calls for hearings after NBC report on solitary confinement at ICE facilities "We must open an investigation, seek testimony from DHS whistleblowers and hold individuals responsible for these abhorrent conditions," Blumenthal said. -
USA Trump questions whether Pelosi is 'the same as she was,' apparently doubting her mental fitness President Donald Trump on Friday raised questions about whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi is "the same as she was," apparently doubting her mental fitness. -
United Kingdom Record-breaking number of flights in UK airspace in one day About 9,000 planes were scheduled to travel in the UK airspace on Friday, a record. -
France Manhunt continues after parcel bomb attack injured 13 people in Lyon The Paris counter-terrorism prosecutor opened a probe into the blast. New details emerged Saturday about the parcel bomb and the ongoing manhunt. -
United Kingdom Climate change narrative shifting dramatically, says student organiser Jake Woodier, a campaign officer with the UK Student Climate Network Campaign, told Euronews: "We're seeing quite a lot of change happening at quite a fast pace in the UK, where ultimately, we've seen the narrative about climate change and the kind of climate crisis shifting quite dramatically." -
World "Foreign interference" has prolonged the crisis in Libya, Prime Minister tells Euronews Fayez al Sarraj, Prime minister of Libya's United Nations-backed Government of National Accord, has told Euronews that "foreign interference" since the fall of General Muammar al-Gaddafi eight years ago had damaged the country and prolonged its crises. -
My Europe Series The battle for Europe The elections are upon us - and the motto of the Parliament's campaign is 'this time I'm voting' - they have the support of celebrities to get the vote out, but we look at voter turnout on a downward spiral and how Brexit will affect the new hemicycle. -
Europe News Independence puzzle for European Parliament The former president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, is campaigning for a seat in the European Parliament. And the polls indicate that he could get it. But the problem is whether he can legally occupy it. -
World Meet Luca Parmitano, the first Italian astronaut to be Space Station Commander On July 20, Luca Parmitano is scheduled to leave Earth on his second mission, becoming the first Italian to take up the role of International Space Station Commander. -
USA House fails to pass $19 billion disaster relief bill after GOP lawmaker objects The Senate passed the measure, which President Trump has backed, Thursday evening in a 85-8 vote after a bipartisan deal was struck. -
Business Line US and Cuba clash, big data gets ever bigger - and the flavour of Game of Thrones lingers The US revives sanctions against Cuba, big data becomes ever more valuable and Game Of Thrones fans get a tasty souvenir. -
No Comment Roofs fly off as tornadoes tear across Jefferson City An outbreak of nasty storms spawned tornadoes that razed homes, flattened trees, tossed cars across a dealership lot and injured dozens of people in Missouri's capital city and killed at least three others elsewhere in the state. -
Croatia Russia’s efforts to control Europe’s gas supplies through Croatia ǀ View Croatia’s biggest trial of the decade has just heard startling testimony from a Hungarian businessman, oil industry consultant Imre Fazakas. In yet another twist, his testimony, in my view, completely contradicts the case brought by Croatian government prosecutors. -
USA U.S. and China tech have played nice for decades. Now, a fork in the road. The Trump administration's efforts to isolate China's technology development could derail next-generation technologies. -
Series Belovezhskaya Pushcha: the oldest nature reserve in Europe The once immense primeval forest is home to the European bison, the heaviest surviving wild land animal in Europe. -
USA How Theresa May was beaten by Brexit Analysis: Theresa May leaves Downing Street this summer having failed to pass the Brexit legislation on which she staked her reputation. -
Netherlands Dutch Labour party claims surprise victory in the Netherlands The Dutch Labour party was the winner of Thursday's European elections in the Netherlands, scoring more than 18% of the votes. -
USA Some of pop culture's most iconic vehicles go on display in Los Angeles Over 40 vehicles from movies and video games are being displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum. -
United Kingdom Theresa May resigns: How will the Conservative leadership race work? The contest to find Britain's next Prime Minister has begun, but how does it work and how long will it take? -
Earth News Do you know what's really in your veggie burger? We map out the ingredients of some of the popular new vegan burgers sweeping Europe. -
Switzerland To achieve universal healthcare, the WHO needs to be open to working with the private sector ǀ View An openness to explore new opportunities for partnership – with the private sector and others in civil society – will ensure that the WHO can lead a successful transformation in how the world responds to the health challenges ahead. -
USA American accused of spying in Russia says he's being threatened The investigator captain "is insulting my dignity and threatening my life," the American, Paul Whelan, said in a hearing in Moscow. -
United Kingdom Piano player Denis, 91, spreads joy at London St Pancras station Commuters at one of busy London St Pancras station are being given a reason to smile, thanks to 91-year-old piano player Denis Robinson. -
Spain Spanish parliament suspends lawmaker rights of four jailed Catalan MPs The Spanish parliament's governing body on Friday suspended the lawmaker rights of the four jailed Catalan members of parliament while they face trial over the region's failed 2017 independence bid. -
USA Trump doesn't understand what 'treason' means It doesn't mean being disloyal to the president, and it would not apply to any actions against a private citizen — which Donald Trump was as a candidate. -
World News This remarkable picture shows the deadly overcrowding on Mount Everest | #TheCube #TheCube | The summit of the world's highest peak experiences severe 'traffic' in times of optimal weather conditions, sparking fear for the safety of adventure enthusiasts with hour-long queues to the summit. -
USA As Trump rages, Democrats wonder how to harness the chaos 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. -
Taiwan Watch: Taiwan couples tie the knot in Asia's first same-sex marriages Taiwan's parliament passed a bill last week that endorsed gay marriage, after years of heated debate. -
Earth News Retro beauty ingredient willow bark is more popular than ever What makes this beauty staple so good for our complexions? -
USA Three more dead on Everest amid overcrowding concerns "Before you reach the summit you have to wait and every minute counts at that height," said Krishma Poudel of Peak Promotion mountaineering agency in Nepal -
United Kingdom How have European leaders reacted to Theresa May's resignation? While they lined up to praise her determination and courage, it was clear Brexit was never far from their minds. -
USA Iran's proxy forces pose elusive threat to U.S. and its Mideast allies In a war with Iran, the United States would have to contend with Tehran-backed proxies spread across the region, armed with mines, missiles and drones. -
USA On the front line where 'meth is king' | NBC Left Field While attention is focused on opioid crisis, police in Tulsa, Oklahoma are seizing crystal meth in greater quantities than ever before. -
World Greece's economy on the up but not everyone is feeling the benefits Months after Greece left behind the bailout programmes, many of its citizens still don't feel a change in their daily lives. -
Earth News World’s largest concert promoter says UK festivals to go plastic-free The top British festivals and venues leading the way to a more sustainable entertainment industry. -
Libya Battle for Libya's Tripoli kills at least 29 civilians as Amnesty International warns of war crimes "I mean when you mother dies in your hands... you lose it," Reyad El Hami, a resident of Tripoli, told Euronews' Anelise Borges. -
World Over 1.4 million schoolchildren expected to strike over climate change worldwide Today more than 1.4 million schoolchildren around the world are expected to walk out of lessons in what is believed to be the biggest protest calling for action on climate change to date. -
No Comment Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom on Cannes red carpet Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio made his third appearance in as many days on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Thursday (May 23), this time accompanied by actor Orlando Bloom. -
USA North Korea says talks won't resume unless US changes position North Korea says nuclear negotiations with the United States will never resume unless the Trump administration moves away from what the North describes as unilateral demands for disarmament. -
Italy Watch: Alpine pass linking Italy and France reopens after winter The road, 2,188 metres above sea level, was cleared of 7 metres of snow using turbine blades. -
World News Fridays for Future: 1.4 million young people expected to take part in global climate marches Young people across the world are swapping pens for placards to demand action on climate change. -
United Kingdom Theresa May: How Brexit defined then destroyed her premiership The end of a turbulent road. Euronews looks at the twists and turns -
USA British PM May announces she will step down over Brexit crisis Her decision to resign comes after months of chaos in Parliament and speculation that she was about to be forced out. -
World History will not be kind to Theresa May, political expert tells Euronews Political expert Professor Tim Bale says history will not judge Theresa May kindly. The British Prime Minister is today widely expected to announce the date she will step down as Prime Minister. She is to shortly meet Graham Brady, chairman of the Conservative MPs' backbench 1922 committee. -
Europe News The campaign videos populists are using in bid to get EU votes From the far-right to the far-left, these political parties have taken on a divisive approach to getting voters to the polls. -
Belgium What do the candidates for Europe's top job really think: Raw Questions From climate change to immigration - this is what the leading candidates for European Commission president want to do. -
Senegal Watch: Senegal 'Salt Queen' tastes success in a man's world Diouf, 35, began her venture a decade ago, investing her savings to buy her own salt flats in Fatick, one of the West African nation's biggest salt mining regions. -
United Kingdom May resigns as UK prime minister after failing to break Brexit deadlock "It has been the honour of my life," May said of being UK prime minister.
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World Catalonia’s Puigdemont risks arrest if he returns to Madrid to stand in EU Elections The legal services of the European Parliament indicate that he must go to Madrid to be sworn in. -
World News The surge of populists in the EU elections is being greatly exaggerated ǀ View The prospects of a populist, Far Right takeover in the European Parliament have been overhyped in the media. They are going to remain internally divided. They are going to remain in the minority and they are going to be increasingly marginalised. -
Earth News Top 6 spectacular mountain huts From full-service refuges to minimalist structures. -
Taiwan Taiwan celebrates Asia's first same-sex marriages as couples tie knot "I feel very lucky that I can say this out loud to everyone: I am gay and I am getting married," said Shane Lin, a 31-year-old baker who with his partner were the first couple to register in the Taipei office. -
World Raw Politics in full: EU elections kick off and May's gambit backfires Catch Thursday's episode of Raw Politics here. -
Mexico Mexico to auction Lamborghini, other seized assets to help poor The first auction, set for Sunday, will seek bids for 77 vehicles with a total starting price of around $1.5 million (€1.3 million). -
World News Watch: We asked Europeans what the EU can do for them in the future “Europe should care more for people and be less concerned with the economic side of things. There should be better social distribution and less social dumping between states,” said Michel from Brussels. -
USA In another attack, Trump tweets video of Pelosi tripping over words The video tweeted by the president was edited to highlight vocal stumbles. Pelosi's deputy chief of staff called it "doctored." -
World News Watch: Europeans share what they think of the EU — do you agree? Voters across the European Union are going to the polls to select the 705 MEPs to serve in the European Parliament for the next five years. While citizens from the UK and the Netherlands cast their votes this Thursday, most countries will vote on Sunday -
USA Weinstein accusers reportedly agree to $44 million settlement A settlement would have no effect on the producer's criminal case. Weinstein, who has denied all allegations, is set to go trial this fall on five counts, including rape and predatory sexual assault. -
USA Buttigieg tells Jewish leaders U.S. should guide Israel toward better policies The Democratic presidential candidate also said fighting rising anti-Semitism "must be a bipartisan cause." -
USA Watch President Obama surprise kids and show off his athletic skills He tossed a football and took a turn at bat.