2019-05-24

World News

Euroviews. 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.

24/05/2019

Green News

Top 6 spectacular mountain huts

From full-service refuges to minimalist structures.

24/05/2019

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.

24/05/2019

World

Raw Politics in full: EU elections kick off and May's gambit backfires

Catch Thursday's episode of Raw Politics here.

24/05/2019

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).

24/05/2019

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.

24/05/2019

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."

24/05/2019

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

24/05/2019

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.

24/05/2019

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."

24/05/2019

USA

Watch President Obama surprise kids and show off his athletic skills

He tossed a football and took a turn at bat.

24/05/2019