28 May 2019 | Euronews
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Europe News Luxembourg PM Xavier Bettel says European elections 'a wake up call' In an interview with Euronews, Luxembourg's prime minister reacted to the recent European elections and talked about what's next for the EU project. -
USA What's fueling the spate of recent tornadoes across the U.S.? Scientists say the number of tornadoes per outbreak is increasing, but explaining this uptick has been challenging. -
USA Video game addiction is a mental health disorder, World Health Organization says The WHO calls gaming addiction "a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior" so severe it "takes precedence over other life interests". -
USA Fact check: Why are Trump and the Democrats talking about the 1994 crime bill Joe Biden has faced criticism from Kamala Harris and progressive activists that the legislation led to mass incarceration. -
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USA Did the Iranians create fake U.S. social media accounts and pose as GOP politicians? No one can be certain who was behind a pro-Iran influence campaign, according to reports released Monday by Facebook and cybersecurity firm FireEye. -
France 'Bolsonaro is rubbish' says Brazilian indigenous chief on visit to Lyon A Brazilian indigenous chief called the Brazilian president rubbish during his visit to Lyon. -
USA Biden campaign slams Trump for North Korea comments On Saturday, Trump tweeted about recent North Korean missile tests, which included quoting a slam on Biden by Pyongyang. -
USA House fails to pass disaster aid bill after second GOP lawmaker objects For the second time in less than a week, the House on Monday failed to pass the Senate-passed $19 billion disaster aid bill after a lone Republican objected to the measure. -
Ukraine Former Georgian president Saakashvili cheered by supporters as he returns to Ukraine Former president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, was greeted by cheering supporters and music as he returned from exile to Ukraine on Wednesday after the country's newly-elected president Volodymyr Zelensky reinstated his citizenship. -
No Comment Indigenous chief Raoni welcomed in Lyon to defend the Amazonian forest Indigenous chef Raoni has been in Lyon since Monday (May 27) as part of his world tour to warn of the need to save the Amazonian forest. -
World News A history of tension: Serbia-Kosovo relations explained Euronews looks back at one of Europe's most violent conflicts and the tense relations between two nations still at odds. -
United Kingdom Brexit: Former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell expelled from party over EU vote UK opposition party Labour has expelled its former spin doctor and lifelong member after he admitted voting for a rival party in the EU elections. -
Earth News #GoodReads | Whale intelligence, garbage island and a 12-year-old’s view on climate change All the most inspiring content on sustainability issues from around the web last week. -
Brazil 'At least 55 inmates choked and stabbed to death in Brazil jails' At least 55 prisoners have been found dead in four jails in the Brazilian city of Manaus after clashes between rival gangs, authorities said. -
USA New book says Mueller drafted Trump obstruction indictment; special counsel denies The author says three charges against the president were prepared. The special counsel's office said no such document exists. -
China Watch: Galaxy of drones light up Guiyang night sky 3D designs of love hearts, butterflies and the human body can be spotted in a rainbow of colours. -
Greece Watch: Divers remove two tonnes of plastic fishing nets from sea bed The plastic will now be recycled into yarn to make socks, sportswear, swimwear and carpets. -
USA Amazon removes books promoting dangerous bleach 'cures' for autism and other illnesses The books focus on chlorine dioxide, which doctors and federal regulators say amounts to industrial bleach and can cause permanent harm. -
World News How are the EU's top jobs filled and when? | Euronews explains The inevitable horse-trading has begun as candidates vie for top EU jobs including president of the Commission, EU Council and European Central Bank. -
World Raw Politics in full: EU Summit latest and Austria fallout Catch Tuesday's episode of Raw Politics -
USA Russia is sending bombers near Alaska to show it can attack the U.S. if necessary ǀ View The Russian president wants to signal that Moscow remains a strategic competitor to Washington and has the ability to attack the U.S. mainland. -
USA Animals will 'downsize' over the next century, new study says. Here's why. As human activity pushes rhinos and other large species to extinction, small insect-eating creatures could flourish. -
World News Free beer and eternal life? The top comedy candidates in the 2019 European elections With the political situation in Europe growing ever more serious, some parties have managed to inject some humour into the proceedings. -
USA Supreme Court won't hear challenge to school transgender policy Students in Pennsylvania claimed a high school's transgender policy violated their privacy. -
Europe News EU Summit: Power struggle to find next EU leader continues EU leaders are in Brussels to weigh in on who should take the top jobs in the bloc -
USA Supreme Court upholds Indiana abortion law requiring fetal remains be buried or cremated The justices left lower court rulings intact that invalidated a broader measure that would prevent a woman from having an abortion based on gender, race or disability. -
No Comment Donald Trump inspects Japan's largest warship on state visit US President Donald Trump inspected Japan's largest warship, the Kaga, during a state visit to the country. -
USA Serbia puts troop on high alert near border with Kosovo Kosovo broke away from Serbia following a U.S.-led NATO bombing campaign in 1999 and declared independence in 2008. -
World News The EPP-S&D duopoly is at an end. It’s time for the liberals to forge the EU’s future ǀ View The simple conclusion of the European elections is that the centrist mainstream still holds. But it is what the liberals decide to do now that will help decide the EU's future. -
USA Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie to donate half of roughly $37 billion "No drive has more positive ripple effects than the desire to be of service," she wrote. -
Russia Russia bans public bodies from purchasing foreign wines The Russian government has placed restrictions on public institutions from purchasing international wines -
Spain Spain football match-fixing probe: Police target current and ex-La Liga players A match-fixing probe in Spain is focussing on current and former La Liga footballers as well as club presidents and managers, say police. -
USA Trump sides with an authoritarian — again 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. -
USA Netanyahu political crisis centers on requiring ultra-Orthodox to serve in the military The Israeli prime minister may face a 2nd election after failing to put together a coalition. Wednesday is the deadline. -
No Comment Pope Francis meets indigenous Amazon chief Raoni Wearing his traditional lip plate and a yellow, crown-like decoration on his head, Amazon rainforest Chief Raoni Metuktire on Monday met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. -
Earth News ASMR: Discover the brain-tingling solution to anxiety and insomnia We investigate this booming digital wellness trend. -
Spain Migrant found hiding in vehicle's glove box by border police A migrant was found hiding in a vehicle's glove box on the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla. -
France What are the differences in rules between men's and women's football? What are the differences between the men's and women's game? -
Malaysia Malaysia to send European and US plastic waste back Some 3,000 tonnes of plastic waste has been dumped in Malaysia under the pretext of recycling -
No Comment National Memorial Day parade held in Washington The National Memorial Day Parade was held in Washington Monday. It's the fifteenth year for the event and is said to be the nation's largest memorial day parade. -
No Comment Costumed guests go back centuries at Palace of Versailles More than 600 guests had the chance to live out their royal fantasies for one-night-only at the Palace of Versailles on Monday (May 27), with a costumed party designed to take them back hundreds of years to the time when France was ruled by kings and queens. -
Sport Running around Lake Annecy: 116km of stunning scenery Euronews was back on the trails, to show you from the inside the Maxi Race XXL, a two day ultra running event through the French Alps and around one of the cleanest lakes in the world. -
Destinations The purple village dedicated to organic wine and slow food We checked in at boutique village-hotel and luxury winery and spa, Château de Castigno. -
Germany Germany encourages people to wear kippahs in solidarity with Jewish population Germany's government is encouraging its population to wear kippahs, the skullcaps worn by Jews, to stand in solidarity with its Jewish population following a spike in anti-Semitic incidents -
World Deaths near Everest's summit blamed on commercialisation of expeditions Yet another climber has died on Mount Everest, bringing the total deaths on the mountain to 13 in 2019 alone. Overcrowding has been reported near the summit and mountaineers suggest that the growing commercialisation of expeditions, the lack of experience and bad weather contribute to the problem. -
Kosovo Serbia puts forces on alert after Kosovo police operation in Serb-populated north Serbia puts forces on alert after Kosovo police operation in Serb-populated north -
USA Austria's youthful leader ousted as scandal engulfs ex-ally The development comes after a video emerged showing the leader of a coalition partner appear to offer government contracts to a purported Russian investor. -
World Will traditional UK parties learn anything from Euro Elections losses? The UK's two main parties the Conservatives and Labour are examining their approach to Brexit in the aftermath of the European elections. -
China Watch: Furs aid for four-legged friends as Hong Kong gets pet ambulance service The ambulance is fully equipped with oxygen tanks, bandages and medical supplies. It's not yet legal for it to sound a siren but organisers are hoping to have this approved by city officials. -
USA New activist campaign puts impeachment pressure on House Democrats Stand Up America, which had not supported beginning impeachment proceedings against Trump, changes course. -
France Over 600 guests attend a costume party at the Palace of Versailles The theme of the event was "Marie-Antoinette and fashion". -
World Europe's 'Game of Thrones' begins as EC President appointment looms European Union leaders will meet in Brussels on Tuesday - to start talks on finding a successor to Jean Claude Juncker as European Commission President. -
USA Tons of plastic waste are being sent back to Western countries "Malaysia will not be a dumping ground to the world ... we will fight back. Even though we are a small country, we can't be bullied." -
USA A four-day school week? Teachers and kids give it an 'A.' Parents are less enthused In a bid to attract more educators, this struggling Colorado school district was the first in a major metro area and the largest in the U.S. to make the switch. -
USA Look over here! Democratic candidates struggle for recognition in outsize field Some contenders are having a tough time busting out. Experts say that's what happens when there are too many choices. -
No Comment Forming an orderly queue...on Mount Everest Tendi Sherpa filmed the video on Thursday, May 23, showing the Mountaineers at the Hillary Pass, which is an almost vertical rock formation below the peak. -
Earth News Top 5 sustainable watch and jewellery brands Labels with a strong moral and eco-friendly background that are honest about their supply chains. -
USA Sports Illustrated sold to marketing company for $110 million Authentic Brands acquires the rights to market, develop and license Sports Illustrated and its franchises, but Meredith will pay a licensing fee to operate the editorial operations. -
United Kingdom PM candidate Gove to offer free UK passport for EU citizens in Brexit UK UK PM candidate Michael Gove pledges to waive naturalisation fees for EU citizens in post-Brexit UK -
Japan Two have been killed in a stabbing in Japan which has wounded 13 schoolgirls Thirteen schoolgirls among those wounded in Japan stabbing - Kyodo
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United Kingdom UK Housing Minister to run for Prime Minister reports the Sun "I believe I’m the new face, with fresh new ideas, from a new and talented generation” he told the Sun -
Japan Young children among victims of mass stabbing in Japan Dozens injured including young children in stabbing attack near Japanese capital -
USA 42 inmates killed in Brazil jails, prison officials say The inmates were found dead at three prisons, and all showed signs of asphyxia. -
USA At least 3 dead in stabbing attack in Japan Officials said a man had been detained in the attack, which happened outside Tokyo.