2019-05-31

Poland

Anarchist tried to spoil ballot but accidentally put cross in box

A voter in Poland who scrawled an anarchy symbol in an apparent bid to spoil his ballot paper may have inadvertently backed someone.

31/05/2019

USA

Kim Kardashian meets California death-row inmate

Kevin Cooper was found guilty of the 1983 murders of Douglas and Peggy Ryen, their 10-year-old daughter Jessica and 11-year-old neighbor Chris Hughes.

31/05/2019

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31/05/2019

USA

British retail tycoon Philip Green charged with assault in US

The billionaire chairman of Arcadia Group has been charged with four counts of misdemeanor assault after an Arizona pilates instructor accused him of repeatedly touching her inappropriately.

31/05/2019

Italy

Italy vs Switzerland: Who sends home more irregular migrants?

Far-right Lega Nord leader Matteo Salvini promised to “fill planes and send immigrants home” but the number of repatriations as actually fallen.

31/05/2019

USA

Missouri's last abortion clinic wins four-day reprieve

A St. Louis judge on Friday temporarily blocked Missouri from taking action that would make the state the first in the U.S. since Roe v. Wade to not have a single abortion clinic.

31/05/2019

Sport

New Guinness World Record set in Madrid: Football for Friendship

In partnership with Gazprom Football

“We should all learn to speak the language of football, because then we are able to communicate with each other no matter which nationality [we are].”

31/05/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Exhibition transports Londoners to War of the Worlds

Visitors will find themselves in the march of the fighting machines to the capital and flee the invasion on the River Thames.

31/05/2019

Philippines

Dutch photographer 'shot dead by ISIS-linked captors in Philippines'

Ewold Horn had been held hostage by Islamic State-linked militants in the Philippines since 2012.

31/05/2019

France

Election shocks shift battleground on Turin-Lyon rail link

Election shocks in France and Italy shift battleground on Turin-Lyon rail link

31/05/2019

Spain

Police arrest man accused of funding return of ISIS fighters to Europe

Police said the operation was part of the fight against so-called Islamic State's (ISIS) new strategy of returning its fighters to their home countries, following the loss of its territory in Iraq and Syria.

31/05/2019

Ukraine

Germany calls for peace process to be relaunched in eastern Ukraine

"We will continue to try and make peace possible in this country," said Germany's foreign affairs minister.

31/05/2019

France

Five footballers to watch at the Women's World Cup

Ahead of kick-off on Friday, 7 June, who will be the biggest names on the pitch at the 2019 Women's World Cup?

31/05/2019

Russia

Russian firm offers bonus to women if they wear skirts to work

"It's a great way to unite our team, which is 70% male," said a spokeswoman of the firm.

31/05/2019

USA

More House Democrats are ready to impeach Trump, making Pelosi's job tougher

Analysis: There are strong signs that the pro-impeachment forces in the House are both larger than she portrays — and growing.

31/05/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Ballad of a D-Day Dodger ǀ View

“I’m not bitter about the D-Day celebrations at all,” said Ivor Gaskill. “I just wish they’d give us the same recognition because if hadn’t been for us there probably wouldn’t have been a D-Day, at least not on 6 June.”

31/05/2019

Green News

#Positivenews | Hydrogen buses, eco classrooms + the end of wet wipes

It's not all so bleak... A round-up of May's positive news concerning the environment and the world of sustainability.

31/05/2019

Focus

Hundreds of children attend the seventh Football for Friendship event

In partnership with Gazprom Football

Friendship, fair play and dedication are some of the pillars on which Football for Friendship, an annual international programme for youths, is based. Hundreds of young people from all over the world come to participate in this event that seeks to promote core values of football.

31/05/2019

Business Planet

The network empowering businesses to go global

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet looks at how one European business network is helping small and medium sized firms innovate and succeed overseas.

31/05/2019

Business Planet

How could the world's largest business support network help my company?

In partnership with The European Commission

More insight on how the world's biggest business support network helps small and medium sized firms innovate and succeed overseas.

31/05/2019

USA

GOP lawmakers, business groups slam Trump's Mexico tariff threat

They warned that making the move next month as announced would jeopardize ratification of the USMCA trade deal.

31/05/2019

No Comment

Muslim prayers spill over into street on the last Friday of Ramadan

Tens of thousands of Muslims descended on the Old City of Jerusalem for the last Friday prayers of Ramadan, Islam's holiest month and Hundreds of Bangladeshi Muslims packed one of the mosques in Dhaka to join the special prayers on the last Friday (May 31) of Ramadan.

31/05/2019

My Europe Series

A fragmented Europe

Europe has spoken and the centre is shrinking, while far-right, liberals and Greens have gained. We look at what's next for the EU.

31/05/2019

Belarus

Road to Minsk 2019: preparations for the second European Games

In partnership with Minsk 2019

The city of Minsk is set to host the second ever European Games in late June. The organisers give a glimpse into what one can expect from one of the biggest sporting events in Europe.

31/05/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The Special Relationship may be awkward under Trump – but it is vital to Brexit Britain ǀ View

Strong ties with Washington are as important as ever for London, particularly as it pivots away from the European Union. But the pageantry of the visit and the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings may not mask some fundamental differences of opinion.

31/05/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi king calls for global action to stop 'escalations' by Iran

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has called for international action to stop "escalations" in Iran following attacks on Gulf oil assets.

31/05/2019

Germany

Merkel meets Pompeo in Berlin for talks on issues including Iran

Pompeo began a five-day European trip on Friday with a delayed visit to Berlin, where he was expected to press Germany to boost its military spending, avoid dealings with China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and reconsider a pipeline project with Russia.

31/05/2019

No Comment

Ghanaian teacher uses dance to make learning easier

Ghanaian teacher Sackey Percy, who found fame on social media after posting a video of him dancing with his students, says he makes learning fun so students can retain difficult subjects and gain confidence.

31/05/2019

Destinations

Will Leonardo DiCaprio open his new eco-resort in Belize in 2020?

The actor and environmental activist announced the launch of his luxury eco project in Central America over three years ago.

31/05/2019

USA

Acting Defense chief says he'll 'look into' reported request to move USS McCain out of Trump's sight

"I would not have moved the ship," Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said.

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