2019-06-10

USA

Euroviews. Why it matters that pride flags won't fly above U.S. embassies this year ǀ View

We have the potential to lead many countries by example — but only if we continue our tradition of starting the conversation.

10/06/2019

USA

New details of Barr far-reaching probe into 'spying' on Trump 2016 campaign

The review will determine whether the counter intelligence investigation complied with the law, DOJ told lawmakers.

10/06/2019

Russia

Outcry over arrest of Russian investigative journalist Ivan Golunov

The arrest last week of Russian investigative journalist Ivan Golunov has caused widespread outcry amid allegations of a set-up by law enforcement

10/06/2019

World News

Argentina secure first ever world cup point in 0-0 draw with Japan

It was an uninspiring contest but one for the history books

10/06/2019

USA

One dead as helicopter crashes into building in midtown Manhattan

New York Fire Department says a helicopter crashed into a building in midtown Manhattan.

10/06/2019

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Lock of Beethoven's hair goes up for auction

The lock was given by Beethoven to a collaborator after the composer's servants tried to fob him off with goat's hair.

10/06/2019

Living

'World's biggest' vegan festival attracts thousands

The gathering in Tel Aviv featured the latest innovations in vegan food, clothing and lifestyle.

10/06/2019

USA

Nadler reaches deal with DOJ over key Mueller report documents

The announcement comes a day before the House is set to vote on a civil contempt resolution to enforce committee subpoenas.

10/06/2019

USA

Trump taps conservative Ken Cuccinelli to head citizenship agency

The former Virginia attorney general, who will serve as acting director, could have a hard time winning Senate confirmation if nominated to the job on a permanent basis.

10/06/2019

Iran

Germany leads European efforts to ease tensions between US and Iran

Germany is leading European efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran, and to rescue Tehran's agreement over its nuclear programme

10/06/2019

Germany

Climate activists block cruise ship from leaving German port

A cruise liner was blocked by small boats for up to 6 hours.

10/06/2019

Moldova

Moldova would-be PM calls for EU’s help amid political crisis

Moldova's would-be prime minister has told Euronews she wants the EU to help save democracy in her country, in the grip of a constitutional crisis as two rival governments accuse each other of usurping power.

10/06/2019

Portugal

Portugal beat Netherlands 1-0 to win first ever UEFA Nations League

Portugal were crowned first ever UEFA Nations League winners, narrowly edging past the Netherlands with a solitary second half goal by Gonçalo Guedes

10/06/2019

USA

Supreme Court won't take up gun silencer restrictions

Gun control advocates say silencers make it harder for first responders to pinpoint the source of gunfire and lead victims to think the sound is coming from farther away.

10/06/2019

World News

Jupiter calling

Jupiter's four largest moons will be visible with binoculars tonight as the planet reaches its closest point to Earth this year

10/06/2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson favourite in race to be new Conservative Party leader

Boris Johnson is favourite to win the race to become the new leader of the Conservative Party, though main rival Jeremy Hunt is battling dynamically

10/06/2019

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Climate change activists block cruise ship from leaving German harbour

The group of climate change activists called "Smash Cruisehit" took action this Sunday in the port of Kiel, Germany in protest of the damages caused by cruises to the environment.

10/06/2019

World News

Carnival ships produce more sulphur oxide than Europe's cars: claim

Cruise brands run by Carnival Corporation emitted nearly 10 times more sulphur oxide air pollution around European coasts than all of the continent's 260 million cars in 2017, a new analysis has claimed.

10/06/2019

USA

Justice Breyer: Supreme Court should decide if 'perpetual detention' permitted at Gitmo

The case involved Moath Hamza Ahmed al-Alwi, a man from Yemen captured by Pakistani forces and accused of being one of Osama bin Laden's bodyguards.

10/06/2019

Russia

Russian journalist Ivan Golunov walks free after 'framing' outcry

Russia police say they have dropped a criminal case against an investigative journalist amid claims he was framed.

10/06/2019

Greece

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announces early general elections

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras announced early general elections after his Syriza-led government suffered big defeats in European, local and municipal elections

10/06/2019

USA

Trump claims 'collusion' between big tech and Democrats

Initially asked if he thought the tech giants should be broken up, Trump said, "Well, I can tell you they discriminate against me."

10/06/2019

United Kingdom

Gove is 'in it to win it' as he lays down gauntlet to Boris Johnson

Michael Gove is 'in it to win it' as he lays down gauntlet to Boris Johnson.

10/06/2019

Living

Tony Awards 2019 sees repurposed curtains on the red carpet

The 73rd Tony Awards saw a host of extraordinary outfits, but did any steal the show for their sustainable credentials?

10/06/2019

USA

American using hose to climb between balconies falls 7 stories to death

The self-described "Educator, Global Citizen, Explorer" also coached the men's basketball team at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani.

10/06/2019

Germany

19th century wooden ship sunk in River Elbe collision

The ship, recently resorted to the tune of 1.5 million euros, was believed to have been the last active wooden ship in Hamburg

10/06/2019

Next Series

The acid test: New way to recover resources from industrial waste

In partnership with The European Commission

The galvanizing business involves hot and arduous work, turning corroding steel into protected metal using baths of hydrochloric acid and molten zinc. It's also a business which EU researchers believe they can make cleaner and greener. Their tech is now facing, quite literally, the acid test.

10/06/2019

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Office chairs make for unusual Formula One in Japan

The small city of Hanyu, 60 kilometres north of Tokyo, was the headquarters of the Grand Prize of the Japanese office 'Isu'. The initiative was created ten years ago by Tsuyoshi Tahara in Kyoto and became so popular that this year 55 teams attended.

10/06/2019

USA

For Iowa Democrats, winning trumps ideology

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.

10/06/2019

Turkey

New dam on River Tigris will wipe out entire village of Hasankyef

They call it the cradle of civilisation. Historians refer to it as Mesopotamia - the place where the Stone Age began. But the ruined buildings that have dotted the landscape of southern Turkey for thousands of years, will soon be lost forever as a new dam is being built on the River Tigris.

10/06/2019