2019-06-11

USA

Trump 'an existential threat': Biden to take aim at the president as they cross paths in Iowa

If Trump is elected to a second term, "he will forever and fundamentally alter the character of this nation," Biden will say.

11/06/2019

Poland

Euroviews. No, Mr Kaczyński, I will not be voting for PiS in the October elections. Here's why ǀ View

Responding to an open letter to the Polish people by the president of the ruling Law and Justice Party (PiS), law academic Wojciech Sadurski makes clear why he will not be voting to transform Poland's democratic system into an autocracy.

11/06/2019

USA

Trump, Biden battle for the spotlight in Iowa

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.

11/06/2019

Haiti

Oxfam 'had culture of tolerating bad behaviour' - sex scandal report

A report into the sexual exploitation of earthquake victims by Oxfam workers in Haiti says the charity had a "culture of tolerating bad behaviour".

11/06/2019

USA

NBC announces five moderators for first Democratic debate

The presidential primary face off, hosted by NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo, will take place in Miami on June 26-27.

11/06/2019

United Kingdom

Egypt tries to halt sale of pharaoh statue in London next month

The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities is trying to halt the auction of an Egyptian statue in London next month, arguing Egypt has a claim over the artefact.

11/06/2019

No Comment

Meet the machine that automates the burger-making process

An automated burger machine has been helping to tickle tastebuds in San Francisco.

11/06/2019

Hungary

Watch: Boat involved in deadly collision lifted from Danube

The tourist boat involved in a deadly collision on the Danube in Budapest has been pulled from the water.

11/06/2019

France

Truck driver involved in fatal e-scooter collision 'had taken drugs'

Truck driver that fatally hit man riding electric scooter in Paris was under narcotics, the Paris’ prosecutor’s office told Euronews.

11/06/2019

No Comment

Stunning hail balls hit Lake Ammersee near Munich

This video posted by a passenger on Lake Ammersee shows the hail storm that hit the lake on Monday afternoon.

11/06/2019

Italy

'Biblical' plague of locusts wreaks havoc on Sardinian farmlands

Sardinian farmers say it could be too late to halt a 'bibilical' invasion of locusts destroying crops and affecting their livestock.

11/06/2019

World

Catholic church study takes aim at modern gender identity theory

The Vatican has published a document that takes aim at modern gender identity theory. The paper is called “Male and female He created them” is directed to Catholic schools, instructing them in ways to counter efforts to: “deny the natural difference between a man and a woman”.

11/06/2019

USA

Iran says U.S. resident convicted of spying in closed-door trial will be released

The move comes against the backdrop of a flurry of diplomatic activity by U.S. allies aimed at lowering the temperature between the two adversaries.

11/06/2019

World

Basel Art Fair Preview: Who will grab the headlines in 2019?

The world's largest art fair

11/06/2019

Europe Decoded

Centurion crackdown as tourists face new rules for Roman holidays

Sanctions include fines, as well as the individual being banned from areas for up to 48 hours, known as the application of the “Daspo Urbano”.

11/06/2019

USA

New NASA program to give us the first female moonwalker

It's a bold plan — and success isn't certain. Artemis faces political, budgetary and technological hurdles.

11/06/2019

World

Greece to hold snap election in July after presidential approval

Greece's president has approved a request by prime minister Alexis Tsipras to hold a snap election, just four months before the end of Tsipras's term.

11/06/2019

Mali

Mali president condemns village attack that saw at least 95 killed

President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita condemned the killings of at least 95 people in a village attack in central Mali.

11/06/2019

World

International Labour Organisation meets during centenary year

One of the world's biggest defenders of worker's right is celebrating 100 years.

11/06/2019

Hungary

Salvage teams work to raise sunken tourist boat to Danube surface

The salvage operation to raise the sunken tourist boat from the bed of the Danube has begun.

11/06/2019

Germany

German actors lead campaign against AfD government in 'Görliwood'

German actors and Hollywood producers are leading a campaign against AfD government in 'Görliwood'.

11/06/2019

Living

Our selection of non-toxic and organic fake tans

Cosmetic products that beauty editors and skin specialists recommend.

11/06/2019

USA

Canada plans to ban plastic straws, bags, cutlery by 2021

"We're at a point when we take our kids to the beach and we have to search out a patch of sand that isn't littered with straws, Styrofoam or bottles."

11/06/2019

Greece

Seven drown off the Greek island of Lesbos after boat overturns

Seven people have drowned off the Greek island of Lesbos after their boat overturned, said the Greek coast guard.

11/06/2019

Business

Uber's European rival Bolt enters London market, again

Uber's European rival Bolt enters London market, again

11/06/2019

USA

YouTube CEO says 'sorry,' but defends hosting videos with homophobic slurs

YouTube, like Facebook and other online services, is facing growing scrutiny over material that shows violence, promotes hatred or is objectionable in other ways.

11/06/2019

USA

'One American flag flies': Pence defends barring pride flags on U.S. embassy flagpoles

The vice president spoke about the issue that infuriated the LGBTQ community in an exclusive interview with NBC News.

11/06/2019