2019-06-12

China

Video explainer: Why are so many people protesting in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is experiencing some of it's biggest protests, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets, marching against a proposed extradition law.

12/06/2019

USA

Mysterious blob discovered under moon's crater

Scientists say the blob may be remnants of the metallic asteroid that smashed into the lunar surface billions of years ago.

12/06/2019

Real Economy

Uncertainty and trade tensions slow down the global economy

In partnership with The European Commission

Whilst domestic factors are set to support the European economy, global uncertainties are weighing it down.

12/06/2019

Hungary

Euroviews. Don’t be fooled: Hungary’s government remains a threat to European values ǀ View

The flouting of European values that led to the Fidesz’s suspension from the European People’s Party in March has not changed. What has changed is that the outcome of the elections has made Fidesz realize that it needs to stay in the EPP.

12/06/2019

Living

The 12 greenest UK clothing brands to have on your radar

The UK has just announced it will be carbon neutral by 2050, so we've compiled all the best in British sustainable fashion to celebrate the news.

12/06/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit: should Boris Johnson and the Tories get real on no deal?

EU leaders and many others believe the hardline stances taken by several contenders in the race to be UK prime minister are wildly unrealistic.

12/06/2019

Europe News

The Brief: The long road to gender parity in EU institutions

The amount of women elected to the incoming European Parliament will increase overall female representation from 36% to 39%, but many want to see gender parity in the institutions' top positions.

12/06/2019

World

Which countries are the most peaceful in the world?

Peacefulness across the world has improved for the first time in five years, but it is less peaceful than a decade ago, according to the Global Peace Index.

12/06/2019

USA

Bernie Sanders has upped his game, but does it matter?

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.

12/06/2019

World

UK suffers from shortage of seasonal fruit pickers this summer

There's been a considerable drop in the number of seasonal workers from Europe choosing to work on British farms due to increased competition from countries such as Germany and the Netherlands.

12/06/2019

Netherlands

Watch: Dutch company generates buzz with massive new insect farm

The 14,000 square metre plant produces environmentally friendly protein used in pet food and fed to egg-laying chickens.

12/06/2019

Switzerland

Watch: Art Basel opens with Picasso painting on sale for €28 million

While stock markets have slowed globally, the ultra-high end of the art market has grown to €59 billion.

12/06/2019

No Comment

Clashes in Hong Kong amid anger over proposed extradition bill

Protesters — some using umbrellas to fend off pepper spray, tear gas and high-pressure water — clashed with police in Hong Kong.

12/06/2019

Partner content

Astana Economic Forum: Sharing ideas for an urban, digital future that’s focused on people

Partner content presented by Astana Economic Forum 2019

Cities are the engines of growth. This was the conclusion when the 12th Astana Economic Forum examined the drivers of growth in the modern world, under the theme of “Inspiring growth: People, Cities, Economies”.

12/06/2019

Partner content

China’s Qingdao strengthens its blooming cultural and economic friendship with Germany

Partner content presented by Information Office of Qingdao Municipal Government

"China's open door will not be closed, but will only be opened wider and wider," said China’s President Xi Jinping. Central to China’s opening up to the world is Qingdao - the city whose name means “Green Island” is the main node in the New Asia Europe continental bridge and economic corridor.

12/06/2019

United Kingdom

'Tory leadership race is a total horror show': SNP's Ian Blackford

"Tory leadership race is a total horror show'" said SNP's Ian Blackford during PMQ's on Wednesday.

12/06/2019

World

Former NATO spokesperson Jamie Shea recalls Kosovo twenty years later

Jamie Shea was the public face of Operation Allied Force

12/06/2019

Spain

Watch: Europe's biggest crystal cave to open to public

The geode – a cavity of rock filled with crystals – lies beneath an abandoned silver mine. It is hoped it will change the fortunes of the town of Pulpi, bringing tourists and with them jobs.

12/06/2019

United Kingdom

Boris on Brexit: 'Block it and we face mortal retribution from voters'

'I am not aiming for a no-deal Brexit outcome,' says Boris Johnson at leadership bid launch

12/06/2019

Sport

What are the biggest defeats in World Cup history?

After the US stormed to a 13-0 victory against Thailand in the Women's World Cup 2019 on Tuesday, we take a look at history's most crushing defeats in the competition.

12/06/2019

USA

Reps of 22 foreign governments have spent money at Trump properties

The number of foreign governments hints at a significant foreign cash flow to the U.S. president that critics say violates the Constitution.

12/06/2019

USA

Tiny plastic particles have been found in the deep ocean — and animals are eating them

At depths of 200 to 600 meters, the concentration of plastic particles was found to be roughly four times what it was near the surface.

12/06/2019

USA

NATO member Turkey to get Russian missiles within weeks despite U.S. anger

"There is no future for Turkey having both Russian weapons and American F-35s," the chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs said.

12/06/2019

World

Last day of trial for Catalan leaders

In Spain today, the trial of a group of Catalonian separatist leaders will end. The trial itself started in February, but the road into the court system for the activists started long before then.

12/06/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Business owners must show leadership over Brexit - even if Tory leadership hopefuls are not ǀ View

No longer party leader as of 7 June 2019, May will officially step down as prime minister during the week of 22 July. With the leadership candidates all demonstrating vastly different opinions regarding Brexit, there is still a great deal of uncertainty about how the next few months will play out.

12/06/2019

USA

Trump waves paper with Mexico immigration plans written on it

US President Donald Trump on Monday waved a paper containing details of his immigration deal with Mexico after refusing to comment on plans to reporters, saying they were "secret".

12/06/2019

USA

Man held in shooting of David Ortiz charged as accomplice to attempted murder

Authorities did not say the person in custody was the man who allegedly shot the famed former Red Sox star.

12/06/2019

China

Hong Kong protests: 72 injured in violence, two in serious condition

At least 72 people were injured and taken to Hong Kong hospitals in the wake of massive protests Wednesday, with at least two of them in serious condition, according to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority.

12/06/2019

World News

Britain to become first G7 country with net zero emissions target

Britain to become first G7 country with net zero emissions target

12/06/2019

USA

Protesters jam Hong Kong streets to rally against China extradition bill

Demonstrations again erupted over the measure that would clear the way for Hong Kong to send people to mainland China to face charges.

12/06/2019