2019-06-14

Spain

Spain's Supreme Court blocks Junqueras from joining EU parliament

Spain's Supreme Court blocked jailed Catalan leader Oriol Junqueras from leaving prison to collect credentials to join the EU parliament.

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France

England progress to last 16 after laboured 1-0 victory over Argentina

England went through to the knockout stages on Friday night with a 1-0 win over Argentina.

14/06/2019

USA

Supreme Court denies Flint officials' request to block lawsuit over water crisis

A Flint woman suing the officials said she and her minor daughter suffered injuries from drinking and bathing in water contaminated with lead.

14/06/2019

USA

The heat's on all the 2020 Democrats as first NBC debate nights near

Analysis: From the Biden-Sanders slugfest to Warren's solo, there's no margin of error for anyone.

14/06/2019

My Europe Series

New far-right alliance in European Parliament

Before the European elections there was a lot of talk about a nationalist wave – well, that didn't quite materialize, but the far-right parties see themselves as a force to be reckoned with. This week they gave birth to a new parliamentary group.

14/06/2019

USA

Alligator with knife sticking out of its head seen swimming in Texas

Officials found the gator on Friday. It may be removed and taken for observation depending on the severity of its injuries.

14/06/2019

Destinations

A Sardinian gem: Europe’s Leading Green Resort 2019

We reveal firsthand, why Delphina hotels have been named Europe's leading eco resort

14/06/2019

Iran

Explainer: What we know about the oil tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman

Here we break down the controversy that prompted the US to point the finger at Iran.

14/06/2019

Venezuela

Venezuela's Instagram priest seen blessing anti-Maduro protesters

Venezuela's Instagram priest Luis Antonio Salazar not only delivers fun explanations about the Gospel on social media, but he's also declared himself against Maduro's government.

14/06/2019

World News

Study: '60% of meat we eat by 2040 won't be from slaughtered animals'

A new study has found that by 2040, 60% of the meat we eat won't be from slaughtered animals. Instead, it predicts a massive shift to lab-grown meat alternatives or plant-based products.

14/06/2019

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Herring things: Russian town goes all fishy to toast its founding

A special herring extravaganza has been held in Russia to celebrate the founding of a town near the capital Moscow.

14/06/2019

No Comment

Flying high: New jet suits unveiled in London

This is the moment new jet suits were demonstrated at a special unveiling in London.

14/06/2019

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Two people injured as blaze ravages Texas mansion

Two construction workers were injured in a fire that destroyed a Texas mansion on Thursday.

14/06/2019

Business

EU blocks Thyssenkrupp, Tata Steel joint venture

Plans to form a landmark joint venture between Thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel have been rejected by EU regulators over concerns that the deal would push up prices and reduce competition

14/06/2019

Economy

Progress, but not big breakthrough towards Eurozone budget

Progress, but not big breakthrough. Trying to create a budget across the 19 economies of the eurozone is always a challenge.

14/06/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

WHO stops short of declaring Ebola outbreak a global emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) determined for the third time that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not a "public health emergency of international concern".

14/06/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Commemorations on anniversary of deadly Grenfell fire

Commemorations are taking place in London to mark the two-year anniversary of a deadly apartment block blaze.

14/06/2019

Business Planet

Europe's flourishing bioeconomy

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet travels to Turku in Finland in search of what is known as Europe's bioeconomy to see how firms with bright ideas are making a positive difference to our future with sustainable products.

14/06/2019

World News

'Women's annual income could be as much as 40% lower than men's'

Women in Switzerland went on strike on Friday in a nationwide protest calling for equal pay and an end to discrimination.

14/06/2019

Business Planet

Boosting Europe's bioeconomy

In partnership with The European Commission

Johanna Buchert is the President and CEO of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE). Business Planet spoke to her about what is being done to support Europe's bioeconomy.

14/06/2019

Climate Now

Last month was one of the three warmest months of May in four decades

In partnership with Copernicus

Last month was globally one of the three warmest months of May since 1979, with extreme weather resulting in floods, heat-waves and melting Arctic ice

14/06/2019

Living

Olympic house named one of the world’s most sustainable buildings

The IOC headquarters has been presented with a prestigious energy and environmental award.

14/06/2019

Series

Step back in time and experience a Middle Ages village in Belarus

In partnership with Minsk 2019

Authentic historical artefacts, including traditional clothes, baskets and entire houses, were brought from different regions that now make up Belarus. The village consists of a church, a school, a barn, a blacksmith shop, a windmill, farmsteads and a tavern.

14/06/2019

Belarus

Take a look at Belarus as it prepares for the European Games

In partnership with Minsk 2019

On June 21 at Minsk, the opening ceremony will be broadcast to more than a hundred countries. More than 500 artists will be involved, including world-renowned stars such as the opera soprano Anna Netrebko. Dynamo Stadium has been completely renovated for this event.

14/06/2019

Iran

Strait of Hormuz: Where is it? What is it? And why is it so important?

Following recent attacks on two oil tankers, Euronews looks into the significance of such an incident on the gateway to the global oil industry.

14/06/2019

World News

Ivory Coast and Ghana suspend sales of cocoa

The two African governments hope to address the imbalance between farmers' income and money made by large commodity merchants. Producers and traders agreed on this course of action as the majority of money does not reach the farmers who live in poverty.

14/06/2019

USA

Another American dies while staying at Dominican Republic resort

Leyla Cox, 53, died Tuesday, and another family has reported that their loved one died in the Dominican Republic in January.

14/06/2019

Living

#GoodReads | Plastic vs fish, slow fashion and how much water to drink

The second week of June brings us the best in sustainable content from around the web

14/06/2019

Kyrgyzstan

Watch: Young women aim to build Kyrgyzstan's first satellite

Nineteen-year-old Alina Anisimova is leading a team of young women to build Kyrgyzstan's first satellite.

14/06/2019

World News

Euroviews. The curious case of Carles Puigdemont ǀ View

Free to travel around Europe but persecuted in Spain. Accused of rebellion in Madrid but acquitted of it in Germany. [...] An MEP-elect thanks to the votes of one million people, but dependent on European courts in order to fulfill his mandate.

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