2019-06-15

Botswana

Botswana decriminalising homosexuality sends 'huge and loud message'

Caine Youngman, a human rights activist in Botswana, told Euronews that the Botswana High Court ruling to decriminalise homosexuality sends a 'huge and loud message' to the rest of the country.

15/06/2019

World News

Iran summons UK envoy over 'unfounded' tanker accusations

Iran summons UK envoy over 'unfounded' tanker accusations

15/06/2019

Spain

Spanish municipal elections highlight political divide

Conservatives have regained control of the Spanish capital while the left hangs on in Barcelona.

15/06/2019

USA

Worshippers in hard hats attend Notre-Dame's first mass since fire

"This cathedral is born of Christian hope," the archbishop of Paris tweeted in French. "[This cathedral] was born also of charity."

15/06/2019

World

President of Kazakhstan 'took EU advice on political transformation'

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev promised an early release for pro-democracy campaigners who’d not caused “serious damage” to public safety

15/06/2019

United Kingdom

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe begins new hunger strike

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British woman jailed by Iran on spy charges, has begun a new hunger strike at Tehran’s Evin prison.

15/06/2019

Slovakia

Zuzana Caputova sworn in as Slovakia's first female president

The anti-corruption campaigner has vowing to fight impunity and boost justice after the shock murder of a journalist last year.

15/06/2019

France

Notre Dame celebrates first mass after devastating fire

Two months after a devastating fire destroyed the cathedral's spire and roof, the Archbishop of Paris, Michel Aupetit, held mass for the anniversary of the cathedral's dedication as a place of prayer.

15/06/2019

World News

Venezuelans rush to border as Peru tightens immigration rules

Thousands of Venezuelans rushed to Peru's northern border on Friday, in an attempt to enter the country before it imposed tougher immigration regulations.

15/06/2019

Haiti

Haitian capital halted as protesters call for president to quit

Haiti's capital has been brought to a standstill by protesters calling for the resignation of the country's president, after allegations of corruption.

15/06/2019

Brazil

Brazilian president says decision to criminalise homophobia 'wrong'

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro told reporters on Friday that the Supreme Court's decision to criminalise homophobia overstepped the court's prerogatives.

15/06/2019

Italy

Italian film and opera director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96

Franco Zeffirelli, the Italian director acclaimed for his work in film, theatre and opera, has died at the age of 96.

15/06/2019

USA

Why alien moons may be a great place to find extraterrestrial life

Though the search for alien life has focused on planets, it's possible that living creatures dwell on moons in our solar system and others.

15/06/2019

USA

US claim video proves Iran's involvement in oil tanker attacks

The United States has said that Iran is responsible for the attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

15/06/2019

Moldova

Moldova had two, parallel governments. Now, one of them has quit

The Democratic Party, chaired by controversial oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, has resigned from power, paving the way for an unlikely coalition between a pro-Russia and a pro-EU party.

15/06/2019

Malta

EU Mediterranean states back Cyprus in dispute with Turkey

Earlier this week Cyprus said it had issued arrest warrants for the crew of a Turkish drilling ship which it said had infringed on its territory.

15/06/2019

USA

Suspects in David Ortiz attack to remain in prison

The Dominican Republic attorney general's office said more details about the attack on the former baseball star's will be revealed next week.

15/06/2019

Ukraine

Chernobyl memories as acclaimed HBO series puts disaster back in focus

Euronews journalists from across Europe and the Middle East share their memories of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

15/06/2019

Living

What is Tencel? The sustainable fabric everyone is talking about

Tencel fibres are being used in sustainable fashion to make soft and durable clothing. We investigate why Tencel is considered to be eco-friendly.

15/06/2019

France

Huge painting unveiled near Eiffel Tower to support migrant rescuers

French street artist Saype hand-sprayed a series of clasped hands across the 15,000 square metres of the Champs de Mars.

15/06/2019

Europe Decoded

#BlueForSudan: Social media users show solidarity

"Mohammed Mattar was a very loved person, who believed in the people’s right and their revolutions. And he gave a lot to it. Eventually his life."

15/06/2019

Europe Decoded

‘Climate of urgency’: Tensions rising amid Greenpeace's BP protests

BP has serviced an injunction against Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise amid growing tensions between the oil giant and the environmentalist group.

15/06/2019

Italy

Watch: Amanda Knox in Italy for first time since murder acquittal

Knox, 31, is to take part in a panel entitled "Trial by Media" at the Criminal Justice Festival in Modena.

15/06/2019

Living

Cosmetics: which ingredients are a huge no-no?

Experts share tips on how to shop for clean beauty products. Plus our favourite products.

15/06/2019

Belgium

Six Belgian orphans of Islamic State fighters taken in by Belgium

European countries are currently wrestling with the idea of whether to repatriate citizens captured in Syria and Iraq fighting for IS, who are considered a security risk.

15/06/2019

USA

Hong Kong extradition bill that sparked massive protests may be suspended

The standoff between police and protesters is Hong Kong's most severe political crisis in decades.

15/06/2019

China

Hong Kong 'will suspend' draft law on extradition to mainland China

A controversial draft law on extradition to mainland China will be suspended, says Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam, after widespread anger and protests.

15/06/2019