2019-06-18

Poland

French soldiers seen illegally diving in WWII wreckage, says Poland

The wreckage of the German "Wilhelm Gustloff" ship, sunk by a Soviet submarine in January 1945, has been a war grave since 1994. Under Polish law, diving is strictly prohibited within a 500-metre radius of the site.

18/06/2019

Russia

Euroviews. Russians are tired of Moscow's despotism. And they're no longer afraid to say it ǀ View

A few years ago, the authorities would never have backed down in this way. And the people would have put up with it — but not now.

18/06/2019

Living

5 sustainable and stylish furniture brands in Europe

We have listed 5 European brands that make high-quality furniture with the smallest environmental impact.

18/06/2019

World News

Albania and North Macedonia face new delays in EU accession talks

Albania and North Macedonia face new delays in the start of European Union accession negotiations that were originally due to start this month

18/06/2019

USA

Biden/Sanders, Warren/O'Rourke to be center stage at first debate

The candidates with the highest polling averages will stand side-by-side at the NBC-sponsored face off June 26 and 27.

18/06/2019

Germany

Merkel says recovered from shaking bout after drinking water

Merkel says recovered from shaking bout after drinking water

18/06/2019

United Kingdom

Deadly knife crime: How does London compare to New York?

Deadly knife crime: How does London compare to New York?

18/06/2019

USA

Finance, privacy experts skeptical of Facebook's cryptocurrency ambitions

Cryptocurrency transactions do not yet have any error resolution rights — so if your money goes missing, there's no clear legal fix, warn consumer advocates.

18/06/2019

World News

What is Facebook's new digital currency Libra? | Euronews explains

Facebook announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency. What does this actually mean for the tech giant and what is digital currency?

18/06/2019

USA

What Facebook's Libra could mean for consumers

On Tuesday, Facebook and 27 other companies and organizations released a plan for a digital currency meant to bridge the gap between current digital offerings and the future of finance.

18/06/2019

USA

Biden hints at $19 million raised for his presidential campaign

The former vice president told supporters that 360,000 donors have contributed so far to his effort to win the White House.

18/06/2019

Germany

Start of a trend? Germany elects two foreign-born mayors on same day

Claus Ruhe Madsen, from Denmark, and Octavian Ursu, originally from Bucharest, were both elected mayors on Sunday of their respective German cities of adoption.

18/06/2019

USA

Boris Johnson's to lose: Race for next U.K. leader nears the endgame

Boris Johnson, the New York-born former mayor of London, remains the overwhelming favorite to succeed Prime Minister Theresa May.

18/06/2019

USA

Shanahan steps down as acting Defense chief, withdraws from Cabinet consideration

Shanahan, Trump said, "has decided not to go forward with his confirmation process so that he can devote more time to his family."

18/06/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Johnson extends lead in Tory leadership race as Raab eliminated

Boris Johnson extends lead in the race to succeed Theresa May.

18/06/2019

USA

Boaty McBoatface makes significant climate change discovery on maiden mission

The polar research vessel discovered a significant link between Antarctic winds and rising sea temperatures.

18/06/2019

USA

Boaty McBoatface makes significant climate change discovery on maiden mission

The polar research vessel discovered a significant link between Antarctic winds and rising sea temperatures.

18/06/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The decline in Muslim men’s mental health ǀ View

Cultural and religious barriers make it harder for patients to be correctly diagnosed, especially given depressed men are less likely to acknowledge feelings of self-loathing and hopelessness.

18/06/2019

USA

Ocasio-Cortez defends comparing migrant detention centers to 'concentration camps'

"This is not hyperbole. It is the conclusion of expert analysis," the New York lawmaker said in the tweet Tuesday.

18/06/2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson extends lead in Tory leadership race to replace PM May

Boris Johnson has extended his lead in the Conservative Party leadership race to replace Theresa May as PM, with 126 votes from Tory MPs in the 2nd ballot

18/06/2019

Living

7 European sustainable sunglasses to invest in this summer

We've found 7 sunglasses brands that have caught our attention for their sustainable credentials.

18/06/2019

USA

Schumer slams McConnell for blocking election security legislation

"McConnell just stands there and twiddles [his] thumbs and almost says, 'Come on Putin, let it happen," the Senate Minority Leader said on Tuesday..

18/06/2019

Finland

Watch: High stakes at Finland's Hobby Horse Championships

Competitors guided their steeds through show jumping, dressage and puissance, or high jump. Interest in the sport has been growing rapidly, and more than 2,500 spectators turned out.

18/06/2019

USA

Germany's Angela Merkel shakes uncontrollably at ceremony, says she's OK

The German chancellor said she did not have enough water.

18/06/2019

USA

Paul Manafort expressed concern about going to a New York prison. Then the DOJ stepped in

A DOJ spokesperson said they "determined to err on the side of caution by keeping Mr. Manafort in federal custody" during his state trial instead of Rikers Island.

18/06/2019

Germany

Europe's top court rules that German toll proposal is discriminatory

Under the planned toll, those driving on German motorways would have been charged an annual fee of up to 130 euros, but those with cars registered in Germany would have been given a corresponding reduction in motor vehicle tax.

18/06/2019

World News

Euroviews. The EU election results represent an opportunity to take animal protection seriously ǀ View

More than 1 in 7 newly-elected MEPs promised to fight for animal rights protections in the new European Parliament. It's time the EU takes the issue more seriously.

18/06/2019

USA

Alleged mastermind in David Ortiz shooting identified, 10th suspect arrested

Ortiz is still recovering in Massachusetts.

18/06/2019

France

Exam-bound student misses bus and crashes car before police rescue

French police say they stepped in to rescue a student who missed a bus and then crashed a car in trying to get to an exam.

18/06/2019

USA

Trump claims on eve of reelection launch that ICE will begin deporting 'millions'

Two Department of Homeland Security officials told NBC News that the "millions" figure the president used in his tweet was likely overblown.

18/06/2019