brussels bureau The Brief: European Development Days encourages investment in Africa "It's a different Africa. It’s a continent of economic opportunities. And it’s fast-growing.” Over 8,000 people participated in this year's European Development Days, which addressed the issue of continental inequality. 20/06/2019
USA Roger Stone violated gag order in Mueller probe: prosecutors In court papers, prosecutors cited several examples of Stone allegedly violating the terms of the order barring him from discussing the Russia probe. 20/06/2019
USA U.S. women beat Sweden at World Cup 2-0, complete group play undefeated Lindsey Horan scored the tournament's fastest goal as the Americans now look forward to Spain — and perhaps to hosting France. 20/06/2019
USA Hunching over the phone is giving some people horn-like skull bumps Researchers found bony growths on the bases on skulls of around 400 adults, ages 18 to 86. Younger people had larger growths. 20/06/2019
USA Roy Moore launches second run for Alabama Senate seat A recent poll found that Moore has a net approval rating in the state, despite his previous campaign being derailed by allegations of sexual misconduct from several women. 20/06/2019
View The Curious Vision of the Catalan Secessionists ǀ View Euronews published an article by Aleix Sarri under the punchy title “The Curious Case of Carles Puigdemont and the Suppression of Democracy”, containing a number of inaccuracies on the controversy surrounding the recent election of Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comín to the European Parliament. 20/06/2019
United Kingdom Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt in final race to be Tory leader and PM Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are the final two Conservative MPs in the race to become the next leader of the party and UK PM, with Johnson clear favourite 20/06/2019
USA Trump admin keeps Saudi Arabia off of child soldiers blacklist Mike Pompeo overruled the advice of State Department officials who wanted to include Saudi Arabia on the list, said 3 sources familiar with the matter. 20/06/2019
Fashion 5 Mens swimwear brands that are leading the way in sustainability A selection of eco minded swimwear brands that will not cost the planet. 20/06/2019
USA Facebook's new rapid response team has a crucial task: Avoid fueling another genocide The Strategic Response team's job is to find and help put in place concrete changes to Facebook's products that could prevent violence in conflict-torn countries. 20/06/2019
world news Europe heatwave: temperatures could pass 44.1C record in France A number of European countries have broken June temperature records and the worst is yet to come. 20/06/2019
Beauty Makeup refills from the brands you already know and love Your make up bag will be thanking us for the green makeover. 20/06/2019
brussels bureau Europeans skeptic of improving economy, questions of job security The economy may look better on paper, but there are still clear economic disparities between regions of Europe. A Nobel-prize winning economist explained how the situation can improve. 20/06/2019
world news Fears mount for over 20 African migrants missing in Mediterranean Sea There are fears that at least 20 migrants from Africa may have lost their lives in the Mediterranean while attempting to reach Spain from Morocco 20/06/2019
USA 'It is an insult': Top Dems demand Trump admin reverse delay to Harriet Tubman $20 bill Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to the Treasury Department's IG requesting an investigation into the decision to delay the redesign. 20/06/2019
United Kingdom UK government suspends arms sales to Saudi Arabia after court ruling International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has announced a temporary suspension of export licences to the kingdom 20/06/2019
USA Probe into downed MH17 has accused 4 men of murder — here's why Dutch-led investigators have outlined the complex web of evidence behind the murder charges brought against four men this week. 20/06/2019
Nepal Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming rate, spy satellite data shows Satellite data shows that the rate at which Himalayan glaciers are melting has doubled over the past two decades. That ice is not being replaced, and the retreat of these glaciers threatens water supplies for hundreds of millions of people in Asia. 20/06/2019
Afghanistan In pictures: These are the children of Afghanistan's refugee crisis The war in Afghanistan is raging on and the future will likely see even more children forced to flee their homes and embark on a dangerous journey in the hope of safety elsewhere. 20/06/2019
Iran Timeline: Iran's relations with Trump's America The dispute between the US and Iran has expanded from Twitter into a standoff in the Middle East. 20/06/2019
USA Court rules U.K. must reconsider arms sales to Saudi Arabia Anti-weapons campaigners say British bombs and jets are fueling violence in Yemen, where a Saudi-led war against Iran-backed rebels has raged since 2015. 20/06/2019
Russia Putin's Q&A discusses living standards, MH17 and a dialogue with Trump During a four hour TV appearance, the Russian President said that the government would deliver higher living standards and reminded voters that they were better off now than in the 1990s. He also spoke about its relations with the US and Washington's growing tensions with Iran. 20/06/2019
View Iranians are urging EU to adopt a tough Iran policy ǀ View The Iranians conveyed a clear message giving voice to the demand of the heavily oppressed and widely impoverished people of Iran, who are protesting for genuine change and increased rights and freedoms since the beginning of 2018. 20/06/2019
USA Trump: 'Iran made a very big mistake!' The president tweeted the assessment ahead of a White House meeting following the downing of a U.S. military drone, amid escalating tensions between the two nations. 20/06/2019
United Kingdom Previously lost Freddie Mercury performance released A previously unreleased track of "Time Waits for No One" premiered on Thursday after being "lost" for four decades. 20/06/2019
world news NGOs slam EU's failure to resolve migration issue, failed quota system NGOs are critical of the EU's failure to resolve the migration issue as thousands of refugees and migrants try to enter the EU, often with tragic consequences 20/06/2019
brussels bureau The Brief from Brussels: Socialists top Wallonia In the final part of our "Divided Belgium" series, we take a look at why the far-left did so well in Wallonia. In other news, Adidas lost its stripes and Renew Europe announced its leader. Watch the Brief from Brussels to learn more. 20/06/2019
Hungary Hungary: Four human traffickers get life over deaths of 71 migrants All of the passengers suffocated within two hours of departure. 20/06/2019
Outdoor Paris plans ‘urban forests’ at city landmarks to combat climate change The French capital launches a new eco project to increase green spaces across the city and address the problem of air pollution. 20/06/2019
View The UK’s harsh stance on refugees is hypocritical ǀ View Toxic attitudes to refugees and migrants across our country have steadily been on the rise since the Brexit referendum, while our European neighbours are putting us to shame in welcoming refugees in large numbers. 20/06/2019
