2019-06-20

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

Spain

Euroviews. 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

Earth News

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

Earth News

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

Europe News

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

Iran

Euroviews. 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

Europe News

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

Earth News

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

United Kingdom

Euroviews. 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

USA

Supreme Court allows huge cross to remain on public land

The ruling reverses a lower court decision on the 40-foot high war memorial in suburban Washington, D.C.

20/06/2019

USA

Biden has long viewed a war in Iran without Congress' approval as impeachable

Joe Biden's presidential campaign says his views haven't changed, but his 2007 remarks also show a more cautious view of impeachment in general.

20/06/2019

Ukraine

Russia is being made a scapegoat for the downing of Malaysia Airlines

MH17: Investigators name four suspects in downing of plane, three Russian nationals, one Ukrainian

20/06/2019