20 June 2019 | Euronews
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Europe News The Brief: European Development Days encourages EU 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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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. -
Spain 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. -
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 -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Earth News Makeup refills from the brands you already know and love Your make up bag will be thanking us for the green makeover. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
United Kingdom UK government suspends new arms sales to Saudi Arabia after court ruling International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has announced a temporary suspension of export licences to the kingdom -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Iran Iran's relations with the US since Trump quit nuclear deal: timeline The dispute between the US and Iran has expanded from Twitter into a standoff in the Middle East. -
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. -
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. -
Iran Iranians are urging EU to adopt a tough Iran policy. Is Brussels listening? 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. -
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. -
United Kingdom Previously lost Freddie Mercury performance of "Time Waits For No One" released A previously unreleased track of "Time Waits for No One" premiered on Thursday after being "lost" for four decades. -
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 -
Europe News The Brief from Brussels: Socialists top Wallonia, Adidas loses its stripes 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. -
Hungary Hungary: Four human traffickers recieve life sentence over deaths of 71 migrants in 2015 All of the passengers suffocated within two hours of departure. -
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. -
United Kingdom Given its colonial history, 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. -
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. -
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. -
Ukraine Russia is being made a scapegoat for the downing of Malaysia Airlines says Malaysian Prime Minister MH17: Investigators name four suspects in downing of plane, three Russian nationals, one Ukrainian -
World Raw Politics in full: EU summit agenda, refugee numbers surge and MH17 update What are the top agenda items for this week's EU summit? Who was charged for the MH17 downing? What happened in the UK Conservative leadership debate? All this and more in this episode of Raw Politics. -
Ukraine Ukrainian court upholds Volodymyr Zelensky's order for new parliamentary election The court ruling means the snap election to replace the Ukranian parliament can go ahead as planned tomorrow -
Austria European Inventor Award 2019 Social and technological progress is only possible thanks to the tireless efforts of researchers and inventors working to change our lives for the better. -
Germany Germany turns to teenagers in bid to teach children about digital stress While their parents grew up without smartphones, two-thirds of kids in Germany have them by the age of 11. -
Earth News 6 items to pack in your suitcase for a sustainable beach holiday We consider the items you can take on your relaxing beach holiday to reduce your environmental impact. -
Syria In these uncertain times, a Syrian refugee can teach us about hope and endurance ǀ View Then I met Shaza. A 30-year-old from Homs whose determination to work for a better future for everyone, despite all that she’s been through, put me to shame and busted the stereotype of a hopeless and desperate refugee wide open. -
France Cows with 'portholes' into stomach filmed by animal rights group An undercover video released by a French animal rights group showed live cows whose sides have been perforated with a "porthole" into their stomach to study their digestion. -
USA Democratic candidates find their outrage scale is different from Trump's First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. -
World Raw Politics in full: Iran threatens to exceed uranium limit, Spain joins fighter jet agreement Watch Tuesday's episode of Raw Politics -
Europe News Divided Belgium: Greens, socialists and nationalist parties struggle to form government It took the Belgium 541 days to form a government last time. -
Ecotech Battery powered sky taxis: the future of travel? Electronic and hybrid planes have taken centre stage at the International Paris Air Show. -
World Turkey's failed coup: verdicts expected today ahead of election rerun “We can’t hand our Istanbul to these liars,” said Erdogan -
Europe News Russian ambassador Vladimir Chizhov shares thoughts on INF treaty and MH17 suspects Russian ambassador Vladimir Chizhov shared his thoughts with Euronews on the INF treaty suspension, US deployment of troops to Poland and the announcement of the four MH17 suspects. Read more about what he has to say. -
No Comment Tokyo previews 2020 Olympic Games with miniature figures Miniature models representing the 55 sports that will be on show at next year's Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games were on display in the Japanese capital on Thursday, 400 days before the summer showpiece begins. -
No Comment The 'Mad Hatter Gin & Tea Party' lands in Hollywood Guests must choose a hat, the more flamboyant the better, and listen for instructions from the 'Cheshire Cat' before they are allowed into the tea party. -
Earth News Net-a-porter backs sustainable fashion with new platform Net Sustain The online retailer expands their luxury collection with a new sustainable edit to encourage customers to buy ethical fashion brands. -
USA Sex toy maker sues NYC transit for refusing their ads, allowing erectile dysfunction ads Dame Products alleges the New York City MTA discriminated against their ads while allowing phallic art promoting impotency medication. -
USA Glaciers on the Himalayas are melting fast, spy images reveal The region called "The Third Pole" because it has so much ice is melting at twice the rate it was before the year 2000, a recent study revealed. -
Business Airbus Boeing race for new orders at Paris Air Show Airbus sealed deals with big buyers for its latest passenger jet at the Paris Airshow, fighting back after a surprise order by British Airways’ owner for rival Boeing’s grounded 737 MAX jet -
France Travel sector gets personal at Cannes Lions festival Travel is one industry that has been fuelling creative chat at the Cannes Lions festival on the French Riviera. -
No Comment Street art transforms a district of Bolivia capital, La Paz The residents-turned-painters are guided by four urban artists and about 50 masons -
World EU accused of betraying promises on Albanian accession The EU has pushed back a decision on the start of accession talks until October, with many states said to be against an early entry for Albania. -
USA Surf's up, skis down: How climate change is affecting sports Extreme weather is affecting summer and winter sports alike — mostly for the worse. -
World Khashoggi killing 'was not a rogue operation', says UN investigator Saudi Arabia had knowledge of and is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a UN special investigation into the killing. The report says Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, should be investigated over the brutal death of the journalist in October 2018. -
USA What is 'Medicare for All' and how would it work? The far-reaching health care plan has touched off a fierce debate. Here's a breakdown of what exactly it is and which candidates are for, against or lukewarm on it. -
World World Refugee Day: 70 million displaced worldwide is 'wake up call for leaders' A record number - 70 million people - are displaced in the world currently, as of World Refugee Day 2019. We spoke to the Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council on how to solve the crisis. -
No Comment Activists stage climate protest in London Protesters took to the streets of London on Wednesday to draw attention to air pollution levels in the British capital. -
World News Greenpeace 'climate emergency' summit protest targets European Commission Activists staged a protest in Brussels ahead of Thursday's European summit, projecting a picture of the planet as a bomb to highlight the 'climate emergency'. -
Russia Hungry polar bear wanders into major Russian town as wildfires rage across Arctic Circle The polar bear was spotted in Norilsk, hundreds of kilometres away from its natural habitat while Copernicus has released images of wildfires in the Arctic Circle. -
Albania Albanian protesters clash with police in election dispute President Ilir Meta called off upcoming local elections but the ruling socialist party has continued to campaign. -
USA Syrian refugee charged with plotting to bomb Pennsylvania church Mustafa Mousab Alowemer, 21, recorded a video of himself pledging an oath of allegiance to the leader of ISIS, court documents say. -
World News Which EU countries have seen the biggest rise in house prices? Where is business good and bad for estate agents? -
World News David Ortiz was not the intended target of murder plot, officials say The intended target was a friend of Ortiz who was sharing a table with the baseball star at the time, the attorney general of the Dominican Republic said. -
Business EU court rules that Adidas's three stripes trademark is invalid EU court rules that Adidas's three stripes trademark is invalid -
Uganda Top Italian football club train refugees and local youth in Uganda to 'promote sports and peace' Italian football club Sampdoria held a training camp for refugees and local children in Uganda to promote sports and peace. -
USA Military official says no U.S. drones in Iranian airspace after report of downed aircraft "No U.S. drone was operating in Iranian airspace today," a spokesman for Central Command said, after an Iranian report a U.S. drone was shot down. -
France France's Sarkozy to face trial for corruption and influence peddling: lawyer Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will stand trial for corruption and influence peddling after the country's highest court rejected his final bid to have the case thrown out, said his lawyer on Wednesday.