2019-06-21

Ocean

Sea change: how one small stretch of coastline in Italy transformed itself

In partnership with the European Commission

A stretch of coastline in southern Italy is leading the way in sustainability – with some surprising benefits.

21/06/2019

USA

Sen. Warren presses ICE for answers on treatment of detainees, use of solitary

Sen. Warren cited an NBC News investigation in a letter to ICE asking about the treatment of detainees and the use of solitary confinement.

21/06/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. If the Tory leadership race achieves one thing, it should be urgent change to our drugs laws ǀ View

Away from Conservative Party hustings, the leadership hopefuls shared details about what they get up to outside of politics. Something which has interested the public is their historic drug use.

21/06/2019

Europe News

EU leaders address migration at summit following UNHCR refugee report

"Will there be enough political will to push through and read those documents and take this seriously?" One migration policy officer said EU leaders need to understand a recent UNHCR report before reforming the asylum-seeking process.

21/06/2019

USA

An unconventional president faces a conventional crisis

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.

21/06/2019

No Comment

Crowds gather at Stonehenge for summer solstice sunrise

People in the UK on Friday welcomed the summer solstice at Stonehenge. Around 10,000 people gathered at the ancient stone circles to watch the sun rise on the longest day of the year.

21/06/2019

Europe News

'We must navigate the explosive trade issues,' says Japan's ambassador

"We must navigate the explosive trade issues", says Japan's ambassador to the EU ahead of the G20 summit in Osaka

21/06/2019

Ireland

You're welcome back home: Ireland's message to ex-pat teachers

Irish education minister visits Dubai where many teachers have gone to earn a better living.

21/06/2019

Germany

Fridays for Future climate protesters in Aachen call for action now

Some 20,000 protesters from 15 countries rallied in the German city of Aachen as part of a student movement demanding bold action to combat climate change

21/06/2019

Living

Taylor Swift collaborates with sustainability icon Stella McCartney

We're hoping the new collection will inspire the singer's young fan base to learn more about sustainable fashion.

21/06/2019

Europe News

This is how non-English media are covering the EU summit

Journalists from Spain, Poland, Italy and more tell us what their country is focused on.

21/06/2019

No Comment

Florida state trooper injured during traffic stop

A man has been arrested on attempted murder charges for dragging a Florida state trooper around 30 metres with a car during a traffic stop, a law enforcement official said Thursday.

21/06/2019

United Kingdom

UK junior minister suspended after grappling with eco-protester

UK junior minister suspended after grappling with eco-protester

21/06/2019

No Comment

Bend it like Modi: Indian PM marks Yoga Day

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined thousands of people bending, twisting and posing Friday in Ranchi to celebrate International Yoga Day.

21/06/2019

World News

XPLAINER | Deepfakes threat - who is behind the new AI phenomenon?

XPLAINER | Deepfakes have caused cross-continent tension, with many arguing it represents a threat to modern democracy

21/06/2019

France

'Mind-blowing' tech wows Cannes Lions festival

Cutting-edge technologies have been turning heads at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity on the French Riviera.

21/06/2019

France

The Netherlands get maximum points in Group E after beating Canada 2-1

Bayern Munich striker Lineth Beerensteyn scored the winning goal 15 minutes from time after Canada's Christine Sinclair cancelled out the Dutch lead.

21/06/2019

USA

Navy SEAL medic admits killing young, injured IS captive

Scott, the medic in question was in fact not the Navy SEAL defendant on trial for war crimes for the killing of this same IS fighter.

21/06/2019

Europe News

EU leaders don't agree on climate neutrality despite citizen pressure

Back in April, climate activist Greta Thurnberg encouraged MEPs to "panic" about climate change as if "the house is on fire." However, EU leaders were unable to adopt a goal for climate neutrality during Thursday's summit.

21/06/2019

India

Watch: India PM Modi leads 25,000 yoga devotees in exercises

International Yoga Day was declared by the UN after adopting a measure proposed by Modi in 2014.

21/06/2019

France

Chile eliminated from women's World Cup, despite perseverance

Chile have been eliminated from the Women's World Cup after a missing a last-minute penalty that would have sent them through to the knockout stage.

21/06/2019

Australia

Sacked rugby player Israel Folau raises €146,804 to fund legal battle

Australian former professional rugby player Israel Folau is seeking to raise 3 million Australian dollars (€1.8 million) to fund legal action against Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Waratahs for his sacking last month.

21/06/2019

USA

Not backing down, protesters again flood Hong Kong's streets

Crowds gathered outside the police headquarters Friday demanding an apology for violent clashes between officers and protesters last week.

21/06/2019

France

Cameroon beat New Zealand 2-1 with injury time goal

Cameroon beat New Zealand 2-1 with injury time goal.

21/06/2019

Destinations

Venice has come up with a new way to raise funds for landmark repairs

The city has partnered with Visa to promote card payments in exchange for funds.

21/06/2019

France

England progress to round of 16 thanks to Ellen White's goals

England progress to round of 16 thanks to Ellen White's two goals against Japan.

21/06/2019

France

Brazil beats Italy 1-0, Marta becomes top scorer in world cup history

Marta became the top scorer in world cup history after scoring a goal against Italy on Tuesday.

21/06/2019

USA

Document shows drug firm knew in 2008 it was shipping large amounts of opioids

A consultant told Cardinal Health it was violating federal rules by not cancelling or reporting large, "suspicious" orders, says an internal document.

21/06/2019

World

Thousands of protesters back on the streets of Hong Kong

Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Police Headquarters in Hong Kong on Friday. They are aiming to keep up the pressure on the government, over the controversial extradition bill.

21/06/2019

USA

Apollo moon rocks may unlock more secrets about our solar system

NASA hopes modern tools and techniques will bring fresh discoveries from rocks that astronauts collected in 1972.

21/06/2019