2019-06-24

Turkey

Turkish opposition: Nothing will be the same after Istanbul win

The defeat of Turkey’s ruling AK Party in the rerun of Istanbul’s mayoral race could pave the way to early general elections and ultimately bring an end to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule, a senior member of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) told Euronews.

24/06/2019

World News

Heatwave: What's the record high temperature in each EU state?

As Europe braces for another heatwave with highs expected to reach between 35C and 40C, some might take solace from the fact that these temperatures remain well below the region's record of 48C.

24/06/2019

Sport

Egypt's Coptic Christians claim they're being shut out of football

Members of Egypt's minority Christian community say they face discrimination when it comes to football

24/06/2019

USA

U.S. set to announce 'significant' sanctions on Iran as tensions simmer

President Donald Trump may have called off the airstrikes — for now — but tensions between the United States and Iran looked set to ramp up elsewhere.

24/06/2019

USA

White House tries not to talk about slain journalist as Pompeo lands in Saudi Arabia

"Take their money. Take their money, Chuck," Trump said of the Saudis during an exclusive interview with NBC News' Chuck Todd.

24/06/2019

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A guide to Dubai’s Expo 2020

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As Dubai gears up to host Expo 2020, we break down what you can expect from the world-renowned fair.

24/06/2019

Spain

Shots fired at mosque in Spanish exclave Ceuta

Nobody was killed or injured in the attack, which happened at dawn as some worshippers were praying inside.

24/06/2019

No Comment

Recycled wastes create unique music in RDC

A garbage dump in the Democratic Republic of Congo's bustling capital Kinshasa may be an odd place for most people to seek inspiration. But for Fulu Muziki group Piscko Crane, this is the perfect place to find the recycled material he will use to create his band's unique sound.

24/06/2019

Sport

Argentina make quarter finals

Argentina make Copa America quarter-finals after lacklustre win over Qatar

24/06/2019

USA

Bodies of seven climbers missing in Himalayas recovered

The group's tragic end comes amid this season's high death toll on Mount Everest.

24/06/2019

World

Madagascar's last erotic sculptor

On this edition of Inspire Africa, Jerry Bambi explores erotic funerary art amongst the Sakalava people in Madagascar.

24/06/2019

No Comment

Sao Paulo celebrates gay pride with largest crowds yet

Hundreds of thousands of revellers flooded Sao Paulo's Avenida Paulista Sunday (June 23) with a festive atmosphere as they sang and danced at the 23rd annual Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade, which organisers bill as the largest gay pride parade in the world.

24/06/2019

France

Colombia hoping to be 'Latin American Silicon Valley,' president tells Euronews

Colombian President Ivan Duque has been telling creative industry experts, gathered on the French Riveria, how he's focusing on the Orange economy to drive growth and employment.

24/06/2019

USA

Buttigieg learns the hazards of campaigning for president as a mayor

Facing racial unrest over a police shooting, the South Bend mayor is knocked off balance, off course — and off message.

24/06/2019

World

Could Istanbul defeat be 'beginning of the end' for Erdogan?

An expert on Turkish politics has told Euronews that the AK Party's defeat in Istanbul's mayoral election could be the beginning of the end of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

24/06/2019

USA

'It's maddening': Student debt scams flourish with rise in robocalls, advocates say

College graduates across the country saddled with student debt have become prime targets for "bad actors" eager for a piece of the student loan industry.

24/06/2019

World

Czech protest organisers call for new political movement in wake of Sunday’s Prague demo

The Million Moments for Democracy group is calling for Andrej Babis to quit over allegations that he fraudulently uses his power as Prime Minister to boost his own business interests.

24/06/2019

USA

Biden's soft spots exposed, but Democratic rivals strike only glancing blows

The former vice president's comments about working with segregationists in the Senate provided the backdrop at a gathering of 2020 candidates in South Carolina.

24/06/2019

USA

States across the country take unprecedented action to save child brides

Even as the problem gets increased attention, advocates fear loopholes will allow forced underage marriages to continue.

24/06/2019

World

Stockholm and Milan battle it out to host 2026 Winter Olympics

Voting begins on Monday

24/06/2019

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Dubai sees a small fortune in the SME sector

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The Dubai Government is stepping up its efforts to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, seen as the backbone of the economy.

24/06/2019

World News

Paris to open pools and parks longer during heatwave

The French capital has announced special measures including extended opening hours for swimming pools and parks to mitigate the potentially deadly effects of the heatwave descending on Europe.

24/06/2019

World

France's environment targets discussed

In France, the National Assembly will discuss its carbon neutral objectives this week. The new proposals will set a 2050 target for the country to be carbon neutral. It will also pledge to halve its reliance on nuclear energy by 2035 and close all its coal-fired power stations within 3 years.

24/06/2019

Destinations

Conscious tourism in idyllic Saint Lucia

A place to experience multiple holidays rolled into one.

24/06/2019