27 June 2019 | Euronews
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USA Jony Ive, the iconic designer behind Apple's iPhone, is leaving the company Ive, who was a close confidant of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, plans to step down this year to form a design company. -
USA Emergency funding for detained migrants clears Congress The House on Thursday passed a Senate-approved version of the funding bill after attempts to make changes failed. -
Sport Watch: Aston Martin Red Bull talks Formula 1 going green Team principal Christian Horner says sustainability is integral to its future plans -
USA States removed 17 million voters from rolls in two years Legal challenges over voter registration practices have broken out across the country, often splitting along partisan lines. -
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USA House committee passes $300 million bill requiring carbon monoxide detectors in public housing "It is unfathomable that the very people our government seeks to shelter are dying in their homes," Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, D-Ill., said. -
USA Trolls target online polls following first Democratic presidential debate Users from pro-Trump communities on 4chan and Reddit implored fellow members to vote for lower-polling candidates, specifically Tulsi Gabbard and Bill de Blasio. -
World News New James Bond movie will see 007 start his latest adventure in Jamaica Daniel Craig plays 007 in his fifth and final James Bond movie, with the world's most famous secret agent starting his latest adventure in the Caribbean -
USA Trump floats delaying 2020 census for citizenship question The president said he has asked lawyers if it is possible to delay the 2020 census "no matter how long." -
USA Manafort pleads not guilty to state mortgage fraud charges The longtime GOP operative known for his dapper suits shuffled into the courtroom in downtown Manhattan dressed in a navy blue prison jumpsuit. -
USA Smartphone sales were already in decline — then came the trade war with China For companies such as Apple — for whom 17.5 percent of all iPhone sales come from China — the growing impasse in the trade war has only served to further threaten the smartphone market. -
USA Twitter will label, but not delete, tweets from politicians who violate its rules "A critical function of our service is providing a place where people can openly and publicly respond to their leaders," Twitter said Thursday. -
Iran Impact of US sanctions against Tehran felt across Iran as prices rise After the withdrawal of the US from the Iran nuclear accord, the impact of sanctions imposed by Washington on Tehran have been felt across the country -
USA Here are the rules for Robert Mueller's testimony before Congress Mueller has agreed to testify before the House in July, but there are conditions, according to a Congressional aide with knowledge of the arrangement. -
Czech Republic Czech government survives no-confidence vote but remains fragile after mass protests The Czech government led by the populist ANO party on Thursday survived a vote of no confidence in parliament after massive protests against Prime Minister Andrej Babis. -
USA Kushner cut me, other top diplomats out of the loop in talks with Saudis, Tillerson says Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he told Kushner his end-run around diplomats was a problem, but that Trump's son-in-law didn't change his approach. -
Europe News The Brief: EU Cybersecurity Act goes into effect, air quality regulations The EU Cybersecurity Act will go into effect on Thursday, creating new measures that give more power and resources to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). -
Europe News The Brief: European farmer's beef with Mercosur trade deal With talks underway in Brussels about the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, we are in Melles, in the Belgian countryside where a number of small scale beef producers are based to talk about their concerns of opening up European markets to Latin America. -
USA Paris' workers persevere as extreme heat wave hits Europe Temperatures in the French capital soared to 93 degrees — and felt more like 102 degrees — as the heat intensifies across the continent. -
Turkey Teenager saves baby falling from second floor window in Istanbul Syrian toddler Doha Muhammed was caught by Algerian immigrant Feuzi Zabaat, 17, who saw her fall from the window of her home in Fatih, Istanbul. -
World Europe boosts firefighting response ahead of an expected record wildfire season European nations are stepping up their preparations to tackle wildfires this summer ahead of an expected record wildfire season. -
Musica Star-studded gala wows La Scala! The classical music world's greatest, unite on stage at Milan’s La Scala for the Rolex Ambassadors Gala accompanied by none other than the Vienna Philharmonic, under the baton of legends such as Plácido Domingo and Gustavo Dudamel. -
Earth News Bones to beauty – the artist reclaiming waste as art Emma Witter educates us about food waste with her upcycled bone sculptures. -
Germany Topless sunbathing allowed in Munich after heatwave sparks debate Tempers flared last Friday when women sunbathing topless on the Isar river banks were told off by security guards. -
Italy Tussle between Sea-Watch migrant rescue ship and Italian government continues The tussle between the Sea-Watch 3 migrant rescue ship and the Italian government continues as the coast guard has blocked its access to Lampedusa -
Business Line Huawei's woes, Expo 2020 & crowdfunding Africa This feature of Business Line breaks down the ongoing dispute between Huawei and the US, gives a glimpse of how Dubai is preparing for Expo 2020 and how crowdfunding is breathing new life into local economies in Senegal. -
Turkey Watch: Crowds see new Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu take office Istanbul’s new mayor Ekrem Imamoglu — a potential major new opponent to President Erdogan — was being sworn it at a ceremony on Thursday. -
Iceland Watch: Iceland 'heatwave' a little more manageable at a comfortable 20°C In the eastern town of Eglisstadir, temperatures have almost reached 22°C and activities in the sun are in full swing. -
Italy Watch: Street opera in Italy challenges stereotypes Opera Camion will perform the celebrated Figaro! twice more in June, with shows on the 27th and 30th. -
USA Supreme Court tosses citizenship question from 2020 census forms, a victory for Democratic states The court found that while the department of commerce has a right to reinstate the question, it did not provide an adequate justification for doing so. -
USA Zuckerberg says Facebook looking at ways to police deepfake content The social media platform was criticised last month for not removing an altered video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, which had been slowed so she appeared to be slurring. -
USA Supreme Court allows gerrymandering in North Carolina, Maryland The justices found that the "partisan gerrymandering claims present political questions beyond the reach of the federal courts." -
USA Supreme Court rules cops can draw blood from unconscious drivers "There is clearly a 'compelling need' for a blood test of drunk driving suspects whose condition deprives officials of a reasonable opportunity to conduct a breath test," the decision states. -
Germany German Chancellor Angela Merkel seen shaking for second time this month German Chancellor Angela Merkel was again seen shaking as she met President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, her second such bout within two weeks -
Explore Dubai's coolest indoor attractions offer a break from the summer heat Usually known for its year-round sunshine and blue skies, Dubai also offers some record breaking indoor attractions like an indoor rainforest, the worlds biggest indoor theme park and even indoor skydiving. -
World News Europe must act to fight the creeping influence of authoritarian regimes in its democracies ǀ View Using tools as varied as cyberattacks, malign finance and information operations, Russian government-linked actors have interfered in EU member states. European democracies have mobilised to confront this challenge, but more action is needed – and fast. -
United Kingdom Prince William says it is 'absolutely fine' for his kids to be gay Future monarch Prince William says he isn't bothered if his three children — Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince Louis, 2 — are gay. -
No Comment Jerusalem's Old City illuminated during Festival of Lights Jerusalem's Old City has been transformed for the annual Festival of Lights. Now in its eleventh year, it's an eye-catching display of modern technology and ancient antiquity. -
USA Two crew die in Siberia after plane skids off runway The An-24 plane, carrying 43 passengers, experienced an engine failure and crash-landed in the town of Nizhneangarsk Thursday morning. -
Tunisia Hospitalised Tunisian president's health begins to improve: advisor Essebsi, 92, was taken to a military hospital after suffering what the presidency called a "severe health crisis". Essebsi had been briefly hospitalised last week as well. -
USA Germany sees big increase in anti-Semitic acts of violence A German government agency also found that the number of far-right extremists rose by 100 to 24,100 people last year with more than half of them potentially violent. -
Netherlands Dutch railway to give 'several tens of millions' to compensate Holocaust survivors Several thousands people, including 500 survivors, will receive up to €15,000 from NS as compensation for its role transporting Jews, Roma and Sinti to Nazi concentration camps. -
Earth News Online fashion giant ASOS adds a responsible filter for 20-somethings Now you can filter through clothes and accessories with a 'responsible' filter in action, safe in the knowledge that you are only buying ethical, eco-friendly clothing. -
USA Warren ran away with the Democratic debate, survey by progressive group shows A flash poll conducted by Indivisible offers a window into the party's base after last night's face off. -
USA Three women accuse Gambia's ex-president of rape or sexual assault Human rights groups say Jammeh's rule was marked by forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, sexual violence, torture and arbitrary detention. -
No Comment Catalonia wildfire threatens to burn up to 50,000 acres A wildfire in the Tarragona area region of Catalonia covered around 10,000 acres on Thursday (June 27) morning and firefighters warned that the blaze may spread by up to 50,000 acres as the heat wave fuels the flames in coming days. -
No Comment Hot dog weighing 66 pounds attempts Guinness World Record A massive hot dog weighing in at 66 pounds (29.9 kilograms) attempted to set a Guinness World Record for the 'Largest Hot Dog'. -
Belgium Watch again: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says EU allies are delivering on spending NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg gave a news conference after a defence meeting on Thursday and addressed issues such as Iran, Russia, and EU contributions to NATO. -
Italy Watch: British sculptor creates a marine exhibition in Tuscany Young's Carrara Marble structures are eight metres below the sea and contribute to conserving the area's underwater ecosystem. -
USA What to watch for at tonight's second debate 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. -
Turkey Watch: Shepherds in rural Turkey trek 30km on difficult route every day While there is a shorter, less dusty path available, shepherds take the more difficult route through the valley. -
World News Almost 9% more young men in work or education than women in EU: report According to recent data from Eurostat, nearly 9% more young men have jobs or are in education than women on the continent. -
Tunisia Tunis suicide bombs kill police officer, injure at least 8 A witness described a huge blast followed by dust and panic after a bomber targeted a police car near the French Embassy in the Tunisian capital. -
World News What's the state of the current EU-US trading relationship? Euronews explains US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted the European Union is taking advantage of the US through unfair trade barriers. Euronews charts the trading relationship between the two partners. -
USA Germany's Merkel seen shaking for second time this month German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen shaking as she met President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday, her second such bout within two weeks. -
USA Trump's high stakes meeting with Chinese leader set to loom over G-20 summit Analysts warn an escalating U.S.-China trade war could hit the global economy and dent U.S. living standards, particularly among low-income households. -
USA Trump hotel in Washington charged Secret Service $200,000 in president's first year The hotel five blocks from the White House has been used by Trump and his supporters for events that require the agency's protection. -
World Image of drowned migrants prompts political soul-searching Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez and daughter Valeria - originally from El Salvador - drowned trying to cross the border from Mexico. -
World Iran cannot 'take all of the burdens to preserve nuclear agreement' - UN ambassador Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations has said his country "cannot take all of the burdens anymore" of preserving the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). -
USA Alanis Morissette on pregnancy at 45: I had a 'freak-out-joy-freak-out moment' In a new interview for Self magazine, the singer-songwriter recounts what it was like to learn she'd be a mom once more. -
World Elizabeth Warren is standout candidate in first TV debate for Democrat nomination 25 candidates are standing for the Democrats’ nomination and a further 10 will be heard in a second debate on Thursday night. -
USA Total solar eclipse will darken skies over South America next week The eclipse won't be visible from North America, but the dramatic event will be broadcast live online. -
USA Preparing for debate Night Two: Cramming, stand-ins and marathon practice Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, front-runners in the polls, are preparing for attacks as other candidates look to make their marks. -
Venezuela Venezuela's Maduro says foiled coup included assassination plan President Nicolas Maduro said security forces had foiled an opposition coup attempt that included plans to assassinate him. -
Sport Real Madrid reveal plans for women's football team Real Madrid reveal plans for women's football team -
Australia Fears mount for 29-year-old Australian student reportedly detained in North Korea The student's family said they had not heard from the man for several days as the Australian government scrambles to confirm his whereabouts. -
USA Trump spoiling for a deal as leaders gather in Japan As leaders gather for the Group of 20 Summit, the president is eager to show he's a man of action who gets things done on the world stage. -
Earth News Insta-spiration: best summer beauty trends It’s time to try out one of the summer’s hottest trends spotted on Instagram. -
World Astronaut Luca Parmitano chronicles his mission for Euronews ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano has sent Euronews the first in a series of special messages to chronicle his mission to the International Space Station. -
USA More mental health research needed for social media stars, experts say "We're only breaking the ice on how social media is affecting teens and adults but those are not influencers we're studying," one researcher said. -
USA FAA finds potential flaw in Boeing 737 Max software updates The software update was supposed to improve safety after the jets were grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes. -
Germany German far-right suspect confesses to killing pro-immigration politician A German far-right suspect confessed to killing a pro-immigration politician, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday. -
USA Democrats clash in first US presidential debate Democratic presidential hopefuls clashed over healthcare and border controls in the first TV debate. -
Sport 'No regrets', says Spanish boxer-politician fighting gender violence 'No regrets', says Spanish boxer-politician fighting gender violence -
USA The winner of the first Democratic debate: Donald Trump Analysis: The Republican commander-in-chief emerged from the scrap largely unscathed, while several of his would-be rivals took aim at each other instead. -
USA New risk found in Boeing 737 aircraft could ground plane for longer US regulators say they have identified a new risk to the Boeing 737 MAX model, which could keep the plane grounded for longer. -
USA Top candidate lines on the first Democratic debate night Some of the most memorable lines from each of the 10 candidates at Wednesday night's faceoff. -
USA Hard-hitting highlights from the first night of the Democratic debate A few of the most notable showdowns at the party's first primary season faceoff. -
World News Donald Trump blasts Europe ahead of G20 summit The US president said "Europe treats us worse than China" in an interview with Fox news on Wednesday. -
USA California woman killed in shark attack in Bahamas The 21-year-old was snorkeling near Rose Island when she was attacked, Bahama police said. -
USA Who won the first Democratic presidential debate? Analysis: In a crowded field, candidates need big moments like debates to stand out. Here's who seized the opportunity and who missed it. -
USA Trump slams Democratic debate The president tweeted that he was bored as candidates on the debate stage in Miami were asked about the crisis at the southern U.S. border involving migrant children. -
USA Warren, other candidates at debate rip 'rigged' Trump economy for boosting the wealthy The first night of the first 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate kicked off in Miami, showcasing the sprawling field. -
USA Fact checking the first Democratic debate: What's true and false While the first 10 Democratic candidates hit the debate stage, here are the claims that hold up and the ones that don't. -
USA How often the Democratic candidates mention Trump during the debate (live updates) They're running to replace him, but how many times will they bring him up? -
USA French seek reprieve from sweltering heat wave Hot air from the Sahara desert has triggered a heat wave across Europe, smashing temperature records with overnight lows of 77 degrees in southern France. -
France France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy makes grand comeback... to writing Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who faces fraud allegations and a looming trial for corruption, releases his memoirs on Thursday (June 27). Entitled 'Passions', the book spans from his debut in politics back in the 1980s to his first day at the Elysee Palace in 2007.