4 July 2019 | Euronews
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Greece Greek elections: PM Tsipras, challenger Mitsotakis make final pitch to voters Greek elections: PM Tsipras, challenger Mitsotakis make final pitch to voters -
Belgium Tour de France 2019 teams line up in Brussels ahead of kickoff The 106th edition of the legendary cycling race kicks off in the Belgian capital on Saturday. The 176 riders will battle it out over 3,400 kms for the coveted yellow jersey. -
Brazil Sharp rise in Amazon deforestation in Brazil under Bolsonaro Sharp rise in Amazon deforestation in Brazil under Bolsonaro -
World News Damascus citadel restoration in progress, UNESCO to decide fate of Syrian heritage sites Since civil war broke out in 2011 the country has been left picking up the pieces. Today, archaeological digs have restarted and new excavations are underway in the Damascus Citadel, located in the northwest corner of Old Damascus. -
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United Kingdom Residents of Welsh coastal village could become Britain's first climate refugees An official report suggested Fairbourne, in northern Wales, should be decommissioned by 2045 as it is being threatened by rising seawaters. -
Iran Why was British singer Joss Stone 'deported from Iran'? British soul singer Joss Stone said she was deported from Iran after arriving in the Islamic Republic as part of a worldwide concert tour. -
Ukraine 'Swearing is healthy': Ukrainian health minister argues in response to proposed ban Ukraine's acting health minister Ulana Suprun says swearing is good for your health in a post to Facebook that has since gone viral. -
Poland Watch: Octogenarian Polish model defies conventions in the beauty industry The 84-year-old former actress began her modelling career aged 80 when she became a muse for Polish design duo Bohoboco. -
Europe News The brief: Gender balance makes steady progress, Tesco warns against no-deal Brexit Gender balance shows steady improvement in the EU. Tesco warns against no-deal Brexit. Macron forced to get behind a trade deal that's not favourable with French farmers. All this and more in Wednesday's Brief from Brussels. -
Target Georgia goes green: Kutaisi city launches factory for electric cars Georgia's second largest city, Kutaisi, will soon launch a factory for electric cars. -
Earth News Beat the heat: 5 eco-friendly deodorants you need to try Five aluminium free, low packing deodorant options you didn't even know existed. -
Spain Watch back: Contestants battle it out in Madrid Pride high heel race A traditional event at Madrid Gay Pride, the high heel race is free and open to everyone who dares to run in heels of at least in 4 inches (over 10cm). -
USA Baked Alaska: Anchorage breaks all-time temperature record amid heatwave Known for being typically cold and snowy, Alaska is set to experience its hottest ever July with temperatures reaching over 30 degrees Celsius over the next few days. -
World News Britain seizes oil tanker in move that could exacerbate Iran tensions This is the first time Europe has seized a tanker at sea despite a ban on oil shipments to Syria since 2011. -
Earth News 9 sustainable economy startups aiming to clean up our future What’s the solution to the climate and pollution crisis? Entrepreneurs from all over the world are currently working on proposals for a sustainable economy. Monaco's Transition Forum gathered some of the most important French sustainable startups. -
USA Trump touts his military-style July 4th event: 'Be there early' "People are coming from far and wide" to attend his "Salute to America" event, the president tweeted. -
Namibia Killing of 'iconic', 50-year-old elephant in Namibia sparks outcry An iconic 50-year-old elephant bull was killed in Namibia by a hunter authorised by the government to do so. -
Italy Vladimir Putin meets Giuseppe Conte and Pope Francis in Rome President Vladimir Putin of Russia has met Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Pope Francis on a one-day visit to Rome. The Russian leader asked for the softening of the sanctions imposed on his country by the EU and the US since the war in Ukraine broke out. -
Spain Spanish socialist Josep Borrell, undiplomatic head of European diplomacy? Spanish socialist Josep Borrell, undiplomatic head of European diplomacy? -
Europe News NGOs push for decriminalisation of rescuing migrants ProActiva Open Arms, a Spanish NGO that rescues migrants in the Mediterranean, brought one of their boats to Strasbourg to make a point. Euronews spoke with the crew and MEPs about the legal debate over rescuing migrants. -
Libya Why is the world reluctant to condemn Khalifa Haftar, Libya's military commander? Euronews takes a look at why the UN Security Council failed to condemn a recent attack on a migrant centre in northwest Libya, and the background players supporting the country's national army chief. -
Russia Deadly fire located in battery compartment of nuclear-powered Russian submarine The origin of a fire that killed 14 crew aboard a nuclear-powered submarine has been located to the vessel's battery compartment. -
USA 'Hands off Hong Kong' and drop 'colonial mindset,' China tells U.K. "In the minds of some people, they regard Hong Kong as still under British rule," China's ambassador to London said. -
Tunisia Boat carrying 70 migrants capsizes off Tunisian coast Boat carrying 70 migrants capsizes off Tunisian coast -
World News Why was there a spike in pollution during the European heatwave? Increasingly, Peuch said, we are becoming aware that even low levels of pollutants pose health risks. -
Ukraine New structure built to contain famous Chernobyl reactor almost ready After Reactor No 4 exploded at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, the surrounding area became extremely contaminated. It has taken nine years to complete a structure to contain the radioactive material. -
Earth News Tried and tested: Was Glastonbury Festival 2019 really plastic-free? I visited the UK's most iconic music festival that decided to ban plastic this year! Did they achieve their goal? -
World News Mother bird spotted feeding baby with cigarette butt on Florida beach The photo was snapped by an American photographer on a Florida beach last month. -
Mexico Watch: Panda celebrates birthday in Mexican Zoo Xin Xin and her aunt Shuan Shuan are particularly special in the panda world as they are the only living captive pandas who are not considered the property of the Chinese government. -
No Comment Heavy rains in Japan force more than 1 million people to evacuate Authorities urged residents in parts of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures to move to safety immediately -
USA Rep. Amash says he's leaving GOP after becoming 'frightened' by party politics Amash last month became the first congressional Republican to conclude that President Donald Trump has engaged in "impeachable conduct." -
Iceland Watch: Iceland's melting Vatnajökull National Park fights for World Heritage Status The area is so unlike anything else on earth that it has been used as a case study by astronauts. -
Netherlands Dutch defending sends the Oranje through to World Cup Final after 1-0 win over Sweden Sports Editor Andy Robini explains how good the Dutch defence were to win a spot in Sunday's final. Watch the full interview. -
No Comment Sailor rescued by Spanish Civil Guard after vessel capsized Members of Spanish Civil Guard rescued a yachtsman whose vessel capsized three miles off Vilassa de Mar in northeast Spain. -
No Comment Japan: Temporary 'poop'-up museum flush with visitors There are a lot of strange museums out there, but how would you feel about a poop museum? -
Earth News Where are Croatia's greenest seaside resorts? Follow our guide These eco-conscious hotels are looking to minimise their impact on the natural environment. -
Honduras At least 26 dead after fishing boat capsizes off Honduran coast At least 26 dead after fishing boat capsizes off Honduran coast -
North Korea North Korea says U.S. 'hell-bent on hostile acts' despite wanting to talk North Korea says U.S. 'hell-bent on hostile acts' despite wanting to talk -
USA Woman, 68, charged in hit-and-run death of Holocaust survivor Gennady Bolotsky, 91, who escaped the Nazi occupation and came to the U.S. from the Ukraine, was killed in the June 17 hit-and-run. -
USA Volcano erupts on Italian island of Stromboli, killing one person A hiker was killed by falling stones in the blast, which also sparked fires and sent tourists fleeing into the Mediterranean Sea for safety. -
USA Baked Alaska: Record-high temperatures expected during 'unusual' heat wave Experts say the blast of heat is "the definition of unusual."