2019-07-05

World News

How to prevent jet lag (so you're not too tired for your trip)

Some small adjustments leading up to your trip, on the flight and once you arrive will help prevent the fatigue and irritability that comes with jet lag.

05/07/2019

Sweden

14% young Europeans at risk of depression, Sweden tops the list: Study

14% young Europeans at risk of depression, Sweden tops the list: Study

05/07/2019

USA

Administration tells judge 'all available options' being considered to add citizenship question

The Trump Administration notified a federal judge Friday that government lawyers are looking at "all available options" for adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census form that goes to every U.S. household.

05/07/2019

Spain

Human activity behind for 96% of wildfires in southern Europe: WWF

At least 40% of wildfires are started because of negligence. Another 26% are criminal.

05/07/2019

Kyrgyzstan

Euroviews. The EU must press for an end to repression in Central Asia at its Kyrgyzstan summit ǀ View

On her potentially last foreign trip, Federica Mogherini will present the EU’s new Central Asia strategy at a summit with Central Asia leaders in Kyrgyzstan. But she should convey several things in Bishkek, most notably the abuse and repression of citizens that is ongoing in the region.

05/07/2019

USA

Fact check: Trump's claims about the citizenship question on the census

The president's comments come as the administration is trying to figure out a way to include the question.

05/07/2019

Sweden

Cyprus minister rejects claims of high antibiotic levels in halloumi

A Swedish food expert warned Halloumi from Cyprus contains high levels of antibiotics and said it "could be worse than eating meat," but Cypriot Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis hit back calling the claims "defamation".

05/07/2019

Living

How to recreate the Duchess of Cambridge's Wimbledon Bright Whites

Get the Duchess of Cambridge's monochrome look from these sustainable brands

05/07/2019

Russia

Russia: Outrage over murder charges against domestic violence victims

Murder charges against three teenage sisters in Russia who killed their father as a result of domestic and sexual violence have sparked outrage in the country.

05/07/2019

Netherlands

Watch: World's first floating farm in operation in Rotterdam

The aim of the initiative, said designer Peter Van Wingerden, was to shorten the distance between the production and consumption of food.

05/07/2019

Denmark

Watch: New video shows sledge dogs running on Greenland melted ice

A picture that went viral last month that appeared to show dogs running on water raised alarm bells about the acceleration of ice melt in Greenland. Now scientists have released a video.

05/07/2019

USA

Trump blames teleprompter for Revolutionary War 'airports' flub

The president made the gaffe during his speech at the Lincoln Memorial as part of the "Salute to America" July Fourth event.

05/07/2019

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Huge pile-up at mountain bike race makes for 'mother of all crashes'

Hundreds of bikers racing down a glacier can be a bit of a slippery affair

05/07/2019

France

Waters around France are already overheating for early summer

The near tropical temperatures are causing problems for flora and fauna and attracting some unwelcome guests.

05/07/2019

Spain

Watch: Dozens protest ahead of San Fermin bull run in Pamplona

Dozens of demonstrators lay half-naked on the streets of Pamplona on the eve of the San Fermin festival on Thursday.

05/07/2019

USA

'A lot of people are going to be joining': Trump says July Fourth event boosts military recruiting

Rain didn't dampen the president's spirits about the "Salute to America," which he deemed "fantastic."

05/07/2019

Business

Christine Lagarde at the ECB: key challenges

Christine Lagarde at the ECB: rebooting eurozone economic growth and reviving inflation

05/07/2019

USA

Police break up 400-person 'modern day slavery' ring in UK

Prosecutors say more than 400 victims were forced to work for minuscule wages while their masters earned some 2 million pounds ($2.5 million) and lived a luxurious lifestyle

05/07/2019

Business

Unemployment rate in EU plunges to 6.3 percent

Unemployment across the eurozone has hit a fresh 11 year low in May 2019.

05/07/2019

USA

Rep. Steve King steps into Twitter trap

The controversial Iowa congressman appears to need a few good men to handle his Twitter account.

05/07/2019

USA

High-tech thermal cameras could protect whales from deadly collisions with ships

About 1,200 ship strikes were reported between 2007 and 2016, but a new detection system may help to keep these mammals safe.

05/07/2019

USA

Trump says he's considering executive order to add citizenship question to census

The president's action would likely trigger a fresh round of lawsuits.

05/07/2019

World News

When the pope met Putin: What is the Great Schism of 1054?

Pope Francis and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for the third time on Thursday — but what is the significance of this? And why do people keep talking about the Great Schism of 1054?

05/07/2019

Partner content

Huda Kattan talks business, beauty and babies

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

She's a self-made international beauty businesswoman worth an estimated 490 million euros. Dubai-based Huda Kattan is also one of the world's leading social media influencers with an Instagram following upwards of 37 million. Kattan spoke with Euronews about beauty, empowerment and Generation Alpha.

05/07/2019

Green News

Is the world of finance ready to go green?

Investors are increasingly keen in putting their money into sustainable projects. From the traditional 'greenwashing', they’re shifting to a real interest in "green investment". At the Transition Forum in Monaco, we had the opportunity to hear their views.

05/07/2019

USA

Deadly land, deadly sea: Libya migrants face brutal choice

"My days are dark here," said one teenager from sub-Saharan Africa who survived a deadly airstrike hitting a migrant detention center in Libya.

05/07/2019

Series

Cool off and relax on white sands and swim in warm turquoise sea – visit Varadero in Cuba

In partnership with The Ministry of Tourism of Cuba

A length of land of sublime beauty that extends along 22 kilometres in the Peninsula of Hicacos, in the province of Matanzas lies Varadero.

05/07/2019

Living

Mushroom trainers and apple peel bags: the best of Berlin fashion week

The latest innovations in sustainable fashion from the Neonyt stage this week in Berlin.

05/07/2019

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California native chomps down 71 hot dogs to win annual contest

Fireworks, music and the pursuit of hot dogs marked the 243rd year of independence for the United States

05/07/2019

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Around 5,000 sheep to be sheared during world championships in France

The competition kicked off on Thursday in Le Dorat, central France, spanning four days to crown the world's best team of shearers.

05/07/2019