2019-07-12

France

French chef wants out of Michelin guide after being stripped of a star

Taking to Euronews, Michelin refuted Veyrat's accusations, saying that "in no way" did any inspector mention a "cheddar emulsion" as a reason to remove the star.

12/07/2019

China

Hong Kong protesters abandoned Facebook for other platforms

Contrary to the 2014 Occupy Hong Kong movement, protesters chose to organise on forums and encrypted message services rather than rely on Facebook.

12/07/2019

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No Comment of the Week

The 8th edition of the annual contest for sculptures in hay and straw ended on Sunday in the French Alps. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commemorated the 25th anniversary of the founder of the reclusive communist country's death. The US women's football team celebrated their victory in NYC.

12/07/2019

USA

Trump, Kamala Harris come to Pelosi's defense after AOC criticism

Their comments came after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the Speaker had been 'outright disrespectful' to newly elected women of color.

12/07/2019

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Security camera captures dog chasing bear from garden

A backyard camera in Hewitt, New Jersey recorded a black bear knocking over a bird feeder and eating the bird food only to be chased away by a fast-moving dog.

12/07/2019

France

'Gilets Noirs' occupy Pantheon in Paris to protest migrant rights

Hundreds of protesters occupied the Pantheon monument in Paris on Friday to denounce the conditions illegal immigrants allegedly face in France.

12/07/2019

Sport

Navigation problems shake things up during Stage 6 of Silk Way Rally

In partnership with Gazprom

Several riders and drivers got lost during Stage 6 of the Silk Way Rally, but Nasser Al-Attiyah still leads the cars and GB's Sam Sunderland the bikes

12/07/2019

USA

House votes to require congressional approval for military strike against Iran

The measure, which is unlikely to receive Senate approval, follows President Trump's June statement that the U.S. had been "cocked and loaded" to strike Iranian targets.

12/07/2019

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Seoul: anti-dog meat protesters facing provocative dog meat consumers

American actress Kim Basinger and South Korean activists held an anti-dog meat protest in Seoul, while farmers ate dog meat in front of them, separated by a bastion of police officers.

12/07/2019

World News

Syphilis cases soaring in UK and Europe, newly-published data shows

A report from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) showed that syphilis rates were up 70% since 2010.

12/07/2019

World News

Driverless cars: Unique challenges posed on European roads

Driverless cars are estimated to account for a fifth of global new car sales by as early as 2030 say some investors.

12/07/2019

USA

R. Kelly's federal charges say he took underage girls over state lines for sex

Once Kelly had convinced victims to be with him they "were not permitted to leave their room" without permission "including to eat or go to the bathroom," one of the indictments says.

12/07/2019

United Kingdom

Explainer: What we know about Dubai princess' alleged escape to London

A London court will be the stage of an unusual legal battle between Dubai’s powerful ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and his estranged wife Princess Haya. Euronews answers on a case mired in secrecy.

12/07/2019

USA

Manta ray rescued after seemingly approaching Australian snorkelers for help

"So I knew as soon as she started to interact with us, it was something very special," said Jake Wilton.

12/07/2019

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First-ever Heavy Metal Knitting World Championship in Finland

Armed with needles and yarn of wool, knitters danced to the deafening sounds of drums and guitars at the first-ever Heavy Metal Knitting World Championship in eastern Finland.

12/07/2019

Eco-Innovation

Bentley unveils 'future of luxury' self-driving car

The car maker debuted the new concept to mark its 100th birthday.

12/07/2019

The Cube

How is Nigel Farage's Brexit Party winning the social media battle?

Six weeks after the 2019 European Parliament elections, Nigel Farage’s party are still receiving far more interactions on their official social media pages than any other major UK political party.

12/07/2019

USA

Former special counsel Mueller's congressional testimony may be delayed one week

A number of lawmakers, especially Republicans, have complained about the time limits that would be imposed for questions in each hearing

12/07/2019

Business Planet

Enterprise in the space economy - Europe’s expanding business frontier

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet explores the increasing number of opportunities for innovative small firms and startups working in Europe’s booming space economy.

12/07/2019

United Kingdom

Egypt asks for help from Interpol to retrieve Tutankhamun bust

The bust of the ancient Egyptian boy king was sold at auction on Thursday, despite speculation that it was stolen from a temple in Luxor.

12/07/2019

Series

Santiago de Cuba: Welcome to Cuba's city with a French touch

In partnership with The Ministry of Tourism of Cuba

In the latest episode of Postcards, we visit Cuba's southeastern Santiago de Cuba Province to celebrate its distinctive and diverse cultural history.

12/07/2019

USA

Arizona gov. has change of heart for Nike after Betsy Ross flag controversy

Ducey previously tweeted in regard to Nike that "we don't need to suck up to companies that consciously denigrate our nation's history." Now he's saying "welcome."

12/07/2019

Russia

Watch: Breeding scheme 'sees beavers recover from near-extinction'

A successful breeding scheme in southern Russia has seen the beaver population rise to more than 700,000 from near-extinction less than a century ago.

12/07/2019

World News

Germany, France, Greece and Spain host 68% of illegal migrants in EU

68% of illegal migrants present in the EU live in four EU countries: Germany, France, Greece and Spain.

12/07/2019

Netherlands

Getting from A to bee: Utrecht installs green bus stops

The municipality of Utrecht installed 316 green-friendly bus stops complete with a green roof, bamboo seat, and LED lighting.

12/07/2019

World

WHO calls for greater action to fight diabetes & obesity in the Middle East

The World Health Organization’s regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr. Ahmed Al Mandhari, is calling for united action to strengthen health systems in the the Levant.

12/07/2019

World

UAE targets growing childhood obesity rates in MENA

Eighteen-year-old UAE-resident Nouran Fouad lost ten kilograms in two months after changing her eating habits and overhauling her lifestyle.

12/07/2019

Turkey

Turkey acquires Russian defence system despite US sanction threat

It comes just two days after the US warned again that sanctions could be imposed on Turkey if the country went ahead with the delivery of Russian equipment.

12/07/2019

Japan

Hayabusa2 touches down on asteroid for the second time

Researchers hope that the samples collected from the asteroid will help us better understand the formation of the solar system and the evolution of our planet.

12/07/2019

Living

Top 7 Shampoo Bars for Dry Hair

These plastic free recommendations will help you change up how you wash your hair.

12/07/2019