2019-07-15

Climate Now

Mercury rising: June 2019 breaks records

In partnership with Copernicus

June 2019 was the warmest on record - with temperatures in Europe 2C above normal

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Madrid residents take part in annual water fight

Residents in Madrid gave one another a good soaking during the Vallecas annual water festival on the 14 July 2019. The Battle of the Water, as it is popularly known, sees residents of the Vallecas neighbourhood dance through the streets to a drum as they spray each other with water guns.

15/07/2019

USA

Here's the most important number in Trump's re-election bid

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.

15/07/2019

Living

Djokovic wins Wimbledon on a plant-based diet, but he’s not vegan

Novak Djokovic attributes his five Wimbledon titles to plant-based eating.

15/07/2019

USA

Mark Zuckerberg beats the FTC; Susan Zirinsky bets on Norah

Byers Market is a daily newsletter from NBC News senior media reporter Dylan Byers that takes you behind the scenes in Hollywood, Silicon Valley, New York and Washington.

15/07/2019

Angola

360° video: Great surfing will ‘put Angola on the map’

In partnership with Infotur Angola

Angola rarely comes up when surfers discuss possible holiday destinations, but maybe that is about to change.

15/07/2019

USA

Trump demands 'Radical Left' congresswomen apologize to him, the U.S., Israel

The president appeared to be aiming his fire at Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley.

15/07/2019

Serbia

Macron pledges to relaunch Kosovo-Serbia talks during Belgrade visit

Kosovo-Serbia dialogue has been stalled since Pristina imposed 100% tariffs on Belgrade after Serbia blocked its bid to join Interpol.

15/07/2019

USA

Britain says there is a 'small window' to save Iran nuclear deal

Despite the United States being its closest ally, the United Kingdom disagrees on how to handle the crisis.

15/07/2019

United Kingdom

Bank of England celebrates 'outstanding' Alan Turing on new £50 note

"As the father of computer science and artificial intelligence, as well as war hero, Alan Turing’s contributions were far-ranging and path-breaking. Turing is a giant on whose shoulders so many now stand,” the Bank of England's governor said on Monday.

15/07/2019

Spotlight

Hong Kong’s proving it’s the place to be for high tech start-ups

In partnership with Brand Hong Kong

Together with the Science and Technology Park, Cyberport, where new ideas are developed, and the support of office space, finance and contacts from Hong Kong’s Productivity Council, businesses large and small are enjoying the benefits the city offers.

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Bastille Day Fireworks light up the skies of the French capital

France rounded off Bastille Day with its traditional firework display at the Eiffel Tower on Sunday (July 14).

15/07/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congo confirms first Ebola case in the eastern city of Goma

The Congolese health ministry has confirmed the first case of Ebola in the eastern city of Goma. More than 1600 people have died so far because of the disease.

15/07/2019

World News

Which EU country gives most first residence permits?

More than 3.1 million first residence permits — which allows for non-EU nationals to remain up to three months in the country which granted it to them — were handed out in 2017.

15/07/2019

USA

Trump accused of racism for tweets against congresswomen

US President Donald Trump has come under fire for telling Democratic congresswomen "to go back" to "fix" countries they came from.

15/07/2019

United Kingdom

Djokovic wins fifth Wimbledon title against Federer

Djokovic wins fifth Wimbledon title against Federer

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USA

Going fishing: Kids 10 to 14 take 600-mile road trip before being stopped by Aussie police

Police did not know if the children were related or how they knew each other.

15/07/2019

World News

Erdogan says Trump can waive sanctions on Turkey for Russian defence purchase

Erdogan says Trump can waive sanctions on Turkey for Russian defence purchase

15/07/2019

World

Turkey's coup three years on; inside the clamp down on journalism

More than 250 journalists have been arrested since that long summer’s night in 2016. Mahir Zeynalov is one of the lucky ones.

15/07/2019

World

Algerian football fans cause chaos on the streets of France

Algeria is through to the Africa Cup of Nations final, and fans in France are thrilled, but celebrations after the semi-final were marred by clashes with police and hundreds of arrests.

15/07/2019

USA

As more states restrict abortion, others put out the welcome mat for women

Lawmakers and advocates are working to establish "islands of access" across the country.

15/07/2019

USA

The rift in the relationship between the U.S. and Turkey may be permanent

Analysis: U.S. officials say Turkey is no longer a reliable NATO ally. The Erdogan government's receipt of a Russian air defense system is a turning point.

15/07/2019

World News

EU's sat-nav system Galileo suffers major outage

As of Monday morning — four days after the outage started — 24 of the 26 satellites in Galileo's constellation remained "not usable."

15/07/2019

World

Will the murder of Natalia Estemirova now be properly investigated?

Thirteen human rights organisations have joined together to call for investigation into a the murder of a prominent Chechen human rights activist.

15/07/2019

Germany

German Amazon workers strike as platform prepares for Prime Day sale

The strike was called by the Verdi trade union under the slogan "no more discount on our incomes."

15/07/2019

Destinations

Is this the best beach club in Ibiza?

We explore one of Ibiza's luxury beach bars that allows you to enjoy sustainability in style.

15/07/2019

USA

Beto O'Rourke says his family's ancestors owned slaves

He said the revelation created an urgency to "change this country so that it works for those who have been locked-out of — or locked-up in — this system."

15/07/2019

Sport

Explosive judo on final day of Budapest Grand Prix as Japan top medals

Explosive judo and powerhouse performances dominate thrilling final day of Budapest Grand Prix 2019 as Japan tops medals standings with five gold wins

15/07/2019

USA

R. Kelly facing federal charges because his alleged sex crimes involve interstate activity

Analysis: Most sex crimes are prosecuted by state and local authorities, but Congress has the power to step in when they involve interstate or foreign travel.

15/07/2019

USA

Cory Booker aims to give aging prisoners 'a second look'

The Democratic presidential candidate is unveiling new legislation to take prison reform another step forward.

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