17 July 2019 | Euronews
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USA Bernie Sanders hits back at 'Medicare for All' critics in speech Looking to change the terms of the debate, the 2020 candidate argued people's current premiums are "taxes on the middle class." -
USA Sex assault case against Kevin Spacey dropped Cape & Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe cited "unavailability of the complaining witness" in filing for dismissal. -
Earth News Glass bottles vs aluminium cans: which are better for the environment? Producing glass requires a tenth of the energy of virgin aluminium, but double that of recycled aluminium. -
World News Italian, U.S. police make arrests as Mafia clan looks to regroup Italian, U.S. police make arrests as Mafia clan looks to regroup -
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World News Ryanair's British pilot union to vote on possible August strike Ryanair's British pilot union to vote on possible August strike -
USA Photo editor FaceApp goes viral again, prompting security concerns "In general, this app is not asking a lot of data from the user," Baptiste Robert, a security researcher, told NBC News. -
World News Europe could experience another heatwave next week "June was the hottest June on record and July is now shaping up to be the hottest July on record," Michael Mann, Climate Scientist, Professor & Director of the Penn State ESSC, told Euronews. -
World News FaceApp: Are security concerns around viral app founded? | #TheCube FaceApp has gone viral this week, but many users on social media have raised concerns surrounding privacy and facial recognition. Do these concerns have any basis? -
World News WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC 'public health emergency of international concern' WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC 'public health emergency of international concern' -
USA Marines order Duncan Hunter to stop using Corps emblem in campaign The California Republican used the Marine Corps emblem in a campaign mailer that tied his Democratic opponent and two Dem congresswomen to terror. -
Sport Perfect performance as Nasser Al-Attiyah wins 2019 Silk Way Rally Perfect performance sees Nasser Al-Attiyah win the cars category in this year's Silk Way Rally as Britain's Sam Sunderland is victorious in the bikes -
No Comment Villagers mark five years since MH-17 shot down at site of downing The rebel-held village of Hrabove in Ukraine's east, where a Malaysian airliner was shot down in 2014, honoured 298 victims at a ceremony on Wednesday. -
USA Dem lawmakers press Trump administration for details on ICE raids The lawmakers said that the raids have caused "significant anxiety, fear and trauma for American families and discord for citizens and migrants alike." -
Business France urges G7 to reach global corporate tax deal Paris defied U.S. President Donald Trump last week by passing a tax on big digital firms' revenues in France despite a threat from him to launch a probe that could lead to trade tariffs. -
Business EU Probes Amazon The EU has launched a formal investigation into how Amazon uses data from other merchants selling goods on its websites. -
Spain Instagrammers fall ill after mistaking toxic mining quarry in Spain for idyllic lake Several people in Spain reported falling ill after bathing in Monte Neme — a toxic dump in Galicia, northern Spain — after mistaking it for an Instagram-friendly turquoise lake. -
USA House to vote on criminal contempt against Attorney General, Commerce Secretary over census Wilbur Ross derided the effort as nothing but "political theater" and "silly." -
USA Apple announces 'disability-themed emojis' to arrive in the fall "These new options help fill a significant gap in the emoji keyboard," Apple said. -
Europe News The Brief: Von der Leyen makes promises to please environmentalists, socialists, feminists Von der Leyen used her speech to MEPs to appeal to the votes she still needed. Now that she's been approved in a narrow victory, these groups are both excited and sceptical about if she will follow through with her promises. -
Vietnam From the Vietcong to Nike: How the X40 factory has changed After the Soviet Union fell, state-owned factories in Vietnam became much more reliant on products that would appeal to an international audience. -
Health Series See 360-degree view inside International Space Station Panoramic images available through Google Earth show the areas inside the ISS where Luca Parmitano and his colleagues are spending six months of their Beyond mission. -
USA Judge orders release of docs tied to Cohen's hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels Judge William Pauley III told prosecutors to file the materials by 11 a.m. Thursday. -
No Comment Ornate floats parade through the streets of Kyoto at Gion Festival Ornately-decorated floats paraded through Japan's ancient capital Kyoto on Wednesday at the climax of the annual Gion Festival. -
USA Brother of Manchester Arena suicide bomber arrested in UK Hashem Abedi, a key suspect in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people, was arrested Wednesday at a London airport after being extradited from Libya. -
No Comment Jaw-dropping slackline show in southwest China wows audience A jaw-dropping slackline show was held in a small town of Wanda in southwest China's Guizhou Province. -
World News Moon-landing 50th anniversary: Europe's space chief outlines plans for 'moon village' As commemoration mark 50 years since man first stepped on the moon, Europe's space chief has been talking about his plans for Earth's natural satellite. -
No Comment Full extent of damage to Notre-Dame seen during minister's visit The full extent of the destruction to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris was laid bare on Wednesday as French culture minister Franck Riester visited to look at renovation efforts. -
USA Eco-friendly biofuels made from food waste could cut 'flight shame' among air travelers "Biofuels are what's going to save us when it comes to aviation." -
USA Where on Earth to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing From meet-and-greets with astronauts to a concert that's "out of this world," America is celebrating Apollo 11 all month long. -
USA House to vote today on impeachment resolution against Trump The measure is being pushed by Texas Rep. Al Green, who says the president is unfit for office. -
World Moscow court extends detention of 24 Ukrainian sailors The families of 24 detained Ukrainian sailors expressed pessimism over their release prior to the ruling. -
Business PayPal launches international money transfer service Xoom across Europe PayPal launches international money transfer service Xoom across Europe -
Israel World's first lab-grown steak aims to be on the market by 2021 says company Aleph Farms is seeking to tap into consumers' increasing awareness of health, environmental and ethical concerns related to eating meat. -
Earth News Models don anti-plastic body paint on Barcelona catwalks Eco-friendly fashion took to the runway with a message against pollution. -
United Kingdom Watch back: UK's May calls for Brexit compromises in last major speech as prime minister Theresa May will step down next week after her successor is announced, following a Conservative membership ballot. -
World News The rise and fall of 'El Chapo,' Mexico's most wanted kingpin The rise and fall of 'El Chapo,' Mexico's most wanted kingpin -
World Your Call in full: Is Ursula von der Leyen qualifed to be European Commission President? Euronews' Darren McCaffrey was joined by MEPs to discuss Ursula von der Leyen's qualifications for the European Commission presidency. Watch the full episode for live coverage from Tuesday night's vote in Strasbourg. -
United Kingdom Burberry's strategic changes see shares jump 13% on Tuesday morning The new line features new takes on classic trench coats, with more contemporary cuts and patterns incorporated into the brand's distinct style. -
USA Harris overtakes Biden in new California poll Harris is in first with 23 percent of California Democrats supporting her, followed by Biden at 21 percent, Sanders at 18 percent and Warren at 16 percent. -
USA Trump part of 'wider trend' to prevent migration "Trump is part of a wider trend ... toward reducing the rights of asylum seekers and refugees and attempting to prevent migration," said one analyst. -
USA Europe's new top politician calls for gender equality Climate change, trade deals and Russian relations are among the long list of challenges facing Europe's new leadership. -
USA Watch: Neil Armstrong's spacesuit unveiled for public display "If Neil Armstrong wasn't a hero, then there are no heroes," said US Vice President Mike Pence. -
USA Democrats are replaying the 2016 health care wars ahead of 2020 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. -
Sport Football for friendship makes historic appearance at the International Children’s Games The Opening Ceremony of the International Children’s Summer Games (ICG) saw 192 athletes take part in Ufa, the capital city of the Republic of Bashkortostan. -
World Spitzenkandidaten: Is this the end of the political experiment? The race for the EU's top job was supposed to be clear cut. -
United Kingdom Watch: Divers discover human-sized jellyfish off Falmouth coast Lizzie Daly and Dan Abbott, who discovered the specimen, estimated it to be around 1.5-metres-long — as large as the divers themselves. -
No Comment Downpour hits east China province, flooding roads and farmland Heavy rain battered east China's Zhejiang Province on Tuesday, flooding roads and farmland. -
Ecotech How do big cars create small emissions? The final result is cleaner, more efficient vehicles for everyone. -
No Comment Model rockets launched to mark Apollo 11 anniversary Thousands of model rockets launched in Huntsville, Alabama on Tuesday, 50 years after the Apollo 11 crew blasted off for the Moon. -
Earth News Vogue features Zara's sustainability pledge, but is it greenwashing? Zara executives sat down with Vogue to discuss their sustainability plan but concerns have been raised about its commitment to reducing waste. -
Italy Andrea Camilleri: Author of Inspector Montalbano novels dies aged 93 Andrea Camilleri, the Sicilian author who penned the Inspector Montalbano novels and around 100 other works, has died aged 93. -
World Ursula von der Leyen: What is the view from Germany on the new European Commission president? Ursula von der Leyen might not be a well-known figure across Europe just yet, but she is the longest-serving minister in Angela Merkel's cabinet. As Defence Minister, she has faced some controversy lately over contracts related to the German military. -
United Kingdom Rare conjoined twins successfully separated in London Safa and Marwa were born as craniopagus twins — joined at the head. They were separated in London after four operations and 55 hours of operating time. -
Europe News Who is new EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen? Who is new EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen? -
USA Sudanese military, protesters sign power-sharing document The two sides signed a so-called political declaration at a ceremony in Khartoum on Wednesday. -
United Kingdom Welsh town Harlech wins record for world's steepest street To qualify, Harlech had to prove that the street is a main thoroughfare commonly used by the public, fully surfaced and with buildings along it. -
World News In pictures: Partial lunar eclipse on 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 mission Stargazers in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia were treated to a partial lunar eclipse in the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, just as the world was commemorating the launch of the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. -
USA What do Trump and Batman have in common? They feel wealth entitles them to power ǀ View The myth of the wealthy playboy who can fix what ails the world has hurt a lot of innocent Americans. And yet still they seek elected office. -
Business Ryanair to cut flights after Boeing 737 Max delays In a stark holiday warning Ryanair has cut its summer flights. Europe's largest budget airline blames possible further delays in deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX planes. -
World News Forced labour most prevalent form of modern slavery in Europe, says report Even though Europe has the lowest rates of forced marriage, it still has high rates of forced labour, particularly in eastern Europe, -
Bulgaria Bulgaria’s ‘biggest leak’: Suspect arrested after cyber attack Bulgarian police said on Wednesday they have arrested a suspect for a cyber attack on the country's National Revenue Agency (NRA), which led to the leak of personal and financial data of millions of people. -
World News World Emoji Day: Ever wondered where emojis came from? Watch Euronews' Emma Beswick explain the history of emoticons and emojis. -
World News Qatar says French missile found among arms seized in Italy was sold 25 years ago Qatar says French missile found among arms seized in Italy was sold 25 years ago -
USA In rare rebuke, dozens of Republicans hit Trump over 'racist' tweets In rare rebuke, dozens of Republicans hit Trump over 'racist' tweets -
World News Jailed British-Iranian aid worker moved to hospital psychiatric ward Jailed British-Iranian aid worker moved to hospital psychiatric ward -
World News Buzz Aldrin, second man on moon, recalls 'magnificent desolation' Buzz Aldrin, second man on moon, recalls 'magnificent desolation' -
USA Elon Musk wants to hook your brain up directly to computers The Tesla and SpaceX founder announced a goal of implanting chips into human brains as early as next year to create direct human connections to computers. -
USA 'Unfit to be president': Full text of House impeachment resolution on Trump Read the full text of Rep. Al Green's House impeachment resolution -
Europe News 'Very relieved': Ursula von der Leyen gets Europe's top job in narrow vote But the first woman to hold Europe’s top job told Euronews that she was simply pleased to win after having only 13 days to convince MEPs.