2019-07-18

United Kingdom

UK MPs back move to block future PM suspending Parliament

UK MPs today approved an amendment that makes it more difficult for the next prime minister to force through a no-deal Brexit by suspending Parliament by 315 votes to 274.

18/07/2019

USA

Most Democratic primary voters are 'still shopping' for a 2020 candidate

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.

18/07/2019

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Plane makes emergency landing in shallows off Maryland beach

Police in Maryland say the pilot of a small plane told them he was experiencing engine trouble before he made an emergency landing in the shallow ocean waters off a Maryland beach.

18/07/2019

Europe News

Brussels unveils new measures to fight rule of law backsliding

Over the past two years, the EU has threatened legal steps against Romania and launched Article 7 procedures — dubbed the "nuclear option" — against Poland and Hungary over reforms to their judiciary systems.

18/07/2019

World

Half a century on, moon landing conspiracy theories persist

As the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Apollo 11 mission nears, the question that has excited conspiracy theorists for half a century is still there: did humans actually set foot on the moon?

18/07/2019

USA

Iran seizes foreign oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, state TV reports

The seizure comes as tensions mount between the United States and Iran over the unraveling nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

18/07/2019

Iran

Iran says it has seized a foreign vessel 'smuggling fuel in the Gulf'

Iran seized a foreign vessel with 12 crew accused of smuggling fuel in the Gulf, state television quoted Iran's Revolutionary Guards as saying on Thursday.

18/07/2019

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Artist creates giant portrait of Neil Armstrong in Italy wheat field

A giant portrait of Neil Armstrong was created in a field in northern Italian by land artist Dario Gambarin to mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

18/07/2019

World News

Travel back in time with the 'Google Maps' of Ancient Rome

Travelling to the French Riviera from London takes a matter of hours nowadays but it would have taken a minimum of 24 days around 2,000 years ago.

18/07/2019

France

Watch: Senegal and Algeria fans preview Africa Cup of Nations final

"When a national team plays, it represents you, there’s pride," Karim, a shopkeeper in Lyon and an Algerian football fan told Euronews ahead of Friday's game.

18/07/2019

USA

'Democracy is in danger': Fears of right-wing extremism grow in Germany

"We had the opportunity to build a new democracy, and now we see that we need to fight for it again," said a mayor, who was stabbed 18 months ago.

18/07/2019

USA

Crowd chants 'send her back' after Trump accused of racism

The crowd at a re-election rally started chanting "send her back" after Trump doubled his attacks on Minnesota representative Ilhan Omar.

18/07/2019

Japan

Dozens dead following Japan's worst mass killing in decades

At least 33 people have been killed and 10 are in a critical condition after a suspected arson attack at an animation studio in Kyoto.

18/07/2019

USA

Louvre museum covers Sackler name after opioid protests

A sign listing donors had been removed from its place on the wall, with only the holes and outline remaining.

18/07/2019

United Kingdom

Airline fines woman €94,000 for abusive in-flight behaviour

Her catalogue of aggressive, abusive and dangerous behaviour included trying to open the aircraft's doors during the flight, the airline claimed.

18/07/2019

Turkey

Watch: Underground city attracts throngs of visitors to Turkey

Archaeologists have estimated that the city was probably built in the late Byzantine period, 600-800 years ago.

18/07/2019

United Kingdom

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber set to be charged with murder

The younger brother of the Manchester Arena suicide bomber will be charged with murder after being extradited to the UK, police say.

18/07/2019

USA

Lagarde resigns from IMF — these Europeans could succeed her

Due to an understanding between the US and Europe, the head of the IMF has always been European, while the World Bank has always been led by an American.

18/07/2019

USA

Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo 'given life sentence plus 30 years'

18/07/2019

Living

Waterless fashion: does the dyeing industry need to use water?

We explore the phenomenon of dyeing clothes with CO2.

18/07/2019

USA

12 presumed dead after suspected arson at Kyoto animation studio

A man is suspected of starting the fire early Thursday, and he is among those injured in a hospital.

18/07/2019

World News

Croatia PM reshuffles cabinet, proposes six new ministers

Croatia PM reshuffles cabinet, proposes six new ministers

18/07/2019

World News

US Senator Schumer asks FBI, FTC to probe Russia's FaceApp over security concerns

US Senator Schumer asks FBI, FTC to probe Russia's FaceApp over security concerns

18/07/2019

Japan

Several feared dead in fire at Japan animation studio

Several feared dead in fire at Japan animation studio

18/07/2019

USA

Trump calls impeachment vote 'stupid,' crowd chants 'send her back!' at Omar

The president returned Wednesday to slamming four American congresswomen he has falsely tried to portray as foreigners.

18/07/2019

USA

Here's who qualified for the second Democratic debate

Twenty candidates will take the stage again at the end of the month for a two-night presidential primary debate, hosted by CNN.

18/07/2019

USA

Jeffrey Epstein used foreign passport with fake name to enter Saudi Arabia: prosecutors

The questionable travel document was found inside a safe — along with $70,000 in cash and 48 loose diamonds — in the home of the accused child predator.

18/07/2019

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."

18/07/2019

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.

18/07/2019

Green News

Glass vs aluminium: which is better for the environment?

Producing glass requires a tenth of the energy of virgin aluminium, but double that of recycled aluminium.

18/07/2019