2019-07-30

Romania

Romania's top court strikes down changes to criminal code

Monday's ruling comes at a sensitive time, amid public outrage over the slow response of authorities to the abduction and murder of two teenage girls.

30/07/2019

No Comment

Balloon extravaganza in France misses out on world record

It failed to break the world record, but the "Grand Est Mondial Air Ballons" festival sent as many balloons in the air as the last time it was held, organisers said on Monday (July 29)

30/07/2019

Italy

EU seeks countries to take in migrants stranded at Italian port

Germany says it is ready to take some migrants, refused permission to disembark from an Italian coastguard vessel in Sicily.

30/07/2019

World

Spike in use of sport bikes in Cameroon

On this episode, Jerry Bambi takes you on a ride with the latest inspiring stories across the continent.

30/07/2019

India

Man bites snake: Indian man retaliates after snake attack

An Indian man bit a snake to pieces after it attacked him at his home in Uttar Pradesh state.

30/07/2019

World News

Planet of the Grapes: How red wine will help astronauts on a mission

Red wine is a staple for many social gatherings, but according to scientists, they may soon be a staple for astronauts in space, too.

30/07/2019

USA

What 2020 Democrats learned from their first debate and how some are sharpening their attacks for the second

The 20 Democrats appearing on the stage this week have been hard at work fine-tuning their messaging.

30/07/2019

Norway

Hundreds of reindeer found dead in Arctic 'due to climate change'

More than 200 reindeer have been found dead on a Norwegian island in the Arctic Circle, with researches believing it could be down to climate change.

30/07/2019

USA

Afghan and NATO forces have killed most civilians this year, U.N. report says

Most of the civilian casualties were apparently inflicted during Afghan and NATO operations against insurgents, such as airstrikes on militant hideouts.

30/07/2019

USA

Second Democratic debate: Everything you need to know

Key matchups on Tuesday and Wednesday include Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren on Night 1, and Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris on Night 2.

30/07/2019

Sweden

US rapper A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty in court

American rapper A$AP Rocky pleaded not guilty in trial on Tuesday. He's accused of assaulting a 19-year-old in the city.

30/07/2019

USA

Officials say 57 dead, 16 decapitated in Brazil prison riot

At least 57 prisoners were killed by other inmates during clashes between organized crime groups in the Altamira prison in northern Brazil Monday.

30/07/2019

Green News

Rome is offering credit on public transport in return for plastic

Return plastic bottles for recycling at designated points around the city.

30/07/2019

United Kingdom

Greta Thunberg to hitch ride across Atlantic on high-speed racing boat

Greta Thunberg to hitch ride across Atlantic on high-speed racing boat

30/07/2019

Business

Information of over 100 million individuals in US, Canada hacked

Capital One Financial Corp said on Monday that personal information including names and addresses of about 100 million individuals in the United States and 6 million people in Canada were obtained by a hacker who has been arrested.

30/07/2019

USA

Man charged with 4 counts of murder in Los Angeles-area shooting spree

Gerry Dean Zaragoza, 26, faces up to life in prison without a chance of parole or the death penalty, prosecutors said.

30/07/2019

USA

Over 100 million credit card applicants at risk in Capital One breach, Seattle woman arrested

About 140,000 Social Security numbers and 80,000 bank account numbers were potentially put at risk, according to a statement from the bank.

30/07/2019

USA

Stephen Miller wants to use border agents to screen migrants to cut number given asylum: email

An email obtained by NBC News suggests the Trump admin used border agents to screen migrants to lower the number who passed the initial test for asylum.

30/07/2019

USA

Senate fails to override Trump vetoes on Saudi arms sales

Trump's decision to sell the weapons in a way that would have bypassed congressional review infuriated lawmakers from both parties.

30/07/2019

USA

Instagram account connected to Gilroy shooter pushed staple of white supremacist internet forums

The material is part of a years-long recruiting technique by white nationalists to target those vulnerable to their message on forums frequently populated by teenagers.

30/07/2019

USA

Intel officials worry Trump's pick for top spy will politicize the job

Although Ratcliffe's website says he "put terrorists in prison," there is no evidence he ever prosecuted a terrorism case.

30/07/2019

USA

Dying dad writes book to show his toddler son how much he loves him

He wanted "to do something thoughtful for his son to show him how much he loved him."

30/07/2019

USA

Meghan Markle guest-edited British Vogue to 'shine light' amid 'daily darkness'

Her comments, as well as her choice of women to highlight, came strikingly close to political commentary for a member of the British royal family, who are traditionally apolitical — in public at least.

30/07/2019

France

French NGO files lawsuit over lead contamination from Notre-Dame fire

"The relevant authorities, including the diocese... neglected to assist residents, visitors and workers, allowing them to be exposed to the toxic fallout," the NGO said in its lawsuit.

30/07/2019

USA

American teen claims he knifed Italian officer in self-defense, judge says

One of two U.S. teenagers jailed in Rome for allegedly slaying a police officer said he feared he was being strangled, according to a judge's ruling

30/07/2019

USA

Trump puts minorities in his 'basket of deplorables'

Analysis: Trump has turned to demeaning Americans by the millions, a tactic he once depicted as disqualifying for a presidential candidate.

30/07/2019