2019-08-01

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Chefs make Mexico's longest-ever 'torta' sandwich

Crowds gathered to watch chefs craft Mexico's longest-ever "torta" sandwich.

01/08/2019

USA

Dozens dead after ballistic missile strike, suicide bombings in Yemen

The missile hit in the city's neighborhood of Breiqa where a military parade was underway by forces loyal to the United Arab Emirates.

01/08/2019

Italy

Salvini bans new migrant rescue boat from entering Italian waters

Matteo Salvini has banned another rescue ship carrying forty migrants from entering Italian waters. The Alan Kurdi is run by German charity Sea-Eye and is heading towards Lampedusa.

01/08/2019

Greenland

How rapid ice melting in Greenland will affect us all

A heatwave that last week gripped Europe and sent the mercury soaring, causing record temperatures in several countries, has now settled in Greenland and the results are startling.

01/08/2019

United Kingdom

Why is Brecon by-election so important to Boris? | Euronews Answers

How did the by-election in Wales' Brecon and Radnorshire constituency come about and why is it so important for the UK's new prime minister Boris Johnson?

01/08/2019

Netherlands

Dutch burqa ban comes into effect but few public areas will enforce it

Public transport companies and medical centres have already said they will not comply with the legislation so as to not cause delays or prevent women from seeking treatment.

01/08/2019

World

Johnson may opt for backstop ‘which only applies to Northern Ireland’

Kevin Meagher is writer and commentator on Irish politics and a former special advisor the Labour party in Northern Ireland. He thinks Boris Johnson might try to negotiate a separate deal keeping Northern Ireland in the single market to avoid a hard border.

01/08/2019

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Activists all abuzz over use of pesticides in Europe

Environmental campaigners gathered outside the European Commission on Wednesday asking for an end to the usage of bee-killing pesticides.

01/08/2019

USA

Biden holds the center, but does little to pick up ground

Analysis: The Democratic front-runner weathered attacks from his more progressive rivals, but two nights of debates did little to shift the outlines of the race.

01/08/2019

USA

Here's why the Democrats' debate over issues mattered

The candidates delved into criminal justice reform, immigration, health care and more.

01/08/2019

USA

ASAP Rocky to give evidence in Swedish assault trial

The rapper pleaded not guilty to assault in connection with a June 30 scuffle between his entourage and a 19-year-old man in Stockholm.

01/08/2019

USA

Apollo lunar rocks show moon is way older than we thought

Researchers now think the moon formed 4.51 billion years ago, or about 100 million years earlier than previously thought.

01/08/2019

Poland

Explainer: What was the Warsaw Uprising & how's it viewed 75 years on?

Poland is marking the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising during World War II.

01/08/2019

Yemen

Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack in Yemeni city of Aden

The Houthi movement said it was behind the attack. Their official channel Al Masirah TV said the Iran-aligned movement had launched a medium-range ballistic missile and an armed drone at the military parade.

01/08/2019

Living

Hotel chain bans tiny toiletries to cut down on plastic waste

200 million plastic packaged personal care items provided by hotels end up in landfill each year but what are the alternatives?

01/08/2019

USA

US slaps sanctions on Iran's foreign minister

Mohammad Javad Zarif said the move is meaningless as he has no property in the United States.

01/08/2019

World News

US believes Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead - official

US believes Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead - official

01/08/2019

USA

North Korean soldier defects across the DMZ, South Korea says

The soldier expressed his intention to defect to South Korea, said South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

01/08/2019

USA

Who won Night Two of the second Democratic debate?

10 presidential candidates took the stage. Some had a good night, some didn't. Here's our take.

01/08/2019

USA

Video shows Oklahoma woman hit with stun gun after kicking officer

The 65-year-old woman refused to sign an $80 ticket for a broken tail light before driving away and resisting arrest, according to the footage.

01/08/2019

USA

Fact checking Night 2 of the second Democratic debate

During Night 1, many of the candidates' claims held up — with a few notable exceptions. How will this next set of candidates fare?

01/08/2019

USA

Trump: Democratic debate ratings suggest people are 'desperate' for me

The president's tweet Wednesday came just minutes before the party's 2020 contenders were set to face off in Detroit for the second night in a row.

01/08/2019

USA

Euroviews. Netflix's star-studded 'The Irishman' is one of 2019's most important movies ǀ View

When names like Scorsese and Pacino are going to Netflix, who is going to be the brave industry soul that blocks their awards-show entrance?

01/08/2019

USA

Watchdog tells Democrats he can't probe Kushner, Ivanka security clearances until Trump asks

Four top Senate Democrats responded by asking Trump himself to order an investigation into White House security clearances for Kushner, Ivanka and others.

01/08/2019

USA

Biden and Harris rematch in Detroit in second Democratic debate

The faceoff featuring 10 candidates is taking place at the historic Fox Theatre in Detroit.

01/08/2019

United Kingdom

UK announces €2.3bn for no-deal Brexit preparation

UK Chancellor Sajid Javid announced that the government would double Brexit funding for this year to prepare for no deal.

01/08/2019

USA

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate, citing weak global growth

The US Federal Reserve lowered its interest rate on Wednesday due to weak global growth and trade uncertainty. Could the cut affect Europeans?

01/08/2019

USA

July Democratic Debate: Live updates from night 2

NBC News' live blog with the latest news coverage from the 2nd night of the second Democratic debate hosted by CNN for the 2020 presidential election.

01/08/2019