2019-09-16

USA

Attack on a major Saudi oil facility was launched from Iran, U.S. intelligence shows

A Congressional source says Democrats familiar with the details do not dispute that the attack was carried out by Iran—an important signal of bipartisan agreement.

16/09/2019

USA

Manhattan DA subpoenas Trump's tax returns in probe of hush money payments

Congressional Democrats had already subpoenaed six years' worth of records, but their case is tied up in court.

16/09/2019

Russia

US Department of Justice sues Edward Snowden over new book

The US Department of Justice said Snowden's new book violates non-disclosure agreements.

16/09/2019

USA

Did Russian spies in the U.S. crack the FBI's radio codes?

There may not have cracked the codes, but Russian agents gained insight into the activities of secret FBI teams tracking Russian operatives in the U.S.

16/09/2019

USA

Scientists discover most massive neutron star ever seen

A sugar-cube's worth of the dead star's material has a mass of about 100 million tons.

16/09/2019

USA

Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to baseball legend Mariano Rivera

The Yankee great received the nation's highest civilian honor at a White House ceremony on Monday.

16/09/2019

USA

Nadler throws cold water on Kavanaugh impeachment talk, says 'hands full with impeaching' Trump

"We have our hands full with impeaching the president right now and that's going to take up our limited resources and time for a while," Nadler said.

16/09/2019

Living

VEJA launches "first post-petroleum running shoe"

French brand VEJA have been completely transparent with what percentage of their new performance running shoes is made from natural and recycled materials.

16/09/2019

World News

Current ozone hole could be one of the smallest in 30 years

Current ozone hole could be one of the smallest in 30 years, according to Copernicus.

16/09/2019

USA

Why Trump's offer of a military alliance with Israel may not work

Analysis: Security experts say the supposed gift of a mutual assistance pact is not as beneficial to Israel as it may seem.

16/09/2019

France

Lyon: Volunteers fish more than 100 e-scooters out of Rhône river

Paris and Marseille are also dealing with the growing trend.

16/09/2019

Business

Oil prices soar after attacks in Saudi Arabia

Oil prices rose by nearly 20 percent - the biggest intra-day gain since 1991 - after the attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities over the weekend.

16/09/2019

United Kingdom

Banksy's 'Devolved Parliament' of chimps to be auctioned

Banksy's 'Devolved Parliament' of chimps is to be auctioned for a record sum before Brexit day.

16/09/2019

USA

Meet the future residents of Trump Heights, Israel's tribute to U.S. support

As the new name shows, the Trump administration's full-throated support of Israel's right-wing government goes much further than any other U.S. administration.

16/09/2019

World

EU commissioner Johannes Hahn defends controversial "European way of life" portfolio

Critics say linking immigration and "Protecting the European way of life" panders to the far-right.

16/09/2019

Europe News

A Brexit lunch and an empty podium

Walking in step but moving in opposite directions. Such was the cacaphony of protest that Boris Johnson's team decided against holding a joint news conference after talks with the Luxembourg prime minister.

16/09/2019

USA

Sanders shakes up staff as campaign enters new phase

Big rallies are back, and the campaign is trying to diversify its support as it focuses on early states.

16/09/2019

Europe News

Rule of law in Hungary deliberated in Brussels

For the first time since MEPs launched the Article 7 process against Hungary, ministers from all around the bloc discussed it in Brussels.

16/09/2019

USA

Five questions to ask about political polls

Not all political polls are created equally so here are five key questions to ask when reading them.

16/09/2019

Tunisia

Tunisian election: What you need to know about Karoui and Saied

Detained media magnate Nabil Karoui and populist academic Kais Saied, two political outsiders, both said on Sunday that they were through to the second round of Tunisia's presidential election.

16/09/2019

Climate Now

From Siberia to Switzerland, scorching August leads to more fires, less ice

In partnership with Copernicus

Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service shows temperatures were 1.2 degrees centigrade above the pre-industrial average.

16/09/2019

France

The battle for Paris exposes crack in Macron's party

Cedric Villani, defied the ruling party and announced his candidacy for the Paris mayorship. A poll puts him neck and neck with Macron's official candidate, Benjamin Griveaux.

16/09/2019

Next Series

The scientists who are 'struck' by lightning

In partnership with The European Commission

The technology to stop lightning killing people and causing damage has not advanced much in three centuries. Scientists are working to change that.

16/09/2019

Spain

History of the Roma community to be taught in Spanish schools

Spain's education minister has announced that the history of the Roma people will be incorporated into schools' curriculums.

16/09/2019

Mexico

Watch: Yoga lovers strike a pose on the US-Mexico border

Ciudad Juarez yoga enthusiasts held a morning class next to the Rio Bravo on the US-Mexico border, to express a wish for harmony and change negative perceptions of Mexico.

16/09/2019

No Comment

Greek island of Zakynthos ravaged by large forest fires

52 fire engines and crews, 171 firefighters in total, as well as nine groups of firemen on foot, two firefighting helicopters and four water-dropping helicopters assisted by 13 water-tanker trucks and digging machinery are battling the blaze.

16/09/2019

Europe News

Cartoons give voice to women's rights

Brussels is the de facto capital of the Comic Book and each year thousands of visitors gather for a festival dedicated to all things cartoon. But its not just for laughs. Fictional characters offer the opportunity to discuss more serious subject matter. We went to find out.

16/09/2019

World News

EU's air pollutant emissions decreased 'significantly': report

EU's air pollutant emissions decreased 'significantly' in past 28 years: report

16/09/2019

USA

Huge, mysterious 'bubbles' discovered at the heart of the Milky Way

The radio-emitting bubbles are near our galaxy's supermassive black hole.

16/09/2019

Taste

In Japan, Miso is known as 'food for the soul'

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Miso is one of the most important ingredients in Japanese cuisine and forms the basis of almost every meal

16/09/2019