USA Trump says homelessness hurting real estate prestige, will destroy cities The homeless are living in "our best highways, our best streets, our best entrances to building," Trump said. 17/09/2019
USA NBC/WSJ poll: Biden leads Dem 2020 field, Warren's support grows While Biden dominates among more moderate Democrats and black voters, Warren overperforms among whites and liberals. 17/09/2019
USA Trump admin weighing retaliatory action against Iran after Saudi oil attack In a national security meeting on Monday, U.S. military leaders provided President Donald Trump with a menu of possible actions against Iran. 17/09/2019
Brazil Hundreds killedin Brazil's Amazon states over land says HRW report Conflicts over the use of land and resources in the Amazon have taken the lives of more than 300 people says new HRW report. 17/09/2019
France France expands nuclear security cordon, gives out more iodine tablets The radius for free iodine tablets was previously ten kilometres. 17/09/2019
USA Polls close in Israel's razor-tight election as Netanyahu seeks to keep power Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party was polling neck-and-neck with the centrist Blue and White party when Israel headed to the polls Tuesday morning. 17/09/2019
Green News Climate Strike: Which businesses are taking it seriously? Thousands of strikes will take place on 20th and 27th of September. For some, that will mean sacrificing your shopping. 17/09/2019
Living Black is back in for fashion funeral Action group, Extinction Rebellion has held a funeral for fashion outside the final events of London Fashion Week. 17/09/2019
World Raw Politics in full: Brexit Disconnect Tesa Arcilla is joined by politicians and journalists to discuss the major political issues that are defining and dividing Europe today. 17/09/2019
USA Trump administration allows pork slaughterhouses to have fewer USDA inspectors The new rule also allows plants to run their processing lines as fast as they like. 17/09/2019
USA Justice Department sues Edward Snowden over publication of new memoir The Justice Department argues the book violates the non-disclosure agreements they say Snowden signed with the CIA and NSA. 17/09/2019
no comment Royals celebrate Prinsjesdag, the opening of the parliamentary year Prinsjesdag or 'Budget day' represents the start of the new parliamentary year on which the reigning monarch of the Netherlands addresses a joint session of the Dutch Senate and House of Representatives in the Ridderzaal in The Hague. 17/09/2019
Business Christine Lagarde gets European Parliament approval as next ECB chief With 394 MEPs in favour and 206 against Christine Lagarde won the European Parliament approval to lead the European Central Bank. 17/09/2019
Cult Game of Thrones tapestry exhibition draws huge crowds in France The tapestry was made with the same material used to make the costumes for the show. 17/09/2019
Business Apple challenges EU tax bill The European Union's ruling on Apple taxes "defies reality and common sense' - says the US company as it launches a legal challenge against the 2016 decision. 17/09/2019
United Kingdom Cancer survivor is first to swim English Channel four times non-stop Sarah Thomas, 37, set off from Dover on Sunday morning and completed the gruelling feat in 54 hours and 13 minutes, according to a swim tracker. 17/09/2019
View As a travel agent, I support Heathrow climate protesters – just not their methods ǀ View The travel industry, as one of the heaviest carbon emitters in the world, needs to change. Colleagues of mine in the sector know this, too, and whilst it may look like tokenism from the outside, encouraging responsible travel is at the core of many travel companies that are household names today. 17/09/2019
USA U.S. intel shows cruise missiles fired at Saudi oil facility came from Iran, officials say The Department of Defense has advocated for restraint, but it has provided a briefing on military options to President Donald Trump. 17/09/2019
Spain Spain to hold fourth elections in four years, announces Sanchez Spain will hold parliamentary elections on November 10, acting prime minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday after failing to secure enough support to be confirmed as premier. 17/09/2019
no comment Burnt forests and consequences of the smoke Indonesia and neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia are regularly hit by smoky haze from slash-and-burn clearances of forests for timber and palm oil plantations. 17/09/2019
Argentina Watch: Rescuers save Orcas stranded on Argentine beach Rescue workers and volunteers have saved six of seven orcas that became stranded on a beach. A local spotted the whales and firefighters and marine biologists were sent to the scene. 17/09/2019
Russia Explosion rips through lethal viruses laboratory in Russia An explosion started a subsequent fire at the Vector lab in Russia, which is known for being one of two places in the world to house the smallpox virus. 17/09/2019
View Our love of eccentricity means Teflon Boris Johnson will survive Brexit Britain’s collapse ǀ View In only a very short stint in Number 10, Boris Johnson has managed to wreak several shades of havoc – even a constitutional crisis – yet his persona seems to deflect and defuse animosity. How? 17/09/2019
Europe News No progress: MEPs lament Brexit stalemate On Wednesday, the European Parliament will debate and vote on a resolution on Brexit and the possibility for another extension to avoid a No Deal Scenario. 17/09/2019
United Kingdom Watch: Robots set to join surgical teams across the UK The NHS is developing a £50 million framework for robotic surgical equipment. Surgeons use computers to operate four robotic arms, which are used to control instruments. 17/09/2019
Belgium EU chief Juncker claims coastal Belgium 'less tolerant of French' EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker has sparked demands for an apology in Belgium after claims he made to local media about observing a decrease in linguistic tolerance in towns on the country's coastline. 17/09/2019
USA AOC backs progressive trying to oust fellow Democratic lawmaker Ocasio-Cortez joins Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren in backing a challenger to moderate Democratic Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois. 17/09/2019
Living Victoria Beckham finally unveils sustainable beauty line The singer turned designer had previously collaborated with Estée Lauder 17/09/2019
no comment Israelis flock to beaches and malls on election day Israelis flock to beaches and malls on election day 17/09/2019
United Kingdom Watch: We'll revoke Brexit on day one, says Lib Dem leader Swinson In her first major speech since she was elected leader of Britain's Liberal Democrats, Jo Swinson vowed to cancel Brexit, attacking both Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for their policies. 17/09/2019
