2019-10-01

USA

Former GOP Rep. Chris Collins pleads guilty to insider trading charges

Prosecutors alleged that Collins, who served on the board of a pharmaceutical company, passed along the undisclosed results of a drug trial to his son "to make timely trades" to avoid over $700,000 in losses.

01/10/2019

United Kingdom

Meghan Markle takes legal action against British tabloid

'I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces,' Harry says.

01/10/2019

USA

Aliens may have bugged space rocks to spy on Earth, scientist says

A new proposal suggests scouring so-called co-orbitals for advanced alien technology used to eavesdrop on our planet.

01/10/2019

Green News

Would you go to university to become a social media influencer?

The course promises instafamous influencers as guest speakers will give its students the edge.

01/10/2019

USA

Warren on leaked Zuckerberg audio: '#BreakUpBigTech'

Zuckerberg told employees that if a President Warren threatened to break up Facebook, "you go to the mat and you fight." Warren responded, "It's time to #BreakUpBigTech."

01/10/2019

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Hong Kong police break up protests in day of violence

Tens of thousands of people joined anti-government demonstrations as China marked 70 years of Communist rule.

01/10/2019

USA

Chuck Grassley defends Ukraine whistleblower, breaking with GOP and Trump

The statement by the powerful Iowa senator did not mention Trump's attacks on the whistleblower.

01/10/2019

World News

What's it like to be non-binary in Europe?

While Sam Smith brought the issues facing non-binary people to the fore in the UK, what experiences do other non-binary people face across Europe? Euronews spoke to three people from different countries to find out.

01/10/2019

USA

Trump admin delays funds for human-trafficking victims that would help non-citizens

Program funds went into limbo 5 days after the funding announcement was updated to "allow recipients [of the funds] to serve non-citizens,"

01/10/2019

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Toilet paper dress contest winner wipes floor with competition

The stunning looks toilet paper wedding dress 2019

01/10/2019

France

Euronews answers: The Council of Europe turns 70, but what does it do?

Not to be confused with the European Council or the Council of the European Union, the Council of Europe's role is to uphold human rights and the rule of law on the continent.

01/10/2019

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French activists stage stunt at Saudi consulate over Khashoggi killing

Two-dozen Reporters Without Borders (RSF) activists dropped dismembered mannequins outside the Saudi Arabian consulate in France. It was to mark a year since the killing of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Turkey on October 2, 2018.

01/10/2019

Germany

Oktoberfest: Five things not to miss at world's largest beer festival

Oktoberfest: five things not to be missed at world's largest beer festival

01/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: PM silently scolded by aide over use of disposable coffee cup

Sending the right message is important in politics, but an irritated aide to Boris Johnson may have taken it too far by snatching a coffee out of his hand in front of television cameras.

01/10/2019

Italy

Make America Grate Again: Pompeo given parmesan in US tariffs stunt

'Give it to Trump,' the woman said.

01/10/2019

Spain

Watch again: Catalans march on anniversary of independence referendum

Spain’s acting prime minister warned demonstrators 'not to play with fire'.

01/10/2019

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China celebrates 70 years of communist rule

China put on a show to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party's rule.

01/10/2019

Russia

Russia alcohol consumption drops, boosting life expectancy — WHO

A new report from the World Health Organisation has found a correlation between decreasing alcohol consumption in Russia and lengthier life expectancies.

01/10/2019

No Comment

Watch: Footage of first giant panda cubs to be born at Berlin Zoo

Footage has been released of the first giant panda cubs to be born at Berlin Zoo.

01/10/2019

USA

Watch: Footage shows octopus changing colour in her sleep

Do octopuses dream? This is the question marine biologists are asking after watching this one sleep. They believe her colour changes could indicate what's happening in her dreams.

01/10/2019

USA

Trolls for hire: Russia's disinformation firms offer propaganda with a professional touch

Firms charged varying prices for services, such as $8 for a social media post, $100 per 10 comments made on an article or post and $65 for contacting a media source.

01/10/2019

Italy

Watch: First section of new replacement Genoa bridge is installed

The first section of a new bridge in Genoa was installed on Tuesday to replace a viaduct that collapsed last year, killing 43 people.

01/10/2019

Spain

Euroviews. Spain’s assault on the European Parliament’s integrity sets a dangerous precedent ǀ View

The Committee on Legal Affairs of the European Parliament decided on 3 September to submit observations to the European Court of Justice on the case of the jailed MEP from Catalonia, Oriol Junqueras. [...] The importance of the Court’s decision cannot be underestimated.

01/10/2019

World

Raw Politics in full: Pomp & Protests

Tesa Arcilla is joined by politicians and journalists to discuss the major political issues that are defining and dividing Europe today.

01/10/2019

Living

Youtube prankster crashes Chanel Catwalk at Paris Fashion Week

The intruder ran onto the runway in the middle of the catwalk show, gatecrashing the Chanel finale.

01/10/2019

USA

Taiwan Arch bridge falls in Taiwan bay, divers search for victims

The 460-foot-long bridge collapsed about 9:30 a.m. in Nanfangao, a tiny but often-crowded Pacific coast fishing village.

01/10/2019

USA

Bernie Sanders raises more than $25 million in the third quarter, his campaign says

South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg's campaign announced he raised more than $19 million in the third quarter.

01/10/2019

Netherlands

Dutch farmers demanding respect cause 'busiest rush hour ever'

Dutch farmers taking part in a protest that involves driving their tractors to The Hague resulted in the "busiest rush hour ever" in the Netherlands.

01/10/2019

USA

Euroviews. There is still hope for the future. The “American Dream” remains a beautiful ideal ǀ View

For me, the “Great American Dream” is not some ugly tortured vision of broken promises, facades and unfulfilled dreaming, but something that glitters at the heart of what it is to be American: hopeful, ambitious and a dreamer.

01/10/2019

Europe News

Gender equality in the new commission

Gender parity in Team Ursula and a dedicated portfolio for Equality are seen as moves to strengthen the position of women in the EU, but will it be enough?

01/10/2019