USA Who are the diplomats Congress wants to hear from in the whistleblower case? Two are career foreign service officers with stellar records, and a third is a seasoned diplomat who favored a tough line on Russia and support for Ukraine. 02/10/2019
world news U.S. hits Scotch whisky, Italian cheese, French wine with 25% tariffs The Trump administration slapped 25% tariffs on French wine, Italian cheese and single-malt Scotch whisky in retaliation for EU subsidies on aircraft. 02/10/2019
Iraq Iraq imposes curfew, cuts internet as major protests turn violent Iraq’s government cut internet access, imposed curfews and deployed forces to secure key facilities amid protests aimed at toppling the regime. 02/10/2019
USA October's Democratic debate to feature biggest debate stage yet The Oct. 15 debate outside Columbus, Ohio will see twelve candidates face off in one night. 02/10/2019
Green News Paper and biodegradable alternatives as bad as plastic says Greenpeace Greenpeace USA has criticised "false promises" by companies who switch to recyclable packaging instead of reducing consumption. 02/10/2019
United Kingdom British government to prorogue parliament — again British government to prorogue parliament — again 02/10/2019
no comment Banksy art turns heads in London suburb shop A pop-up art exhibition by street artist Banksy appeared in a shop window display in Croydon, south London on Tuesday (October 1). 02/10/2019
no comment World 'footgolf' champions tackle challenging course in Salzburg Footgolf is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide and is a combination of football and golf, played on a golf course. 02/10/2019
Ukraine Breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia talks as Kyiv agrees Donbas elections Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has agreed to provide special status for the Donbas and hold elections in the separatist-controlled eastern region, a breakthrough in talks to end the five-year conflict. 02/10/2019
United Kingdom 'Very little time': Read Johnson's letter to Juncker on Brexit plan Britain delivered its proposals on Wednesday for how to deal with the Irish border after Brexit, removing the so-called backstop but with measures it said would avoid the need for checks or physical infrastructure. 02/10/2019
France French police in 'anger march' over conditions, high suicide rates Thousands of police officers in France are marching in Paris for the first strike in almost two decades to call for improved working conditions. 02/10/2019
Libya Migrants in detention centres ask: 'Why does UNHCR keep us in prison?' The UN agency has been accused of being a “fig leaf” for the policy of externalisation of EU borders; critics argue that UNHCR action is Libya is uneffective. We asked migrants held in detention centres their opinion. 02/10/2019
Libya Who are the UNHCR really working to help - refugees or states? Euronews has undertaken an investigation into the UNHCR's operation in Libya, where tens of thousands of migrants live in detainment camps, hoping to make it to Europe. 02/10/2019
USA U.S. presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders hospitalised with chest pains U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders hoopitalised with chest pains — campaign 02/10/2019
USA Prince Harry's emotional statement comes after months of negative press coverage "The duke and duchess are trying to balance their desire for a private life, while living in highly transparent media world," said one expert. 02/10/2019
USA House Democrats threaten White House with subpoena for Ukraine documents The latest move came amid an escalating impeachment battle, with lawmakers rolling out a wave of planned hearings and demands, all met with fierce resistance from White House and administration officials. 02/10/2019
United Kingdom Boris Johnson sets out plan reworking backstop Boris Johnson has urged Juncker to reach a deal on Brexit, saying: "Our predecessors have tackled harder problems: we can surely solve this one." 02/10/2019
no comment Azores residents face Hurricane Lorenzo damage As daylight set in, Azores residents began to take toll of the damage caused by Hurricane Lorenzo. The central island of Faial has been one of the most affected in the archipelago of nine islands with high winds and massive waves destroying seaside houses. 02/10/2019
Angola The 'Kuduro' state of mind This type of music invented in the capital of Angola is starting to conquer the planet, but its creators say Kuduro is much more than a type of music, it's a state of mind. 02/10/2019
World Raw Politics in full: "Final Offer" Tesa Arcilla is joined by politicians and journalists to discuss the major political issues that are defining and dividing Europe today. 02/10/2019
Sweden Watch: Swedish wine is on the table, thanks to German grapes Wine growing is becoming increasingly popular in Sweden, with 40 vineyards now found in the country, concentrated in the south. 02/10/2019
USA Senate Democrats ask the IRS to consider stripping the NRA of its tax-exempt status The request came after Democrats released their findings of a months-long investigation into the NRA's dealings with Russian nationals last week. 02/10/2019
world news Watch: Thirty-five years of Arctic thaw in two minutes NASA's scientific visualisation study has updated its animation to show not only how Arctic sea ice has less surface; It is also getting thinner. 02/10/2019
USA What are the Democratic proposals on guns and what do critics say? A plan to enact "mandatory buybacks" of certain firearms has sparked division on the campaign trail. 02/10/2019
USA Five important stories the impeachment news has overshadowed First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. 02/10/2019
USA Hong Kong police defend shooting protester as 'lawful and reasonable' Officials say the police officer who shot an 18-year-old protester was defending himself condemnation from the public, international groups. 02/10/2019
Living Banksy shop appears in London after company try to claim artist's name An announcement taped to the shopfront said that Banksy will be selling artworks online from as little as £10. 02/10/2019
United Kingdom Patient diagnosed with Brexit-triggered psychotic disorder An unnamed patient spent several weeks in a psychiatric ward after experiencing symptoms of a psychotic disorder triggered by the Brexit referendum. 02/10/2019
no comment Looking for low-cost and highly nutritious food? Try insects! The head of the University of Costa Rica's Insects Museum decided three years ago to replace animal protein in his diet with crickets, ants, cockroaches, beetles and other insects - and wants to encourage others to do the same. 02/10/2019
United Kingdom Watch again: Boris Johnson calls for EU to embrace Brexit compromise "Today in Brussels we are tabling what I believe are constructive and reasonable proposals, which provide a compromise for both sides," Johnson told his Conservative Party's annual conference in Manchester. 02/10/2019
