2019-10-04

Ireland

Weather warnings as remnants of Hurricane Lorenzo hit Ireland and UK

Weather warnings are in place across Ireland and the UK for the parts of the weekend as the remnants of a former Category 5 hurricane make landfall.

04/10/2019

United Kingdom

Johnson 'will ask' EU for Brexit extension if no deal agreed

Boris Johnson will write to the EU seeking another Brexit extension if a deal has not been agreed by October 19, according to government papers submitted to a Scottish court.

04/10/2019

USA

Supreme Court to take up Louisiana law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges

The law would leave only a single doctor to perform abortions in the entire state, women's groups say.

04/10/2019

China

Hong Kong government invokes emergency powers to 'end violence'

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she would invoke emergency powers in an effort to "end violence and restore order".

04/10/2019

USA

Diplomats' text messages provide powerful evidence for impeachment

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.

04/10/2019

USA

Inside Chinese camps thought to be detaining a million Muslims

"Our center is to prevent terrorism thoughts from happening," the director of one of the centers tells NBC News.

04/10/2019

Austria

Vienna opens its first 'made for Instagram' selfie museum

Attendees are invited to take selfies in 24 interactive installations inside the museum, which opens on Friday.

04/10/2019

Austria

Watch: Footgolf world championships held in Austria

There is no longer any need to choose between football and golf at the weekends. Footgolf – football played on the golf course – is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide.

04/10/2019

The Cube

Why Iraqis are on the streets after 'years of anger and frustration'

Prime Minister Mahdi says he will listen to the ''legitimate'' demands of protesters, but with many calling for his downfall, what is next for Iraq?

04/10/2019

USA

Texts reveal US diplomats pushed for Ukranian investigation

The US House Intelligence Committee released text messages between a Zelensky aide and US diplomats

04/10/2019

World

António Costa: Portugal's Prime Minister in profile

Antonio Costa

04/10/2019

World

Pompeo in North Macedonia seen as sign of US Balkan re-engagement

A former NATO spokesperson says the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to North Macedonia is an important sign of re-engagement with the Balkan region.

04/10/2019

Luxembourg

Football match halted by drone flying disputed flag

A Europa League match at Luxembourg's Josy Barthel stadium was briefly suspended after a drone carrying the flag of a region disputed by Azerbaijan and Armenia flew onto the pitch.

04/10/2019

USA

Iraqi PM addresses the nation, urges protesters to go home

Authorities have cut internet access in much of Iraq since Wednesday in a desperate move to curb the rallies.

04/10/2019

United Kingdom

UK Brexit adviser Shanker Singham: ‘EU must compromise’

A trade expert influential with the UK government tells Euronews the EU must abandon its insistence on an all-island customs territory.

04/10/2019

USA

A RoboCop, a park and a fight: How expectations about robots are clashing with reality

When Cogo Guebara pressed a button on a robot to call the police, she was instead instructed to "step out of the way."

04/10/2019

World

Inside Dover: Europe's busiest ferry port prepares for Brexit

Businesses across the United Kingdom rely on Dover to help bring fresh food and critical components into the country. Any delays could cause chaos.

04/10/2019

World News

Former hopeful for UK PM quits as MP to run for Mayor of London

Rory Stewart, a former government minister and candidate in this summer's Tory leadership contest, has said he will resign from the Conservative party.

04/10/2019

USA

Ambassadors pushed Ukraine to investigate as condition for White House visit, texts show

House Democrats released the messages that were turned over by former U.S. envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker amid impeachment inquiry.

04/10/2019

USA

Hong Kong introduces emergency powers after months of protests

Before the new rule was confirmed, protests against it had already started.

04/10/2019

Europe News

The Brief: Day 4 - Commissioner hearings - the rough and the smooth

In this edition of the The Brief we look at how the French candidate Sylvie Goulard had a tough time in her hearing to take over the Internal Market dossier, while we also profile the man who is set to protect 'our European way of life'.

04/10/2019

USA

US Attorney General to Facebook: We need 'lawful access' to messages

Facebook acknowledges the needs of law enforcement but wants to protect its users from unwanted snooping.

04/10/2019

USA

Sports Illustrated to cut staff as new owner takes over

The laid-off staffers are the latest victims of downsizing affecting digital and print media, which has struggled to retain advertising revenue.

04/10/2019

USA

Joe Biden trails rivals as fundraising totals plummet from last quarter

The former vice president has sought to cement his lead, but the fundraising results may spark more questions about his durability.

04/10/2019

USA

Joe Biden trails rivals with $12.5 million raised in the third quarter

The former vice president has sought to cement his lead, but the fundraising results may lead to more questions about his durability.

04/10/2019

USA

US and UK agree to speed data access in criminal cases

The agreement allows law enforcement officials to go directly to tech companies in the other's country to seek electronic evidence in cases of terrorism, child sexual abuse and cybercrime.

04/10/2019

USA

Tiktok bans political and advocacy advertising from its platform

Political ads clash with its "positive, refreshing environment," says Blake Chandlee, Tiktok's vice president of global business solutions.

04/10/2019

USA

Supreme Court tries to cool hot bench, allows lawyers to speak without interruption

The court said the new system will be in place when its fall term begins on Monday.

04/10/2019

USA

Another GOP senator breaks from Trump to defend Ukraine whistleblower

"I stand with Chuck Grassley on this," Ernst said, referring to another Republican senator who defended the unnamed whistleblower.

04/10/2019

USA

Top Dem says AG Barr is endangering relationships with key U.S. allies

"Can you imagine if the CIA was asked to provide damaging evidence on a political opponent in Australia?" asked Sen. Mark Warner. 'There would be outrage."

04/10/2019