2019-10-21

USA

Memes are an easy, digestible way to share your thoughts. The Kremlin agrees.

Facebook announced Monday that it removed 50 Instagram accounts linked to a Russian-backed influence campaign — and just one Facebook account.

21/10/2019

USA

Memes are an easy, digestible way to share your thoughts. The Kremlin agrees.

Facebook announced Monday that it removed 50 Instagram accounts linked to a Russian-backed influence campaign — and just one Facebook account.

21/10/2019

World News

UK reviews diplomatic immunity rules after crash involving U.S. woman

UK reviews diplomatic immunity rules after crash involving U.S. woman

21/10/2019

Hungary

Hungary's opposition MP holds 'lies' sign during Orban speech

The Hungarian Prime minister Viktor Orbán was interrupted in parliament on Monday by an opposition MP denouncing Orban's "lies" and Hungary's "corruption".

21/10/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit: What's in the Withdrawal Agreement Bill?

The British parliament published on Monday the government's Withdrawal Agreement bill (WAB).

21/10/2019

USA

Biggest public pension fund in U.S. divests from firms that run ICE migrant detention centers

The California state workers' pension fund known as CalPERS is the latest pension fund or business to pull financial backing from GEO Group and CoreCivic.

21/10/2019

USA

The first human on Mars may be a woman, NASA chief says

"If my 11-year-old daughter has her way, we'll have a woman on Mars in the not-too-distant future," NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said.

21/10/2019

USA

Democrats zero in on 'abuse of power' in impeachment inquiry

Pelosi is said to favor one sweeping charge related to Ukraine, but there's some debate about the need for additional charges.

21/10/2019

Spain

Catalan leader snubbed by Spanish PM during visit

Pedro Sanchez rebuffed an offer by Quim Torra to meet.

21/10/2019

Israel

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu fails to form government

The prime minister has given up trying to form a governing coalition.

21/10/2019

USA

Netanyahu says he can't form a government after election deadlock

Netanyahu's announcement leaves the country's political future — and his — uncertain.

21/10/2019

USA

Which candidates have qualified for the next Democratic debate?

There's still time left to make the stage, but so far eight candidates appear to be set for the face off in Georgia.

21/10/2019

Living

5 eco accessories that will transform your home

Brands leading the way in luxury ethical homeware.

21/10/2019

USA

House Republicans told Trump of their concerns about hosting the G-7 at Doral

The message from the GOP came hours before the president reversed himself and announced that he was dropping the plans.

21/10/2019

Lebanon

How does Lebanon's government work?

Not very well, say many Lebanese.

21/10/2019

Europe News

The Brief: New British MEP stands out amongst the rest

Meet the Somali-British MEP who is defying political stereotypes.

21/10/2019

Next Series

Walking through time: how AI is rebuilding centuries-old Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

A European project seeks to digitally read old documents to help recreate the continent's diverse history

21/10/2019

Green News

How to become a philanthropist while shopping online

The trend for socially conscious accessories is gaining speed.

21/10/2019

USA

Republicans seek to censure Adam Schiff

Trump tweeted Monday, "Censure (at least) Corrupt Adam Schiff! After what he got caught doing, any pol who does not so vote cannot be honest....are you listening Dems?"

21/10/2019

USA

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appears confused at extradition hearing

Assange faces 18 counts in the U.S., including conspiring to hack government computers and violating an espionage law.

21/10/2019

Smart Regions

Electric tricycle causing a spin with those with impaired mobility

In partnership with the European Commission

New electric tricycles that resemble Roman chariots have begun appearing in France. They are calling the vehicle, the Benur and it's already causing a sensation for those with impaired mobility.

21/10/2019

Explore

Okinawans tells us the secret to long lives

In partnership with Okinawa Prefectural Government

The Okinawa archipelago in Japan is breaking records in terms of long life. Made up of 160 islands bordered by the Pacific Ocean with a subtropical climate, we meet friendly Okinawans who show us why it’s a great place to live (for a very long time).

21/10/2019

Travel News

China’s Hainan Island leading the way for health and wellbeing

In partnership with Sanya

Boasting beautiful scenery, hot springs and traditional medicine, Sanya is a tropical retreat for visitors, looking to relax and rejuvenate.

21/10/2019

France

French investigators wrap up probe into November 2015 Paris attacks

Anti-terror prosecutors now have up to one month to present their conclusions to the judges, who will then announce a trial date.

21/10/2019

No Comment

Robots and innovative farming methods to future-proof humanity

The innovative solutions also rely on artificial intelligence, which can be used to compose music or drive a game of high tech football

21/10/2019

Ireland

Euroviews. Brexit will determine Ireland's future as much as the U.K.'s ǀ View

The compromise solution [...] is likely to further inflame tensions between the unionist community who want to remain part of Britain and the nationalist community who want more than ever to be part of a united Ireland.

21/10/2019

USA

Drug companies reach 11th-hour deal to settle US opioids lawsuit

The US three dominant drug distributors and a big drugmaker reached a last-minute deal to settle a lawsuit over the opioid crisis just at the first federal trial was about to start.

21/10/2019

USA

Canada set to elect Parliament in vote seen as threat to Trudeau

Marred by corruption and blackface scandals, Trudeau's Liberal Party could lose to the Conservatives, or win but fail to get a majority in Parliament.

21/10/2019

World News

Euroviews. The EU should help spirits tourism and rural communities thrive ǀ View

Not only do small distillers generate local jobs and revenue, they are increasingly a huge draw for tourists looking to experience the unique craft and heritage of Europe’s spirit sector.

21/10/2019

USA

The impeachment fight is forcing the White House into damage-control mode

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.

21/10/2019