2019-10-23

USA

Google claims quantum computing 'supremacy'

Google says its so-called quantum computer solved a problem in minutes that would take today's best supercomputer thousands of years to crack.

23/10/2019

USA

MSNBC announces four all-star female moderators for November debate

The two-hour Democratic face off will take place on Nov. 20 in Georgia.

23/10/2019

United Kingdom

Who's next? Bar uses facial recognition to stop queue jumpers

A bar in central London has installed new AI-powered facial recognition tech to help staff see who's next in line.

23/10/2019

USA

Two dead after car falls from 4th level of Indianapolis car garage

Photos show the car landed on its top.

23/10/2019

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Activists form human chain at UK consulate in Hong Kong

The protesters called for international support in their months-long campaign for democratic reforms in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.

23/10/2019

Europe News

MEP calls for humanitarian corridor for Europe's children of IS

Following the Turkish military offensive in Northeast Syria, the lives of hundreds of European nationals - men, women and children are at risk. We took the issue to parliament with our documentary Europe's Children of ISIS.

23/10/2019

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One man dies after torrential storms wreak havoc in Catalonia

Rescuers said they had found the body of a man along the coast around 40 kilometres north of Barcelona and that the search is ongoing for the four missing

23/10/2019

USA

Trump's lawyers argue he can't be charged while in office — even if he shoots someone

"That's your position?" asked federal appeals court Judge Denny Chin. "That is correct," the president's lawyer responded.

23/10/2019

France

Could France go against all odds and veto a long extension for Brexit?

French Deputy Minister for European Affairs Amelie de Montchalin said Paris was ready to grant a "technical" extension for "a few days" so the UK parliament could complete the ratification process but would oppose a broader extension intended to "rediscuss the agreement."

23/10/2019

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Flying motorbikes and super-fast 5G on show at Dubai's tech forum

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Thousands of companies are showing futuristic innovation and technology at GITEX, which is in its 39th year

23/10/2019

USA

New study shows Earth-like worlds may be common. The odds of finding alien life just went up.

New look at handful of nearby stars shows they were once orbited by rocky planets like our own.

23/10/2019

World

Sal Khan's non-profit online school began with free maths classes for his cousins

The non-profit Khan Academy now provides thousands of online classes for people around the world

23/10/2019

Europe News

Croatia en route to join Schengen

Countries and MEPs are divided as Croatia passes next step in Schengen process.

23/10/2019

Greece

Syrian boy dies after migrant dinghy collides with coastguard boat

The incident took place in the night of Tuesday and Wednesday near Kos, a Greek island off the coast of Turkey.

23/10/2019

Green News

Veganism could be key to reducing farming's carbon footprint

A new study has identified reduced meat consumption and tree-planting as viable solutions to global warming.

23/10/2019

USA

2 Giuliani associates plead not guilty in campaign finance scheme

Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman were carrying one-way tickets to Vienna when they were arrested at Dulles Airport outside of Washington D.C. on Oct. 9.

23/10/2019

USA

Watch: Trump lifts Turkey sanctions and hails 'breakthrough' in Syria

"Big success on the Turkey/Syria Border," President Trump tweeted ahead of his address from the White House.

23/10/2019

USA

Pentagon official overseeing Ukraine testifies in impeachment inquiry

Cooper is expected to face questions about the Trump administration's decision to temporarily withhold military assistance to Ukraine over the summer.

23/10/2019

Europe News

The Brief: von der Leyen wants to move into Berlaymont

Ursula von der Leyen suggests a residence next to her office during her term as Commission president.

23/10/2019

USA

Zuckerberg defends currency project, admits he's not 'ideal messenger'

Mark Zuckerberg's statement provides the clearest indication yet that the Libra digital currency project announced earlier this year faces an uphill battle.

23/10/2019

USA

Facebook chief Zuckerberg testifies before US Congress

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg testifies before US Congress

23/10/2019

World News

MEPs eye sanctions against Ankara and reject Syria 'safe zone'

While MEPs have no direct say on EU foreign policy decisions, they have the power to curb important funding to Turkey.

23/10/2019

USA

Israel's gridlock continues as Gantz attempts to form government

With Netanyahu unable to form a government, the task now passes to Benny Gantz, who may face a similar fate.

23/10/2019

USA

Euroviews. The death knell is ringing for the UN. We can’t let this beacon of hope die without a fight ǀ View

As the UN turns 74 this week, we can look back on its legacy and credit the organisation, and the system of multilateral cooperation built around it, with the avoidance of major wars. But do its recent failures spell the demise for the UN?

23/10/2019

Eco-Innovation

Could this scheme encourage UK drivers to buy electric vehicles?

The UK government has announced new green number plates on electric vehicles that could offer drivers extra perks.

23/10/2019

World News

Russia-brokered deal in Syria: Why Putin holds the key to the conflict

The Russian-brokered agreement concluded on Tuesday highlights how central President Vladimir Putin has become in the Syrian conflict, experts told Euronews.

23/10/2019

USA

How Bill Taylor gave Democrats their biggest bombshell yet

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.

23/10/2019

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The Making of a Global Village

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In January, thousands of citizens of Italy’s Basilicata region gathered in a unique location to celebrate an historic occasion through music — which reverberated around adjacent tuff rock.

23/10/2019

USA

Biden returns to Scranton to make middle class economic pitch

The former vice president is making his pitch to voters he says Trump has left behind on a day when the president will also be visiting Pennsylvania.

23/10/2019

Romania

Court blocks expansion of Romania's biggest coal mine

An energy company wanted to expand Rosia's 1,450-hectare coal mine by a further 280 hectares, 235 of which are currently covered by forest which would have had to be cut off, according to environmental network Bankwatch

23/10/2019