2019-11-27

Europe Decoded

UK election fact check: Is Britain's NHS up for sale? | #TheCube

Jeremy Corbyn says the documents show that America wants the NHS on the table in trade talks and leave Boris Johnson's denials "in absolute tatters."

27/11/2019

Germany

German army apologises for posting 'retro' Nazi uniform on Instagram

The photo, accompanied by a commentary — "today, elements of military style still belong to haute couture” — was spotted by Bild before being deleted.

27/11/2019

Sport

Portuguese Joao Felix crowned Golden Boy 2019 after dazzling year

Joao Felix was named Golden Boy 2019 by Tuttosport, after a year in which the 20-year-old became the fourth most expensive player of all time.

27/11/2019

USA

Judge puts brief hold on McGahn testimony order

House lawyers told the judge that a longer stay that lasted throughout the appeals process "would impair the House's ongoing impeachment inquiry."

27/11/2019

USA

Trump says he didn't direct Giuliani's Ukraine efforts. Witnesses say otherwise.

"No, I didn't direct him," Trump said in an interview on Tuesday, appearing to distance himself from his personal lawyer.

27/11/2019

USA

Trump admin projected it would separate 26,000 migrant kids at border, says DHS watchdog

A new DHS inspector general reporter also says the Trump administration knew it lacked the technology to track and reunite children with their parents.

27/11/2019

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Father Christmas performers go back to school in London

Who knew there was such training?

27/11/2019

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France pays tribute to 13 soldiers killed in Mali

Vigils were held to honour the soldiers who died when the helicopters they were travelling in collided in the African country.

27/11/2019

Living

6 sustainable beauty advent calendars to treat yourself this December

A pre-christmas treat for the skincare fanatic? These advent calendars provide a daily dose of eco-friendly beauty.

27/11/2019

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Musical's cast sings happy birthday to Tina Turner

Turner turned 80 on Tuesday.

27/11/2019

Business Series

Crashing barriers: Angola's female entrepreneurs

In partnership with aipex

From SMEs to corporates, Angola taps the power of women in business. In this edition of Business Angola, we look for the stories behind a statistic: a global study finds a high rate of women entrepreneurship - about 40% of all working women in Angola.

27/11/2019

Sweden

Ibrahimovic statue set alight and vandalised by angry Malmö fans

The legendary striker has caused some upset at his hometown club after it was confirmed he had bought a stake in rival team Hammarby

27/11/2019

United Kingdom

Despite Brexit, UK 'set to increase funding' to European Space Agency

Negotiations are ongoing at Space19 ministerial council, where the UK is expected to announce an increase in its funding to the European Space Agency.

27/11/2019

USA

Judge delays sentencing for ex-Trump aide Michael Flynn

Flynn's lawyers and U.S. prosecutors said a report from the DOJ's inspector general on the FBI's investigation of the Trump campaign could contain material relevant to his sentencing.

27/11/2019

World News

Clive James, TV personality, author and critic, dead at 80

He died on Sunday and a funeral took place in Cambridge on Wednesday.

27/11/2019

World News

Euroviews. Turning up the heat on vaping regulations to address consumer concerns ǀ View

While e-cigarettes are well established in many countries, there are big differences between the way the US regulates vaping compared to other regions like the EU. In addition, to date there are no universal product standards in this relatively new, yet fast-growing product category.

27/11/2019

United Kingdom

'Creative genius': Satirist and director Jonathan Miller dies aged 85

Jonathan Miller, satirist and director of opera and theatre, dies aged 85

27/11/2019

USA

Hong Kong police to enter university as hunt for protesters turns up empty

The red-brick university on Kowloon peninsula was turned into a battleground in mid-November.

27/11/2019

Russia

Improving their mooood? Cows get virtual reality to reduce anxiety

The virtual reality headsets simulate a "unique summer field" environment for the cows in a bid to reduce their anxiety and improve their mood. Do you think it will improve the taste of their milk?

27/11/2019

Europe News

The Brief: Citizens' choice - what should Team Ursula focus on in first 100 days?

We asked the people of Brussels what they think should be the policy priority of the new commission for the first 100 days: unemployment, migration, climate change, or gender equality - find out which issue came out top.

27/11/2019

Europe Decoded

Do deepfakes have power to rewrite history?

A new deepfake art installation reimagines the story of the moon landings, revealing threats to both democracy and history,

27/11/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Brexit: What European businesses should prepare for now ǀ View

While Brexit will inevitably affect different areas of any European or global business, if companies can be adaptable, they stand in better stead to weather the storm. While it may be costly now, being prepared for any outcome is the best current approach to an uncertain political climate.

27/11/2019

Partner content

La Mer: inside Dubai’s top beach location

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Here’s how to spend a full day at one of the city’s most popular seaside spots

27/11/2019

Germany

Pensioner loses €20,000 after driving off with banknotes on car roof

Police in Germany are appealing for honesty if anyone finds the €20,000 in banknotes, which were lost after being left on a car roof before the driver pulled away.

27/11/2019

USA

Democrats are making big gains in the suburbs. Here's why that may not be enough to beat Trump.

Analysis: Recent election results in Kentucky and Louisiana could be clues to 2020.

27/11/2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson 'dangerous and unfit for office', says Nicola Sturgeon

The SNP leader puts stopping Brexit and a second referendum on independence at the forefront of the party's manifesto.

27/11/2019

USA

First of 39 bodies found in U.K. truck repatriated to Vietnam

So far 16 bodies have been returned to families in Hanoi two days after the suspect trucker pleaded guilty to assisting in plotting illegal immigration.

27/11/2019

France

French chef Marc Veyrat takes Michelin to court over star demotion

A culinary court battle has begun as French chef Marc Veyrat sues Michelin for stripping him of his three-star status, and for suggesting he used English Cheddar in his souffle.

27/11/2019

Green News

Cara Delevingne and Kate Moss in star-studded campaign to save ocean

In the Project Zero video, celebrities talk about the important role the ocean plays in fighting climate change.

27/11/2019

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Pig laughs in the studio as reporter chased during live TV broadcast

You could say the pig was trying to hog the limelight

27/11/2019