4 December 2019 | Euronews
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USA Name-drops highlight just how different parties' impeachment narratives are Here's how often some of the central figures in the impeachment inquiry were named in each party's report. -
USA Trump claims he doesn't know Prince Andrew, but once called him 'a lot of fun' Prince Andrew was forced to withdraw from his royal duties after a television interview in which he tried to defend his past friendship with sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein. -
Business Europe's 'carbon border tax' could hurt climate negotiations, according to China adviser The European Union's proposed "carbon border tax" on imports could introduce uncertain and harmful factors to otherwise friendly cooperation in climate talks, an adviser to China's negotiating team at a United Nations conference said on Wednesday. -
USA Barr accused of suggesting lack of respect for police could mean less protection A former DOJ official under Obama said the attorney general's remarks were "dangerous and irresponsible." -
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USA Former US President Jimmy Carter released from hospital Former US President Jimmy Carter was released from a Georgia hospital on Wednesday where he had been undergoing treatment for a urinary tract infection, his spokeswoman said. -
Sweden A$AP Rocky blocked from playing gig at Swedish prison he was detained in The US rapper — whose real name is Rakim Mayers — wanted to perform at the prison in Stockholm where he was detained ahead of his assault conviction. -
France France opens anti-hate office after Jewish graves desecrated with swastikas The office will coordinate police and judicial work to hold responsible those who commit anti-semitic, islamophobic, and anti-christian hate crimes, France's interior minister Christophe Castaner said. -
USA Jonathan Turley: Who is the lone GOP impeachment witness (and what's this about his dog)? "I get it. You are mad. The President is mad. My Democratic friends are mad," the professor testified. -
USA 10 takeaways from the impeachment hearing: Legal scholars in plain English Amid talk of King George III, the Secret Treaty of Dover and necromancy, here's what stood out. -
USA Video of spray-painted polar bear sparks concern, but experts say not to worry Experts say that whether the graffiti is the result of scientific research or a prank, there's likely no cause for concern for the individual polar bear. -
USA Video of spray-painted polar bear sparks concern, but experts say not to worry Experts say that whether the graffiti is the result of scientific research or a prank, there's likely no cause for concern for the individual polar bear. -
Sweden 'Alternative Nobel Prize' Laureates presented award in Stockholm The Laureates of The Right Livelihood Award - also known as the Alternative Nobel Prize - have been presented with their awards at an event in Stockholm. -
France Macron in the spotlight: Could France's strike undermine the President's international leadership? Trade unions called for a strike for an indefinite period that could bring the country to a standstill. -
United Kingdom Former Labour MP Ivan Lewis urges voters to back Conservatives to 'stop Corbyn becoming PM' A former Labour Party MP has urged voters to back the opposition Conservative Party in the upcoming general election in order to "stop Jeremy Corbyn from becoming prime minister". -
USA Trump closes NATO by yawning at impeachment hearing: 'It'll be boring' As witnesses testified before the Judiciary Committee, Trump denounced the House's inquiry as a "joke." -
USA Kim rides horse up symbolic peak for 2nd time as N. Korea raps Trump Mount Paektu and white horses are symbols associated with the Kim family's dynastic rule. -
Earth News WATCH | Tackling climate change in 60 seconds or less Welcome to the film festival where the only rules are "one mobile, one minute, one film". -
United Kingdom Turner Prize 2019: Award shared between four nominees after request for 'solidarity' Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo, and Tai Shani won the Turner Prize - a highly coveted arts award in the UK - after forming a collective in the name of "solidarity". -
USA Founding Fathers would be 'horrified': Legal experts testify Trump should be impeached The scholars called to testify by Democrats said they were unanimous about the action that should be taken against the president. -
USA Germany expels 2 Russian diplomats after linking Moscow to murder There are "enough indications" killing was "contracted by government offices of the Russian Federation or the autonomous Chechen republic," prosecutors say. -
Cinema Films tipped to win 2019 European Film Awards The Favourite, The Traitor, J'Accuse, Pain and Glory, System Crasher, Les Miserables, who will win at this year's European Film Awards -
Focus Innovation Radar Prize 2019 - 4D Hybrid Project The autonomous robot detects and repairs vertical metal surfaces, including those found in sites like offshore platforms or ship hulls. Designed to repair all metal surfaces, the robot can work in extreme temperatures -
No Comment Rare sighting for coastguards as orcas visit Italian coastal waters The group – three adults and a calf – were seen swimming just a few hundred meters from the Ligurian shore -
World News How will Brexit impact Europe's defence? Euronews answers Uncertainty looms as the UK and the EU are yet to decide on a legal framework for their future defence cooperation after Brexit, just a few weeks before Britain is due to leave the bloc. -
France France braces for more chaos as strike over pensions reform enters day two The strike that crippled public services in France enters a second day on Friday to force French President Emmanuel Macron drop the new retirement pay legislation. -
USA How Trump is using the House impeachment hearings to fine-tune his 2020 strategy ǀ View After the Democrats impeach Trump in the House, a new show will open in the Senate. That production will be brought to you by Republicans — and it will give Trump an even grander stage. -
No Comment Dozens rescued from their homes after severe floods inundate Spain Around a hundred people have been evacuated and dozens more rescued from their homes after severe flooding hit parts of the Murcia region of Spain. -
Target Climate-change-resistant agriculture As populations grow and climate change takes hold… increased soil erosion and salinisation are putting humanity’s food security at risk… especially in arid regions -
Real Economy Eurozone economy slows amid trade tensions and uncertainty A new series of 'Real Economy' looks at some of the reasons why the forecast is gloomy and how opportunities can turn the tide. -
No Comment Czech village hosts re-enactment of Napoleon's Battle of Austerlitz The roar of canons boomed across a field in the Czech Republic's Brno-Country district on Saturday as men in military uniforms clashed and fired at each other during a grand re-enactment of one of the greatest battles in modern history. -
No Comment Queen Elizabeth hosts NATO leaders at Buckingham Palace as protesters gather outside NATO leaders attended a reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, December 3, amid a special NATO summit held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the alliance. -
USA Read: Witness opening statements in first Judiciary Committee impeachment hearing Three are testifying at the behest of the panel's Democratic majority, while the fourth was called by the GOP. -
USA Flashback: What Nadler said about impeaching a president in 1998 Then, he was a rank-and-file member of the powerful House Judiciary Committee he now chairs. -
Hungary In response to Judit Varga: Some facts about the rule of law she should know ǀ View The rule of law, as opposed to what the minister Judit Varga writes, is not one of the current “buzzwords” but a constitutional foundation for our civilization, the operation of the state and our daily life. -
USA Giuliani and Nunes star in latest Ukraine saga 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. -
Europe News The Brief: von der Leyen prepares for first foreign trip as Commission President Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced she will take her first foreign trip to Ethiopia. -
USA Trump calls Trudeau 'two-faced' after hot mic catches NATO leaders speaking candidly The Canadian PM and others were heard apparently speaking about the president. -
Earth News Jason Momoa rips into fellow actor Chris Pratt on plastic usage Jason Momoa proved he took his role as Aquaman and defender of the seas seriously. -
Czech Republic Andrej Babis: Czech PM fraud investigation to continue, rules State Attorney The ruling reverses an earlier decision to drop the case that the PM had received European Union subsidies. -
Germany Germany expels two Russian diplomats over murder of Chechen Germany expelled two Russian diplomats from the embassy in Berlin over the murder of a former Chechen insurgent in August. -
Europe News Green Deal - the final touches It will be the first big act of the new European Commission. -
Spain COP25 Day 3: Activists call for big polluters to pay more for their damage A small group of demonstrators today displayed banners asking "big polluters" to pay society for the damage they are doing to the planet. The protest took place on Wednesday morning. -
USA Japanese doctor hailed as 'one of Afghanistan's greatest friends' killed in attack In April, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani granted Tetsu Nakamura honorary citizenship. -
USA Impeachment hearing: Live updates from the Judiciary Committee Live blog with the latest news coverage from the House Judiciary Committee's first impeachment inquiry hearing on Trump and Ukraine. -
World News It’s time to revitalise European industry to meet climate challenges ǀ View The cement industry is fully committed to reducing its carbon emissions. We are proud innovators, and so our commitment to environmental efficiency is already apparent at every step of the cement manufacturing process. -
Malta 'How is he going to function in a credible manner?' EU mission calls for Muscat to quit now After a meeting with the Prime Minister, Sophie In ‘t Veld, who is leading the European parliament’s emergency fact-finding mission to Malta, says she doubts the government’s credibility. -
Climate Now Identifying human and nature role in CO2 emissions is key to control global warming Under the Paris Agreement, 195 countries have pledged to slash their greenhouse gas emissions to keep global temperature rise well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. -
USA After a bruising first day, NATO braces for friction in talks near London Leaders are gathering in the unassuming London commuter town of Watford for talks, one-to-one meetings and press conferences. -
USA Police find body of third person lost in Australian outback Claire Hockridge, 46, had been missing for over two weeks after taking a drive into the outback with her partner and a family friend on Nov. 19. -
United Kingdom Trump slams Trudeau as 'two-faced' over video apparently mocking him US President Donald Trump slammed Justin Trudeau as “two-faced” after a video emerged showing the Canadian Prime Minister and other world leaders apparently mocking him. -
Iceland Well-being agenda: does this spell the end for GDP? Iceland, Scotland and New Zealand leaders team up on social priorities -
Russia Russia Media Freedom: New laws label journalists & bloggers 'foreign agents' Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed two controversial security bills into law. One will require certain technology sold in the country to include pre-installed software from the government, the other would designate certain journalists and bloggers as "foreign agents." -
World Is Trump really 'beyond impeachment'? Latest report makes the case that he isn't It also says the US President obstructed the inquiry by intimidating witnesses. Trump denies wrongdoing. -
World 'NATO will declare that space is a new domain', says former Deputy Assistant Secretary General Underneath the sparring, the fundamentals of the organisation remain strong, argues Jamie Shea, who is Senior Fellow at the Friends of Europe think tank. -
USA Dog turns on microwave, sets off kitchen fire in British home "Clearly this is a very strange incident involving the man's dog, but it could still have been more serious," a fire official said. -
World News EU failing to meet climate change commitments, new report finds "Many of the targets that we set for ourselves for 2020 will not be reached," said Hans Bruyninckx, the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency -
Vatican In unusual move, Vatican postpones beatification of first US 'televangelist' In unusual move, Vatican postpones beatification of first US 'televangelist' -
USA Yang campaign notified FBI about emailed death threats The FBI was contacted out of an abundance of caution after the emailed threats were made this week, a campaign official said. -
World News Watch back: NATO members highlight unity at end of tense anniversary summit NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the second day of the alliance's 70th-anniversary summit would focus on burden-sharing and the rise of China after a tense opening.