5 December 2019 | Euronews
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USA Pipe dream: The African cannabis empire that never was A London firm planned a giant cannabis farm in the African jungle. Four years later there's little to show for it but dirt roads and a few angry investors. -
USA GOP senator, at White House's request, blocks Armenian genocide resolution It was the third time the resolution, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, was blocked by a Republican senator. -
USA Birds are getting smaller. Scientists see the echo of climate change. A separate study published in September in the journal Science found that human activities and ecological changes are already having a devastating impact on bird populations. -
United Kingdom British police arrest 20 people following large human trafficking and modern slavery bust Police in the UK have arrested 20 people on suspicion of human trafficking and modern slavery following an invesitgation in London. -
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United Kingdom Liberal Democrats hope tactical voting will win them Conservative seat in Winchester "I honestly believe we can win this seat because there are so many Labour voters here that are saying to me, yes, I'm voting Liberal Democrat because I want to get that rotten conservative government out of Number 10," candidate Paula Ferguson told Euronews. -
Russia Russian village dealing with 'polar bear invasion' as dozens of animals go in search of food A village in northeastern Russia is warding off a polar bear "invasion" after dozens of the animals have edged closer to the village in search of food. -
USA How a conspiracy theory about George Soros is fueling allegations of Ukraine collusion The billionaire philanthropist has long been the target of conspiracy theorists about Jews controlling the world. -
No Comment Anti-Brexit protesters gather outside British embassy in Brussels A small group of demonstrators gathered in front of the British embassy in Brussels on Thursday to protest against Brexit. -
No Comment London architests showcase sustainable gingerbread city of the future Architects in London have traded in the usual concrete and wood for biscuits and dough in order to create The Gingerbread City - a futuristic city made of edible treats. -
No Comment France brought to a near-standstill as enormous strike gets underway Unions across France launched open-ended strikes on Thursday over the government's plan to overhaul its retirement system. -
No Comment Artists shine a spotlight on climate concerns at Lyon's light festival Parks, monuments, hills, and rivers form part of the backdrop for sound and light perfomances created by artists from all over the world. -
USA Russian agents planned hit from assassins' lairs in French Alps, say intel officials Western intelligence agencies tracked up to 15 members of Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, including 2 who poisoned a defector in London. -
USA John Kerry endorses Joe Biden for president The former Secretary of State and 2004 Democratic presidential nominee said Biden is "the president our country desperately needs." -
Nigeria Pirates kidnap 19 crewmembers from Greek tanker in third such case in just over a month Pirates have kidnapped 19 people from Greek tanker off the coast of Nigera, which is the third such incident in just over a month. -
World News EU still among top 3 world CO2 emitters, new data shows The European Union is still among the world's top three CO2 emitters after China and the United States, new data shows. The figures, which date from 2018, were released on Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project on the occasion of the UN Climate Summit in Madrid (COP25) -
Next Series Ask Our Astronaut | Do astronauts get any privacy in space or are they constantly being watched? In this episode, Luca's NASA astronaut colleague Andrew Morgan tells us more about intimacy in the International Space Station. -
Europe News Women from Central Eastern Europe steal the spotlight at the 2019 Women in Europe awards At the 4th annual Women in Europe awards, four women were recognized for their work in raising awareness for women's issues. -
USA Read: Full text of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's impeachment inquiry update In brief remarks, Pelosi announced the chamber was moving ahead with articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. -
USA Cellphone-related injuries on the rise, study says Those aged 13 to 29 make up almost 40 percent of such patients. Distraction was a major culprit. -
Earth News Hilton pledges to cut waste and provide soap to those in need The hospitality giant has partnered with social justice scheme Clean the World. -
USA Pelosi announces full speed ahead with articles of impeachment against Trump The speaker's comments come the day after the House Judiciary Committee held its first hearing. -
United Kingdom Boris Johnson pledges to take Brexit bill back to parliament 'before you cook your Christmas turkey' Johnson will not have impressed any vegetarians with his latest election promise. -
United Kingdom The UK’s ‘Brexit’ election: What’s the state of play with one week to go? The election campaign has been peppered with wild promises and accusations of deceit, lies and abuse. Can opposition parties overhaul Boris Johnson’s opinion poll lead? -
USA Nancy Pelosi instructs House Judiciary Committee to draft articles of impeachment against Trump US Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that Congress will proceed with articles of impeachment against Donald Trump. -
Earth News What if you could keep eating meat without eco-anxiety? Carbon Free Dining is extending carbon offsetting to restaurants - and helping communities in the process. -
USA With 60 days to go, the Dem race in Iowa is wide open 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. -
USA Pelosi to make statement on impeachment The House speaker's comments come the day after the House Judiciary Committee held its first hearing. -
World 'WasteShark' the new remotely controlled device that removes plastic and floating debris from water You'll never go into the water again...if you're plastic. -
Europe News Ireland's farmers' fears over climate plans With Irish farming also under pressure to reduce carbon emissions, farmers are concerned for how they can cut back while still making a profit. -
USA France braces for severe disruption in mass strike over pensions Bracing for violence, the city's police chief instructed all businesses, restaurants and cafes to close along the major march routes. -
United Kingdom Four Brexit Party MEPs resign to back Johnson a week before election Four Brexit Party MEPs are set to resign in a move to support Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson, just a week before a snap election in the UK. -
France Tear gas, flares, clashes and splashes: France's strike in pictures Rail workers, public servants and students are all protesting pension reform in France and it's hit all the major cities. -
France 'Magic and dreams' as Lyon's beloved Festival of Lights kicks off Christmas season Lyon's hugely popular Fête des Lumières marking the start of the Christmas season kicks off this Thursday. -
USA New Zealand PM aims to limit spread of hate at mosque shooting trial New Zealand's prime minister will do all she can to stop a man accused of killing 51 Muslim worshippers from spreading his message of hate at his trial. -
USA South African anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Tutu in hospital The 88-year-old used the pulpit to preach against the injustices of white minority rule Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town. -
United Kingdom Split over Europe: Will the Conservatives' inner wranglings affect election chances? Since the 2016 Brexit vote, the Conservatives have seen it as their mission to get Brexit done, putting them on a collision course with a frequently-hostile public. -
USA Democrats' impeachment deadline puts them at a disadvantage — and Trump knows it ǀ View From the start of the impeachment investigation, Democrats put themselves at a disadvantage by making it known they wanted to conclude the entire process by the end of the year. -
USA Specter of U.S. interference looms over health care debate in U.K. The future of the National Health Service after Brexit has become a major talking point for Labour in its effort to oust the Conservatives in the election. -
Europe News The Brief: Brexit book wins 13th European Book Prize A novel about Brexit's impact on society in the UK took home the European Book Prize. -
USA US Navy sailor fatally shoots two civilians before killing himself at Pearl Harbor base, Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam said earlier on Twitter that the three victims were all civilians working for the US Department of Defense. -
Spain Greener tourism? Transport-related carbon emissions could increase by 25% The UNWTO calls for greater collaboration between the transport and the tourism sectors to fight #climatechange. #COP25 -
United Kingdom UK Liberal Democrats could back Labour to force a second Brexit vote "I will vote for legislation to pass a people's vote, of course I will, and I would have done that under the previous Conservative government, just as I would do under any other government," she said referring to a second referendum on membership of the European Union proposed by Labour. -
USA China's Huawei to sue U.S. over blacklisting The company denies it is beholden to the Chinese government and says an order from the FCC designed to hurt its U.S. sales was arbitrary. -
USA Maine senator demands fairness for wild blueberry farmers after NBC News investigation "If you're a wild blueberry farmer with a 100-acre farm, you get zip," said Angus King. "If you're a cranberry farmer you get $61,000. How is that fair?" -
USA Russia probe witness charged with funneling millions to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign George Nader was charged earlier this year with child trafficking and transporting child pornography.