2020-01-15

USA

Scientists find Australian wildfire smoke has circled the globe

A satellite traced the movement of the smoke and produced an image Monday showing areas in Australia where the smoke had reached its place of origin.

15/01/2020

World News

EU condemns Putin's attempt to 'rewrite history' in dispute over WWII

"The EU commission fully rejects any false claims that attempt to distort the history of the Second World War or paint the victims like Poland as perpetrators," said EU commissioner Věra Jourová.

15/01/2020

USA

Sanctuary was supposed to be a safe place for Australian wildlife. Then came the fire.

"Their habitat is gone. These trees used to provide them with food and they are not doing that anymore," one volunteer told NBC News.

15/01/2020

The Cube

'Disgusting': Attack on office of Africa-born MP in Germany is slammed

Bullet holes have been discovered at the office of high-profile Bundestag politician.

15/01/2020

Business

US and China sign agreement aimed at ending trade war

China said the trade deal with the US was "``good for China, the US and for the whole world`".

15/01/2020

Spain

'Almost unbelievable': Metal plate from Spain blast kills man 3km away

He was one of two people killed in a huge explosion at a chemical plant in north-east Spain on Tuesday.

15/01/2020

USA

Trump impeachment: US House votes to send charges to Senate

The trial is expected to begin next week.

15/01/2020

Earth News

What would it take for you to go green?

We all have our own reasons for becoming more eco-concious but some reasons are more motivating than others.

15/01/2020

USA

Shakespeare's First Folio: Rare 1623 collection goes under the hammer

Only six of these famous texts are in private hands, and one of them is about to go to auction.

15/01/2020

Russia

Watch: Archive footage released of George W Bush and Putin dancing

The Kremlin put it out to mark Russia president Vladimir Putin's 20th year in power.

15/01/2020

USA

The last decade was the warmest ever recorded, NASA and NOAA find

The data is a closely watched indicator of the Earth's changing climate, particularly as projections for future years anticipate the trend to continue.

15/01/2020

USA

Senate weighs restricting reporters during Trump impeachment trial

The limitations could include forcing journalists into penned areas and barring them from walking freely around outside the chamber.

15/01/2020

USA

What senators can say, read and do: Decorum guidelines for Trump's impeachment trial

Here are the guidelines for how senators are to conduct themselves during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump

15/01/2020

USA

Giant tortoise who helped save species retires in Galapagos Islands

Diego, a giant tortoise native to the Galapagos Islands, is retiring from a captive breeding program that helped increase his species' population on Española Island.

15/01/2020

Europe News

Analysis: Iran nuclear deal on the brink

With Iran diplomacy in limbo, the nuclear agreement seems at the brink of falling apart. Yet, the European guarantors of the deal, France, Germany and the UK, triggered the mediation mechanism in a last-ditch effort to save what was praised as one of the biggest diplomatic achievements of our time.

15/01/2020

Real Economy

European Green Deal set to transform economy in face of climate threat

In partnership with The European Commission

Nearly every major aspect of the European Union's economy is set to be reassessed in light of the climate and ecological emergency.

15/01/2020

Iran

Euroviews. Mourning at Soleimani’s funeral was staged. Iranians are not rallying behind the regime ǀ View

If you logged into Twitter while Soleimani’s funeral was ongoing, you might have encountered a much different narrative about the Quds Force commander and the impact of his death. There, hundreds of thousands of people tweeted using the hashtag #IraniansDetestSoleimani.

15/01/2020

USA

Russian government resigns as Putin seeks constitutional shakeup

The Russian leader has been in power for nearly two decades as either president or prime minister.

15/01/2020

Russia

Russian parliament to review Putin PM pick after shock overhaul

The Kremlin-loyal parliament is likely to approve Mikhail Mishustin for the role.

15/01/2020

Destinations

Think flying is the carbon-heavy part of your holiday? Think again.

All-inclusive European holidays could emit more greenhouse gases through your food than your flights.

15/01/2020

USA

In relatively tame debate, Sanders versus Warren stands out

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.

15/01/2020

Japan

Carlos Ghosn challenge prompts Yamaha warning on hiding in music cases

People have been posting pictures of themselves packed into music cases after reports fugitive businessman Carlos Ghosn escaped from Japan in a similar way.

15/01/2020

Poland

How has a camera 'incident' led to media freedom questions in Poland?

The Senate has sought to remove TVP Info's press accreditation after a camera hit a Senate officer outside the Parliament building.

15/01/2020

No Comment

Clean-up underway in the Philippines after volcanic eruption

The latest footage shows houses and streets covered in ash.

15/01/2020

USA

Pelosi calls for witnesses at Trump trial after new evidence

House Democrats plan to vote on sending the articles of impeachment from the House to the Senate today.

15/01/2020

USA

Pelosi calls for witnesses at Trump trial after new evidence

House Democrats plan to vote on sending the articles of impeachment from the House to the Senate today.

15/01/2020

USA

Euroviews. Greta Gerwig and other Oscar snubs show that being a white male is still key to recognition ǀ View

The 92nd Academy Award nods shows Hollywood can't quit its habit of valuing derivative and self-referential works by established white men above all else.

15/01/2020

USA

Peru to deport tourists for allegedly damaging, defecating at Machu Picchu

Authorities said the tourists snuck into the ruins and caused a rock to fall from a wall of the Temple of the Sun, damaging it.

15/01/2020

USA

Iran threatens European troops but admits protesters 'were lied to'

"Today, the American soldier is in danger, tomorrow the European soldier could be in danger," President Hassan Rouhani said.

15/01/2020

United Kingdom

Lessons for Meghxit: How Europe's royals mix work and duties

While many members of European royal families pursue careers, some of their experiences offer up valuable lessons for Harry and Meghan as they seek to step away from their traditional duties.

15/01/2020