2020-02-10

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Bulgarians celebrate beekeepers saint day amid climate change threat to national beekeeping industry

People have brought jars of honey to be blessed in the Church of the Blessed Virgin in the southwestern town of Blagoevgrad.

10/02/2020

Germany

If AKK can't be the next Merkel, who can? Step forward Friedrich Merz

After Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer's resignation, the right-wing of Germany's governing CDU party may try to take over the party leadership, Let's take a closer look at one of their likely candidates, Friedrich Merz.

10/02/2020

World News

US charges four Chinese military personnel over credit agency hack

The US Department of Justice announced charges of computer fraud, economic espionage and wire fraud against four members of the Chinese military over the 2017 Equifax hacking.

10/02/2020

World News

Euroviews. Female genital mutilation is a chronic global problem. It demands a global response ǀ View

What would the global statistics look like if we were able to obtain reliable data on Female Genital Mutilation prevalence for each of the 90-plus countries where we are aware that FGM is present?

10/02/2020

Next Series

Technology aiming to transform the lives of people with disabilities

In partnership with The European Commission

The innovation project 'Insension' is being developed to give people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) a new way of communicating.

10/02/2020

Cult

Dubrovnik celebrates the feast of Saint Blaise

In partnership with Croatia

People from all corners of the Dubrovnik region gather to honour Saint Blaise, the patron saint of the city for over a millennium, who according to legend, saved it from the attack of a Venetian fleet.

10/02/2020

Denmark

Denmark marks 100 years since the vote to reunify the country

The region of Schleswig voted 100 years ago on whether to remain with Germany or join Denmark, which ultimately led to a split.

10/02/2020

World News

In photographs: Europe hit by heavy storms

Photographs from across Europe reveal the scale of weather-related disruptions.

10/02/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Forget politics and bureaucracy. Having a stronger cultural indentity will unite the EU ǀ View

The current mobilisation of right-wing protests against the Establishment, against the bureaucracy of the EU, and against immigration and acceptance of war refugees in Europe, is fed by two interrelated sources: national identity and cultural identity.

10/02/2020

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Homemade sledge race brightens up Russian winter

The event - Sunny Sledge 2020 - was being staged for the fourth time, with 36 teams taking part in this year's contest.

10/02/2020

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Oscars 2020: Winners pick up their engraved trophies

Bong Joon-ho arrived at the star-studded Governors Ball with six trophies, including best director and best international feature.

10/02/2020

Earth News

Elizabeth Banks slays in same gown as 2004 & other green Oscars looks

Last night's bash saw Hollywood stars use their clothes to make political statements.

10/02/2020

USA

Euroviews. Trump's purges show he didn't learn anything from being impeached ǀ View

Though many Republicans said that the president might now behave more cautiously, the reality is that he just feels empowered to abuse his office again.

10/02/2020

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Heavy rains to continue to lash eastern Australia

Sydney has been hit by its heaviest rain in 30 years, bringing widespread flooding.

10/02/2020

Ireland

Ireland election: How Sinn Féin dominated the social media campaign

CrowdTangle analysis shows that the party had a large majority of the online voice on Facebook and Instagram.

10/02/2020

World News

Euroviews. The language of fear used in media reports about the coronavirus is stoking prejudice ǀ View

The language to describe the virus is adding fuel to the fires of fear that are burning in countries with confirmed cases. Phrases such as “deadly virus,” “public health emergency” and “outbreak” mirror the scripts of disaster movies rather than real life.

10/02/2020

Europe News

Iranian-Israeli play explores human connections in wartime

An Israeli and an Iranian, performing side by side a play about war in Brussels. Sahand Sahebdivani, born in Iran, and Raphael Rodan, raised in Israel play versions of themselves. The piece underlining what unites rather than divides.

10/02/2020

USA

Volunteers rush to help pets trapped in epidemic epicenter

There are at least 20,000 to 30,000 animals trapped in people's homes since Wuhan went into lockdown, the head of a local animal rescue center said.

10/02/2020

World News

Coronavirus latest: WHO officially names illness COVID-19

The death toll for the COVID-19 outbreak has surpassed 1,000 in China with over 40,000 cases.

10/02/2020

USA

A 'rude awakening': The message Meghan's royal saga sends to young black people in Britain

"It reminded us that we shouldn't get too comfortable, and no matter how much we think we are accepted into society, we really aren't," one student said.

10/02/2020

USA

Biden camp won't say whether he stands by welfare reform vote

Analysis: As the former vice president criticizes President Donald Trump's cuts to programs for the poor, he is likely to face questions about his own record.

10/02/2020

Germany

Merkel successor Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to quit over vote fiasco

Merkel successor Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer announced that she will quit her role as head of the CDU after the party was criticised over a regional election in Thuringia.

10/02/2020

USA

Thailand survivor recalls hiding for six hours during shooting rampage

Montagan Nukdai, 28, a waitress at a local restaurant, attended a vigil for the 29 people killed.

10/02/2020

USA

Oscars: Parasite first foreign language film in 92 years to win

“I am ready to drink tonight,” director Boon Jong Ho said in his speech.

10/02/2020

Earth News

The 5 most sustainable florists in London this Valentine’s Day

Did you know most flowers are shipped all the way from Holland, rather than grown in the UK?

10/02/2020

United Kingdom

Storm Ciara helps Boeing 747 smash records with 1,327 kph crossing

Blown by winds of up to 150 kph, a UK bound flight made the Atlantic crossing in just 4 hours and 56 minutes.

10/02/2020

Sport

French legend defeated in Paris

Round up of Day 2 of the Paris Judo World Championships. The big talking point is Teddy Riner losing for the first time in 155 fights.

10/02/2020

USA

Iowa officially gives Buttigieg the largest delegate count, followed closely by Sanders

The decision comes despite the fact that the results are rife with potential errors and inconsistencies. NBC News has not called a winner in the race.

10/02/2020