2020-02-18

USA

Euroviews. Primary voters know Bernie Sanders can beat Trump with his vision for America ǀ View

With the slogan “Not me. Us,” Sanders acknowledges he’s part of something larger than himself: A movement for social justice and economic democracy to counter the threat of right-wing authoritarianism.

18/02/2020

USA

NBC News/WSJ poll: Sanders opens up double-digit lead nationally in Democratic race

The Vermont senator's lead in the Democratic race comes as former Vice President Joe Biden's standing has dropped by 11 points since January.

18/02/2020

France

France's Macron announces 'crack down' on 'Islamist separatism'

The French president spoke of what he described as the fight against "separatism" in a speech given in Mulhouse, eastern France.

18/02/2020

USA

Earth's coral reefs could be gone by 2100, research finds

The bleak outlook forecasts that warming oceans and rising seas could have a devastating impact on ocean ecosystems.

18/02/2020

USA

5 things to watch for at the Democratic debate in Nevada

Mike Bloomberg joins the stage, Bernie Sanders leaps into front-runner status, and others fight to stay afloat at what's shaping up to be a lively faceoff.

18/02/2020

Spain

Why are Spanish farmers protesting against low prices?

Trade unions demand political action to guarantee retail prices for fruit and vegetables that are liveable for farmers.

18/02/2020

Europe News

Von der Leyen meets robots ahead of AI strategy announcement

The president of the European Commission visited the center for the artificial intelligence of the Flemish University in Brussels, where around 200 people work on projects partly financed by the EU.

18/02/2020

France

Sex tape scandal debate: Is French politics becoming more like the US?

France and the US are not on the same page here.

18/02/2020

USA

Queen Elizabeth's nephew, the Earl of Snowdon, and wife announce plans to divorce

The announcement comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family.

18/02/2020

France

French community suspends Polish ties over anti-LGBT declaration

A Polish town's attitude towards gay people has cost it its French twin.

18/02/2020

Europe Decoded

How did this mysterious 'ghost ship' wash up on the Irish coast?

"I simply couldn't believe it, I was astounded," said the man who found the mystery 'ghost ship'.

18/02/2020

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Thousands of farmers in western Spain cultivate protest over prices

They claim they're getting the same price for their products as they were 20 years ago.

18/02/2020

USA

Trump expected to grant clemency to former Ill. Gov. Blagojevich, ex-NYPD Commissioner Kerik

Blagojevich was sentenced in 2011 to 14 years in federal prison on corruption charges related to his solicitation of bribes in an attempt to "sell" Barack Obama's open Senate seat.

18/02/2020

Russia

Coronavirus: Russia bans Chinese nationals from entering country

Russia has taken a drastic step over the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

18/02/2020

USA

Nevada Democratic presidential debate: Everything you need to know

The Las Vegas debate, featuring six candidates, is the last before the Nevada caucuses

18/02/2020

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Security forces use tear gas amid anti-government protests in Iraq

At least 500 people have been killed since protests began.

18/02/2020

Ocean

Uncharted waters: how maps can help prevent conflict over marine resources

In partnership with the European Commission

Can you build a wind turbine in the same spot as a fish farm, and how do you make sure whale watchers and fishermen don’t clash at sea? It's all about maps.

18/02/2020

World News

Euroviews. Our disposable culture must end. We need the ‘right to repair’ not recycle our smartphones ǀ View

The Green Deal has paved the way for a sustainable product policy. Now legislators must seize this opportunity to ensure all smartphones sold in the EU are designed to be repaired and last longer.

18/02/2020

USA

Mike Bloomberg bets on zigging while other presidential candidates are zagging

A late entrant into the Democratic presidential race, the former New York City mayor is making a billion-dollar bet that the old rules no longer apply.

18/02/2020

USA

Trump grants clemency to former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr.

The football icon pleaded guilty to a felony charge in 1998 related to a payment to former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards to help secure a casino license.

18/02/2020

Green News

Scientists have worked out how to generate electricity from thin air

This new renewable energy generator takes moisture out of the air and turns it into an electrical current.

18/02/2020

USA

Kickstarter workers vote to form first union in tech industry

The historic vote comes amid growing discontent among employees at technology companies such as Google, Amazon and Microsoft, who have started to organize.

18/02/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The refusal of Zamira Hajiyeva’s appeal is not the victory the NCA think it is ǀ View

Enthusiasts for the UK’s still relatively new system of Unexplained Wealth Orders are cheering the recent victory of the NCA against Zamira Hajiyeva in the Court of Appeal. There are, however, at least two reasons why the rest of us should be more circumspect about cheering this particular result.

18/02/2020

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Winter storm leaves 50 people stranded at mountain pass in Norway

About 50 people are stuck at the Haukeli mountain pass (Haukeliseter Fjellstue) in southern Norway, due to a heavy winter storm.

18/02/2020

Moldova

European ambassadors 'blocking' closer ties between EU and Moldova

Moldova's president told Euronews ambassadors were "too close" to the former pro-EU government.

18/02/2020

Ukraine

Soldier killed as violence flares-up in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine's president called it a cynical move by pro-Russian separatists so that the peace process would fail.

18/02/2020

USA

Here's what Michael Bloomberg joining the debate stage means for Wednesday night

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.

18/02/2020

USA

Kenan Thompson, Hasan Minhaj to headline White House Correspondents' Dinner

Minhaj headlined the 2017 dinner.

18/02/2020

Hungary

Environmentalists' anger after Hungary cuts down EU-protected forest

The WWF argues cutting down an EU-protected floodplain forest in central Hungary was illegal and has called for statutory penalties.

18/02/2020

USA

HSBC cuts headcount by 35,000 in deep overhaul

The bank plans to reduce its workforce from 235,000 to 200,000 in the next three years.

18/02/2020