16 April 2020 | Euronews
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Brazil Brazil's president fires health minister after coronavirus dispute Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro fired his health minister amid the coronavirus pandemic. -
World News World Press Photo 2020: Which is your favourite prize-winning image? The winners of World Press Photo 2020 have been announced. Check out work from some of the world's leading photojournalists here. -
World News Air pollution plummets by more than 45% in major European cities Paris has seen a dramatic drop of 54% in nitrogen dioxide levels compared to the same period in 2019. -
World News Analysis: Why are our politicians so popular during COVID-19 crisis? In times of crisis "when people are frightened and face an uncertain future, they hold on to what they know. And they know their leaders". Euronews' political editor, Darren McCaffrey, looks into the rising popularity of Europe's politicians. -
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No Comment Notre Dame Cathedral`'s bell rings a year after devastating fire It was to mark a year since a massive blaze in Paris nearly destroyed one of the world's most revered monuments. -
United Kingdom Locked-down Europeans flock to British Museum's online collections Egyptian mummies without the crowds: traffic to the museum's online galleries has more than tripled amid coronavirus lockdowns. -
United Kingdom Meet the 106-year-old who is the UK's oldest known COVID-19 survivor Connie Titchen, 106, was clapped out of Birmingham’s City Hospital on Tuesday after battling the infection for three weeks. -
Libya Libya: Caught between bombs, bullets and now COVID-19 The coronavirus pandemic is putting yet more strain on a country already struggling with civil war and a migrant crisis. -
Earth News Can a green cryptocurrency fix our toxic relationship with the environment? With every coin backed by one tree, experts say this could be the currency of a sustainable future. -
Europe News Conservationists slam Malta over bird hunting during COVID-19 lockdown "It is incredible how governments in the past and even the ones we have today are spineless," said Mark Sultana, chief executive of Birdlife Malta. -
Ireland Why the next government in Ireland could be historic Two age-old political rivals have agreed to enter a partnership in a bid to form an Irish government. But why is this significant and what's next? -
China We need to drastically improve animal welfare standards globally to avoid another pandemic ǀ View A permanent ban is needed, not only on animal markets such as those in Wuhan, but on the live trade, export and inhumane slaughter of all animals. This would not only protect animal welfare, but could also save millions of human lives. -
Economy Coronavirus: more financial protection needed from EU says Greece’s former finance chief The EU must be there to support member states’ economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, former Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou tells Euronews. -
Germany UK food firm charters plane to fly in Romanians to help with harvest Coronavirus lockdowns mean food producers are struggling to find the staff to harvest fruit and vegetables. -
Poland Polish MPs vote to delay controversial abortion and sex education bills "It is shameful that parliamentarians did not reject these two retrogressive proposals unequivocally," said Amnesty International Poland. -
World News Prisoners set for early release amid warning COVID-19 thrives in cramped jails Health experts say COVID-19 thrives in cramped jails and freeing up space could allow for social distancing to slow transmission. -
Europe News Coronavirus tracking apps must be 'voluntary' and 'time-limited', EU insists As concerns mount about data privacy and coronavirus pandemic monitoring, the EU says privacy must be respected when countries consider mobile phone tracing apps. -
No Comment Rush to sell gold as prices hit seven-year high amid coronavirus pandemic The price of gold has been rising since the coronavirus crisis began, which is the usual pattern in times of uncertainty. -
Sweden Swedish government granted special powers to curb coronavirus outbreak Sweden's parliament has approved a bill that will grant the government special powers to contain the coronavirus outbreak as death toll rises -
World News ‘It’s a contact job’: Sex workers struggle amid the coronavirus crisis 'We are in a lot of trouble' says the English Collective of Prostitutes, which is demanding support from the government for sex workers whose livelihoods have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak -
Italy Trainee doctor slayed as domestic violence reports jump amid lockdown Lorena Quaranta was murdered just three weeks into Italy's lockdown. Authorities say it highlights a worrying increase in domestic violence across Europe amid confinement. -
Libya Ignoring COVID-19 cases at Libya migrant centres will have dire consequences for Europe ǀ View Both individual countries like Italy and the EU overall will need to strike the political balance between the needs of their citizens and the humanitarian obligation to provide shelter for refugees and migrants. -
USA Trump's halt of funding to WHO comes amid increased criticism of US response Trump has faced mounting criticism over his administration's response to the COVID-19 crisis. -
Europe News EU Commission President offers 'heartfelt apology' to Italy, as MEPs debate coronavirus response "Too many were not there on time when Italy needed a helping hand at the very beginning" von der Leyen admitted during a debate with MEPs over the EU's coronavirus response. -
World News Coronavirus in Europe: Tourism sector 'hardest hit' by COVID-19 Millions of jobs are at risk as lockdown has all but ground tourism to a halt, says the World Travel & Tourism Council -
United Kingdom WWII Veteran aged 99 raises over €20 million (£17.5 million) for healthcare workers in the UK Captain Thomas Moore is raising money for frontline healthcare workers in the UK by walking 100 laps around his garden before his 100th Birthday. He has already smashed his target of a £1,000 and raised over €20 million. -
United Kingdom 'My wife hates it when I work from home', Banksy says as he unveils new work Rats are causing havoc in Banksy's bathroom as the artist, like millions around the world, is under lockdown at home. -
Israel Israeli president gives parliament three weeks to choose prime minister President Reuven Rivlin made the move after his prime minister-designate, former military chief Benny Gantz, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to reach a power-sharing deal by a midnight deadline. -
France Macron says controversial malaria drug will be tested for use as COVID-19 treatment The French leader said the controversial dual therapy championed by Didier Raoult involving anti-malaria drugs should be vigorously tested as soon as possible. -
Earth News I bought an indoor garden to see if it would make quarantine bearable Studies show that growing plants can reduce stress and anxiety and even improve productivity when working at home. -
World News Coronavirus latest: UK to receive 84 tons of PPE from Turkey While a number of countries are preparing to start easing their coronavirus lockdowns, the UK is set to announce an extension of its containment measures