2020-06-15

World News

Illegal border crossings into EU surge as coronavirus fears ease

In April, Frontex recorded just 900 illegal border crossings since 2009. In May, it was 4,300.

15/06/2020

USA

US Supreme Court: LGBT people can't be fired over sexual orientation

The ruling could have a huge impact on the estimated 8 to 11 million American LGBT community, who are not protected against workplace discrimination in most US states.

15/06/2020

Europe News

Low-carbon liquids: Greenwash or a solution for climate neutrality?

Green groups insist the fuel industry isn't tackling the reality of the climate crisis.

15/06/2020

Next Series

Artificial Intelligence: how man and machine are progressively working as one

In partnership with The European Commission

Futuris looks at how the relationship between man and machine in modern manufacturing is evolving through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and automation.

15/06/2020

Poland

LGBT campaigners denounce President Duda's comments on "communism"

The Polish President claimed the LGBT 'ideology' is more harmful than communism during a campaign rally on Saturday, as he seeks re-election in the predominantly Catholic country.

15/06/2020

Climate Now

The future for farmers in a warmer world

In partnership with Copernicus

In this episode, Climate Now looks at how farmers are adapting to climate change and our warming planet,

15/06/2020

Russia

Russia expels two Czech diplomats amid ongoing diplomatic tension

Russia said it was a retaliatory move after hostility from the Czech Republic

15/06/2020

Europe News

Belgium lockdown lifted for sex workers but COVID-19 concerns flourish

"I don't go back to work with a smile on my face but I have no choice," one sex worker told Euronews.

15/06/2020

No Comment

Beijing braces for second wave after 49 new COVID-19 cases confirmed

Beijing has closed the Xinfadi market, ordered tests to be carried out on all its workers and put surrounding neighbourhoods in lockdown.

15/06/2020

United Kingdom

UK pubs 'unlikely to reopen before July 4 at the earliest'

Beer lovers will have to wait at least a couple more weeks before they can enjoy a drink out, according to the UK government.

15/06/2020

United Kingdom

'The time for action is now': Boris Johnson's racism review criticised

The Labour Party and an anti-racism think tank argue Boris Johnson's new review is redundant because four were released in 2017. They're calling for "more action, less rhetoric".

15/06/2020

Spain

How coronavirus turned Spain’s top scientist into a pop icon

The new icons of the COVID-19 era are not singers, actors or athletes, but medical experts.

15/06/2020

Norway

Norway data protection authority bans coronavirus tracking app

The country's data inspectorate temporarily banned a coronavirus tracking app, raising several concerns about how users' location data, collected via GPS and Bluetooth, would be used.

15/06/2020

Spotlight

Japan's Paralympic Games aim to leave lasting legacy

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Spotlight explores the efforts being made in Japan to ensure the Paralympics have a lasting impact for those living with a disability.

15/06/2020

Ireland

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Greens agree to form new Irish government

The leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Green Party have agreed on a draft programme of government, with the next Taoiseach yet to be officially confirmed.

15/06/2020

Earth News

Ten whales tangled in seaweed are saved off remote island in Scotland

Local residents rallied together to rescue the stranded whales.

15/06/2020

China

Beijing tightens controls amid fears of second coronavirus wave

The Chinese capital rushes to contain a new outbreak of COVID-19 cases seemingly linked to a food market, just as EU countries reopen their borders.

15/06/2020

United Kingdom

Pilot dies after U.S. fighter jet crashes in North Sea

The jet took off from RAF Lakenheath, an American base in the UK.

15/06/2020

World

Swedes snubbed as Nordic neighbours open their borders

Scandinavian countries have opened up their borders to each other but specifically excluded Sweden, because of its less strict approach to containing COVID-19.

15/06/2020

World News

In pictures: Black Lives Matter protests taking on the world

A weekend of protests against racism and police violence

15/06/2020

Russia

Russia sentences former US marine Paul Whelan to 16 years in prison

Paul Whelan, a former US marine arrested in Russia on alleged spying charges, faces up to 20 years in prison.

15/06/2020

Europe News

Brexit: No extension for transition period beyond December 2020

The UK Prime Minister and European Commission President said in a joint statement that there would be no extension of the post-Brexit transition period.

15/06/2020

No Comment

Researchers use drones to track thousands of turtles in Australia

More than 60,000 sea turtles flock to the nesting beach on Australia's Raine Island every year. But newly-released drone footage shows that Australian researchers may have been underestimating just how many were making the epic journey from the Great Barrier Reef.

15/06/2020

Italy

Milan won't remove statue of journalist who had Eritrean child bride

Black Lives Matters protesters in Italy have targetted the statue of the late Indro Montanelli.

15/06/2020