2020-06-29

United Kingdom

UK confirms local lockdown in Leicester due to surge in COVID-19 cases

The UK government has confirmed lockdown measures to combat the spread of coronavirus will not be lifted in Leicester, and stricter measures will be imposed to tackle the number of cases being reported in the area.

29/06/2020

The Cube

Viral Finland PM quote about US being under Russian control ‘not true’

It was suggested that Marin had also wondered whether the US was under Russian control since January 20, 2017 - the date Trump was inaugurated as president.

29/06/2020

World News

Analysis: Europe's airline industry and flying during a pandemic

So, what’s it like to fly again? Is the hassle simply too much? Well, I would argue not. I’m writing to you from Poland having flown here to cover the presidential election. And, you know what? It was fine, writes Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey.

29/06/2020

United Kingdom

Leicester and UK government clash over lockdown extension

The UK government has reportedly recommended extending Leicester's lockdown amid a spike in cases. But the city's mayor is not convinced.

29/06/2020

Earth News

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's favourite sustainable brands

The British royals are both keen advocates of ethical fashion, but which are the labels they wear most?

29/06/2020

World News

Post-Brexit trade: Row over state aid as face-to-face talks resume

Talks on a future EU-UK trade deal have resumed in Brussels, with negotiators meeting face-to-face for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak.

29/06/2020

Next Series

The European projects pooling data to defeat COVID-19

In partnership with The European Commission

Futuris travels to Marseille and Cambridge to look at two European projects pooling and sharing data to help the scientific community beat COVID-19.

29/06/2020

Germany

'Moment of truth': Macron wants EU recovery fund agreement in July

Macron and German chancellor Angela Merkel held talks on Monday before the negotiations continue at the next European council.

29/06/2020

No Comment

Taiwan kickstarts domestic tourism after containing coronavirus spread

Taiwan's transportation and health ministers removed a face mask from a sand sculpture at a ceremony in Taipei to kickstart a domestic tourism initiative.

29/06/2020

No Comment

Entangled sperm whale liberated from fishing net by Italian Coastguard

A ten-metre-long male sperm whale, which was entangled in fishing nets, has been freed by the Italian coast guard in the Mediterranean Sea. The illegal fishing net had prevented the whale from moving its tail fin.

29/06/2020

France

Five takeaways from France's local elections

A low turnout and a more nuanced nationwide picture mean the political outlook remains uncertain.

29/06/2020

Europe News

'Til coronavirus do us part': Lockdown separates newlyweds for months

"It truly feels that our marriage is not even real," says Adrien Deslande who has been separated from his wife for months as she waits for a visa in Turkey.

29/06/2020

Spotlight

Welcoming the world: Japan's Olympic Host Towns

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Spotlight takes a look at the cities and towns across Japan fostering cultural exchanges with the rest of the world.

29/06/2020

France

Former French PM sentenced to prison over 'fake jobs' scandal

The scandal involving his wife Penelope demolished his 2017 presidential bid.

29/06/2020

Israel

Israel’s annexation plans 'illegal': UN human rights chief

The consequences are likely to be "disastrous for the Palestinians, for Israel itself, and for the wider region," warns UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.

29/06/2020

Earth News

Family rescue bear with head trapped inside plastic container

The Wisconsin family never thought their fishing trip would turn into saving a bear's life.

29/06/2020

No Comment

Coronavirus screening underway in Mumbai as India cases increase

Door-to-door screening is underway in Mumbai's poor neighbourhoods to identify coronavirus hotspots.

29/06/2020

Russia

Russian mining company Nornickel admits new pollution in Arctic Tundra

Nornickel has opened an investigation after suspending the employees responsible.

29/06/2020

France

'Time has come to act': Macron outlines environment agenda

Macron spoke just a day after the Green party surged across the country in Sunday's municipal election.

29/06/2020

World News

Europeans' trust in US falls during coronavirus pandemic, survey finds

Trust in the US has fallen in the EU while negativity towards China has increased, leading many to call on the bloc to take a more unified response to global threats.

29/06/2020

World News

EU recommends lifting travel restrictions on 15 countries from July 1

The EU Council has agreed to lift travel restrictions on 15 countries from July 1. The US, Brazil and Russia are not on the list of approved countries.

29/06/2020

Pakistan

Several killed as gunmen attack Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi

Gunmen attack Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, several killed including assailants

29/06/2020