29 July 2020 | Euronews
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World News Top tech CEOs Facebook, Amazon, Google and Apple told they 'have too much power' The four companies had to answer questions to determine whether they may simply be too big -
Poland Plane brilliant! Fly-in film screening held in Poland amid pandemic "We were surprised that even people from Berlin came to see the movie by plane!" the club said. -
Earth News 'Internet of Things' technology is being used to help trees fight climate change Vodafone, Defra and Forest Research hope to find out how trees can be harnessed to fight climate change. -
Poland EU funding withheld from six Polish towns over 'LGBT-free' zones Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, said: "EU values and fundamental rights must be respected by Member States and state authorities." -
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United Kingdom Coronavirus vaccine: UK signs new deal for 60 million doses of potential COVID-19 solution The world’s wealthiest countries are pre-ordering hundreds of millions of doses of potential vaccines – but there is no certainty any of them will effectively protect against COVID-19. -
Europe News European researchers in shock as EU leaders cut funds for innovation EU leaders have slashed the Horizon 2020 funding destined for research and innovation — a decision deemed short-sighted by researchers for the future productivity and creativity of Europe. -
Earth News Hajj goes virtual for the first time in history The Islamic pilgrimage begins today, but amid coronavirus restrictions - could a virtual experience be the future? -
World News Do the drugs being used to treat COVID-19 work? Euronews debunks the myths Several drugs are being used to treat COVID-19 but which ones are actually effective in helping to lessen the effects of the virus? Euronews talks to an expert in intensive care medicine to debunk the myths. -
World News Jumbo jet: Boeing confirms it will stop making 747 aircraft from 2022 The company said the 747, which was launched in the 1970s and revolutionised air travel thanks to its 400-seat capacity, would be phased out by 2022. -
Ocean Europe's leisure fishermen risk damaging marine environment With the lifting of some restrictions in some areas of Europe anglers have been able to go fishing again. But experts are worried about the environmental impact -
World News Coronavirus: EU signs €63m deal to secure supplies of COVID-19 drug remdesivir The EU's announcement it had secured 30,000 treatment courses comes four weeks after the US revealed that it had bought more than 500,000 treatment courses. -
Germany US says it will withdraw nearly 12,000 troops from Germany Around 6,400 will head home — but will be redeployed back to Europe on a rotational basis — while 5,400 will be sent to countries including Italy, Belgium and Poland. -
France French MPs debate ending restrictions on gay blood donors French MPs are debating whether to stop making some gay men wait four months before they are allowed to donate blood. -
Belarus Prominent Belarusian opposition figure Valery Tsepkalo flees to Russia amid arrest fears Valery Tsepkalo was one of the main opposition candidates in the upcoming Belarus presidential election before he was barred from running. -
World News Western Europe bracing itself for sizzling summer temperatures Spain, Portugal, Italy and France are all set to see the mercury rising from Thursday. -
No Comment Fire hydrants helping New Yorkers keep cool amid high temperatures New York City has opened up hundreds of fire hydrants to help locals cope with hot temperatures. -
Spain Coronavirus: Madrid developing disputed 'immunity passports' for COVID-19 survivors The Spanish region said the experimental passport would be rolled out in September but both the WHO and Spain's national government have warned against these certificates. -
Libya UN deplores deadly shooting of three Europe-bound migrants in Libya "We can no longer afford to ignore what's happening inside Libya," UNHCR spokesperson Charlie Yaxley told Euronews. -
Europe News Antwerp announces curfew to get COVID-19 cases under control The northern Belgian city has seen a steep rise in infections, the new stricter measures are aimed at controlling the cases, but local businesses worry about being hit a second time by coronavirus restrictions. -
No Comment 'Model' customers keep Tokyo diners socially distanced The coronavirus pandemic might have left many restaurants empty, but one establishment in Tokyo is relying on some model customers to enforce social distancing -
No Comment Giant dead whale washes up on Indonesian coast Thousands of people gathered on Na Batu Kepala beach in Indonesia after a 100-tonne blue whale was found dead by a fisherman. -
Europe News Cuts to EU Just Transition Fund put pressure on fossil fuel phase-out A fund meant to help regions like Poland's Silesia, largely based around coal-mining, has been cut by EU leaders. MEPs want to see climate objectives prioritised amid the coronavirus recovery. -
World News Coronavirus: Will the COVID-19 crisis be a long-term boost for domestic travel? The coronavirus pandemic has spooked most European travellers into staying put this summer or exploring their own countries. How long might this last? -
Turkey Concerns of censorship grow in Turkey after parliament approves new social media regulation law Human rights advocates expressed concerns after the Turkish parliament give the green light to a law allowing the government greater powers to regulate social media -
World News Iran fires missiles at mock-up of US aircraft carrier The exercises, dubbed "Prophet Mohammed 14th", in the Gulf waters come at a time of high tension between Tehran and Washington. -
World News China warns EU not to interfere in Hong Kong matters The EU said the China security law was "a matter of grave concern" and eroded Hong Kong's rights to freedom. -
Saudi Arabia Watch again: Pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for first day of Hajj, as COVID-19 reshapes experience It is the first time in nearly a century that people from outside Saudi Arabia will not take part in the five-day pilgrimage. -
Spain Coronavirus crisis: A million people lose their jobs in Spain in just three months Spain's National Statistics Institute said 1,074,000 jobs were lost between the start of April and the end of June. -
USA Trump defends disproved hydroxychloroquine again as COVID-19 cure The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is currently "no proof" the antimalarial drug is effective as a coronavirus treatment. -
World News Majority of French, Germans, Italians & Spanish scrap holiday plans amid coronavirus outbreak - poll A majority of French, German, Italians and Spanish say they have scrapped the idea of a holiday this summer amid the coronavirus outbreak, a poll by Redfield and Wilton Strategies for Euronews has found. -
China COVID-19: Hong Kong hospitals face 'collapse' as China and South Korea report uptick in cases Hong Kong was seen as a success story for how it controlled the outbreak at the beginning of the year, which was helped by the public embracing face masks and an efficient track and trace programme.