2020-08-25

USA

Black man likely to not walk again after police shooting in Wisconsin

A state of emergency had been declared in Wisconsin after protests erupted three days ago, with demonstrators destroying over 30 businesses on Monday.

25/08/2020

World News

Africa now free of wild poliovirus, the WHO says

The announcement comes after no cases were reported for four years on the continent, with the last case detected in Nigeria.

25/08/2020

Spain

Lionel Messi tells Barcelona he wants to leave

Messi, 33, has won a record six Ballon d’Or awards during his time at Barcelona.

25/08/2020

Greece

Greece to extend territorial waters amid drilling row with Turkey

The two NATO allies have come to blows over energy resources in the disputed Mediterranean Sea and are both set to carry out rival navy drills.

25/08/2020

World

Zelenskyy: 'high chance' of ending war in Ukraine 'this year'.

In an exclusive interview for Global Conservation with Euronews Correspondent Sasha Vakulina, Ukraine President Vlodoymyr Zelenskyy has said there is a 'high chance' of ending the conflict in the country's east 'this year'

25/08/2020

Greece

Harry Maguire: Manchester United captain found guilty in Greece

The England footballer was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery, violence against public employees, and insult after his arrest on the island of Mykonos.

25/08/2020

Portugal

Portugal PM Costa cools tensions after calling doctors 'cowards'

Antonio Costa met with the Portuguese Medical Association on Tuesday after sparking widespread outcry during an "off the record" conversation.

25/08/2020

World News

Two cases of COVID-19 reinfection reported in Europe

Two cases of coronavirus infection in patients that had previously had the virus have been reported in Europe, one in the Netherlands, and another in Belgium.

25/08/2020

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Swiss 'first to complete parachute jump from solar-powered plane'

Swiss explorer Raphael Domjan has completed what is claimed to be the world's first parachute jump from a solar-powered aircraft.

25/08/2020

Belarus

Watch again: Belarusians protest on independence anniversary

The demonstrations come as nationwide protests flare after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko extended his 26 year rule in an August 9 election.

25/08/2020

Romania

YouTube star tricks Romanian media into running fake news story

A popular video blogger pranked Romanian media by tricking them into running a fake news story about an apparent car crash.

25/08/2020

Europe News

Golfgate calls into question clout EU Commission's code of conduct

Is the EU's code of conduct fit for purpose? The case of Irish Commissioner Phil Hogan is proving a test for the institution's rule book.

25/08/2020

Living

Where are the best eco-friendly hair salons in Europe?

7 salons opting for green, recycled products and using showerheads designed to reduce water.

25/08/2020

World News

Euroviews. For a sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, Europe’s focus must be digital ǀ View

Technology companies have a responsibility to help shape a fairer, more inclusive and more sustainable future post-COVID-19.

25/08/2020

Travel News

COVID-19: Latest travel rules to UK from quarantine listed countries

Britain imposed a 14-day quarantine rule on travellers arriving from countries such as France, Spain and Belgium and confusion has mounted for those looking to take a short trip to the UK and what it means for family or friends you may stay with.

25/08/2020

Spain

Spain calls in its army to fight COVID-19 resurgence

Just in: Spain calls in its army to fight COVID-19 resurgence

25/08/2020

Travel News

European holiday destinations see rise in coronavirus cases

Several local authorities have been quick to blame tourists

25/08/2020

Climate

Climate change 'clearly played role' in Australia's severe fire season

The extreme bushfires experienced in the Australian state of New South Wales in 2019-20 are likely to become “more frequent” an inquest has warned, pointing at climate change as one of the key drivers.

25/08/2020

Belarus

'Are you looking for a bloodbath?': Spanish MEP blasts Tsikhanouskaya

Spanish MEP Manu Pineda blasted Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, asking her if she would accept sanctions against those who didn't vote for her.

25/08/2020

World

Sicily's governor issues decree ordering refugee camps to be closed

Nello Musumeci says the order affects migrants in every reception centre in Sicily

25/08/2020

World

West Nile Virus outbreak poses growing threat in Spain's Andalusia

Twenty-three people have been sent to hospital and seven patients are in intensive care.

25/08/2020

Living

61 million chickens rejected due to disease - is it time to go vegan?

With fears over contaminated poultry on the rise, here are 7 ways you can easily transition to a vegan diet.

25/08/2020

World News

'My gap year is over': Greta Thunberg heads back to school

'My gap year is over': Greta Thunberg heads back to school

25/08/2020

Belarus

'Belarus has woken up': Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addresses MEPs

The opposition leader, who has become a lightning rod for protests in Belarus, addressed MEPs via video link from exile in Lithuania.

25/08/2020

Jamaica

COVID-19: Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus

Prime Minister Andrew Holness said police are investigating the case. He didn't specify what offense might have been committed, though Jamaica has imposed social distancing requirements

25/08/2020

USA

GOP convention: Republicans pitch optimistic future under Trump

On the first day of the Republican convention, Donald Trump's allies issued stark warnings about the election - and made an array of misleading claims.

25/08/2020

World News

'No evidence' that COVID-19 plasma treatment works, warns UN

The UN has warned that the use of plasma to treat COVID-19, approved by President Donald Trump on Sunday, is experimental and may not work

25/08/2020

World News

Football fans could be allowed back in stadiums by October: UEFA chief

Could European football fans be allowed back in stadiums by October?

25/08/2020

Sweden

Swedish footballer chases, catches thief after woman's bag is stolen

Manchester United player Victor Lindelof doesn't only win back possession on the football pitch

25/08/2020