archives - 18 Sep 2020. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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USA

US set to ban WeChat and TikTok from app stores

The move could effectively wreck the operation of both Chinese services for US users.

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United Kingdom

Amal Clooney quits as UK special envoy over 'lamentable' Brexit plan

Clooney, who is the country's special envoy on media freedom, said she was "dismayed" to learn that the government intends to pass legislation that would effectively override sections of the Brexit withdrawal agreement.

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Russia-Belarus military drills near Polish border as protests continue

It comes as Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is facing regular protests calling on him to resign.

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COVID-19 test that gives a result in 10 minutes trialled in Austria

More than 3,000 students from Vienna University took part in the trial.

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Romania

Stolen books worth €2.7m found in Romanian basement during police raid

The 200 works included books by Goya, Galileo and Isaac Newton.

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Spain

'The system's collapsed': Doctors' alarm over COVID's impact in Madrid

"COVID-19 has exacerbated the workload, some doctors can have up to three or four patients called in at the same time slot either by phone calls, face-to-face visits, emergencies or home care. It's crazy."

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Unreported Europe

The Netherlands must reduce carbon emissions by the end of the year, but can this be done?

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Living

H&M cuts ties with supplier after accusations of Uyghur forced labour

The company said it was deeply concerned by reports of potential human rights abuse.

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World News

COVID-19: France, Spain, and UK set to introduce new local measures

Authorities in France, Spain and the UK are looking to local measure to help fight a second surge in COVID-19 cases.

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Poland

Poland coalition collapse: Anger over new law on halal and kosher meat

Poland's religious slaughter trade is worth billions of euros a year to Polish farmers. So why has its government moved to ban it?

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Dubai's irrepressible, unofficial royal photographer

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Photographer Ramesh Shukla has devoted his life to documenting key moments in the history of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates over the course of five decades, after arriving with little more than a camera in 1965. We look back at some of his greatest moments.

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Sci-Tech

Smart farming: a revolution for traditional olive production on Crete

In partnership with Huawei

Olive farming is a crucial part of Crete's economy, but 85% of the Greek island's freshwater is used up by agriculture. Smart farming technology is set to greatly reduce that amount - and revolutionise olive production in the process.

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World News

Virus clusters at French universities a worry for returning students

At least a dozen COVID-19 clusters have emerged since French campuses and classrooms reopened this month.

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World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

Navalny posts from hospital, Jewish pilgrims stuck at Ukrainian border, Tour de France's toughest mountain stage: here are this week's best pics.

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World

UAE aerospace manufacturer Strata pivots from plane parts to mask production during pandemic

Like so many industries around the world, manufacturing has been badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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World

How are Tunisia’s plastics businesses faring during the COVID-19 crisis?

Back in April, the International Monetary Fund approved a $745 million emergency loan to help Tunisia navigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IMF also forecast the economy would contract by 4.3% this year.

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Cyprus

Cyprus 'holding up' EU sanctions on Belarus over bloc stance on Turkey

European diplomats say Cypriot officials are threatening to veto sanctions against Minsk if the EU does not consider action over a separate dispute in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Living

Smog-eating paint purifies air on this giant mural in Poland

It uses sunlight to convert pollutants into less harmful compounds.

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World News

Queen Elizabeth strips Harvey Weinstein of his honorary CBE

The removal of British orders of chivalry occurs when a recipient is considered to have brought the honours system into disrepute.

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World News

UN approves motion on enhanced human rights scrutiny in Belarus

Representatives from Belarus, Russia, Venezuela and China had attempted to halt statements from civil society and the UN special rapporteur detailing reports of torture and detentions in Belarus.

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Italy

Organised crime setting sights on EU Recovery Fund money, experts warn

Davide Del Monte urges to keep 'the eyes open' as Italy is set to get the largest share of the €750 billion EU Recovery Fund. #Coronavirus #Recovery Fund

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Poland

Poland: PiS ponders ruling alone as United Right coalition 'collapses'

The 'United Right' political alliance has been in power since 2015. Negotiations are to come, but could bring 2023 elections forward.

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Destinations

Six unusual European festivals to add to your bucket list

These unusual European festivals will have you rolling after cheese in England, walking with donkeys in Portugal, and playing air guitar in Finland.

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France

French workers protest job cuts amid COVID-19 pandemic

Thousands protested job cuts and wages as COVID-19 cases rise in France.

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United Kingdom

Disunited Kingdom: Why Brexit makes Scottish independence more likely

Six years on from the referendum on Scottish independence, polls suggest Scots are keener than ever to dissolve their 300-year-old union with England. Brexit is the driving force, analysts have told Euronews.

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Spain

5 startups that are changing the food tech landscape in Spain

In partnership with ICEX

Is Spain at the beginning of a food revolution?

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Israel

Israel to begin second national lockdown as many debate avoiding it

Three-week lockdown begins on Friday afternoon, hours before the Jewish New Year begins

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Europe News

EU plans for health union to boost pandemic preparedness

European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, announced on Wednesday her plans for a European Health Union during her first State of the Union address to the European Parliament. But what will it look like?

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World News

US official accuses Hezbollah of storing ammonium nitrate in Europe

A senior US State Department official said Hezbollah stored chemicals that can be used to make explosives in several European countries.

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USA

Biden blasts Trump's 'criminal' virus response at drive-in town hall

US Democratic candidate Joe Biden called President Donald Trump's downplaying of COVID-19 "close to criminal".

18/09/2020

Green groups breathe a sigh of relief on von der Leyen’s climate picks

Over 130 countries are exploring digital currencies - report

Local flavours and lava cave rooms: Inside Santorini’s black hotel

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Green groups breathe a sigh of relief on von der Leyen’s climate picks

Over 130 countries are exploring digital currencies - report

Local flavours and lava cave rooms: Inside Santorini’s black hotel

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2020-09-18

US set to ban WeChat and TikTok from app stores

Russia-Belarus military drills near Polish border as protests continue

COVID-19 test that gives a result in 10 minutes trialled in Austria

Stolen books worth €2.7m found in Romanian basement during police raid

'The system's collapsed': Doctors' alarm over COVID's impact in Madrid

The Netherlands must reduce carbon emissions by the end of the year, but can this be done?

H&M cuts ties with supplier after accusations of Uyghur forced labour

COVID-19: France, Spain, and UK set to introduce new local measures

Dubai's irrepressible, unofficial royal photographer

UAE aerospace manufacturer Strata pivots from plane parts to mask production during pandemic

How are Tunisia’s plastics businesses faring during the COVID-19 crisis?

Cyprus 'holding up' EU sanctions on Belarus over bloc stance on Turkey

UN approves motion on enhanced human rights scrutiny in Belarus

5 startups that are changing the food tech landscape in Spain

US official accuses Hezbollah of storing ammonium nitrate in Europe

Biden blasts Trump's 'criminal' virus response at drive-in town hall