27 October 2020 | Euronews
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Sport Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu announces his resignation Just in: Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu announces his resignation, weeks after a public feud with star player Lionel Messi -
France 'Defiant' Cannes Film Festival 2020 kicks off amid coronavirus restrictions With many events cancelled due to COVID-19, Cannes 2020 "feels like a fight" on behalf of the entire sector, Exberliner Magazine editor David David Mouriquand told Euronews. -
Europe News EU needs action not words against Turkey, says Manfred Weber "We have to act now [against Turkey]," said Weber. "Words are not any more enough. And we must use our economic power." -
Switzerland Coronavirus: Nurse death toll from COVID-19 hits the 1,500 mark, says federation Howard Catton, chief executive of the International Council of Nurses, said that was the same number of nurses who were killed in World War I. -
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My Europe Series Islamophobia or satire? Cartoonist Plantu on France's caricature controversy Satirical cartoons have a long and colourful tradition in France that dates back to the Middle Ages, but in recent years they have inspired controversy – and horrific acts of violence such as the attacks against Charlie Hebdo in 2015. Nevertheless, cartoonist Jean Plantu says debate will win. -
Earth News Plastic waste is distracting us from real climate issues, says study Focusing on plastic pollution could be overshadowing other more grave environmental threats. -
World 'Moldova is at a crossroads. It either becomes a functional state - or it fails.' Maia Sandu is the former Prime Minister of Moldova and candidate in the Presidential election. In this edition of Euronews' Global Conversation, Rosie Wright asks her about what Sandu calls Moldova's crossroads moment: between east and west, between functionality - or becoming a failed state. -
France Four migrants, including two children, drown after migrant boat sinks in English Channel The small boat, carrying up to 20 Iranian nationals, was attempting the treacherous crossing from France to the UK, officials said -
No Comment Firefighters battle out-of-control blazes in southern California Electricity firm Southern California Edison reported to regulators that it was investigating whether its equipment might have sparked the Silverado Fire near the city of Irvine. -
Sweden Thousands of sensitive documents stolen in Swedish data hack Swedish security firm Gunnebo said the incident was "extremely regrettable". -
Earth News Decoy sea turtle eggs help track down illegal wildlife traffickers Meet the GPS-enabled InvestEggator. -
The Cube Fact-check: Did Kamala Harris illegally campaign outside an Ohio polling station? An investigation by The Cube has found no evidence that the Democratic vice presidential nominee broke Ohio county rules during an appearance near a polling station. -
USA Judge rules US can't replace Donald Trump as defendant in columnist's slander lawsuit The government’s lawyers argued that the United States could step in as the defendant because Trump was forced to respond to the lawsuit to prove he was physically and mentally fit for the job. -
Romania Without access to online teaching, Roma children’s education has been put on hold by COVID-19 ǀ View Without access to technology to take part in online classes, Roma children are disproportionately being forced to abandon their education during lockdowns - and with it, their best chance at improving their futures. -
No Comment 'Dinosaurs' are giving users a roaring good time on new cycling path in Singapore Cyclists and pedestrians stop to pose with a giant rampaging Tyrannosaurus Rex. -
Greece Captain of Portuguese cargo vessel arrested after collision with Greek warship The Polish captain of a Portuguese cargo ship has been arrested after his freighter collided with a Greek warship off the port of Piraeus, causing extensive damage and two injuries to crew members. -
No Comment Protesters clash with Italian police over coronavirus restrictions The protesters were angry over new restrictions announced to control the spread of COVID-19. -
World Nobel Peace Prize winning World Food Programme battling challenges of Covid-19 The World Food Programme was awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize for its "efforts to combat hunger". Now it has to grapple with the challenges posed by Covid-19. -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Two suspects detained over wartime killing of 78 civilians in Bosnia Authorities in Bosnia have detained two people suspected of taking part in the killing of at least 78 civilians during the 1992-95 war, according to the prosecutor's office. -
Travel News Would you taste the world's hottest chilies? The endorphin rush may be addictive, but this farm in the UK wants to show there is more to chili than just heat. -
France COVID-19: Macron to address French nation on new restrictions, national lockdown possible France and Germany are expected to announce tighter restrictions on Wednesday to combat the pandemic, as new infections continue to escalate. -
No Comment Multi-coloured neighbourhood in La Paz eagerly waits for return of tourists after COVID Residents pin their hopes on a colorful urban art project designed to bring in tourism dollars. -
World El Gouna Film Festival: Short film competition tackles social issues in the MENA region The El Gouna Film Festival has officially kicked off, under strict social distancing measures. Amongst the three major prize-winning categories this year’s short film competition incorporates some 18 films, with the top winner claiming the El Gouna Golden Star for Short Film Award accompanied by -
Pakistan Macron's Islam comments spark protests in Pakistani city of Karachi Macron sparked outrage after he indicated France would not stop publishing satirical cartoons, including those of the Prophet Mohammed -
USA America divided: Summer of protests shaping voters' attitudes to US election the Trump campaign is squarely blaming Black Lives Matter for the violence, pushing a law-and-order message. "Jobs versus mobs", they say, and they're running commercials in Wisconsin, hoping to scare voters away from the Democratic nominee Joe Biden. -
World News Turkey leads boycott of French goods in Muslim countries. But how effective will it be? While President Erdoğan urged people in Turkey to avoid buying them and Qatar took them off the shelves, no country has yet put an official boycott policy in place on French products -
World News Azerbaijani forces recapture strategic dam in Nagorno-Karabakh The farmers claim that when Armenians took control of the dam in 1992, they diverted the water away from them. -
Thailand Thailand: Protesters call on Germany to probe king over extended stays in Bavaria Protesters in Bangkok marched to the German Embassy calling on Angela Merkel’s government to investigate whether Thailand’s king has exercised political power during his long stays in Bavaria. -
Pakistan Bomb at seminary in Pakistan kills 7 students, wounds 112 A powerful bomb blast ripped through an Islamic seminary on the outskirts of the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar. -
USA Southern California: 100,000 evacuated due to fast-moving wildfires An electricity firm says its equipment may have caused a wildfire which forced mass evacuation orders and injured two firefighters. -
Italy Coronavirus: Protests in Italy over new pandemic crackdown turn violent Hundreds turned out in Turin, Milan and other towns and cities on Monday night to vent their anger, sometimes violently, at the latest restrictions on bars, restaurants and other leisure centres. -
USA US elections: Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to Supreme Court by divided Senate Trump's choice to fill the vacancy potentially opens a new era of rulings on abortion, the Affordable Care Act and even his own election. -
World News The influence of protests and armed groups on the US election campaign Some commentators believe the violent activities of armed miltia groups is influencing the US election campaign. There have been a series of incidents connected with these groups, despite their lack of a connection to actual law enforcement.