9 November 2020 | Euronews
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World News 'A win for global human rights' as EU agrees on tighter rules for surveillance tech exports Under the new rules, European companies will have to apply for government licenses to export certain products and they'll have to meet criteria that have been beefed up to include requirements to consider whether the sale poses a risk to human rights. -
USA 21-year-old American is first person with Down Syndrome to finish Ironman thriatlon race Chris Nikic, from Florida, completed one of the most phisically-demanding races on the planet. -
World Stress, mental health and personnel shortages: warnings from the medical frontline Concerns about a second wave combined with the harsh winter months ahead have raised the alarm on the mental health of medical workers. Euronews has acess to to an intensive care in France where workers speak up about their fears and challenges. Some admitted the system is 'clearly struggling'. -
Europe News Biden win strengthens EU's hand in post-Brexit trade deal talks, says German MEP Manfred Weber The UK has been weakened in trade deal talks with the EU after the election of Joe Biden, says MEP Manfred Weber. -
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No Comment Artist raises awareness of endangered species with colourful murals There are currently 23,250 species listed as threatened, according to the International Union of Conservation of Nature. -
No Comment Spanish dance schools protest coronavirus restrictions "We hope authorities can see that dancing is healthy and it is what people need," said José Luís Vivar Vargas who teaches salsa and bachata. -
No Comment French traders hold funeral march in Lyon to highlight lockdown impact The varied business owners were united by a simple demand: "Let us work". -
Switzerland Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève 2020: Award winners in full Taking place against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, the winners of the 2020 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève awards gathered in Switzerland on Thursday to celebrate the art of watchmaking. -
World News EU budget: Long-term funding row in COVID-19 spotlight as talks resume The dispute between countries and MEPs over the 2021-27 budget has threatened to hold up funding allocated for the fight against the pandemic. -
Armenia Two soldiers die after Russian helicopter shot down in Armenia Russia said Monday that one of its military helicopters was shot down in Armenia, near the border with Azerbaijan, killing two servicemen. -
Next Series Better screening, research and treatment: the EU is on a mission to beat cancer Cancer deaths in the European Union are currently at an annual level of 1,400,000. Horizon Europe's Cancer Mission is aiming to save three million lives in the next decade. Futuris investigates the network of teams across the Europe working to make this happen. -
Ukraine Coronavirus: Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy tests positive for COVID-19 "Most (people) are overcoming COVID-19," said Ukraine's president, after testing positive. "I'm going to get through it too." -
Earth News Adding a ‘carbon tax’ on meat could save the planet, say experts Could increasing the price of meat help protect the planet and human health? -
France Sniffing out the virus: Dogs in France can be retrained in weeks to detect COVID-19 Scientists in France say right now sniffer dogs are more reliable than the PCR tests in detecting COVID-19 -
Earth News Regrowing forests may be the ‘single largest natural climate solution’ There are questions about whether planting trees is always the best option. -
Smart Regions Aveiro: the Portuguese city that's a living technology laboratory The picturesque city of Aveiro is already special; but less immediately obvious than its beautiful cityscape is the fact that it's also a living technology laboratory. Smart Regions discovers the unique networks that makes the Portuguese beauty spot truly exceptional. -
France French police targeted by mortar fire in clashes outside high school Police in France were targeted by mortar fire in front of a high school in Compiègne, where several dozen young men had set fire to rubbish bins, authorities have said. -
World News EU presses ahead with plan to levy retaliatory tariffs on around $4 billion worth of US goods It came after the US slapped tariffs on EU goods worth $7.5 billion (€6.3 billion). -
No Comment Artist in Italy brings masks and social distancing to traditional nativity scene Genny Di Virgilio is known in Italy for peppering the traditional manger scene with current events. So, of course, this year, COVID-19 took centre stage. -
No Comment Madame Tussauds puts Trump in golfing attire after election loss "His campaign may not have been a hole in one, but Donald Trump is now on course to dedicate more of his time to his favourite sport," the museum wrote. -
USA The first Biden effect? A champagne and sparkling wines rush in Washington DC Champagne and Californian sparkling wines have been flying of the shelves in the US' capital city, -
USA Coronavirus: Our COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective, says Pfizer "Today is a great day for science and humanity," Pfizer Chairman and CEO, Dr. Albert Bourla, said. -
Estonia Estonia's interior minister resigns over 'corrupt character' remarks about Joe Biden On Facebook Sunday, Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas urged Helme and his son Martin to stop issuing unsubstantiated statements that he said damage Estonian and U.S. bilateral relations -
Travel News Can travel save the world? Regenerative travel and why it’s important A new sustainability movement promises to make post-pandemic travel greener, less crowded, and more socially conscious than ever before. -
World Spain's Canary Islands sees 1,600 migrants arrive over one weekend There has been a sharp increase in the number of West African migrants attempting to reach the Canary Islands in recent months. -
Europe News Belgian chocolatiers struggling to stay afloat, amid pandemic The coronavirus has hit everyone hard, crippling economies across Europe, but the renowned chocolate industry in Belgium is facing a particularly tough time, as world famous pastry chef, Pierre Marcolini, explains. -
Russia Putin 'waiting for official results' to congratulate winner of US election Putin was one of the first leaders to congratulate Trump on his victory in 2016. -
Netherlands Ex-Kosovo president Thaci set to appear in Hague court on war crimes charges An international prosecutor has indicted Thaci and other former guerilla leaders on 10 charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes. The former president denies any wrongdoing. -
USA Trump refuses to concede but provides no evidence of electoral fraud Across the country, supporters of President Trump aren't only disappointed, many are refusing to accept the results of the election. -
USA Already flooded south Florida takes fresh pelting from Storm Eta Beaches and coronavirus testing sites closed, public transportation shut down and some evacuations in place in Florida early Monday. -
Turkey Erdogan's son-in-law resigns as Turkish finance minister for health reasons Turkey's finance minister, who is also President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's son-in-law, has announced on Instagram that he intends to step down from his post for health reasons. -
No Comment Coronavirus: Hundreds attend anti-mask protest against 'fake pandemic' in Madrid Hundreds protested in Madrid on Saturday against virus restrictions. -
USA Biden seeks to move quickly and build administration The president-elect has already named co-chairs of a coronavirus working group.