2020-11-23

World News

Michigan election board certifies Joe Biden win, dealing blow to Trump

President Donald Trump's efforts to have the election results overturned have been dealt another blow in Michigan

23/11/2020

World News

President-elect Joe Biden appoints John Kerry as 'climate envoy'

President-elect Joe Biden appoints John Kerry as 'climate envoy'

23/11/2020

Spain

Spain's King Felipe VI self-isolating after COVID-19 contact

Spain's King Felipe VI will self-isolate for ten days after coming into close contact with someone who later tested positive for the coronavirus, a Royal Palace source has said.

23/11/2020

France

Former mayor deputy appeals charge over Marseille building collapse

A former deputy to the Mayor of Marseille will appeal his indictment in the investigation into the fatal collapse of two buildings in 2018, which killed eight people.

23/11/2020

Turkey

Turkey blocks EU inspection of cargo vessel travelling to Libya

Turkey has protested after German soldiers boarded a Turkish cargo ship in search of suspected arms shipments to Libya. The EU mission says all protocols were followed in the operation, and no illicit materials were found.

23/11/2020

Russia

Russia arrests police colonel over 2010 Moscow metro bombings

Russia said it had detained a police colonel from Dagestan on terrorism offences after accusing him of aiding a suicide bomber in a 2010 attack on the Moscow metro.

23/11/2020

World News

'Migration is not a threat to Christianity,' says Pope Francis

"To reject a struggling migrant, whatever his or her religious belief, out of fear of diluting a 'Christian' culture is grotesquely mispresenting both Christianity and culture," the Pope said.

23/11/2020

Belarus

Belarus pensioners demand President Alexander Lukashenko resigns

“Grandmothers and grandfathers heal poorly from new wounds,” read one of the banners carried by demonstrators.

23/11/2020

Europe News

EU-UK trust must be rebuilt to break Brexit deadlock, says Irish PM

London and Brussels still have unresolved differences. But for some, the key to getting a post-Brexit trade deal is rebuilding trust between the two.

23/11/2020

World News

Now we must focus on distributing these COVID vaccines, says expert

Dr Jeffrey Lazarus was speaking to Euronews after a third vaccine claimed to have had success at fighting COVID-19 in trials.

23/11/2020

Earth News

From sheep in Paris to goats at Google: The best eco lawn mowers

Why use petrol-powered tools when there are such adorable and environmentally friendly alternatives?

23/11/2020

Greece

Migrant dies after boat partially sinks near Greek island of Rhodes

A speedboat suspected of smuggling migrants partially sank near the Aegean island of Rhodes on Monday, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard. One person died, while thirteen others were found safe at the shore.

23/11/2020

My Europe Series

How even COVID-19 couldn't stop bone marrow donations getting through

Bone marrow transplants can be a matter of life and death for those with a blood disease so transplant centres have been forced to take decisive action during the coronavirus pandemic.

23/11/2020

Smart Regions

How technology is revolutionising surgery in Varna

In partnership with the European Commission

A university hospital in Bulgaria is using robots to help doctors carry out surgery. For this episode of Smart Regions, Euronews goes there to find out more.

23/11/2020

Belgium

Police officer on trial over fatal shooting of two-year-old migrant

A Belgian police officer is on trial for the fatal shooting of a Kurdish migrant child during a police chase in 2018.

23/11/2020

Spain

Canary Islands target Europe's growing numbers of remote workers

As winter kicks in, some flexible workers are looking to ditch often lonely and isolated home offices for warmer climes, something the Canary Islands want to cash in on following the impact of the coronavirus on its main source of income: tourism.

23/11/2020

Next Series

New breast cancer therapy promises to destroy tumours inside the body

In partnership with The European Commission

A prize-winning breast cancer therapy developed in Poland promises to destroy tumours inside the body, avoiding the need for painful surgery.

23/11/2020

Earth News

EU air quality improves, but number of deaths linked to air pollution still high

Air pollution has been on the decline over the past ten years, according to the latest figures from the European Environment Agency. However, air pollution caused the premature death of 379,000 people in the EU in 2018.

23/11/2020

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Donald Trump cheered by supporters as he heads to golf course

Protesters and supporters regularly gather outside the club’s entrance when he plays

23/11/2020

France

Frenchman fined for leaving home during lockdown to 'beat someone up'

A resident in Lannion was fined €135 for breaching lockdown restrictions for trying to "smash a guy's face in".

23/11/2020

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Vladivostok left draped in ice after freak storms

Freak ice storms following an abnormal weather phenomenon have left 150,000 people without water and electricity in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok and prompted a state of emergency.

23/11/2020

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Brussels decorates its Christmas tree as famous Paris avenue is lit up

The countdown to Christmas is underway in European capitals Brussels and Paris.

23/11/2020

France

France train attack: American who helped tackle gunman won't testify

Spencer Stone arrived in Paris, France, on Wednesday but was hospitalised upon arrival. He has now returned to the US, his lawyer confirmed on Sunday.

23/11/2020

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Police use drones to monitor crowds at reopened Madrid flea market

The ancient and emblematic Rastro market opened its doors again on Sunday after an eight-month coronavirus-related shutdown.

23/11/2020

Hungary

Coronavirus: Hungary to test Russian COVID-19 vaccine

Hungary’s foreign minister said the country is moving forward with testing on a Russian coronavirus vaccine.

23/11/2020

Europe News

Coronavirus: Is vaccine scepticism the next hurdle to overcome?

In France, for example, little more than half of adults plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a recent survey.

23/11/2020

France

Charlie Hebdo trial resumes amid controversy over video conferencing

"No judge should be able to give a verdict without having to look into the eyes of the person receiving it," defence attorneys from the Charlie Hebdo trial have argued.

23/11/2020

Travel News

Lockdown has made UK holidaymakers more eco-conscious

COVID-19 and the impact of nationwide lockdowns has had a big influence on people’s attitudes towards the tourism industry and its effect on the environment.

23/11/2020

France

France to continue coronavirus lockdown while easing some restrictions

French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to allow some businesses to reopen while prolonging restrictions on travel, a government spokesman said.

23/11/2020

USA

US transition: Trump continues attempt to cast doubt on election

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a longtime ally of the president, blasted Trump's legal team, calling their work a "legal embarrassment" in an interview with ABC.

23/11/2020