19 February 2021 | Euronews
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World News 'Iconic!': NASA's Perseverance sends first pictures after Mars landing The American space agency promises more photos in the next few days and possibly also an audio recording of the historic descent. -
Sport Mollaei takes silver in Tel Aviv Day Two of the Tel Aviv Judo Grand Slam was a special day for International sport and for Israel, with all eyes on Saeid Mollaei -
Netherlands Dutch minister on thin ice after skate with star breaks COVID-19 rules Wopke Hoekstra sparked anger after posting a photo of himself on Twitter with Sven Kramer, the winner of four Winter Olympics speed skating gold medals. His outing breached the Dutch coronavirus restrictions. -
USA Joe Biden says US 'determined' to earn back Europe's trust after Trump era In his first big appearance on the global stage, the US President pledged to repair a relationship that had become strained under his predecessor. -
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No Comment Mount Etna spews ash and lava as Europe's most active volcano erupts again The eruption sent plumes of ash rising a few kilometres above the top of the volcano and, pushed by the wind towards the south, covered nearby cities. -
World News COVID-19 variants spark fears of a surge in central Europe New restrictions were announced by Prague on Friday while the number of COVID-19 patients in Slovakia has reached a new record high. -
Albania Eyes on the EU? Albania sees Kurti’s comment on unity with Kosovo as a distant vision "One thing is clear - Albania and Kosovo must be brought closer on all levels and must cooperate as two countries that share one common goal,” said Minister of State for Relations with Parliament, Elisa Spiropali. -
No Comment Mourners in Myanmar light candles to remember protester Mya Thwet Thwet Khine had been demonstrating against the country's military coup, which happened on February 1. She was shot on February 9, two days before her 20th birthday. -
The Cube Czech arms company denies selling weapons to Hong Kong police A weapons dealer in the Czech Republic has firmly denied rumours it has sold arms to police in Hong Kong. -
United Kingdom Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't return as working royals, Buckingham Palace confirms Harry and Meghan stepped away from full-time royal life in March 2020 with the situation to be reviewed a year later. Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday that they will not return and will give up their patronages. -
Ecotech This woman is trying to buy a house with just a hair clip Eco-friendly TikTok star Demi Skipper is swapping her stuff with strangers, in the hope of getting a house. -
My Europe Series Illegal landfill sites along rivers in the Balkans are causing an ecology disaster Unreported Europe takes a look at how rubbish is ending up in rivers in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. Environmentalists have condemn this situation, which has been happening for the last 25 years. -
Business Planet The coffee company embracing tech to brew success Business Planet heads to the Danish city of Aarhus to see why one coffee company has made green and digital transformation a top priority in its bid to improve productivity. -
Europe News Europe's week: Vaccine boost and Afghanistan decision delayed There was some relief for the EU this week both on vaccines and defence. -
No Comment Only 3 out of 45 whales survive after Java stranding East Java Gov. Khofifah Indar Parawansa said authorities are investigating the cause of death while the carcasses will be buried around the coast. -
No Comment "Touchdown confirmed!": the two words at mission control as Perseverance lands on Mars The NASA rover is there as part of a mission to uncover signs of life and collect samples of rock -
Europe News Brussels says EU-UK data flows are safe to continue post-Brexit The decision of the European Commission, which is not yet final, will allow the transfer of personal data between the UK and the EU. -
No Comment Officers in riot gear face off against protesters in Yangon "Why are they using so much force? They pushed us violently. Why did they do that?" said one young protester who had argued with an officer. -
France Asylum seeker arrested after refugee centre manager stabbed to death in France A 38-year-old Sudanese asylum seeker has been arrested. -
Algeria Algeria releases pro-democracy protesters as president calls fresh elections Abdelmadjid Tebboune said the detainees would be pardoned in an announcement marking the second anniversary of the protests that forced out his predecessor -
Germany German police investigate three parcel bombs sent to food companies Investigators in Germany believe there may be a connection between three mail bombs sent to food and drink companies this week. -
World Irakli Gharibashvili set to return as Georgia's prime minister It comes after the surprise resignation of Giorgi Gakharia this week. -
Travel News New drone footage shows what a decade of war has done to Syria Syria is a country steeped in centuries of history. But many of the architectural wonders from its past have been badly affected by civil war. -
Italy Injured hiker and dog rescued after seven days stranded in the Alps The man had suffered a broken ankle and had several other injuries after falling several metres down a gully, but had managed to drag himself close to a stream. -
Earth News How is Facebook tackling climate misinformation? The social media giant is introducing a completely new feature. -
Germany Hanau shootings: Germany marks one year since far-right extremist attack The families of the nine victims have repeatedly questioned the authorities over the shootings in Hanau, which heightened concerns of far-right extremism in Germany. -
United Kingdom COVID-19: G7 leaders boost vaccine commitment to poorer countries in COVAX programme Both the EU and the US announced on Friday that they will double their funding to the World Health Organisation's COVAX programme to €1bn and €3.3bn respectively. -
United Arab Emirates Princess Latifa 'being cared for at home' says UAE after UN asks for proof she is still alive Friends of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. -
Slovenia EU condemns Slovenian PM Janez Jansa over 'insulting' journalist The European Commission has condemned Slovenian prime minister Janez Jansa’s criticism of a reporter, who wrote a piece suggesting that media freedom was under pressure in the country. -
Destinations Travel the UK like a local: Windswept beaches, journeys by rail and wild walks Travel tips on how, where and when to visit the UK from someone who has been there and done it. -
World Danish man imprisoned for four months for coughing on policeman and shouting 'corona' A Danish man has been sentenced to four months in prison by the country's Supreme court for coughing at a policeman and shouting "corona". -
United Kingdom UK Supreme Court rejects Uber's appeal, ruling that drivers are workers and not self-employed The decision could threaten the car service's business model and could have wider implications for the so-called gig economy. -
Netherlands Appeals court set to rule on legality of Netherlands coronavirus curfew PM Mark Rutte said he expected to win the case against the restrictions brought by civil liberties campaigners -
Destinations Here’s what could happen to tourist hotspots if sea levels keep rising The world’s most popular tourist hotspots are at risk of completely vanishing by the end of this century. -
World News Biodegradable plastic may not degrade as quickly as expected Biodegradable plastic may not degrade as quickly as expected -
World Switzerland sets out exit strategy for easing coronavirus restrictions Switzerland has set out its plans for the gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions, including the re-opening of non-essential shops, museums and libraries from March 1st. -
Myanmar Woman dies after being shot in Myanmar post-coup protest The woman is the first confirmed death since the military's takeover earlier this month -
USA US eyes return to Iran nuclear deal by reversing Trump-era sanctions The move by the new Biden administration comes ahead of a planned EU-led meeting to discuss a return to the Iran nuclear deal -
Sport Rising stars shine on day one of Tel Aviv grand slam Grand Slam judo is back in Tel Aviv - and on the day it was the sport’s rising stars who made the biggest impact.