2021-05-11

India

Dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River

Scores of dead bodies have been found floating down the Ganges River in eastern India amid a ferocious surge in coronavirus infections in the country.

11/05/2021

World News

Britain apologises for Ballymurphy massacre in Northern Ireland

Ten people, including a priest and a mother of eight children, were killed at the height of 'the Troubles' in 1971.

11/05/2021

Europe Decoded

Fake accounts helping boost China's reach on Twitter, study finds

China's ruling Communist Party (CPC) has been using fake fans to boost profiles on Twitter, a study has found.

11/05/2021

Europe News

EU leadership 'crucial' in dealing with migration, says UN chief

European Union leadership is key if migration into the bloc is to be dealt with effectively, according to the United Nations' refugee chief.

11/05/2021

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Czechs light 30,000 candles for Covid-19 victims

The office of the president put up 29,711 candles at Prague Castle. They symbolise each Czech Covid-19 victim registered as of May 10th morning. The first candle was lit by President Milos Zeman. He was followed by scores of the presidential office staff and by ordinary Czech citizens.

11/05/2021

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary is not a semi-dictatorship, Klubrádió didn't comply | View

Klubrádió's owner omitted a few important facts, writes Zoltán Kovács, Hungary's Secretary of State for International Communication and Relations.

11/05/2021

Stays

Is Maslinica Bay Croatia’s best-kept secret?

Exploring the decadent finds of one of Croatia’s hidden island escapes.

11/05/2021

Italy

Italy's navy accuses Turkish boats of aggression in the Mediterranean

The Italian navy has accused Turkish fishing boats of throwing stones and smoke bombs at two Italian vessels north of Cyprus.

11/05/2021

Austria

Austrian man guilty of deliberately infecting ex-wife with COVID-19

The man had tried to infect his former partner while they shared a home as their divorce proceedings were being completed.

11/05/2021

Israel

Israeli-Palestinian clashes: How did we get here?

Rockets fired at Jerusalem, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, tensions are running high in the holy land.

11/05/2021

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People lay flowers and soldiers stand guard outside Kazan school

Soldiers stand guard and people lay flowers at a makeshift memorial for victims of the shooting at School No. 175 in the central Russian city of Kazan.

11/05/2021

Work

Colonial Pipeline: How hackers are making millions from cyber threats

With cyber-attacks on the rise, we take a look at how and why they happen and what we can do to protect ourselves.

11/05/2021

Destinations

Top 10 destinations for living and working as a digital nomad in 2021

Here are the best destinations for working abroad.

11/05/2021

Slovakia

Slovakia suspends use of the AstraZeneca jab for first vaccinations

Slovakia suspends use of the AstraZeneca jab for first-time vaccinations

11/05/2021

Work

Working from home is here to stay for these companies

The end of commuting, more office space and a better work-life balance. Meet the companies embracing remote working and making it permanent.

11/05/2021

Tech News

Germany bans Facebook from handling WhatsApp data

The regulator suggested that the decision wasn’t just about protecting users' privacy but also to avoid the use of data "to influence voters' decisions to manipulate democratic choices", citing the upcoming 26 September parliamentary elections in Germany.

11/05/2021

Italy

Italian police seek 11 people over social media threats to President

Italian police are searching for eleven suspects who posted threatening messages towards President Sergio Mattarella on social media. The offence carries a punishment of between one and five years in prison.

11/05/2021

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Pakistan barber offers hair-raising cuts with cleavers and blowtorches

Hoping to prove a cut above the competition, Pakistani barber Ali Abbas relies on an unusual array of tools to practice his craft -- including blowtorches, meat cleavers, and even broken glass.

11/05/2021

Bulgaria

President's ally is Bulgaria's caretaker PM ahead of July election

His temporary appointment brings an end to the tenure of Boyko Borisov, who had dominated Bulgarian politics since 2009.

11/05/2021

Czech Republic

How the Czech right is fighting back against 'cancel culture'

Czech MPs have passed the first reading of a legal amendment that would criminalise social media firms if they ban content that is deemed to be in the public interest. It's being seen as an attempt by the Czech right-wing to fight back against the so-called cancel culture seen elsewhere in Europe

11/05/2021

United Kingdom

Could Scotland be the next member of the Nordic Council?

Following success in the recent parliamentary elections, a Finnish MP said he would push to make Scotland an observing member of the Nordic Council, but is there any substance to the initiative?

11/05/2021

Next Series

Debate: How can digital transformation drive productivity & equality?

In partnership with Accenture

COVID-19 has fast-tracked the world's digital transformation. How can businesses and workers make the most of it? Euronews' Disrupted Live debate put this question and more to some of the key thinkers and digital players in Europe.

11/05/2021

Partner content

World’s only dry age meat boutique opens in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The world’s only ‘dry aged meat boutique’ has opened in Dubai. The concept store brings a fresh look to the traditional butcher shop.

11/05/2021

Health Series

The sustainable farming methods helping farmers earn a fair income

In partnership with The European Commission

Sustainable farming methods are being used more and more in Europe. They help the environment, reduce costs and help farmers earn a fair wage. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy is also trying to encourage these practices.

11/05/2021

Health Series

Find out how Belgium's huge fresh produce auction is bearing fruit

In partnership with The European Commission

BelOrta's fruit and vegetable auction in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium, sells up to 4000 tons of produce a day. Over 1000 farmers are part of its network. Its Sales and Marketing Manager gives Euronews a glimpse into how it works.

11/05/2021

France

French anti-terror investigators notified over police stabbing

A woman stabbed a police officer at her home in Bordeaux on Monday and then was shot and injured by another official.

11/05/2021

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Israel forces clash with Palestinian protesters

Demonstrators and Israeli security forces clash at Qalandia checkpoint, between the West Bank town of Ramallah and Jerusalem, during a gathering in support of protesters in Jerusalem.

11/05/2021

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Stun grenades fired at Palestinians inside Al-Aqsa

Israeli police in riot gear threw stun grenades to disperse Palestinians who were throwing stones at a holy site in Jerusalem.

11/05/2021

Green News

The Queen confirms new measures for animal protection in the UK

A speech from the Queen lays out the UK government’s new focus on animal welfare today.

11/05/2021

World News

EU demands AstraZeneca deliver COVID-19 vaccines as promised

The British-Swedish firm owes the EU 90 million doses of the vaccine, the European Commission said.

11/05/2021