19 May 2021 | Euronews
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Russia Russia sentences 20-year-old man for preparing to commit school massacre Russia has sentenced a man to 10 years in prison for preparing to massacre students, one week after nine people were killed at a school shooting in Kazan. -
Europe News EU-Turkey relations at 'historic low point,' MEPs warn EU-Turkey relations have deteriorated so much that Brussels needs to profoundly reassess them, MEPs said in an unusually tough report adopted on Wednesday. -
Albania US sanctions Albanian ex-PM Sali Berisha over corruption The State Department barred former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha from entering US territory over accusations of "significant corruption." -
World News MEPs set to call for EU's investment deal with China to be frozen The lawmakers want the European Commission to use any further discussions on the deal as leverage to improve China's human rights record. -
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The Cube Dutch civil servants used social media to spy on citizens, says study Research has found that some local authorities in the Netherlands have used fake social media accounts to monitor citizens online. -
Travel News The EU is officially welcoming vaccinated travellers in summer 2021: Here's what you need to know EU member states have just agreed to open up for travel from June. This is what you need to know. -
Climate 55% of the world’s plastic waste comes from just 20 companies A report has found that over 130 million tonnes of single-use plastic was thrown away in 2019 -
No Comment Migrants, including children, trickle into Ceuta Migrants, including children, continue to trickle into Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta on Wednesday after thousands crossed over from Morocco in the two days before -
No Comment Israeli strike hits Gaza residential apartment Israeli strikes hit a residential apartment building in Gaza City and destroy a Hamas-run women association centre -
No Comment Torrential rain causes flooding in western Romania People in villages near the Crisu Pietros river were evacuated after a red code for severe flooding was issued. -
Women Beyond Borders Meet the travel photographer living her dream through the camera lens Jenny Wong specialises in photographing the natural world. We find out more about her adventures. -
No Comment Bright lanterns sway as South Koreans celebrate Buddha's birthday South Koreans gathered at temples across the country Wednesday on the national holiday to mark Buddha's birthday. -
No Comment Wave of migrants tries to cross into Ceuta enclave The arrival of thousands of migrants threatened to overwhelm the Spanish enclave of Ceuta -
Israel Joe Biden calls for 'significant de-escalation' in Gaza conflict The US president stepped up pressure on Israel during a call with prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the White House. -
World Angola slam-dunks its way into basketball history Africa is a birthplace of world-class sportsmen and women with Angola among some of the countries feeding top-flight competition. Its star basketball players are enjoying success not only on the continent, but they are also slam-dunking their way to teams in Europe and the US. -
Earth News Are 'electric prisons' the latest form of greenwashing? Prison reform campaigners have labelled the UK's plan for green prisons as a 'spin' by government. -
My Europe Series How a tiny Czech village was caught up in a huge Russian spy case Vrbetice, near the Czech Republic's border with Slovakia, is the last place you'd expect to play host to the murky world of international espionage. -
Nature How the global pandemic has saved five million oysters Oyster farmers are making money by dumping their catch back into the ocean in the US. -
Real Economy Digital technology has kept us connected during the pandemic - how can it help Europe's recovery? Can the EU’s multi-billion pandemic recovery fund help Europe go fully digital? A century-old Danish manufacturer has made the switch to a fully digital production line and is already reaping the benefits. With the help of EU funds, many other SMEs are expected to follow suit. -
France French people defy rain to enjoy reopening of café and bistro terraces For the first time in almost 7 months, the French are allowed to sip coffee and wine with friends outdoors. -
World News EU states agree to allow entry to bloc for vaccinated travellers An EU spokesman said ambassadors of EU member states agreed to measures that will allow vaccinated travellers from third countries into the bloc. -
Sport Former coach of Dinamo Zagreb arrested in Bosnia after international warrant A Croatian court had issued an international arrest warrant for Zoran Mamic, who failed to show up at a prison to serve a sentence for embezzling millions of euros. -
Work The Artist in the Machine? Meet 'Ai-Da,' the AI robot debuting her work in London’s Design Museum Can a machine create art? Ai-Da is an AI powered robot artist coded to be creative who has just opened a show of self-portraits at London’s Design Museum. -
Germany Germany carries out raids after banning three groups linked to Hezbollah Germany's Interior Ministry said the banned groups are suspected of raising funds for families of killed Hezbollah fighters, under the guise of humanitarian purposes. -
Belgium Dozens of migrants rescued off the coast of Belgium Forty-nine migrants, mostly of Vietnamese origin and thought to be heading for England by boat, were rescued off the coast of Belgium on Wednesday morning, according to Bruges' prosecutor. -
World Lisbon's iconic old trams helping Portugal fight climate change Lisbon is looking to curb carbon emissions and reach its 2050 EU climate-neutrality targets. One answer may be in 'eléctricos', Lisbon's 1920's iconic yellow trams. -
Earth News PETA sends a unique gift to Harry and Meghan for their leather anniversary For the Sussexes' third wedding anniversary, PETA have sent an alternative to the traditional leather present. -
World LGBT activists urge Italian government to approve anti-homophobia law Italy is close to approving a law punishing misogyny and hate crimes against LGBT people. But right-wing politicians oppose the measures. -
Georgia Georgia and EU jointly celebrate political agreement exclusively on Euronews After mediation from the EU's Charles Michel, Georgia's future now firmly looks to Europe. The Georgian president Salome Zourabichvili, alongside the European Council, chose Euronews as the platform of choice to celebrate the news. -
Georgia Georgia's future is European | View Georgia's president Salome Zourabichvili and European Council president Charles Michel hail the deal they say has ended the country's political crisis. -
Belgium Hundreds of Belgian police hunting for armed far-right fugitive in national park The virologist and his family have been moved to a safe house until the man, who is on Belgium's terror watchlist over his support for far-right groups, has been found. -
Health news Lighting the way: How scientists are imitating fireflies to advance cancer treatments Researchers are reproducing the same chemical reaction that causes fireflies to light up in patients in a bid to help fight off disease. -
Czech Republic Czech President Milos Zeman apologises to Serbia for 1999 NATO bombing Czech President Milos Zeman has apologised for the 1999 NATO bombing during a visit to Prague by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. -
Russia Lavrov, Blinken set for showdown over Arctic, Ukraine at summit The U.S. Secretary of State and Russia's foreign minister will meet ahead of a proposed summit between President Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin. -
World News In Asia, a COVID-19 resurgence leads to new restrictions Outbreaks have led to the re-imposition of rules in Malaysia, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines.