21 May 2021 | Euronews
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World News G7 commits to end support for coal-fired power stations this year Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and US have pledged "ambitious and accelerated efforts" to reduce their CO2 emissions. -
No Comment Israeli police clash with protesters at Al-Aqsa Clashes broke out between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police following Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem that is sacred to Jews and Muslims. -
Economy Greece's mink farms take a different approach to survive the COVID-19 pandemic In doubt as to whether COVID-19 can be transmitted from mink to humans, various countries across Europe have culled their mink farm populations. But Greece is taking a different direction to protect its economy and its farmers. -
My Europe Series Everything you need to know about the EU's COVID travel pass The pass will contain information about an individual's COVID vaccination, test record and/or recovery status. -
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World News G20 leaders at Rome summit pledge more vaccines for poorer countries European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced 1.3 billion doses of vaccine will be delivered by Europe alone to low-income countries -
My Europe Series Europe’s week: Israel-Palestine conflict and COVID travel pass Here is a look at the key stories making the headlines in Brussels. -
France Man arrested after making 27,000 calls to French police in two months A man was arrested near Lyon on suspicion of harassing members of the police and making around 27,000 phone calls to the authorities between April and May. -
No Comment Families return to their homes to survey damage Families in northern Gaza, displaced by the heaviest Israeli bombardment they'd endured in years, returned to their homes early Friday to survey the damage hours after a cease-fire took effect. -
Poland Poland told to halt brown coal mine near border with Czech Republic The court's ruling on Friday is a temporary measure pending its final decision on the Czech complaint. -
Moments Looking for the perfect crunch on your pizza? This chef’s lava-fired pizza has got you covered This chef in Guatemala sure can handle the heat - as he serves up volcano baked pizza. -
Earth News World has 'fallen far short' on biodiversity targets, says UN report Large areas have gained protected status in the last decade but it's not enough to tackle biodiversity loss. -
Tech News A beginner's guide to Bitcoin: Everything you need to know about it and how it works Bitcoin is constantly making headlines but unless you're a crypto investor, you're unlikely to know what the fuss is about. So, what is it? -
Russia At least 10 workers die after accident while cleaning Russian sewage plant At least 10 people have died while cleaning sewers near the Russian city of Taganrog after inhaling toxic fumes, local authorities said. -
Earth News TikTok trend leads to massive increase in abandoned ducklings The popularity of duckling videos on TikTok led to teens buying them from street sellers for as little as €5, unaware of the care ducklings need to survive -
My Europe Series Leros' new migrant detention centre brings back old, ugly memories For forty years the island was known as “The Colony of Psychopaths”. Now, as the Aegean Island begins building a new detention facility, locals are reminded of the past. -
Mobility One giant leap: ESA wants satellites around the Moon to make manned missions easier More than a dozen European firms have been contracted by the European Space Agency to draw up proposals for a shared lunar telecoms and navigation service. -
Destinations The most overrated tourist hotspots in the world, according to our readers Travelling is so last year, well maybe not travelling. But these destinations definitely are. -
Germany Man convicted of deadly homophobic attack on couple in Dresden A Syrian national has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing two gay men in Dresden last year, killing one and seriously injuring his partner in an attack that prosecutors said was motivated by anti-LGBT Islamic extremist beliefs. -
World News EU must reject Poland & Romania's spending plan for COVID cash | View Poland, as it stands, is set to receive Є58.1 billion in COVID recovery money, and Romania Є29.2 billion. -
Spain Catalonia’s new president Pere Aragonés will ask Madrid for a referendum on independence Pere Aragonés, 38, was elected Catalonia's president on Friday. -
Money The IRS wants to close the 'tax gap'. That means cracking down on cryptocurrencies A new report could have major implications for US crypto users as authorities seek to modernise outdated tax infrastructure. -
Ecotech Airports could power 100,000 homes if we covered them in solar panels Scientists have discovered that solarising airport roofs could be the next step towards a clean energy transition. -
Austria Austrian man has the wrong leg amputated in 'tragic' mistake An elderly man in Austria has had the wrong leg amputated after a "tragic" mistake at a clinic near the Czech border. -
World News Europe's air traffic might not get back to normal until 2029, says Eurocontrol It could be a full decade before Europe's air traffic gets back to pre-pandemic levels, it's been claimed. -
Work Meet the robot builders set to revolutionise the construction industry With the construction industry anticipating a skills shortage in the next ten years, the sector is turning to robots, automation and 3D printing to deliver the homes and offices of the future. -
World 'Rethink or avoid international travel' says WHO, despite vaccinations EU travellers will be allowed to get a travel certificate if they can prove they had been vaccinated, tested negative for the virus or have proof they've recovered from it. But despite the boost given by Brussels, the WHO is warning people to rethink or avoid international travel. -
No Comment Israeli, Palestinian demonstrators gather in NYC Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered on opposing sides of the street in New York's Times Square on Thursday night following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East. -
United Kingdom UK police arrest eight for racist abuse targeted at Premier League football player The probe was launched after the April 11 Premier League clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur during which one of the players from the London side was targeted with "a series of highly offensive and racist remarks," police said. -
Canada Canada rules Iran's downing of civilian plane was 'terrorist act' More than 170 people including Swedes, Britons and Germans were killed when the Ukrainian Airlines plane was shot down over Tehran last January. -
Russia Putin warns Russia's enemies will have 'teeth knocked out' Vladimir Putin was speaking at a government meeting Thursday when he made the strong comment. -
Italy Fake euro banknote dealers busted by German and Italian police Officers descended on 19 houses in Naples, Italy and Germany on Thursday and seized fake banknotes amounting to €160,000 as well as a gun and cocaine. -
Travel News The Welsh mountain battle: Why Snowdon should switch to Yr Wyddfa Wales is trying to reclaim its tallest mountain’s Indigenous name, but colonial attitudes run deep. -
Spain Repatriation flight rescues stranded Spaniards from Nepal Nearly 100 Spanish mountaineers, trekkers and tourists were repatriated after being stranded in Nepal, where a strict lockdown came into force on April 29 following a spike in cases. -
Nigeria Boko Haram leader 'seriously wounded' in attempted suicide attempt Abubakar Shekau reportedly tried to kill himself to avoid capture after being surrounded by rival jihadists. -
USA US President Biden signs bill to counter spike in anti-Asian hate crime Vice President Kamala Harris reports of stabbings, shootings and other attacks against Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals and their businesses have increased six-fold since the beginning of the pandemic.