25 May 2021 | Euronews
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USA Biden taps Tom Nides for ambassador to Israel: AP Source Tom Nides, a former State Department official, is currently serves as managing director and vice chairman of Morgan Stanley. -
USA George Floyd's family meets Biden as US Congress weighs police bill The meeting came as the world marked one year since George Floyd's death. -
Iraq Iraq protests: One killed amid clashes between demonstrators and security forces Hundreds of Iraqis took to the streets in Baghdad to protest a rise in targeted killings of prominent activists and journalists. -
World News Ceuta struggles to cope with influx of unaccompanied children More than 8,000 migrants and asylum seekers crossed into the Spanish enclave in north Africa last week. -
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Europe News Europe's ethnic minorities 'more likely' to be stopped by police The report, from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), was published a year after the murder of George Floyd. -
No Comment Taiwan extends lockdown, as soldiers disinfect metro and businesses shutter Taiwan announces it will extend its nation-wide coronavirus alert level to mid-June in an effort to contain a domestic Covid-19 outbreak. All schools and non-essential public places, including entertainment venue will be closed, as streets are noticeably empty -
World Nicos Anastasiades looks to veto the EU's 'positive agenda' with Turkey "It would be political suicide if, with my knowledge, I accepted a positive agenda without Cyprus included" - The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, gives his view on Cypriot relations. -
No Comment Citizens rushed to shelters as India braces for Cyclone Yaas Indian residents are evacuated and others try to protect their homes as a powerful cyclone is heading for eastern India, a week after another huge storm claimed at least 155 lives on the west coast -
No Comment Etna eruption lights up night sky with lava Mount Etna, the volcano that towers over eastern Sicily, erupted overnight Monday and into the early hours of Tuesday with fiery balls of orange lava bursting into the night sky -
No Comment Palestinian children light candles during rally in northern Gaza Palestinian children light candles during a rally amid the ruins of homes destroyed by Israeli strikes. A ceasefire was reached late last week after 11 days of deadly violence between Israel and the Hamas movement which runs Gaza -
No Comment Prince William and Kate cook during first joint Scotland trip Prince William and Kate Middleton visited the Palace of Holyroodhouse with a local charity group on Monday (24 May 2021) during their first joint trip to Scotland -
Europe News EU pledges 100 million vaccine doses for low-income countries The European Union has committed to donate at least 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccines to middle- and low-income countries before the end of the year. -
No Comment Demonstration in support of Belarusian opposition in front of European Commission's Warsaw office Several hundred people demonstrate in front of the EU Commission representation office in Warsaw in support of detained journalist Roman Protasevich -
Earth News Climate change is destroying the oldest cave paintings in the world Archaeologists have observed 44,000-year-old paintings appear to be blistering and peeling off the cave walls. -
The Cube French YouTube influencer 'offered cash to spread vaccine disinformation' Grasset shared e-mails with Euronews that show a proposition from someone claiming to work for a UK-based PR company. -
Health Series Is microalgae the sustainable food of the future? Microalgae are a potential alternative to traditional protein sources that often have a high impact on the environment. Might this sustainable solution to our growing nutritional needs make microalgae the food of the future? -
Health Series Will consumers be won over by microalgae meals? Microalgae contain nutrients and are an alternative source of protein. Unlike traditional sources of protein, they have a low environmental impact. But how are experts focusing on making microalgae known and accepted as an everyday food source? -
Lithuania Bill to allow same-sex partnerships in Lithuania falls at first hurdle Thousands joined a demonstration in May rallying against the bill. -
Gaza EU boosts humanitarian assistance for Palestinians to €34 million In a statement published on Tuesday, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič said that "following the announcement of a ceasefire, urgent humanitarian access is now vital, to relieve the suffering of the many innocent victims". -
Spain Is Morocco using migration as a bargaining chip against the EU? A heavy influx of 8,000 migrants in Spain last week came following the hospitalisation of Ghali in the country, a move that angered Morocco. -
USA Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin to meet in Geneva on June 16 Joe Biden will meet Vladimir Putin in Geneva next month in their first face-to-face meeting as presidents, the White House has announced. -
My Europe Series 'I was innocent': Soviet-era ghosts return to haunt COVID-19 vaccine scientist Katalin Kariko fled Communist Hungary to pursue her dream of helping to cure disease. 35 years later, her past is being weaponised. -
Ocean The ticking environmental time bombs lying on Europe's seafloor Relic munitions and unexploded ordnance are a global problem, ubiquitously affecting European coastal waters. The risk of possible detonations and environmental contamination hinders the development of many sectors of the blue economy — including offshore energy, shipping, aquaculture and tourism. -
Travel News Bolivian Wine: High altitude, high quality and...healthy? This wine has been grown high in the Bolivian Andes since the 17th Century and it could have some health benefits. -
Belarus UN Security Council to hold 'closed door' meeting on Belarus plane diversion The UN Security Council is set to hold a closed door meeting on Belarus' diversion of a Ryanair plane. France, Ireland and Estonia will raise the issue. -
Belarus Belarusian opposition politician sentenced to 7 years in prison Pavel Seviarynets was sentenced along with six other activists on Tuesday amid international fury over Minsk's forced diversion of a passenger jet to arrest an opposition journalist. -
Travel News Why are Ireland's pilots protesting? The Irish government is set to release its aviation reopening strategy this week. Here's why pilots are protesting. -
USA Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 'highly effective' in children aged 12-17 The results could pave the way for the vaccine to be made available to younger age groups. -
World News George Floyd's murder lifted the veil on racism in Europe's policing | View "George Floyd’s murder was a turning point in Europe’s history by lifting the veil on racism within policing." -
Moments The filming locations of these Netflix shows might surprise you Plan a trip to these real-life locations that were used to create your favourite series. -
Brazil Rocco Morabito: Italian mafia boss arrested in Brazil two years after prison break Italian mafia leader Rocco Morabito was one of the top ten most wanted men in the world. -
USA US has 'a long way to go' on systemic racism, expert says Family members and activists rallied in Minnesota to mark the day George Floyd was killed by police. -
Europe News Latvia's PM slams 'asymmetrical reaction' after diplomats expelled from Minsk The entire staff of Latvia's embassy in Minsk was ordered to leave Monday after the red and white flags used by the opposition were raised in Riga. -
Belarus EU sanctions on Belarus hampered by Russia-influenced member states, says justice campaigner EU policy-making is requires all 27 member states to agree on every name, every person who's going to be sanctioned. 'That's where you run into trouble,' says Magnitsky campaigner Bill Browder. -
Italy Giulio Regeni: Italy awaits court hearing on student's murder case Italy is investigating four high-ranking Egyptian security officials in the 2016 kidnapping, torture and killing of an Italian student doing doctoral research in Cairo. -
Destinations Greece has reopened: Here's why it's the ideal destination for digital nomads Everything you need to know about the digital nomad tax break, visas and the best islands for a working holiday. -
Japan US warns against travel to Japan, even for vaccinated people With the Olympics just two months away, Tokyo was quick to deny that there is any need to avoid travelling to Japan. -
World News Blinken starts Mideast tour to secure Gaza truce and push for aid The US secretary of state will seek to bolster the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and push for humanitarian aid for Gaza. But he says the time is not right for an immediate resumption of peace talks. -
Mali Mali's president and PM arrested by mutinous soldiers Mutinous soldiers arrested Mali's leaders on Monday, sparking fears of another coup just nine months after a military junta seized power.