7 June 2021 | Euronews
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France French prosecutor's office investigating Banque du Liban governor over alleged money laundering Riad Salameh, who has been at the helm of the Banque du Liban for close to 30 years and is now at the centre of the country's financial crisis, is being investigated by both Swiss and French authorities. -
Switzerland Swiss Trade Unions Federation to hold nationwide protests as MPs debate pension reforms Trade unions say plans to increase the women's retirement age in Switzerland will deepen inequalities in the country, where women earn on average 20 percent less than men. -
Europe News EU border agency Frontex failing to fulfil its duties, say auditors It raises questions about whether the agency should have had its budget and responsibilities expanded to such an extent. -
Europe News EU hails G7 tax agreement but internal divisions could thwart consensus Some member states, like Ireland and Hungary, are wary of embracing the 15% minimum rate, fearing it will upend their economic model. -
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United Kingdom UK urges young people to get COVID vaccine as jabs open to over-25s "The honest truth is the best way for us to get our freedoms back... is for everybody to come forward and get the jab." -
No Comment France sends smaller replica of Statue of Liberty to US A replica of the Statue of Liberty, smaller but based on the original plaster cast of its big sister on Ellis Island, a gift from France, was given a sendoff Monday ahead of its trip to the United States where it will be displayed for Independence Day on July 4 -
United Kingdom UK politicians and NGOs castigate government's decision to cut foreign aid “There is no justifiable economic need to continue to break our promise to the world’s most marginalised people." -
Climate 5 million years of climate change records have been found in a canyon It has allowed scientists to reconstruct a historic record of rainfall in Central Asia. -
Smart Regions The European initiative helping tourists to discover nature in a sustainable way On the Spanish-Portuguese border, a sustainable tourism project is encouraging visitors to discover the natural and cultural heritage of this area with electric vehicles over a distance of more than 1000 kilometres. -
Focus Football for Friendship: eWorld Championship final wraps online season The children's football tournament has also had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Sci-Tech Water good idea: how Europe is saving space with floating solar parks Solar panels on artificial lakes are nothing new. But there are high expectations when it comes to the biggest floating solar park outside of Asia, built right near the city of Zwolle in the Netherlands. We check out its longevity and how it could be a space-saving solution to our energy needs. -
Poland Polish PM vows support for Belarus' opposition after ally's controversial remarks "We are with the Belarusians who are fighting for freedom, fighting for the rule of law, fighting for democracy," -
Taste How to make ceviche like celebrity chef Richard Sandoval Richard Sandoval had a dream: to introduce made-from-scratch Latin American food to the world. -
Bulgaria Bulgaria's prime minister urges government to increase efforts against corruption Stefan Yanev, a close ally of President Rumen Radev, is currently serving as Bulgaria's interim prime minister until next month's elections. -
United Kingdom Asylum-seekers: Council threatens UK government with legal action over unaccompanied children Kent County Council has given an ultimatum of June 17 before it pushes for judicial review, saying its services dealing with lone migrants have reached "breaking point". -
No Comment Mobile orchestra from favela plays throughout Rio Musicians in Brazil beat lockdown restrictions on mass gatherings Sunday by taking their instruments onto the streets for a mobile concert in Rio de Janeiro. -
No Comment Statue of Residential Schools architect toppled by protesters in Toronto The statue of Egerton Ryerson, commonly known as the architect of the Indian Residential Schools in Canada, was toppled after a protest in Toronto. -
No Comment Mexicans vote in violence-stricken Guerrero state Vigilantes stand guard as residents of violence-stricken Guerrero state go to the polls in legislative elections in Mexico. Eight politicians have been murdered during this election campaign alone in the state, and four were candidates for office. -
No Comment Dozens march briskly through Yangon in flash Myanmar protest Dozens of protesters march quickly through the streets of Myanmar's Yangon against February's military ousting of the civilian government. The crowd unfurled banners, chanted slogans including 'we want democracy' and held up three fingers in protest at the coup. -
Norway Body found on Norway coast was missing Kurdish-Iranian toddler Artin was 18-months-old when he and four family members died crossing the English Channel, police say. -
Destinations Getting married abroad? These are the top destinations for couples Want to get married abroad but not sure where? We’ve got you covered. -
Earth News Dutch ecologists invented a fish doorcam and it's got thousands hooked Over 100,000 people rang the bell in just two months and people from all over the world tuned into the underwater livestream of the Dutch canal -
My Europe Series Why is Denmark under fire over a new law to send its asylum seekers abroad? Denmark approved amendments to the legislation on Thursday - so will changes take effect straight away? What has been the response? -
Sci-tech COVID pandemic's impact on work is 'cataclysmic,' says International Labour Market head The ILO chief described the COVID pandemic's impact on work as "cataclysmic" and describes the recovery as very uneven around the world. -
Nature This underwater museum is protecting marine life in the Mediterranean Sea The six mask-like sculptures are designed to encourage flora and fauna to return to the seabed. -
India It's crucial world leaders break the monopoly on COVID vaccines | View "While it's true that an intellectual property waiver alone won’t fix shortages, it will be a crucial first step in ramping up the dispensation of vaccines." -
Slovakia Slovakia is second EU country to roll out Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine Slovakia has 200,000 doses of the Russian-made vaccine at its disposal after a tumultuous few months in which a secret deal to purchase 2 million doses triggered a political crisis in the country. -
Tech News Jeff Bezos will fly to space on the first crewed flight of the Blue Origin rocket Amazon's billionaire founder Jeff Bezos will fly to the edge of space with his brother on the first flight of the Blue Origin rocket. -
USA Thousands of US 'diversity visa' lottery winners launch lawsuit against Biden administration More than 24,000 plaintiffs in 141 different countries have sued the Biden administration over their 'Diversity Visa' applications. -
World News Moderna asks to use its COVID vaccines on Europe's teenagers Moderna asks to use its COVID vaccines on Europe's teenagers -
Sport EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Russia - form, fixtures, and players to watch Russia reached the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2008. Could they go one further in 2021? -
Sport EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Belgium - form, fixtures, and players to watch Belgium won all of their ten qualifying games and 1st in the FIFA World Rankings. -
Sport EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Finland - form, fixtures, and players to watch Finland are making their first-ever appearance at a major football tournament. -
France Google fined €220m by French competition watchdog over online advertising market Google said it had agreed on changes to improve its online ad market after being fined by France's competition watchdog. -
Sport EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Denmark - form, fixtures and players to watch Denmark surprised everyone by winning EURO 1992. Could they repeat that success this summer? -
Travel News Spain reopens to tourists from around the world - as long as they are vaccinated Visitors from both low and high-risk countries will be able to visit as Madrid strives to reinstate its "world tourism leadership" after being hard-hit by the pandemic. -
Money BoE says a 'Britcoin' digital currency would need the same regulation as banks The Bank of England says 'stablecoin' payments need the same regulation as banks as it publishes a new discussion paper on digital currencies. -
United Kingdom BAFTA: 'I May Destroy You' wins two main prizes The drama about a woman dealing with the aftermath of a sexual assault was named best miniseries, while creator and star Michaela Coel won the best actress prize. -
Europe News EU lawmakers return to Strasbourg after more than a year A plenary session hasn't been held in the eastern French city since February 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Destinations From Sharjah to Fujairah: The five most beautiful hidden emirates Mountains, white sand beaches and cities of towering minarets adorn the UAE's five forgotten emirates. -
Russia Russia criticises Ukraine's EURO 2020 kit for featuring Crimea Moscow annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 but Kyiv considers the move to have been illegal. The peninsula is regarded as occupied Ukrainian territory by the majority of governments worldwide. -
World News MH17 plane crash trial enters crucial stage of hearing evidence A Dutch court is due to start hearing evidence in the trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over war-torn Ukraine in 2014. -
World News Centuries of discrimination still run deep for Roma in Europe | View New analysis finds that in the Western Balkans, 60% of young Roma people do not attend upper secondary school, writes UNESCO's Manos Antoninis -
Mexico Mexico president appears to hold key majority in elections President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s Morena party will have to rely on votes from its allies in the Workers Party and Green Party, but together they were expected to capture between 265 and 292 seats in the 500-seat chamber. -
Pakistan Dozens of people die after two trains collide in southern Pakistan Two express trains collided in southern Pakistan early Monday. According to railway officials, about 1,100 passengers were on board the two trains. -
Germany Last of Soviet soldiers who liberated Auschwitz dies at 98 As a young Red Army soldier, David Dushman flattened the forbidding electric fence around the notorious Nazi death camp with his T-34 tank on Jan. 27, 1945. -
Sport Great first day for Japan as World Judo Championships kick-off in Hungary Japan and Russia show their class as the World Judo Championships get underway in Hungary.