21 July 2021 | Euronews
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Germany Nord Stream 2: Ukraine and Poland slam deal to complete controversial gas pipeline It comes after Germany and the United States announced a deal to allow the completion of Nord Stream 2. -
Norway Norway prepares to mark 10th anniversary of Utoya massacre Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven and Astrid Hoem, leader of the Norwegian Labour Party's youth wing, laid flowers on Wednesday at a memorial to the 69 mostly teenaged victims of the terror attack. -
Greece Police use water cannons to disperse Athens protesters as Greek government ushers in new vaccine law About 1,500 demonstrators gathered in Syntagma square as the Greek government introduced a new bill to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for care home staff. -
Tech News British man arrested in Spain over alleged role in Twitter hack of high-profile accounts A British man was arrested in Spain over his alleged role in the high-profile Twitter hack last summer that targeted US politicians, celebrities and tech moguls. -
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Italy Italy's far-right League faces controversy after councillor shoots dead man A councillor for Italy's far-right League has been placed under house arrest on suspicion of fatally shooting a man in a public square. -
Norway Racist murder memorial defaced as Norway remembers victims of 2011 far-right massacre Norway's PM said she was "sad and furious" about the vandalism. -
Europe News Brussels announces 'breakthrough' on migrants' hunger strike A number of migrants on hunger strike since May 23 were wheeled out of the Church of St. John the Baptist on Wednesday after the deal was announced. -
Nature How were these seven animals successfully reintroduced to the wild? A deep dive inside some of the world’s most remarkable examples of species repopulation. -
Sweden Guards freed after hostage-taking by inmates at Swedish prison Two inmates broke into a staff room and are holding two guards hostage, demanding a helicopter and 20 pizzas. -
World News Fake wine, diluted honey and horse meat confiscated in European police crackdown Police in 26 EU member states seized 15.4 tonnes of sub-par food and 1.7 million litres of counterfeit booze from alleged criminal gangs. -
United Kingdom EU rejects renegotiation of post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland The UK wants a major rewrite of the rules. “Put very simply, we cannot go on as we are,” Brexit minister David Frost said on Wednesday in the House of Lords. -
Focus Football For Friendship raises environmental awareness whilst breaking records Since its launch in 2013, Football for Friendship has united thousands of children from all over the world whilst promoting essential human values and now it's also turning to environmental protection. -
Cult Italian cartoonist Gio is the big winner at the World Press Cartoon 2021 The 15th edition of the World Press Cartoon is underway in Caldas Da Rainha. It’s home to a world of graphic humour and it showcases the best of caricatures and humoristic and editorial cartoons. -
The Exchange From the gig economy to working from home — these trends are changing the future of our jobs The job market is changing. Employees are increasingly looking for more flexible hours, varied contracts and different salaries. Working from home and the gig economy are helping people achieve these goals. We speak to specialists in the job field to see what the future for employment holds. -
Destinations Train or shine: 9 magical European cities you don't have to fly to These cities can all be accessed from Paris via rail, without ever having to step foot on a plane. -
Tech News Humans aren’t quite ready for a chatbot takeover, according to a new study The German university’s study found that users’ negative reactions to unknowingly interacting with chatbots rose according to how critical they deemed the service query. -
Sport Giannis Antetokounmpo: Greek NBA Finals MVP celebrated by Athens suburb The "Greek Freak" finished with 50 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocked shots as he was named the NBA Finals "Most Valuable Player". -
Travel News UK border staff not checking COVID tests for green and amber arrivals despite soaring infections UK border officers have been instructed to stop routinely checking whether travellers arriving from countries listed as green or amber have tested negative for COVID-19, in a bid to cut waiting times at airports. -
No Comment Police chase car crash The Florida Highway Patrol released video on Tuesday, July 20, showing a high-speed car chase on a Florida highway come to a dramatic end as the SUV being pursued by police hits two other cars and then a guard rail before flipping over. -
No Comment Olympic characters face stiff competition in mascot-mad Japan Tokyo 2020's cutesy Olympic mascots are plastered across the host city, but they have competition in mascot-mad Japan, where cuddly characters promote everything from prisons to health screenings. -
No Comment Army helicopters fight forest fires in northwestern Russia Russian defence ministry images show military helicopters helping to tackle forest fires in the Republic of Karelia in northwestern Russia, dropping 26 metric tons of water on the most active fires. -
No Comment Deadly Floods in China Deadly Floods in China -
France Teenager arrested after electricity cut at French vaccination centre A teenager has been arrested in the French investigation into the intentional power cut that affected a vaccination centre in Audincourt. -
My Europe Series A decade on from Breivik's killing rampage, Norway still needs to address its far-right problem Survivors and experts say that hate speech and the far-right ideology that inspired the massacre of 77 people still prosper. -
United Kingdom Brexit and COVID combine to leave supermarket shelves empty in the UK Because of Brexit, new drivers from Europe can no longer come to work in the UK as easily as before. Many went home during the COVID pandemic and have not returned. -
Money 'Big dreams and financing': How Europe’s start-ups can thrive post-COVID, says KPMG France chief Europe’s start-ups are having a moment. The green, digital future looks promising, KPMG France’s chairman tells Euronews Next. -
World News Expert view: How the Delta variant has 'changed the game' in Europe Euronews speaks to experts to understand the current health context in Europe. -
France France now in 4th wave of COVID due to Delta cases soaring, says PM Jean Castex Daily cases soared to 18,000 on Tuesday and Castex claimed 96% of these infections were in unvaccinated people. -
Italy Ten people injured after gun fired at seaside nightclub in Italy Ten people suffered minor injuries after a gun was fired at a seaside nightclub in Taranto, southern Italy. -
Sport Six Polish Olympic swimmers forced to return home after administrative error "Imagine dedicating five years of your life and striving for another start at the most important sporting event, giving up your private life and work, sacrificing your family and your dedication results in a total flop." -
Climate Toxic air is making children struggle at school from the moment they are born Research shows air pollution is hindering crucial childhood development from the womb into education. -
Climate The US and China must end world's 'suicide pact' says climate envoy John Kerry US special climate envoy John Kerry has urged major polluters to join forces to fight the climate crisis. -
Money EU will make Bitcoin traceable and ban anonymous crypto wallets in anti-money laundering drive The proposed new rules will make it harder to use crypto to launder proceeds of crime, the European Commission said. -
Ecotech Are climate-friendly cooling chips the future of refrigeration? A cooling tech firm in the US has just secured $50 million from Goldman Sachs in funding. -
Health news Drones flying over Catalonia's beaches to enforce social distancing as COVID rates soar Authorities in Sitges in Catalonia are using drones to maintain social distancing rules on the beach as the region sees a spike in COVID cases. -
Mobility Tesla Hardware 3.0 upgrade fee sparks criticism from early adopters shocked by hidden costs The EV maker partly rolled back a decision to charge over €1,000 for an upgrade that some buyers claim their cars should have included anyway. -
Australia Brisbane to host the 2032 Olympic Games The Games will go back to Australia 32 years after the popular 2000 Sydney Olympics. -
Hungary Hungary's Viktor Orban will hold referendum on anti-LGBT law Hungary's Viktor Orban will hold referendum on anti-LGBT law. -
Germany Germany approves €400 million aid package for victims of deadly floods At least 171 people were killed in Germany when small rivers swelled quickly into raging torrents after persistent downpours last week. -
Serbia Belgrade residents tell rights court of nightlife noise 'torture' Residents of the city's commercial areas have complained for years about deafening noise from bars, discos and night clubs. Faced with inaction from authorities, some citizen' associations have turned to the European Court of Human Rights. -
Earth News Japan’s ‘hydrogen economy’ to power the Tokyo Olympic Games Post-Olympics, Tokyo intends to continue evolving with a view to becoming a more sustainable city and an inspiration to the world. -
Mobility What is a smart city? These French graduates travelled the world for a year to find out Is the term 'smart city' just a buzzword? Two French graduates set off to seven countries to discover how technology can improve our cities. -
Haiti Haiti installs new leader as country mourns slain president Designated Prime Minister Ariel Henry, a neurosurgeon and former Cabinet minister, has promised to form a provisional consensus government to lead Haiti until elections are held. -
World News UK to pay France €62.7 million to curb Channel migration The deal between the two countries will see French authorities double the number of officers deployed along the coast with their patrol area widened. -
China Flooding in central China turns streets to rivers, kills at least 25 Hundreds of thousands of people were forced from their home after Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province, was hit by 20 centimetres of rain in just an hour. -
Tech News Pegasus spyware scandal: Emmanuel Macron among 14 heads of states identified as possible targets Macron headed a list of 14 former or current heads of state who were identified as potential targets of the NSO software.