17 September 2021 | Euronews
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Australia Australian PM has no regrets over terminating submarine contract with France The Australian PM says he has no regrets over cancelling a submarine contract with France in favour of a new deal with the United States as AUKUS row deepens -
Afghanistan US military admits 'tragic mistake' in Kabul drone strike that killed 10 civilians The Pentagon apologised for a "tragic mistake" after admitting that a drone strike in Kabul last month killed only civilians, not an ISIS-K extremist as first believed. -
Hungary Hungary's Viktor Orban accuses EU of blocking recovery plan over LGBT dispute Orban claimed that the European Commission had failed to approve Hungary's coronavirus recovery plan because of their disagreements over LGBT policies. -
World News Europe's Mediterranean leaders pledge climate cooperation Leaders from nine Mediterranean countries committed to boosting their cooperation against climate change after massive wildfires ravaged parts of southern Europe. -
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No Comment Friday prayers imam in Kabul praises Taliban ascent An Afghan cleric welcomed the fall of the former government and the return of the Taliban during a sermon at a mosque in Kabul. -
Afghanistan #DoNotTouchMyClothes: 'The women of Afghanistan are facing an assault' Euronews speaks to the woman who encouraged others to share images of themselves in traditional, multi-coloured dresses. -
World News German elections: 'One week to go but still no clear winner' Euronews correspondent from the German desk Lena Roche explains how the week has folded for the candidates as well as the German voters. -
The Cube French hospital denies politician's unvaccinated workers claim A post on social media had claimed that 30% of the hospital's medical workers have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine and were facing suspension. -
No Comment Bangkok 'taxi graveyard' comes to life with mini-gardens A mass graveyard for Bangkok's flamboyantly coloured cabs left idle and decaying by coronavirus curbs is coming to life with mini vegetable gardens and frog ponds set up to help feed out-of-work drivers. -
My Europe Series Germany's energy transition is at the heart of the 2021 federal election One of the main questions in Germany’s election battle is how the country can manage its energy transition. Major political parties back solar and wind solutions, but red tape and angry locals are slowing down change. -
Destinations Overtourism in Venice means local people can’t buy homes One of Europe's most popular tourist destinations is becoming unliveable for local people because of rising prices. -
United Kingdom England simplifies 'traffic light' pandemic rules for international travel Fully vaccinated travellers from non-red countries will no longer need a pre-departure PCR test before coming to England. -
Europe News 'We were not informed': New US-Australia defence pact eclipses EU's Indo-Pacific pivot As the EU unveiled a new strategy to engage with the Indo-Pacific region, its top diplomat struggled over the timing of the announcement — which came just hours after the US and UK launched a new security pact with Australia. -
Mobility Are rural communities being left behind in the drive towards sustainable, green mobility? The logic persists that the car is king when it comes to getting around in the countryside but what are the solutions for decarbonising mobility in rural areas? -
Earth News Producers rethink 'Hunger Games' Activist Show after online backlash Campaigners have reacted strongly to a controversial new US reality show claiming it seeks to game-ify social justice. -
No Comment Russians voters express their views Russians vote in a three-day parliamentary election in which most vocal Kremlin critics have been barred from running following a historic crackdown on the opposition. -
World News Climate change: governments' pledges put planet on 'catastrophic pathway,' warns UN Pledges submitted by governments so far would still result in emissions rising by 16% in 2030 compared with the 2010 levels, according to a new report by the UN. -
Moldova Doctor banned for sending lookalikes to weightlifters' drugs tests A Moldovan doctor has been given a life ban from sport after being found guilty of arranging for lookalikes to give drug testing samples under the names of real weightlifters heading for the world championships. -
Art Johnny Depp and Marion Cotillard to be honoured at San Sebastian Film Festival The 69th edition of the international film festival begins Friday with the premiere of 'La Fortuna' by Alejandro Amenabar, one of the young talents of Spanish cinema. -
Mobility Flying electric cars and dockless e-scooters: Europe’s top 5 start-ups shaking up mobility Technology can prevent us from falling asleep at the wheel and even allow us to fly in electric cars. We look at five exciting European mobility start-ups. -
No Comment Daily life in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover With a new interim government installed in Afghanistan, the Taliban are transitioning from militant force to governing power after their takeover of power last month. And the Afghan people are adapting to a new reality. -
Mobility How Ireland turned disused railway lines into thriving greenways Ireland's abandoned 19th century railways have been revitalised as greenways in recent years after falling into disrepair. Here's the inside story on the transformation. -
Albania Women dominate top table in Albania’s new government Twelve of the 17 cabinet members are women, the most in Albania's history, according to PM Edi Rama. -
Rethink This Dutch scale-up is creating a solar-powered alternative to electric vehicles Dutch scale-up Lightyear is harnessing solar energy as an alternative source of power for its ultra-efficient vehicles. -
The Cube #Anti2010: French education minister warns schools over cyberbullying hashtag Jean-Michel Blanquer has asked the headteachers to "reinforce vigilance" against online harassment and insults. -
Climate Europe's first ever Chief Heat Officer calls for more focus on cooling down cities As Eleni Myrivili takes up the post, she explans the unique problems that cities face in staying cool. -
No Comment Bolivian Cholitas play football at top of a mountain The Cholitas Climbers - a group of Bolivian Aymara women dedicated to climbing mountains - played a football match at 5,890 meters altitude on the Huayna Potosi mountain near La Paz. -
Mobility TGV at 40: The new version of the iconic high-speed train is launching in an era of global rivalry Unveiled 40 years after its first service, the latest generation of the TGV faces stiff competition from high-speed trains around the world. -
France French billboard owner fined €10,000 for depicting Macron as Hitler in poster protesting COVID rules Michel-Ange Flori's lawyer, Béranger Tourné, said after the ruling that "the right to caricature has been violated". -
My Europe Series Europe's week: State of the EU speech and new rules for non-EU workers The European Commission President gave her annual State of the European Union speech to MEPs in Strasbourg this week. -
Earth News Greenpeace pulls stunt to demand a climate chancellor in Germany "If you want to take responsibility for the whole of Germany as chancellor, you have to put the protection of the climate and the people at the centre of politics." -
Nature These ordinary animals secretly glow in the dark and scientists aren't sure why Experts say they are still unclear on the reason why some animals glow under ultraviolet light. -
Money Hungary’s Bitcoin fans unveil faceless statue of mysterious crypto founder Satoshi Nakamoto The statue’s creators say it is the first in the world to honour the mysterious cryptocurrency creator ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’. -
Austria Ischgl: Trial starts over 'super-spreader' COVID outbreak at Austrian ski resort The case is the first of 15 lawsuits filed by plaintiffs from Austria and Germany, accusing the authorities of not responding quickly enough to COVID-19 outbreaks in Ischgl and other resorts in the province of Tyrol. -
Tech News Australian police use facial recognition to make sure you're home during COVID quarantine The country's two most populous states are using facial scanning technology, extending controversial trials to most Australians. -
Art Vincent van Gogh: Newly discovered drawing by Dutch master goes on display The "Study for 'Worn Out'" drawing will be exhibited at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam until January 2, 2022. -
My Europe Series Brexit blues wipe out UK cheesemaker's European business One Derbyshire cheesemaker says it has fallen victim to the extra paperwork, costs and confusion that have hit many a British exporter to the continent since the UK left the EU. -
Denmark Denmark set to ban life-term prisoners from new romances Prisoners will be able to maintain contact by letter or telephone with people who were close to them before their detention. -
Earth News This solar-powered mobile home doesn’t need to recharge or refuel It generates enough energy to drive, shower, watch tv or even charge your laptop. -
USA US attempts to curb French and EU backlash over Indo-Pacific pact with UK and Australia Although it's impossible to predict if any damage will be lasting, the row seems to have rekindled European suspicions of American intentions. -
USA Fire crews struggling to save California giant sequoias More than 9,000 square kilometres have been scorched by a series of wildfires in recent weeks in California that also destroyed hundreds of homes. -
Tech News Facebook bans German accounts under new 'social harm' policy Posts from the accounts included one making the debunked claim that vaccines create viral variants and another that wished death upon police officers who broke up violent anti-lockdown protests in Berlin. -
United Kingdom Two men charged with murder of journalist Lyra McKee, Northern Irish police say Lyra McKee was fatally shot on April 18, 2019, during riots and clashes with police in the Catholic area of Creggan