2022-05-15

United Kingdom

Johnson battles on two fronts as N Ireland deal returns to haunt him

The UK prime minister heads to Belfast on Monday at loggerheads with unionists and the EU over the protocol he negotiated in order to secure Brexit.

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A thousand candles lit up in Bangkok to mark Buddha's birthday

Thailand commemorates Visakha Bucha Day, Buddhism's most sacred day of the year which marks Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death, held on the full moon of the third lunar month in the Buddhist calendar.

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Culture news

'The support warms our heart': Ukrainians toast Eurovision win

Ukraine’s Eurovision victory came as a boost to morale in a country shaken by war. But some stressed it’s important that concrete help follows suit.

15/05/2022

Food and Drink

The Next Generation: Why Slovenian wine is the one to watch for 2022

With exceptional terroir, grapes the world needs to know more about, and arguably the best natural wines on the planet, Slovenia is where the value is.

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Final preparations underway for 75th Cannes Film Festival

Final preparations are well under way on the French Rivera for this year's Cannes Film Festival.

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Colombia: Bari indigenous people protest against violence

Over a thousand indigenous people from the Bari ethnic group that lives on the Colombian-Venezuelan border take to the streets in the Colombian town of Tibu, demanding the cessation of violent actions by armed groups in this region.

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15/05/2022

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France: parade marks the opening of "Utopia" festival in Lille

Giant puppets and inflatable floats march down the city center of Lille to mark the start of Utopia, the sixth thematic edition of lille3000, a cultural festival running until October.

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Under the skin: Ukrainians embrace tattoos amid patriotic outpouring

Tattoo parlours are busy with customers as many Ukrainians are embracing tattoos amid the ongoing war with Russia.

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Singapore temple offers pet blessings for Buddhist festival

Hundreds of Buddhists brought their pet dogs, cats, rabbits and even crustaceans to a temple in Singapore on Saturday to receive blessings from monks and nuns.

15/05/2022

Cult

Portuguese ‘Digital Building’ opens door to country's architecture

Portugal's Casa da Arquitectura has created a so-called Digital Building to give people access to virtual versions of its exhibits free of charge.

15/05/2022

USA

Hundreds of rallies held across the USA in support of abortion rights

A leaked Supreme Court draft opinion has suggested its conservative majority will overturn a landmark 1973 case establishing a woman's right to abortion.

15/05/2022

Lebanon

Lebanese go to polls to elect new parliament amid economic meltdown

Expectations are low that the outcome will significantly alter the political landscape, despite a new crop of candidates from a nationwide protest movement.

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15/05/2022

World News

Lebanon votes amid economic woes and political uncertainty

The Lebanese political system is complex and based on dividing religions. A voter’s choice of candidate is pre-determined based on their religion and there is little motivation for the sides to work together.

15/05/2022

Ukraine

We ‘couldn’t find gas’ yesterday: Odesa deals with petrol shortage

We ‘couldn’t find gas’ yesterday. Euronews international correspondent Anelise Borges spoke with some of the residents of Odesa dealing with its petrol shortage

15/05/2022

Sweden

Sweden's ruling party joins Finland in confirming NATO membership bid

Sweden's ruling Social Democratic Party has given the green light to a NATO bid, hours after Finland's president and prime minister confirmed their country's application.

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Money

How fintech and crypto are boosting Africa’s burgeoning tech scene

“Africa is a mobile-first continent so you can really see where Africa should be really positioning itself,” Smart Africa’s CEO told Euronews Next.

15/05/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine 'can win' war against Russia — NATO chief Stoltenberg

NATO's secretary general said Russia's offensive was failing, as foreign ministers meeting in Berlin welcomed anticipated membership bids from Finland and Sweden.

15/05/2022

USA

Ten killed in 'racially motivated' gun attack at New York state store

Three others were wounded in the attack in which 11 of the 13 victims were black. A white teenager was arrested and has been charged with murder.

15/05/2022

Earth News

Champs-Elysées gets a green a makeover ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games

Work starts in just a few weeks to turn Paris’ iconic promenade into a green oasis.

15/05/2022

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15/05/2022

Culture news

Five things we learned from the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final

Ukraine triumphed, but there were huge comebacks for Spain and the United Kingdom, and disappointment for other countries as the public votes came in.

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