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EU slams Romania for 'reversing' progress against corruption

The criticism comes just weeks before Romania assumes the EU's rotating six-month presidency.

United Kingdom

Draft Brexit deal: Here's how politicians reacted

Opposition in the UK to the draft Brexit deal announced on Tuesday evening was swift from Brexiteers and Remainers alike, signalling a tough battle ahead for PM Theresa May.

Italy

Italian journalists protest after insults by deputy PM

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Luigi di Maio described journalists as "prostitutes" over the weekend.

France

French Army seemingly trolls Trump for rain no-show

"It's raining but it's not serious," The French Army tweeted.

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Spanish PM calls for second Brexit referendum

Pedro Sanchez said the UK's "self-absorption" would hurt the EU and Britain alike.

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Ozone layer healing from man-made damage, UN says

Ozone depletion in the Earth's atmosphere will not be completely overturned until 2060.

World News

UN treaty of migration: What was agreed

Some 190 countries are scheduled to ratify the treaty in December to make regular migration safe and more orderly around the world. Euronews takes a look at what they are committing to.

World News

'Stark differences' in East, West Europe towards minorities: report

People in Central and Eastern Europe are less accepting of Muslims, Jews, same-sex marriage, and legal abortion, a Pew Research Center survey has found.

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Wildlife populations drop 60% in 40 years due to human action: report

The WWF estimates that current rate of species extinction are now up to 1,000 times higher than the standard rate of extinction in Earth's history.

Germany

Merkel's party dealt electoral blow: What you need to know

The German Chancellor announced she would step down in 2021 following disappointing results for her CDU party in the Hesse state election.

United Kingdom

Sulky word wins fourth Scrabble world title for New Zealander

The final score was 575-452 with "groutier" scoring 68 points.

Mexico

Mexico braces for 'potentially catastrophic' hurricane

Hurricane Willa, a category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall on mainland Mexico on Tuesday afternoon.

United Kingdom

Wimbledon introduces new rule to shorten final deciding set

No doubt John Isner and Nicolas Mahut, who clashed on court for over 11 hours in 2010, wouldn't have minded the rule being introduced earlier.

USA

Facebook shareholders call for Zuckerberg to step down as chair

Pressure is mounting on Zuckerberg to step down as Facebook chairman after several major shareholders called for more accountability following a string of controversies.

World News

Europe's space mission to Mercury begins

By the time it reaches its science orbit in 2026, the probe will have travelled nine billion kms and completed nine planetary flybys past Earth, Venus and Mercury.

USA

US to withdraw from 144-year-old UN postal scheme

The Trump administration says the UN treaty is unfair to the US Postal Service and American retailers, and favours countries like China.

United Kingdom

Watch: The secret of dandelion flight revealed

Scientists at Edinburgh University have discovered a ring-shaped air bubble forms as air moves through the bristles of dandelions, allowing the seeds to slowly descend to the ground.

Norway

Norway apologises for post-WWII mistreatment of 'German Girls'

After the country was liberated in 1945, these 'German Girls' were accused of betraying their country, deprived of their civil rights, arrested, incarcerated without trial and even expelled from the country.

World News

Spain to have longest life expectancy in 2040: Study

The southern European countryis projected to beat Japan and claim the top spot.

Economy

Which are the most competitive countries in the world?

Six Europeans countries figure in the top 10 most competitive nations globally, according to the World Economic Forum.

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