Michael-Ross Fiorentino

Russia

Russia calls out NATO on Twitter over war games

Russian officials have taken to Twitter to criticize the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for threating Russia during it’s current military exercises, Trident Juncture, which are taking place between October 25 and November 7 in and around Norway.

6 November 2018

World News

Russian fighter jet flies 'dangerously close' to US military plane

A Russian SU-27 fighter jet flew dangerously close to a US military reconnaissance plane in international airspace over the Black Sea on Monday, according to the Pentagon.

6 November 2018

United Kingdom

Malaria-carrying mosquitoes could be killed off by gene editing

A laboratory at Imperial College London has wiped out a population of malaria-carrying mosquitoes using gene editing. The lab spread a genetic modification that blocks female reproduction through a caged population

12 October 2018

Italy

From 'graffiti hunter' to champion of Naples' street art

De Lucas was initially known as the 'graffiti hunter', now he has become the 'champion' of street artists.

12 October 2018

Italy

Italy's Salvini calls for 'little ethnic shops' to close early

Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, Matteo Salvini, is proposing an amendment that will force small grocery shops, often run by members of ethnic minorities, to close by 9 p.m.

12 October 2018

USA

Explained: What do you need to know about the US midterm elections?

On 6 November, Americans will head to the polls and vote in one of the most polarizing midterm elections in years. But what's at stake — and what do you need to know? Euronews answers.

11 October 2018

World News

Astronauts safe after Booster rockets carrying Soyuz failed in mid-air

Nasa said there was an issue with the booster and the crew has landed safely back on Earth.

11 October 2018

Russia

Russian footballers detained after beating government official

Two Russian premier league football players Kokorin and Mamaev were detained by Russian police after attacking a government official in a Moscow cafe

11 October 2018

Spain

Rafael Nadal helps with Mallorca floods cleanup

Tennis star swaps a racquet for a broom on his home island.

11 October 2018

Indonesia

Indonesia’s struggle to end human shackling

On ‘World Mental Health Day,’ Human Rights Watch (HRW) is using the hashtag #BreakTheChains to ramp up awareness for their on-going campaign to end human shackling in Indonesia.

10 October 2018

Republic of North Macedonia

Low voter turnout clouds overwhelming 'Yes' vote in Macedonian referendum

A referendum on changing the nation of Macedonia’s name to North Macedonia to pave the way for NATO membership resulted in low voter participation today, a blow to the prime minister’s hopes for a strong message of support.

30 September 2018

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson calls Chequers plan 'deranged'

The British Prime Minister Theresa May is bracing for a bruising week as her Conservative Party meets to discuss how Britain will leave the European Union in less than six months time.

30 September 2018

World News

Europe clinches Ryder Cup victory in Paris

Europe seals victory over the US at the 2018 Ryder Cup in Paris with a final score of 16.5 to 9.5

30 September 2018

World News

Turkey's Erdogan opens Germany's largest mosque amid security lockdown

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wrapped up a three-day visit to Germany on Saturday with a visit to Cologne, where a security lockdown kept supporters and protesters away from a ceremony to open the country's largest mosque.

30 September 2018

World News

Arctic heatwave could result in summer-like warmth for Alaska

Climate scientist Zack Labe told Euronews this phenomenon could cause temperatures to rise over 10°C above average in some areas of Alaska, making the climate feel equivalent to late-summer

29 September 2018

World News

Typhoon Trami threatens Japan's main isalnds

Typhoon Trami is the second major typhoon to threaten Japan in as many months, as the country is still recovering from Typhoon Jebi.

29 September 2018

World News

UNHCR calls for better search and rescue operations in Mediterranean

European governments must review their search and rescue capacities in the Mediterranean Sea according to the UN Refugee Agency in Geneva. "The fear is if there is no search and rescue in the Mediterranean, more lives will be lost,” says UNHCR spokesman Babar Baloch.

29 September 2018

World News

Watch: Massive chunk of ice breaks from Greenland glacier

A portion of the Helheim Glacier in Greenland breaks off into the sea. The rare footage from June, captured by Reuters photographer Lukas Jackson.

19 September 2018

World News

Boy arrested in Australian strawberry needle scare

A young boy has been arrested in Australia after he admitted putting needles in strawberries. Prime Minister Morrison announces tough penalties for fruit contamination.

19 September 2018

World News

Italy still bidding for 2026 Winter Olympics after Turin drops out

Italy’s bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic has one less city following Turin's exclusion. Italy will now present a joint bid involving the two northern cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

19 September 2018