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Indonesia

French national sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug-trafficking

The 35 year old was arrested with more than 2 kilograms of drugs in September of last year.

World News

Turkish ministers claim right to drill of coast of Cyprus

Turkish Minister for Foreign Affairs writes letter to EU in which he claims drilling off the coast of Cyprus is Turkey's "sovereign right"

Austria

'One Europe for All' demonstration held in Vienna

Pro-European 'One Europe for All' demonstration held in Vienna on Sunday amid cries for the resignation of Austria's current government.

Ukraine

Zelensky announces plans to dismiss Ukrainian parliament

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has been inaugurated as Ukrainian President. He is previously known for his role in a television show in which a schoolteacher accidentally becomes president of Ukraine. In his speech, Zelensky announced plans to dismiss the parliament.

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Moldova

Moldovan Pride march met by counter-protestors

The annual LGBT Solidarity March was met by counter-protestors on Sunday.

United Kingdom

7 in 10 UK LGBT employees experience sexual harassment at work: study

On the International Day Against Homophobia, the Trade Union Congress has published a study reporting that 68% of LGBT employees in Britain have experienced sexual harassment at work.

France

Social media pays tribute to Louvre pyramid architect who died age 102

The museum's president, Jean-Luc Martinez, expressed his sadness at the passing of Ieoh Ming Pei.

France

Fashion company behind Gucci, Balenciaga ceases hiring models under 18

Kering fashion company has announced it will no longer hire models under 18.

Poland

Israeli charged with assault for spitting on Polish ambassador

The Polish ambassador to Israel was spat at in his car outside the country's embassy Tel Aviv

World News

Former ETA leader Josu Ternera arrested after 17 years on the run

Ex-leader of the Basque separartist group was arrested in France on Thursday. Ternera was convicted in 2017 of belonging to a terrorist organisation and involvement in a 1987 attack which killed 11.

World News

Same-sex marriage in children's cartoon 'Arthur' praised online

PBS animated cartoon 'Arthur' launched their 22nd season with a wedding between two male characters.

Germany

Man steals vintage €2 million Ferrari during test drive in Germany

A man drove off with a rare vintage Ferrari worth more than €2 million after taking it out for a test in Germany, police say.

USA

Monet's 'Meules' painting sells for record-breaking nearly €1 million

Monet's oil canvas "Meules" sold at the Sotheby's Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale for around €98,881,566.

France

Europe: Popular or Populist?

With the European elections just around the corner, Euronews speaks to politicians in Paris about some of the biggest issues facing the EU.

World News

Watch back: Who has made it through the first Eurovision semi-final?

Which countries have bagged a place in Saturday's grand final?

Germany

Merkel vows to make Germany CO2 neutral but some remain sceptical

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the 10th Petersburg Climate Dialogue on Tuesday. During her speech Merkel vowed to create a plan to make Germany CO2 neutral by 2050. In reaction to the vow, environmental NGOs have made it clear that they want action, not promises.

Denmark

Danish candidate advertises election campaign on Pornhub

Danish politician Joachim B. Olsen is spreading his message by advertising his campaign on pornography website Pornhub.

United Kingdom

World speed record for Tuk Tuk broken in England

Two cousins, Matt Everard and Russell Shearmen broke the Guinness World Record for the highest speed reached on a Tuk Tuk on Monday with a speed of 119.584 km/hr.

Germany

Update: German police investigate sectarian links of crossbow victims

Update: German police are investigating possible links to a sect and a suicide pact in the case of five deaths that happened in two towns more than 650 km apart.

World News

Maximum price introduced for international EU calls

The EU have priced the cap of international calls within the EU following a series of legislative changes to strengthen electronic communication within the EU. Personal calls abroad will be capped at 19 cents per minute, with SMS messages capped at 6 cents per SMS.

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