Lindsey Johnstone

France

Force awakens in France as lightsaber duelling becomes official sport

The iconic weapon from a galaxy far, far away now has the same status as the foil, épée and sabre.

19/02/2019

Germany

Germany to stop extradition of citizens to UK after Brexit

Berlin will stop extraditing Germans to Britain immediately after Brexit, even if it leaves the European Union with a deal.

17/02/2019

France

France denies softening stance on Irish backstop

"These [reports] are without any foundation... The French position is that of the European Union: the withdrawal agreement is not renegotiable," an official from Macron's Elysee office said.

17/02/2019

Venezuela

Russia's Gazprombank freezes accounts of Venezuela's state oil company

While many foreign firms have been cutting their exposure to PDVSA since sanctions were imposed, the fact that a lender closely aligned with the Russian state is following suit is significant given the Kremlin has been among Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's staunchest supporters.

17/02/2019

United Arab Emirates

France's Naval Group signs warship construction deal with Saudi Arabia

The agreement includes building warships and frigates in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with the French firm. Military deals with Saudi Arabia have come under renewed scrutiny since the October killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

17/02/2019

France

'Yellow vests': Macron slams abuse of French philosopher at protests

They shouted: "Go back to Tel Aviv!", "We are France!", and "Zionist!".

17/02/2019

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here are the stories you need to know about from across Europe this morning.

14/02/2019

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here are the top stories from across Europe you need to know about today.

13/02/2019

France

French MPs vote for mandatory EU flags in classrooms

"Schools are not barracks," said one MP critical of the move.

12/02/2019

World News

How does Europe celebrate New Year's Eve?

How does Europe bring in the New Year? Euronews staff tell us how they celebrate in their home countries.

31/12/2018

United Kingdom

'What really brought it home was when you were picking up toys'

Lockerbie bombing: “What really brought it home was when you were picking up toys.” On the 30th anniversary of the Lockerbie disaster, Euronews interviews a police officer drafted in to help with the aftermath and subsequent investigation.

21/12/2018

World News

In pictures: Nasa Juno Cam shows storms over Great Red Spot

In pictures: Nasa Juno Cam shows storms over Great Red Spot.

14/12/2018

Germany

German coach travel border checks are illegal, ECJ rules

The European Court of Justice rules German coach travel border checks are illegal and in contravention of the Schengen Agreement.

13/12/2018

Sweden

Swedish security police arrest terror plot suspect

Swedish security police have arrested one person suspected of planning a terror attack.

13/12/2018

Kosovo

Kosovo expected to vote to form army

Kosovo is expected to vote on Friday to form its own army.

12/12/2018

World News

Climate change could wipe out black truffles, claim UK researchers

Climate change could wipe out black truffles, a report from UK researchers claims

12/12/2018

Poland

Polish PM survives vote of confidence ahead of EU summit

Polish PM survives vote of confidence ahead of EU summit.

12/12/2018

France

Left-leaning MPs table motion of no confidence in French government

They are upset over President Emmanuel Macron's handling of the "gilets jaunes" crisis.

12/12/2018

France

Hundreds of speed cameras disabled since 'gilets jaunes' protests

Hundreds of speed cameras in France have been put out of service since Gilets Jaunes protests began.

11/12/2018

France

Trump among populist leaders to applaud efforts of Gilets Jaunes

US President Donald Trump is among populist leaders and opponents of Macron to applaud the efforts of the Gilets Jaunes protesters.

10/12/2018