Luke Hurst

United Kingdom

Victims of coronavirus scams lost a huge amount of money in February

Scammers conned victims in the UK using phishing emails where they posed as groups associated with the World Health Organization.

6 March 2020

USA

'Mini-moon' may have been orbiting Earth for the last three years

The object, which is thought to be around the size of a car, was observed on February 15, and is believed to be an asteroid captured by Earth’s gravity

27 February 2020

World News

Tragedy, war and protest: Six pictures vying to win World Press Photo

Snapshots from earth-shattering events make up the press photo of the year nominations

25 February 2020

France

COVID-19: Driver of bus stopped in Lyon tests negative for virus

French health authorities say that none of the passengers on the bus had any symptoms.

25 February 2020

Australia

'Win for nature': Plans to drill in Great Australian Bight abandoned

Green groups are celebrating oil company Equinor's decision to abandon its drilling plans in the biodiverse Great Australian Bight

25 February 2020

Germany

Alternative for Germany slammed for 'legitimising deadly racism'

Activists are warning there is a “whole web of potential violent terrorists” linked to the democratically elected AfD party in Germany

21 February 2020

World News

EU praised on human rights despite failures on migration policy

While Human Rights Watch says the EU is showing “positive signs”, issues such as migration and growing intolerance were highlighted in the organisations annual global report.

16 January 2020

France

Fugitive businessman Carlos Ghosn demands €15 million from Renault

Former Renault boss Carlos Ghosn, who has fled Japan where he faces prosecution, has started a legal battle with the French carmaker.

14 January 2020

World News

EU unveils €1 trillion plan to make the bloc carbon neutral by 2050

The EU Commission has set out how it will pay for a transition to a climate neutral economy by 2050.

14 January 2020

France

Spike Lee ‘honoured’ to lead jury of this year’s Cannes Film Festival

The filmmaker said he was ‘honoured’ to be chosen as President of the Jury at Cannes, two years after his movie BlacKkKlansman won the prestigious Grand Prix award at the festival.

14 January 2020

World News

Review 2019: Greta than ever climate fight inspired by teenage Swede

This year has seen activists step up their protests over climate change, calling on their governments to do much more. Inspired by Greta Thunberg, their demonstrations have come as temperature records were being set in scores of countries across the globe.

31 December 2019

World News

How commemoration and controversy shaped Europe's cultural year

It was a mixed year for Europe's culture vultures. Anniversaries such as the Berlin Wall provided a timely excuse to revisit a landmark historical event. But there was no shortage of controversy, too.

31 December 2019

Mexico

Ancient Mayan palace unearthed in Mexico

The researchers from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) believe the palace was an “enclave” of the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá, in the Yucatan province.

27 December 2019

United Kingdom

Arsenal name former captain Mikel Arteta as head coach

Former club captain Arteta has taken the reigns at Arsenal, who sacked Unai Emery following a poor start to the season, with the club currently sitting in 10th place in the Premier League table.

20 December 2019

United Kingdom

Reducing air pollution could significantly reduce risk of depression

In an analysis of data from 16 countries, researchers found evidence of a connection between air pollution and a range of mental health problems.

19 December 2019

France

France strikes: Unions vow to fight on over pension reform

40% of TGV and TER trains have been cancelled on Christmas Eve as transport workers protest pension reform.

19 December 2019

Greece

Archaeologists discover treasure troves in Greek Bronze Age tombs

Researchers think the priceless treasures found in the beehive-shaped tombs could help to unlock secrets about life in ancient Greece.

18 December 2019

Spain

Barcelona vs Madrid ends 0:0 for first time in 17 years amid clashes

First draw in 17 years. #ElClasico ends in 0:0 between Barcelona and Real Madrid amid political clashes.

18 December 2019

United Kingdom

Santa on his bench: Banksy highlights homelessness with new artwork

Banksy's artwork on a wall in Birmingham uses a depiction of Santa on his sleigh to raise the issue of growing homelessness in the UK ahead of this week's general election

10 December 2019

USA

Man who inspired Ice Bucket Challenge dies aged 34

Pete Frates inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised more than $220 million towards researching motor neurone disease

9 December 2019