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Scientists say new law will put future of research under threat
Scientists in Hungary say a 200-year-old institution is under threat. The Academy of Sciences is a prestigious centre of research in the country, but academics are accusing Prime Minister Viktor Orban of attempting to interfere with the autonomy of the institution by changing its remit.
United Arab Emirates
US blames Iran after attacks on two oil tankers
Iran has categorically rejected claims that the country is behind the attacks on two oil tankers yesterday - saying they are responsible for maintaining the security of the Strait of Hormuz where the incidents took place. But its version of events is strongly disputed by the U.S.
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Catholic church study takes aim at modern gender identity theory
The Vatican has published a document that takes aim at modern gender identity theory.
The paper is called “Male and female He created them” is directed to Catholic schools, instructing them in ways to counter efforts to: “deny the natural difference between a man and a woman”.
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Turkey
New dam on River Tigris will wipe out entire village of Hasankyef
They call it the cradle of civilisation. Historians refer to it as Mesopotamia - the place where the Stone Age began. But the ruined buildings that have dotted the landscape of southern Turkey for thousands of years, will soon be lost forever as a new dam is being built on the River Tigris.
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Scottish government approves new legislation on Indy Ref 2
The Scottish government has published new legislation outlining a second vote for independence. This comes after SNP's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon secured a record number of MEPs in the latest EU election. The new bill does not specify a date for the vote.
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Hebron: a city divided between Palestinians and Israeli settlers
Hebron, high in the mountains of the West Bank, is a Palestinian City which has been split for over 20 years. The proximity between the Israeli and the Palestinian communities create daily struggles. Euronews' reporter Monica Pinna went there to find out more.
World
Deaths on Everest's summit blamed on commercialisation of expedition
Yet another climber has died on Mount Everest, bringing the total deaths on the mountain to 13 in 2019 alone. Overcrowding has been reported near the summit and mountaineers suggest that the growing commercialisation of expeditions, the lack of experience and bad weather contribute to the problem.
World
Road Trip Europe Day 49 Ninove: Flemish city is last stop on our tour
As the voting begins today for the EU elections, our Road Trip Europe comes to an end. Our correspondents Meabh McMahon and Jona Kallgren are in Ninove, Belgium, where they listened to the concerns of local people for one last time.
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Sex abuse scandal exposed in new film rocks Catholic Church in Poland
A new documentary exposing child sex abuse by members of the Roman Catholic Church is forcing the country's bishops to meet in Warsaw today.
Released over the weekend, the film entitled 'Tell No One' reportedly shows how abusive priests ruined the lives of victims and faced no consequences.
World
Corruption probe a blow for far-right parties ahead of EU elections
Austria is bracing itself for fresh elections after a corruption scandal embroiling the far right brought down the coalition government. Secretly-filmed footage emerged over the weekend appearing to show the vice-chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache dealing in corruption.
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