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Economy

Italy vs 'the markets' | Euronews answers

How worried should Europe be if the Italian crisis is portrayed by Eurosceptics as financial markets defying the will of Italian voters?

France

France ‘committed’ to glyphosate herbicide ban despite MPs' rebuff

French MPs have rejected moves to ban the controversial herbicide despite President Macron’s vow to outlaw it within three years.

Italy

Italy crisis in EU spotlight as Cottarelli looks to form government

Italy's new prime minister designate will try to name a new government amid political turmoil after the president blocked a populist coalition's attempt to do so.

Economy

What next in Italy's political psychodrama? | Euronews answers

The rejection of a populist government in Italy could further inflame anti-EU sentiment and destabilise the Eurozone.

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United Kingdom

Romania is now second highest non-British nationality in UK

The number of Romanians living in the UK rose by 25 percent in 2017, making them the most common non-British nationals after Poles.

North Korea

What is Donald Trump playing at over North Korea? | Euronews answers

Analysts are divided over the implications of the US president’s decision to cancel a planned summit with North Korea.

Italy

Italy court ends ‘absurdity’ which forced abuse victim’s family to pay

The Bologna appeals court has overturned a ruling that forced the family of a sex abuse victim to pay her aggressor thousands of euros — but far too late to save the girl’s life.

Colombia

Why is Colombia’s presidential election important? | Euronews answers

Sunday’s vote is overshadowed by the fragile peace deal with the FARC rebel group, and by political and economic chaos in neighbouring Venezuela.

Economy

EU acts to protect EU-Iran business from US sanctions

The EU has relaunched an old law to protect business in Iran from US sanctions, putting Brussels on a collision course with Washington.

World News

EU defies Trump with move to ‘block’ US-Iran sanctions | Euronews answers

Brussels is heading for another clash with Washington over a move to blunt the effect of US sanctions on businesses operating in Iran.

Gaza

Palestinians seek Arab League unity against Israel over Gaza

Arab foreign ministers meet in Cairo on Thursday in response to the deadliest violence in Gaza for years.

Spain

Southern Spain corroded by cocktail of drug gangs and jobless youth

Drug traffickers along Spain’s southern coast are acting with near impunity and luring unemployed youngsters to join their ranks.

Spain

What does Quim Torra’s election mean for Catalonia?

Catalonia’s new leader elected by the region’s parliament is described as a hardline separatist who has vowed to continue the struggle for independence from Spain.

France

What is France’s ‘fiche S’ national security watch list?

What purpose does France’s list of terror suspects serve, and why have some criticised it?

World News

Israel-Iran flare-up: Euronews answers

How serious is the escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran? What's been the international reaction to the clashes in Syria?

Iran

What is the Iran nuclear deal and why doesn't Trump like it? | Euronews answers

in 2015 Iran agreed to restrictions on its nuclear activities in return for the lifting of sanctions - here's what you need to know in 4 questions.

Iran

Where do countries stand on the Iran nuclear deal?

Several countries are fighting to save the 2015 pact in which Tehran agreed to curb its nuclear activity in return for sanctions relief. President Trump has threatened to ditch the "insane" deal on May 12.

United Kingdom

English local elections: 4 questions answered

Thursday's local elections across England saw a mixed night for the main parties, with the opposition Labour Party failing to make major headway against the ruling Conservatives.

United Kingdom

May avoids London wipeout as UK local elections deliver mixed results

Britain's ruling Conservatives have avoided a rout in London, as local election results show a mixed picture across the country for the Tories and Labour opposition.

United Kingdom

Theresa May’s government ensnared by Brexit customs muddle

Why is the UK embroiled in a row over the EU's Customs Union? Theresa May's government is committed to leaving it but her cabinet can't agree on an alternative.

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