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EU elections 2019: Who were each country's most colourful candidates?

From the UK's Ann Widdecombe to Italy's Silvio Berlusconi, the European Parliamentary elections weren't short of colourful characters. Here's our pick of the most eye-catching MEPs.

World News

Two suspects arrested in connection with bomb attack in Lyon last week

French police have arrested two people in connection with last week's bomb blast in the city of Lyon that injured 13 people.

Russia

Russia ordered to release detained Ukrainian sailors

Moscow has been told by a maritime tribunal it must release 24 sailors that were aboard vessels it intercepted in the Kerch Strait in November 2018.

Nepal

Deaths of Irish and British climbers bring Mount Everest toll to 10

It came during a season that has been plagued by bad weather and overcrowding on the peak.

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Greece

Exclusive: Police clash with refugee camp residents on Samos, Greece

Police fired warning shots and used tear gas, they "beat up" some of those demonstrating, an NGO told Euronews.

United Kingdom

What is Boris Johnson's view on Brexit?

The main subject on everyone's lips in the UK is Brexit and that doesn't look set to change in the coming months — where does the man who could be the next prime minister stand on the issue?

France

Manhunt continues after parcel bomb attack in Lyon

The Paris counter-terrorism prosecutor opened a probe into the blast. New details emerged Saturday about the parcel bomb and the ongoing manhunt.

World News

US justice department announces 17 new charges against Julian Assange

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced 17 new criminal charges against Julian Assange, including Espionage Act charges connected with publishing classified material.

Romania

Voters queue to snub government in Romania anti-corruption poll

Romanians voted in huge numbers on Sunday to deliver a blow to the ruling party by overwhelmingly rejecting measures seen as making it harder to tackle corruption.

USA

Hackers hold US city of Baltimore to ransom demanding 13 bitcoins

Anonymous hackers have brought the US city of Baltimore to its knees by seizing control of government computers, demanding bitcoin in return for releasing their hold over the systems.

United Kingdom

Watch: Queen Elizabeth asks if automatic checkouts can be 'diddled'

Unexpected monarch in bagging area?

World News

Video: European elections — if turnout is down, who is voting?

There are 508 million EU citizens across 28 member states. Here's what voter turnout looked like during previous elections.

World News

Video: European Parliament elections — how are you represented in EU?

Wondering how you're represented in Europe ahead of the elections? Here’s a quick breakdown.

Denmark

Watch: World's first car built from LEGO bricks unveiled in Denmark

Watch: World's first car built from LEGO bricks unveiled in Denmark

United Kingdom

'Gaps' remain in cross-party talks on Brexit, Labour says

"Gaps remain between Labour and the government. We have made clear that we cannot support the Brexit legislation without an agreement," a spokesman for the Labour party said on Wednesday.

United Kingdom

Charcoal-based toothpaste 'won't whiten your teeth': dental review

Made popular after bloggers and social media personalities were seen using them, often the products contain no fluoride, which is essential in fighting tooth decay

World News

EU leaders divided as date is set for meeting over bloc's top jobs

European Council President Donald Tusk announced Thursday that European Union leaders would meet just two days after the European Parliament elections in May to start the process of agreeing who will take over at the helm of the bloc's top institutions later in 2019.

Turkey

Turkey mayoral re-run: Istanbulians tell Euronews their opinions

Euronews took to the streets of Istanbul to ask residents what they thought about officials ordering a re-run of mayoral elections in the city.

United Kingdom

BBC radio presenter fired for comparing royal baby to a chimpanzee

The post, which has now been deleted, showed an image of a couple holding hands with a chimpanzee, which is dressed in clothes, alongside the caption: "Royal baby leaves hospital".

World News

Which country has the highest average BMI in Europe?

From 1985 to 2017, BMI rose by an average of 2kg/m2 in women and 2.2kg/m2 in men globally, which is equivalent to each person becoming 5-6kg heavier — how did Europe fair?

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