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Saudi Arabia

Saudi women mock ‘You can’t drive’ hashtag as they get ready to take to the roads

Female social media users have commandeered an Arabic Twitter hashtag that translates to "You can't drive".

Bulgaria

EU commits to Iran deal and demands US tariff exemptions at Balkans summit

European Council President Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov briefed the press following the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia.

World News

As it happened this morning: Thursday, May 17

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as they happen this morning.

Iceland

Over 18,000 people sign petition calling on Iceland to boycott Israel Eurovision

"Icelandic people generally feel for the Palestinian people and their plight,” petition founder Árni Steingrímur Sigurðsson told Euronews.

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United Kingdom

Watch: Motorised shed breaks speed record on Welsh beach

Owner Kevin Nicks told Euronews he was “quite ecstatic” after reaching speeds of more than 160 kilometres per hour in the four-wheeled shed.

China

Pilot nearly sucked out of cockpit as window shatters mid-flight

“There was no warning sign. Suddenly, the windshield just cracked and made a loud bang. The next thing I know, my co-pilot had been sucked halfway out of the window."

World News

Which European countries have the best and worst LGBT rights?

A new index says law and policy advances on LGBT rights have slowed down across Europe.

World News

As it happened this morning: Monday 14 May

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as they happen this morning.

Russia

Putin ditches imported cars in favour of 'Russian-made limousine'

The Russian president has been known to favour Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

India

Second teen raped, set alight in India: police

Reports of the attack come amid shock over the death of a 16-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Chatra district who was raped and burned to death.

World News

As it happened this morning: May 7

Good morning Europe! Welcome to our coverage of the major European stories and key international news on Monday, May 7.

World News

9 out of 10 people worldwide breathing polluted air

The majority of cities in European countries saw levels of fine particulate air pollution decline between 2010 and 2016.

World News

‘Critical period’ for learning new language, says study

The “critical period” for learning a new language is much longer than scientists had previously thought, according to a new study.

USA

Watch again: Trump and Merkel hold joint press conference

Trump and Merkel addressed the media after talks in the White House.

Cult

Your views: What Swedish DJ Avicii meant to fans from around the world

Fans explain the impact Avicii's music had on their lives as they mourn the star's death.

South Korea

What to expect from the historic Korea border summit

From who is attending, to what they will be talking about and what they will be eating.

Germany

Schools in Germany use sand-filled vests to calm hyperactive kids

The controversial vests have divided opinion in Germany.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic to open honorary consulate in Jerusalem

“According to usual diplomatic practice, States have their embassies in the capitals of the receiving States," the foreign ministry said.

Spain

9-year sentence for ‘wolf pack’ sex assailants sparks outrage in Spain

People are condemning the ruling on social media, while protests are planned across the country.

Russia

Watch: Europe launches latest environment observation satellite

The Sentinel-3B satellite is set to observe the Earth’s oceans, lakes and vegetation.

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