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France

Revolver allegedly used by Van Gogh to kill himself sold at auction

A revolver believed to have been used by Dutch painter Van Gogh to kill himself was sold at an auction on Wednesday.

World News

What are European countries doing to regulate e-scooters?

The first e-scooter death in France has put the regulation of the trendy vehicles back in the spotlight. Euronews takes a look at how some European countries are tackling the issue.

Venezuela

Venezuela's Instagram priest seen blessing anti-Maduro protesters

Venezuela's Instagram priest Luis Antonio Salazar not only delivers fun explanations about the Gospel on social media, but he's also declared himself against Maduro's government.

France

French Senate backtracks on bill to extend abortion timeframe

French senators have backtracked on a bill that would have increased the possible legal timeframe to get an abortion from 12 to 14 weeks.

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Albania

Albania: President's move to cancel elections is 'unconstitutional'

Albania's parliament call president’s decision to cancel municipal elections "unconstitutional".

France

Choir treats fans to French feminist anthem during Sweden-Chile game

Fans attending the Sweden-Chile game were treated to a roaring rendition of 1970's French feminist anthem.

World News

Juncker avoids social media to miss 'drunk' and 'corrupt' insults

EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker says he doesn't follow social media to avoid seeing comments calling him drunk or corrupt.

United Kingdom

'Tory leadership race is a total horror show': SNP's Ian Blackford

"Tory leadership race is a total horror show'" said SNP's Ian Blackford during PMQ's on Wednesday.

United Kingdom

Egypt tries to halt sale of pharaoh statue in London next month

The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities is trying to halt the auction of an Egyptian statue in London next month, arguing Egypt has a claim over the artefact.

France

Truck driver involved in fatal e-scooter collision 'had taken drugs'

Truck driver that fatally hit man riding electric scooter in Paris was under narcotics, the Paris’ prosecutor’s office told Euronews.

Greece

Seven drown off the Greek island of Lesbos after boat overturns

Seven people have drowned off the Greek island of Lesbos after their boat overturned, said the Greek coast guard.

USA

One dead as helicopter crashes into building in midtown Manhattan

New York Fire Department says a helicopter crashed into a building in midtown Manhattan.

United Kingdom

Gove is 'in it to win it' as he lays down gauntlet to Boris Johnson

Michael Gove is 'in it to win it' as he lays down gauntlet to Boris Johnson.

Sudan

Why is Sudan still mired in political chaos? | Euronews answers

Efforts to bring democracy to Sudan suffered a major blow this week after a military raid in a pro-democracy camp in Khartoum.

France

Women's World Cup 2019 calendar: your guide to teams and times

Get your football-watching organised with this handy guide of which teams are playing and when.

Sweden

Explosion hits five-storey building in Linkoping, Sweden

A powerful explosion hit a five-storey building in Linköping, southern Sweden, on Friday morning, authorities said in a press release.

France

2019 FIFA Women's World Cup: Euronews' definitive guide

The favourites, the star players, when and where the games are happening, Euronews fills you in on everything you need to know about FIFA Women's World Cup 2019.

Greece

Greece redefines rape after initial draft law sparked criticism

The Greek government made a U-turn on the definition of rape after an initial draft law sparked fierce criticism from society, NGOs, and parliament members.

France

Ex-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn could face more legal trouble in France

Former Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn could face more legal trouble in France after an internal audit by the auto giant found €11 million of dubious expenses.

Switzerland

At least five people injured in Swiss gondola accident

At least five people were hurt after the cable supporting a gondola at a Swiss mountain resort snapped during maintenance work.

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