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Amazon scraps secret AI recruiting tool that showed bias against women

Amazon.com Inc's machine-learning specialists uncovered a big problem: their new recruiting engine did not like women.

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories you need to know about today

Take a look back at five of the biggest stories in Europe this morning.

Germany

Berlin court orders German capital to impose diesel ban

A Berlin court ruled on Tuesday that the German capital should impose driving bans on some roads for diesel cars whose emissions of nitrogen oxide exceed permitted limits.

Spain

Explained: Who is VOX? Spain's latest far-right party

Defending Spain from immigration, regional independentist sentiments, and the "Islamic threat" is what the Spanish far-right party VOX is all about. But will it be able to pierce through in the next elections?

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Spain

Spain's 'stolen baby' doctor found guilty — but will not be punished

The Spanish doctor accused of stealing and selling a baby girl has been found guilty of all charges but will not be punished due to statute of limitations. A victim of the "stolen-babies" programme said verdict leaves a "bittersweet taste".

World News

Europe must play post-war role in Syria to allow refugees to return, says German Defence Minister

Germany's Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen has told Euronews that Europe must play its part in a post-civil war Syria if it is to alleviate pressure on migration.

Greece

Euroviews. As women, we have to fight to achieve our rights | View

How surviving the perilous journey to Europe gave a young Afghan women the courage to make her voice heard.

World News

Joschka Fischer: a Europe in decline needs its own military

Joschka Fischer: a Europe in decline needs its own military

Italy

Italian mayor arrested for 'helping illegal immigration'

Domenico Lucano, famed for his work with migrants, has been put under house arrest for 'helping illegal immigration'

World

Pro-EU campaigners hold 'Bin Brexit' protest at Conservative Party con

Eloise Todd is CEO of pro-EU campaign group Best For Britain, which is holding protests outside the annual Conservative Party conference in Birmingham - calling for the government to hold a second Brexit referendum.

World News

'Mutti', 'The Revenant' and 'Viktator'— what's your leader's nickname?

Euronews journalists explain nicknames for EU leaders

Economy

Portugal: A blueprint for post-bailout reforms?

Anti-austerity, tourist boom and a pink house in Lisbon

Portugal

Portugal's military police chief accused of cover up over arms theft

Members of the Portuguese military police and National Guard were arrested after links with armaments theft in Tancos military base emerged.

World News

The Ryder Cup: How does it work?

The 42nd edition of the Ryder Cup takes place at Le Golf National near Paris on Friday. Here is Euronews' guide to how the biannual match between the United States and Europe works.

World News

Fish eaters beware! European report warns of mercury threat

Diet is the primary way in which people in Europe are exposed to mercury

Switzerland

Swiss female politicians reveal battle with online abuse

Many female Swiss politicians are forced to deal with online verbal abuse every day. Euronews spoke to three Swiss women working in politics about their personal experiences with harassment online.

Spain

Watch: Family saved by Aquarius ship make a new life in Spain

Since both Italy and Malta have toughened their stances on migration, Spain has seen a surge in asylum seeker applications.

World

Moria refugee camp conditions "not meeting the minimum requirements"

One of Europe's largest migrant camps is overcrowded and lacks basic hygiene and sanitation practises. It's grown so large, refugees are pitching tents outside the camp boundaries. Crime is so rife MSF has called for minors to be removed. This is Moria Refugee Camp.

World News

Gender equality could help men in Europe live longer: report

What is causing men in Europe to die at young ages, how does men’s health differ across the region, and what can be done to address the issue?

Business

Spanish court rules former Ryanair pilot was employee not contractor

Spanish court rules former Ryanair pilot was employee not contractor