Europe
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:37:36 +0200Thomas Pesquet to carry out spacewalk to install solar panel system on International Space Station
Thomas Pesquet from the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA's Shane Kimbrough will venture out of the ISS at around 14:00 CEST on Wednesday and Sunday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:23:24 +0200Israeli airstrikes target Gaza sites after Palestinians launch incendiary balloons
The new escalation of violence comes after hundreds of Israeli ultranationalists, some chanting “Death to Arabs,” paraded in east Jerusalem.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:27:46 +0200MacKenzie Scott, citing wealth gap, donates $2.7 billion
MacKenzie Scott, citing wealth gap, has given $2.7 billion (€2.2 billion) to 286 organisations.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:21:19 +0200What's on the agenda as Biden and Putin meet in Geneva?
The US and Russia acknowledge the relationship between the two nations is dismal.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:55:36 +0200EURO 2020: Ronaldo breaks goalscoring record as Portugal beat Hungary 3-0
The match saw Ronaldo become the highest goalscorer in the history of the European Championships.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:10:07 +0200 Ahmadinejad urges Biden to 'use his chance' to repair Iran relations
Watch Euronews' full interview with former Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:26:22 +0200Big tech companies exposed to privacy challenges after EU court decision
Facebook, Google, Twitter, and others can be challenged by watchdogs in any EU member state, not just its lead regulator in Ireland, the bloc’s top court has ruled.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:04:30 +0200Key to preventing new COVID variants is vaccination, expert says
Fewer than 1% of people in low-income countries have so far received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:03:42 +0200MPs in Hungary back ban on sharing content with children that promotes homosexuality
Hungarian MPs on Tuesday adopted a law banning any content portraying or "promoting" homosexuality or sex reassignment to anyone under 18.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:52:43 +0200Daniel Morgan: 'Institutional corruption' revealed in London's police force over 1987 axe murder
The real Line of Duty? This case has drawn parallels with BBC's hit crime series, which follows a special unit investigating police corruption.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:47:32 +0200Ikea France fined €1 million for spying on staff and some customers
The French subsidiary of the home furnishings giant Ikea was found guilty of spying on union representatives, employees and some unhappy customers in the country.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:58:24 +0200Majority of Europeans believe corruption is an issue in their country, report finds
Over half of Europeans believe that their government is controlled by private interests, according to the latest report by Transparency International.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:33:20 +0200UK hails 'historic' post-Brexit trade deal with Australia, but British farmers are wary
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison reached an agreement on the deal during negotiations in London on Monday, Australia's trade minister said.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:17:21 +0200ICC prosecutor seeks to probe Philippines' crackdown on drug crime
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said a preliminary probe "determined that there is a reasonable basis to believe that the crime against humanity of murder has been committed" in the Philippines.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:33:56 +0200EURO 2020: Sweden hold Spain to a goalless draw in Seville
Spain controlled possession but couldn't convert any of their chances as Sweden held them to a 0-0 draw in Seville.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:00:08 +0200Belarusian journalist arrested off flight was 'hostage' at press conference
The Belarusian dissident journalist who was arrested after authorities diverted a Ryanair flight to Minsk was present at a foreign ministry press briefing on Monday.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:21:05 +0200NATO statement on China goes 'much further' than prior language, expert says
NATO has warned that China represents a global security threat and presents challenges to the "rules-based international order."
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:19:46 +0200Delta variant having huge impact on vaccine effectiveness, says expert
The Delta variant first found in India is having a huge impact on vaccine effectiveness in the UK, an expert has told Euronews.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:05:16 +0200Poland’s ruling conservatives suffer defeat in local mayoral election
Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party suffered a loss in the Rzeszow mayoral race, a vote could indicate how strong the party’s support is after nearly six years of governing the country.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:03:11 +0200Italy to relax COVID-19 restrictions in six more regions
The regions of Emilia Romagna, Lombardy, Lazio, Piedmont and Puglia, and the autonomous province of Trento, have had their risk level downgraded to "white zones".
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:31:03 +0200Skriniar steps up as Slovakia beat Poland 2-1 at Euro 2020
It’s becoming quite the year for the uncompromising centre back, who is coming off playing an integral role for Inter Milan in their title-winning campaign in Italy.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:24:33 +0200Biden says US will respond if Russia continues 'harmful activities'
US President Joe Biden spoke about his upcoming June 16 meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:25:11 +0200Our COVID vaccine is 90% effective, says US firm Novavax
Vaccine company Novavax said on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine was 90.4% effective overall, fuelling hope that there could soon be another preventive tool to fight the pandemic.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:29:44 +0200Germany seeks to fine operators of Telegram messenger app
German authorities have launched proceedings against Telegram that could see the messenger app’s operators fined for failing to abide by laws.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:21:37 +0200Bulgaria prepares for second General Election in three months
Political parties failed to form a coalition government after an election earlier this year
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:08:42 +0200Italy in shock after elderly man and two children killed in shooting near Rome
A gunman shot and killed an elderly man and two young boys on Sunday before barricading himself in a home outside Rome. He was later found dead.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:37:01 +0200Finland's coalition loses ground to opposition in local elections
The elections were the first for Marin as leader of both the government and her party.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:51:48 +0200EURO 2020: Meet the Scotsman known as the father of Czech football
Former Celtic player John Madden helped shape Czech football in the early 20th century.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:18:12 +0200Greece complains to UEFA over North Macedonia acronym at EURO 2020
Greek ministers have urged North Macedonia to change the name of their football association to reflect the Prespa agreement on the country's constitutional name.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:13:58 +0200Christian Eriksen: Danish designer criticised for Facebook post after player's collapse
Mai Manniche linked Eriksen's cardiac arrest with his COVID-19 vaccine and has been condemned online.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:27:28 +0200UK PM Johnson delays full easing of lockdown restrictions by four weeks
Johnson said if the government were to lift restrictions on June 21, as first planned, there could be thousands of more deaths.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:32:40 +0200Myanmar: First trial against Aung San Suu Kyi opens
The former leader, 75, is standing trial on charges of illegally importing walkie-talkies, failing to comply with coronavirus restrictions and violating a telecommunications law. She also faces several other charges.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:43:42 +0200Fan at Euro 2020 in serious condition after fall at Wembley
Fan was in serious condition after falling from the stands at Wembley Stadium during England’s 1-0 victory over Croatia
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:32:06 +0200Lisbon authorities hand data of anti-Kremlin activists to Russian Embassy
Officials slammed after municipal authorities in Portugal handed the personal details of anti-Kremlin activists to the Russian embassy in Lisbon
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:25:12 +0200Djokovic wins French Open after sensational comeback
Djokovic came all the way back to beat the fifth-seeded Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 for his 19th Grand Slam title overall
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 21:41:55 +0200Israel swears in new coalition government ending Netanyahu's long rule
Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned rival, became prime minister after a 60-59 vote
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:58:23 +0200Biden calls G7 'extraordinary, collaborative and productive meeting'
Biden on Sunday praised agreements to combat COVID-19, face climate change and on corporate global tax
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:18:06 +0200Thousands protest in Madrid at plans to pardon Catalan separatists
Thousands of mainly right-wing protesters took to the streets of Madrid in opposition to plans to pardon jailed Catalan separatist leaders
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:45:18 +0200Boris Johnson confirms G7 to donate one billion COVID-19 vaccine doses by end of 2022
The UK Prime Minister told a news conference at the end of the G7 summit in England that a billion doses will be donated to poorer countries by the end of next year.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:30:50 +0200Exclusive: Ursula von der Leyen says G7 global strategy has 'no strings attached' unlike China
Speaking exclusively to Euronews, the European Commission President described China as a 'systemic rival' and said the EU and G7's investment plans for the developing world come without conditions.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:26:16 +0200Exclusive: Ursula von der Leyen says G7 global strategy has 'no strings attached' unlike China
Speaking exclusively to Euronews, the European Commission President described China as a 'systemic rival' and said the EU and G7's investment plans for the developing world come without conditions.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 13:59:12 +0200Massive oil slicks head for Corsica after ships empty oil reserves into the sea
The spills were made deliberately by ships trying to save money by dumping used oil overboard rather than having it removed in port.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 13:57:17 +0200Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro fined 75 euros for not wearing a face mask at a biker rally
Brazil's far-right president spoke to 12,000 bikers at an event in Sao Paulo where he cast doubt on the death toll from coronavirus.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 13:01:42 +0200Mystery bidder wins place in space on Bezos rocket for 23m euros
A mystery bidder has pledged €23 million to win an auction for the last seat on a space rocket with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:29:58 +0200Israel to swear in new government, ending Netanyahu's long rule
Naftali Bennett, the head of a small ultranationalist party, will take over as prime minister, sending Netanyahu into opposition after a record 12 years in office.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:46:26 +0200US President Joe Biden to meet Vladimir Putin in Geneva on Wednesday
The meeting will be their first since Biden was elected last November and comes at a time of strained relations between the United States and Russia.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:38:23 +0200Barbora Krejcikova pays tribute to late coach Jana Novotna upon French Open triumph
'She's looking after me': The unseeded Grand Slam winner at Roland Garros immediately turned her thoughts to the 1998 Wimbledon champion who died of cancer in 2017.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:17:32 +0200Algeria election: Turn-out low after opposition calls for a boycott
Voter turn-out in Algeria's parliamentary election is reported to be low after calls for a boycott of the poll by a popular protest movement.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:08:36 +0200Team doctor: Eriksen 'was gone' before being resuscitated
The Danish football federation says Christian Eriksen has 'sent his greetings to his teammates' and continues to be examined in hospital following his collapse on the pitch at Euro 2020.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 21:47:54 +0200G7 COVID-19 vaccine pledge 'is not enough', says WHO, IMF
Boris Johnson announced that one billion doses of vaccine would be donated to the developing world. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says 11 billion are needed.