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Iran

Two British-Australians detained in Iran

Two British-Australian nationals and one Australian national have been detained in Iran as tensions mount with the West.

11 September 2019

Russia

'Low chance' Siberia wildfires will be brought under control: expert

Siberia's wildfires are only getting bigger despite Russian airforce intervention, Greenpeace Russia warned this week.

Sweden

Beggars belief? You need a €23 permit to ask for cash in this city

A city has become the first in Sweden to require beggars to obtain an official licence before asking for money on the streets.

Sweden

US rapper A$AP Rocky released from custody until assault trial verdict

A Swedish judge has decided to release US rapper A$AP Rocky from custody until the verdict.

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Italy

Italy's Matteo Salvini accused of racism after 'dirty gypsy' comments

Italian social media users have said Interior Minister Matteo Salvini is "out of control" following a recent Twitter post in which he referred to a Romani woman as a "dirty gypsy".

Switzerland

Caster Semenya barred from defending 800m title at World Championships

Caster Semenya will not be allowed to compete at the World Championships later this year after the Swiss court overturned its ruling on testosterone regulations.

United Kingdom

UK PM Boris Johnson discusses Brexit conundrum in Northern Ireland

New UK prime minister Boris Johnson has held talks in Northern Ireland over trying to find a solution to the Irish backstop.

France

People demand #JusticeforSteve after French festival-goer's body found

After the body of a man who went missing during a police operation at France's Fete de la Musique last month was found on Tuesday, people took to social media to demand answers.

Pakistan

Reporter in Pakistan goes live from neck-deep floodwaters

A television journalist in Pakistan has sparked confusion after conducting a live report from the middle of neck-deep floodwaters.

Norway

Hundreds of reindeer found dead in Arctic 'due to climate change'

More than 200 reindeer have been found dead on a Norwegian island in the Arctic Circle, with researches believing it could be down to climate change.

World News

What is Earth Overshoot Day, and why should I be worried?

July 29 marks the date that scientists have calculated humanity has depleted its annual limit of natural resources. But what does this actually mean, and why should we be concerned?

USA

London-bound flight diverted to Boston over 'smell in the cabin'

An American Airlines flight bound for the UK capital was forced to divert to Boston on Sunday evening after a strange odour was reported in the cabin.

United Kingdom

'UK will be greatest place on Earth after Brexit', says new PM Johnson

The UK's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson painted an idyllic picture of his "green, clean, prosperous, confident and ambitious" vision of the UK's post-Brexit future, saying it would be "the greatest place on Earth".

Sweden

Sweden says government will not get involved in A$AP Rocky case

US rapper A$AP Rocky has been charged along with two others for assault over a fight that happened in Sweden last month.

Bulgaria

Two charged with terrorism over Bulgaria's biggest data breach - lawyer

Two charged with terrorism over Bulgaria's biggest data breach - lawyer

Business

Ryanair's Portuguese cabin crew planning five-day strike for August

Portuguese cabin crew working for Ryanair are planning on carrying out a strike next month over pay and working conditions.

World News

Tunisian president taken to hospital following health scare

Tunisia's 92-year-old president has been taken to hospital following the second health scare in a month, his son has said.

World News

'Trump of England': What are Europe's front pages saying about Boris?

Euronews has taken a look at the front pages of leading newspapers across Europe this morning, following the UK's announcement yesterday that Boris Johnson is set to become prime minister.

United Kingdom

'I'm convinced we can do a Brexit deal,' says new UK PM Johnson

Vowing to quit the EU by October 31, he attacked the "doubters, doomsters, gloomsters" who warn over the economic impact of a no-deal Brexit.

United Kingdom

How have the UK front pages reacted to Boris Johnson's appointment?

Euronews has taken a look at how the UK media has reacted to former journalist Boris Johnson's appointment as soon-to-be prime minister on its front pages this morning.

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