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EU 'understands' Syria strikes but calls for peace talks, says Mogherini

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said the EU understood the need for military action in Syria, but encouraged the resumption of peace talks, as the situation could 'spiral' out of control.

USA

Chef suggests white customers pay more to highlight racial wealth disparity in US

Would you pay over double the price for your food in a restaurant as the person next to you because of your race? That's what chef Tunde Wey is suggesting.

France

Here's what you should do if you see Islamophobia, says Parisian artist

Would you know what to do faced with Islamophobia? French artist Maeril has created a cartoon advising bystanders how to ignore harassment into insignificance.

No Comment

No Comments of the week

A Thai water-throwing festival, a show of Russian military skills and the UK's bizarre wife-carrying competition were all on the cards this week in Euronews' No Comment programme.

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Syria

Where do different countries stand on Syria missile strikes?

As Moscow and Washington traded threats of retaliation over an alleged chemical attack in Syria, where do other countries stand on a military response?

United Kingdom

Green Brexit policy worse for environment, report finds

Policy concerning such things as wildlife, water and air quality are all at risk post-Brexit, a new risk assessment has warned.

France

Full Cannes Film Festival lineup announced

All eyes are on Paris as the lineup of the 71st Cannes Film Festival is being unveiled during a live press conference from the Champs-Elysees.

USA

US missiles in Syria 'will come' and will be 'smart,' Trump warns Russia

"Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart'," US President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter.

Syria

Syria 'chemical attack': What we know so far

Euronews speaks to experts about the alleged chemical attack in Douma that activists say killed dozens and wounded hundreds more.

USA

Most-watched YouTube video Despacito defaced in apparent 'hack'

YouTube and video-hosting service Vevo appear to have fallen victim to a hack that saw numerous high-profile music videos defaced.

Spain

Spain beats Italy, France as world's biggest wine exporter

Spain exported the most wine of any country in 2017, beating its main competitors France and Italy.

Denmark

Watch: Denmark silo demolition goes badly wrong crushing nearby building

The demolition of a silo backfired in Denmark when the structure fell the wrong way, smashing into a nearby cultural centre.

Syria

Russia claims Israel behind missile strike on Syria

Several people have died in what Syrian state TV claims was a US missile attack on a major air base in the country. Washington has denied the claims.

Hungary

Landslide victory for Orban in Hungarian elections

Hungary's right-wing leader stormed to victory in the country's general elections with his Fidesz party claiming almost half of the vote.

World News

How bad is London's murder rate compared to other EU capitals?

London's murder rate overlapped that of New York's in February and March 2018. But how does the British capital compare to other big cities in the EU in terms of homicides?

World News

Are you a young EU citizen? Here's what you can get for free

Ever wondered what discounts and freebies are available to young people living in or visiting the EU? Euronews has put together a list of offers including free Interrail passes, shopping discounts and public discounts on inner-city travel.

France

France's unprecedented rail strike in numbers

As the French hurtle 'full steam ahead' into three months of rail strikes, Euronews looks at when strikes are happening, how they are impacting other transport services, and if the French really support railway workers in downing tools.

France

Paris passengers climb through train windows on first day of French rail strike

Passengers at Paris' Gare de Lyon scrambled through the windows of a train as it stood on the platform on the first day of rolling national rail strikes.

USA

NASA's new X-Plane will be supersonic but also super quiet

The space organisation has announced it will build a piloted X-Plane that will produce a noise as loud as a car door closing and could bring back supersonic flight for the public.

World News

YouTube HQ shooting: What we know

Nasim Aghdam opened fire at YouTube's headquarters near San Francisco on Tuesday, wounding three people before shooting herself dead, San Bruno Police Department has said.

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