Now playing Next World News Japan's emperor begins countdown to relinquishing Chrysanthemum Throne The country's imperial family is far more cloistered than their Western counterparts, and the emperor's father was once viewed as a god. 02/01/2019
Now playing Next World News Likely no foreign nationals among dead in fatal Denmark train crashDen At least eight people were killed in a train accident on a bridge in Denmark on Wednesday, police on the island of Fyn have said. Authorities added it's likely no foreign nationals are among the casualties. 02/01/2019
Now playing Next World News Security guard charged with murder in fatal shooting of suspected shoplifter Jonathan Hart, 21, was shot and killed at a Walgreens in Hollywood, California, on Dec. 2. 02/01/2019
Now playing Next World News Georgia teen dies by suicide after he accidentally fatally shoots friend Devin Hodges, 15, was showing off a gun to friends when it accidentally discharged, police said. 02/01/2019
Now playing Next World News China threatens Taiwan, says it seeks peaceful 'reunification' Earlier, the leader of the self-ruled island said Beijing must respect Taiwan's democratic values. 02/01/2019
Now playing Next World News Three police officers shot in Houston while serving warrant The suspected shooter was not immediately captured and may be barricaded inside a home, officials said. 02/01/2019
Now playing Next World News Mexican mayor gunned down after being sworn in Gov. Alejandro Murat confirmed the killing of Tlaxiaco Mayor Alejandro Aparicio Santiago via his Twitter account Tuesday. 01/01/2019
Now playing Next World News Child hospitalized after falling into rhino exhibit at Florida zoo The incident happened during a hands-on, educational experience at the zoo called a Rhino Encounter. 01/01/2019
Now playing Next World News Far-right Bolsonaro to take power in Brazil amid high hopes — and fears He is the latest far-right leader to come to power by riding waves of anger at the establishment and promises to ditch the status quo. 01/01/2019
Now playing Next World News New Year's Eve stabbing of 3 in Manchester treated as terrorism The incident happened at Manchester's Victoria Station shortly before 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve. It happened near where 22 were killed in 2017 at an Ariana Grande concert. 01/01/2019
Now playing Next World News Subzero temperatures slow race to find dozens still missing after Russia blast "We were sleeping and I woke up feeling I was falling down," one survivor recalled. "I first thought I was dreaming it." 01/01/2019
Now playing Next World News Parched Jordan to drill a half-mile underground for 'fossil water' "After this, we are out of chances," one expert said. 01/01/2019
Now playing Next World News Japan: Car rams into crowd celebrating New Year's Day in Tokyo, injures at least eight Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as it happens this morning. 01/01/2019
Now playing Next World News Car slams into pedestrians on Tokyo road, injuring at least 8 people Kyodo News service reported that the driver was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. 01/01/2019
Now playing Next World News American nabbed during a 'spying action,' Russia says The Kremlin's relations with Washington have been strained due to the conflict in eastern Ukraine and Moscow's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014. 31/12/2018
Now playing Next World News The world waves goodbye to 2018 Auckland, New Zealand, is the first major city to ring in 2019. 31/12/2018
Now playing Next World News 4 dead, dozens missing after explosion at Russian apartment block Rescue crews were searching for people who are believed to be trapped under the rubble. 31/12/2018
Now playing Next World News India university official urges students to kill instead of complaining "If you ever get into a fight, beat them, if possible murder them, we'll take care of it later," said Raja Ram Yadav, vice-chancellor of Purvanchal University 30/12/2018
Now playing Next World News Goodbye traffic? European cities take steps to limit cars "It's a paradigm shift from planning the city for cars to planning for people." 30/12/2018
Now playing Next World News Korean leaders exchange friendly letters to end year of progress North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrote to South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressing his hope that the pair meet "often" in 2019, South Korea's presidential office said. 30/12/2018