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Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:09:29 +0200
In pictures | Unrest in the US, tension in Ukraine, lockdown eases in England
The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 09:47:35 +0200
US protests over police shootings continue in Minneapolis and Chicago
Protesters gathered in the US following the release of recent police body camera footage showing two fatal police shootings of people of colour.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 09:16:38 +0200
NASA picks SpaceX to build lander for next mission to the moon
NASA chose Elon Musk's SpaceX to build the next lander that will carry astronauts to the moon.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:19:21 +0200
Japan, US showcase alliance, resolve in dealing with China
US President Joe Biden met with Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in Biden's first face-to-face meeting with a foreign leader.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 23:12:26 +0200
Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in Cuba
The resignation marks the end of the Castro brothers' leadership that began with the 1959 revolution.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 21:03:41 +0200
New audio app Clubhouse 'has significant problems with moderation'
The audio-based social network solely relies on users reporting harmful content, rather than proactively moderating content.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 21:00:37 +0200
Pakistan temporarily blocks social media access after anti-French protests
The interior ministry said the measure was taken "in order to maintain public order and safety" after several days of heightened anti-French sentiments.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:57:06 +0200
From empty pubs to working hubs: Ireland encourages remote work to repopulate rural areas
The Irish government is hoping to bank on the rise of remote work to breathe new life into rural towns and villages.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:38:53 +0200
Do some COVID vaccines affect women differently?
Questions have been raised around the different ways in which vaccines can impact women compared to men

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:30:49 +0200
Residents of Bucharest’s crumbling buildings live in fear of earthquake threat
Bucharest is the EU capital that is most at risk from earthquakes, many seismologists believe. And with hundreds of vulnerable old buildings suffering from decades of neglect, many residents of the Romanian capital are living in fear for their lives...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:26:36 +0200
Ibizagate: Former leader of far-right Austrian party arrested for corruption
The former head of Austria's far-right party, Heinz-Christian Strache has been charged with corruption following the 2019 "Ibizagate" scandal.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:16:30 +0200
COVID-19: 'Highly probable' that the EU won't renew its AstraZeneca contract, says French minister
France's industry minister said on Friday that while a final decision was yet to be made, it was "highly probable" the EU wouldn't renew its contract for the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:53:00 +0200
Sweden to ease COVID-19 restrictions for those who've been vaccinated
Sweden's Public Health Agency says they will ease restrictions for those citizens, mostly elderly, who have had at least one vaccination shot against COVID-19.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:24:52 +0200
COVID vaccine rollout: Which country in Europe is leading the race?
It's far more complex than the UK just leading the way.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:17:31 +0200
Greek and Turkish foreign ministers clash at press conference
The talks were arranged to improve relations between the NATO allies but descended into accusations.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:15:02 +0200
Romania approves law to potentially exclude Huawei from future 5G network
Romania has approved a bill that aims to exclude Chinese group Huawei from the country's future 5G mobile network.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:08:47 +0200
French Parliament adopts law criminalising sex with children aged under 15
French Parliament adopts a law that sets the age of consent at 15 years old, and 18 years old in the case of incest.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:34:07 +0200
COVID vaccine: Third booster shot 'likely' to be needed within 12 months, Pfizer CEO says
Authorities in the US and the EU have already started planning for such an eventuality.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:24:05 +0200
We must act fast to ease tensions in eastern Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells Euronews
Ukraine's president has told Euronews there is no time to lose in resolving tensions in the east of the country.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:21:29 +0200
Iran 'begins enriching uranium to 60% purity' - its highest ever level
Iran appears to have followed through on its vow to increase enrichment after a bomb attack on its nuclear facility in Natanz.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:42:56 +0200
Mystery animal sighting in Krakow ends up being a croissant
Animal welfare officers said they were "almost swept off their feet by a laughing attack" when they realised the animal was in fact a flaky viennoiserie pastry.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:40:19 +0200
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to one year prison for pro-democracy protests
Lai was one of the nine leading Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates who were sentenced to jail terms on Friday for organising a march during the 2019 anti-government protests that triggered an overwhelming crackdown from Beijing.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:57:25 +0200
Indianapolis: At least eight killed in shooting at FedEx facility
At least eight people were killed in a shooting late on Thursday at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, police have said.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:38:34 +0200
Bodycam footage shows Chicago teen, 13, wasn't holding gun when he was shot dead by police
Police in Chicago said Adam Toledo was holding a handgun when an officer shot him in the chest.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:48:17 +0200
China ramps up vaccination drive with free eggs for those getting jab
The challenge in China lies partly in the sheer scale of the effort and the need to convince a population that currently feels safe from infections.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:02:26 +0200
US expels Russian diplomats and imposes sanctions for hacking
The measures are meant to punish Russia for actions that US officials say cut to the core of American democracy and to deter future acts.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:33:24 +0200
France becomes third country in western Europe to pass 100,000 COVID deaths milestone
"We will not forget any face, any name," said France's president Emmanuel Macron.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:02:48 +0200
European countries express interest in purchasing Denmark's AstraZeneca vaccines
The World Health Organization said that Denmark was considering sharing unused vaccine doses with poorer countries.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:58:44 +0200
Getting COVID-19 jabs to world’s hardest-to-reach people is a monumental task | View
"Delivering projects in hard-to-reach areas requires ingenuity and resilience. And when we talk about vaccines with such delicate delivery requirements, the last mile is simply make-or-break."

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:45:52 +0200
New chambers of Poland’s Supreme Court may violate EU law, CJEU advocate general says in opinion
Evgeni Tanchev's opinion came out on the same day when Poland ruled that the country's human rights ombudsman - a critic of the government - must leave office at the end of his term.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:35:03 +0200
World Press Photo: Image of Brazil nursing home hug wins 2021 award
The winners of the World Press Photo Awards 2021 have been announced, featuring work from some of the world's leading photojournalists.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:17:52 +0200
How EU enlargement apathy could push Kosovo and Albania to join forces
If Albania and Kosovo both find the doors of Europe slammed shut, they may both conclude that a federation is the next best option.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:43:32 +0200
Norway should stop using the AstraZeneca vaccine, says country's public health institute
It comes a day after Denmark became the first country in Europe to abandon the jab over links with very rare blood clots.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:38:36 +0200
Sweden sees sperm deficit as COVID pandemic deters donors
Medical practitioners have sounded the alarm that Sweden's sperm shortage could drive up wait times for assisted pregnancies

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:08:49 +0200
French President Macron pledges free counselling for students during COVID pandemic
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised free psychological counselling for children and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:25:08 +0200
French MPs pass controversial law that restricts images of police
The bill will make it an offence to maliciously share images of French police online, where the officer can be identified.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:29:14 +0200
US to announce new sanctions on Russia over cyber attack and election interference
Washington says Russia was behind the so-called Solar Winds hack, which breached the networks of nine US agencies.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:45:44 +0200
UK Brexit minister meets EU chief to discuss Northern Ireland Protocol
"There was a lot that was left out, meaning that obviously there will be a need for a practical solution of how to then implement it," a customs and international trade advisor told Euronews.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:37:36 +0200
Watch: French President Macron visits Notre-Dame on second anniversary of devastating blaze
Millions across France and around the world watched live as flames engulfed the beloved 850-year-old Cathedral on April 15, 2019.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:37:23 +0200
India sees COVID-19 cases soar past 14 million amid 'alarming' rise in infections
In New Delhi, hotels and wedding banquet halls are being converted into COVID-19 centres amid a surge in cases.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:43:26 +0200
George Floyd: Defense expert says death caused by heart trouble, not restraint
Dr. David Fowler, a former Maryland chief medical examiner who is now with a consulting firm, also testified that he would classify the manner of death "undetermined."

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:29:39 +0200
Former Minnesota cop charged in shooting of Black motorist Daunte Wright
The charge against Kim Potter, a white former Brooklyn Center police Officer, was filed three days after Wright was killed during a traffic stop.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:15:01 +0200
Belgium, Switzerland and Denmark announce easing of COVID restrictions
Belgium’s prime minister has announced the country will reopen restaurants and bars for outdoor service next month, and lift a night-time curfew, while Switzerland and Denmark also announced plans to ease restrictions.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:08:05 +0200
Was the Czech foreign minister fired due to his pro-Western views?
Czech president Milos Zeman said he "terminated the duties of Tomáš Petříček in accordance with the Constitution". But what were the real reasons for the departure of the foreign minister?

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:20:43 +0200
Ireland launches data protection inquiry into Facebook hack
The personal data of more than 530 million Facebook users were found on a hacker's forum last week.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:59:07 +0200
Notre-Dame Cathedral fire: Two years on, how is restoration work going at the Paris landmark?
The rector of Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral told Euronews that he felt "hopeful" that the reconstruction was still on track despite delays due to COVID and lead contamination.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:46:32 +0200
Bernie Madoff: Disgraced US financier whose Ponzi scheme reached Europe dies in prison
Bernie Madoff, the disgraced financier who defrauded thousands around the world in the biggest Ponzi scheme in history, died at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina, on Wednesday.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:42:57 +0200
Slavia’s Kúdela banned for 10 games by UEFA for 'racist behaviour'
The ban means he will miss the rest of Slavia's Europa League campaign and the Czech Republic's games at the European Championship.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:14:57 +0200
Romanian health minister dismissed by PM Florin Citu over handling of pandemic
A number of incidents related to the pandemic had created tensions within Romania's governing coalition.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:02:33 +0200
Russia interrupts UN Security Council video meeting to protest over Kosovo flag
98 of the UN's 193 member nations recognise Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia, but Russia and China are among those who do not.



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