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Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:39:50 +0200
Asphalt Princess: Hijackers have left vessel off UAE coast, says British navy group
An incident identified as a "potential hijack" of a ship in the Gulf of Oman has ended and the vessel is safe, the British navy said.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:43 +0200
Parents of Beirut blast victim, 3, still seeking justice one year on
A year after a massive explosion at the Beirut port killed 200, the victims’ grieving families are still waiting for answers, accountability and justice.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:44:00 +0200
Austria postpones deportation of Afghan man after European Court of Human Rights ruling
The ECHR considers that an expulsion under the current conditions could constitute a violation by Vienna of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:53:17 +0200
Guadeloupe is latest French island to lock down amid 'catastrophic' COVID situation
"We are in a catastrophic situation, we have exceeded 3,000 cases per week," Guadeloupe health chief Valérie Denux told reporters.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:57:54 +0200
Officer dead, suspect killed in violence outside Pentagon
Gunshots were fired on Tuesday morning near the entrance of the Pentagon, resulting in multiple injuries.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:33:31 +0200
Locals in Turkey scramble to fight the fire surrounding their village
Dramatic footage shows villagers in Cokertme racing to battle the wildfire threatening their homes.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:27:23 +0200
Drug-related deaths in England and Wales at highest level since 1993
About half of the deaths involved opiates.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:18:54 +0200
How vaccine doubts have put the handbrake on Serbia's rapid rollout
Serbia's vaccine rollout was once one of the fastest in Europe. But vaccine scepticism has seen it slow significantly in recent months.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:15:39 +0200
This nanoscopic tool could help doctors detect cancer in a routine urine test
A nanoparticle diagnostic tool developed by MIT can detect cancer in urine. It could also be used in scans to detect the disease anywhere in the body.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:29:26 +0200
Afghanistan: Lashkar Gah locals urged to evacuate amid battle with Taliban
A Taliban ground offensive and Afghan airstrikes killed and injured civilians in southern Afghanistan, the UN mission said.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:21:46 +0200
Wuhan orders mass COVID testing amid rare local outbreak
Chinese authorities ordered mass testing in Wuhan following a small local outbreak in the city where the virus was first detected in 2019.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:01:56 +0200
COVID-19: Germany and Israel offer booster shots, while Poland face attacks
Some countries are starting to offer a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for the most vulnerable, in an attempt to combat the spread of the Delta variant.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:49:59 +0200
Today at the Olympics: Norway hurdler crushes own world record
Karsten Warholm of Norway obliterated his own world record in the Olympic 400-meter hurdles, finishing in 45.94 seconds.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:51:19 +0200
Three people injured in suspected blowgun attack in Germany
German police say three people have suffered minor injuries in a suspected blowgun attack in the western city of Cologne.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 22:27:11 +0200
US hits 70% vaccination rate — a month late and amid a surge
President Joe Biden had set a goal of reaching the 70% threshold by the Fourth of July holiday.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:49:57 +0200
Germany to offer COVID-19 shots for all kids over 12
So far, the country’s standing committee on vaccination has been reluctant to give the go-ahead for all youngsters and only explicitly recommended the vaccination for the age group between 12 and 16 if they suffer from certain chronic illnesses.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:01:03 +0200
Turkey wildfires continue to rage as thermal power plant 'threatened'
They are Turkey's worst wildfires in at least a decade and have seen eight people killed and thousands evacuated.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:30:22 +0200
Economic fears in Venice as cruise ship ban comes into force
There are concerns that the decision will further affect the city's economy after it was bruised by a drop in tourism due to the pandemic.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:41:13 +0200
New UN envoy to Bosnia faces angry opposition from Serbs
In a speech, Schmid pledged that he will work to help Bosnia reach stability and economic prosperity nearly three decades after the war that killed over 100,000 people and left millions homeless.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:46:26 +0200
Ancient Roman vessel discovered off Sicilian coast
An ancient Roman vessel has been discovered in the Mediterranean Sea off the Sicilian coast of Palermo, lying at a depth of 92 metres. Images from the dive site, taken by a submarine robot, indicate that the ship was carrying a copious cargo of wine.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:30:26 +0200
Food delivery apps offer discounts to boost vaccine uptake in the UK
A number of ride-hailing and food delivery apps are offering discounts to customers, including free rides to vaccination centres and reduced prices on food deliveries.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:59:49 +0200
The shameful story of Roma women's forced sterilisation in central Europe
Forced sterilisation of Roma women happened in the Czech Republic and its predecessor, Czechoslovakia, over four decades. Now, finally, victims can ask for compensation.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:00:57 +0200
Ex-Nazi guard, 100, set to stand trial over concentration camp charges
The centenarian -- whose name was withheld in line with German privacy laws -- is considered fit enough to stand trial, despite his age.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:24:27 +0200
Italian NGO calls on government to address overcrowded prisons
53,637 people occupy the approximately 47,000 prison cells in Italy, according to the annual report of prisoners’ rights association Antigone.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:57:33 +0200
Italian website for vaccination appointments targeted by hackers
Hackers attacked the IT systems behind COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the Lazio region.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:45:13 +0200
Europe's silence over Stanislav Tomas clouds Roma Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 | View
"The silence of our political leaders in Europe to his death stood in contrast to the vocal statements that surrounded the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, last year."

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:45:30 +0200
Mercer Street: UK and US blame Iran for ship attack as Tehran denies
London said the tanker attack that killed two people off the coast of Oman was "deliberate, targeted and a clear violation of international law by Iran.”

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:54:04 +0200
Poland grants a visa to sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya
Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has been granted a visa to travel to Poland, the country's deputy foreign minister has said.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:11:56 +0200
Man dies after being detained by Berlin police during COVID-19 rules protest
About 600 people were detained during the demonstrations, which saw thousands defy rules against mass gatherings over the weekend.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:21:15 +0200
Plans for vaccine passes provoke protests in France, Switzerland and Italy
Government plans to make access to public spaces conditional on health checks have provoked more protest demonstrations in France, Switzerland and Italy.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:44:26 +0200
Poland marks Warsaw Uprising aganst Nazi occupation 77 years ago
The Polish president attended the annual remembrance ceremony in the capital.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:23:10 +0200
Albania repatriates 19 family members of dead ISIS fighters from Syria
A few hundred Albanians joined the Islamic State militant group in Iraq and Syria and most were killed. Since then, their families have been stuck in camps.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 09:46:20 +0200
Today at the Olympics: Italy's Marcell Jacobs wins 100m, Israel wins gold
All the news and results from the 2020 summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 09:42:33 +0200
French boxer refuses to leave the ring in disqualification protest
“Everyone knows I won!”, Mourad Aliev screamed to the empty arena.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:23:49 +0200
German chancellor candidate Armin Laschet speaks of 'shame' over WW2
Laschet has told a Polish newspaper that Germany "must always be aware of its historical responsibility for Poland's freedom and independence.”

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 18:22:01 +0200
Boris Johnson and wife, Carrie, are expecting another child
Carrie Johnson made the announcement on Instagram.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:49:31 +0200
French police brace for clashes as anti-vaccine pass protests enter third week
France will require the vaccine pass from August 9 in most places. Critics say that the measures are 'absurd' and an attack on liberty.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:49:20 +0200
Today at the Olympics: France in shock judo win, Taiwan beats China in badminton
All the action from Tokyo on Saturday 31 July.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:03:54 +0200
UN agencies warn millions are at risk of famine without massive aid influx
Aid agencies have isolated global 23 hotspots where food shortages are the most acute.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:48:26 +0200
Stuck on Serbia's border with the EU, migrants try and try again to reach Europe
Living in abandoned houses on Serbia's border with Romania and Hungary, many have tried to cross dozens of times. They claim they are caught and pushed back by police.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:43:19 +0200
US mission in Russia 'forced' to let go of over 200 staff
Moscow banned the US from hiring or contracting any non-American staff at its diplomatic facilities in the country.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:17:58 +0200
Czech workers given extra holiday for having COVID jab
Fully vaccinated Czech state workers will be able to claim an additional two days in paid holiday before the end of the year, the Prime Minister has announced.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:11:13 +0200
Armed robbers steal jewellery and €400k from Paris boutique
Two men have stolen an estimated €2 million from a Dinh Van boutique in central Paris.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:44:48 +0200
Several injured after Belgrade to Stockholm bus crashes near Berlin
Nineteen people have been injured, nine of them seriously, after a bus en route from Belgrade to Stockholm crashed in Germany.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:17:37 +0200
One worker dead and six injured after chemical factory fire in Russia
One worker has died and six others are injured after a fire at the Kamenski chemical factory in Russia's Rostov region.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:19:59 +0200
Multi-billion Rio Tinto mining project sparks protests in Serbia
“This project is a danger for our waters, our land, and our future,” said Nebojsa Zelenovic of NGO Action.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:01:12 +0200
Merkel successor hopeful Armin Laschet apologises for book plagiarism
CDU leadership candidate Armin Laschet admitted that he had failed to credit a source in a 2009 book he wrote about immigration.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:35:26 +0200
Condom used to repair canoe at Tokyo Olympics
Australian canoeist Jessica Fox found a perfectly stretchy, waterproof material for a boat repair at the Tokyo Olympics: a condom.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:24:21 +0200
Bulgaria's President pushes for government talks to avoid another election
Bulgaria's President Ruman Radev had urged parties to hold coalition talks to avoid a third parliamentary election.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:21:46 +0200
European funds for African IDs: migration regulation tool or privacy risk?
More people in Africa cannot prove their identity than anywhere else in the world. EU funding is changing that to fight illegal migration — but data protection is a worry



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