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Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:21:37 +0200
Poland judicial reforms are in breach of European law, court rules
The European Court of Justice says that a new disciplinary regime for judges could enable political influence over the judiciary.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:30:02 +0200
US to begin evacuating Afghans who aided American military
The evacuation planning could potentially affect tens of thousands of Afghans. Several thousand Afghans who worked for the United States — plus their family members — are already in the application pipeline for special immigrant visas.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:17:35 +0200
Bolsonaro in hospital over persistent hiccups, no immediate surgery required
Bolsonaro was stabbed in the abdomen during the 2018 presidential campaign which caused intestinal damage and serious internal bleeding and the president has gone through several surgeries since, some unrelated to the attack.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 22:12:32 +0200
Former Albanian police officer jailed for killing that sparked major protests
A former Albanian police officer was given a 10-year sentence for fatally shooting a man during a COVID-19 curfew patrol in December.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 22:01:07 +0200
Northern Ireland: UK plans to end prosecutions for historical 'Troubles' crimes
The government says the move reflects the poor chances of successfully prosecuting decades-old crimes, but families of people killed in the violence have called the plan a betrayal.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:22:10 +0200
South Africa struggles to combat unrest after ex-leader Jacob Zuma's imprisonment
Dozens have died and more than 1,200 have been arrested amid weeklong unrest and looting sparked by the jailing last week of ex-President Jacob Zuma.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:56:15 +0200
Spain's first national lockdown order was unconstitutional, rules top court
Spain’s Constitutional Court has that last spring’s lockdown order by the government under a state of emergency was unconstitutional.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:33:15 +0200
COVID-19 vaccines: Two doses needed to protect against Delta variant, says EMA
The European Medicines Agency says two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are needed to protect against the more contagious Delta variant.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:28:04 +0200
Naim Darrechi: TikTok influencer sued in Spain over unprotected sex claims
Spanish authorities say they have "sued" TikTok influencer Naim Darrechi over claims he deceived women before having unprotected sex.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:12:57 +0200
Protests in France over bid to restrict those without both COVID jabs
Police used tear gas in several French cities to disperse the demonstrations.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:49:56 +0200
'Devastating': Crops left to rot in England as Brexit begins to bite
Brexit -- the effects of which kicked in at the start of the year -- means hiring migrant pickers from eastern Europe is now much harder.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:06:29 +0200
Moldova's Sandu: 'We have all tools' to reform and stamp out corruption after election win
Moldova's president speaks to Euronews three days after she won a huge mandate in Moldova's parliamentary election.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:15:02 +0200
Man convicted of stabbing several people in Sweden knife attack
A 22-year-old Afghan refugee has been sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing and injuring several people in Vetlanda in March.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:38:50 +0200
What are community fridges and how are they tackling food insecurity?
Community fridges, where local residents come together to share supplies, have become a vital resource around the world during the coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:37:17 +0200
Swedish rappers jailed on kidnapping charges in major organised crime trial
The well-known rapper Yasin has been convicted of involvement in a plot to kidnap a rival musician in 2020. Another rapper Haval, was also found guilty.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:08:40 +0200
Russia rejects European Court of Human Rights order to recognise same-sex unions
Russian authorities have dismissed a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that same-sex unions should be acknowledged.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:38:39 +0200
In Lithuania, a surge of migrants provokes both fear and compassion
“They come here for a better life. As a Christian, I believe we should help them,” said resident Kazimir Mikulevic.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:20:10 +0200
Activists detained amid raids at human rights NGOs in Belarus
The Viasna human rights centre has stated that Belarusian security forces have searched its offices and arrested several activists.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:21:37 +0200
South Africa police minister says they won't allow rioters to make a 'mockery of our democracy'
At least 72 people have been killed and up to 1500 injured as people riot in South Africa following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:45:25 +0200
Bastille Day: What are the July 14 celebrations all about?
14 July is full of fireworks and celebrations across France, but what is Bastille Day all about?

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:05:57 +0200
Haiti seeks five fugitives as president killing probe deepens
Police say they are tracking down five fugitives suspected in the killing of President Jovenel Moïse, including a former Senator and an informant for the US government.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:07:21 +0200
US charges four in Iran plot to kidnap New York-based journalist
US prosecutors accuse Iran of plotting to kidnap exiles, including prominent journalist and Tehran critic Masih Alinejad.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:32:45 +0200
Cuba confirms one man dead during anti-government protests
Diubis Laurencio Tejeda, 36, died on Monday during a clash between protesters and police near Havana as thousands demonstrated against food shortages and high prices.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:31:40 +0200
Malta abandons plan to bar unvaccinated travellers from entry
The island, which boasts of being one of the world's most-vaccinated nations, is hoping to curb an upsurge in new cases of COVID-19.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:26:58 +0200
'It is undermining everything': Dozens dead in South Africa riots
The unrest follows the jailing of former president, Jacob Zuma, on corruption charges.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:58:41 +0200
Tributes paid to Georgian journalist who died after beating at anti-LGBT protest
Hundreds of journalists gathered in Georgia to pay tribute to a cameraman who died after being beaten last week by far-right activists.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:57:08 +0200
Thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall and flooding to central Europe
Authorities have issued flood warnings with strong rain still forecast.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:32:03 +0200
Lithuania passes law to limit migrant arrivals from Belarus
Lithuania’s parliament has passed new legislation aimed at curbing an influx of migrants crossing its borders, despite criticism from NGOs.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:19:04 +0200
UK government wins vote for controversial cut to foreign aid budget
The British parliament voted on Tuesday to cut the aid budget, despite some high profile politicians from the ruling Conservative party voting against the move.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:02:35 +0200
As take-up slows, Angela Merkel dismisses making COVID-19 vaccine compulsory
Germany's chancellor said that the country would not make vaccination mandatory for certain professions, as France is doing for healthcare workers.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:02:46 +0200
Fears of 'Polexit' as Poland's top court rules EU injunctions unconstitutional
Legal observers said on Wednesday that the Polish Constitution Court's latest ruling brings the country closer to "Polexit".

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:06:15 +0200
French MEP criticised for comparing COVID-19 certificate with apartheid
Michèle Rivasi, from the European Greens, is known for her opposition to vaccines and has sparked indignation from other French politicians.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:37:44 +0200
Olympics chief makes gaffe in first appearance since arrival in Tokyo
Thomas Bach quickly corrected himself after referring to the “Chinese people” rather than “Japanese people.”

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:46:03 +0200
Dozens killed in fire on coronavirus ward in Iraqi hospital
At least 92 people were confirmed to have died in a fire at a coronavirus hospital ward in southern Iraq.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:40:34 +0200
US stands by Cuban protesters demanding 'human rights', Blinken says
The people of Cuba took to the streets at the weekend to voice their anger at food shortages. The government have responded with fierce crackdowns.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:18:15 +0200
Cuban leaders beef up police patrols after rare protests
The weekend demonstrations over high prices and food shortages were extremely unusual on an island where little dissent against the government is tolerated.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:34:02 +0200
Mystery grows with key suspect in Haiti president killing
The arrest of a failed Haitian businessman living in Florida deepened the mystery into an already convoluted plot surrounding the assassination of Haiti’s president.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:06:17 +0200
Boris Johnson to press on with lifting measures despite COVID surge
The British prime minister Boris Johnson asked people to “proceed with caution” as he said lifting all remaining lockdown restrictions in England would go ahead in a week as planned, despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:24:05 +0200
WHO calls on the West to donate extra vaccines to poor countries
World Health Organization officials want rich countries to give their extra coronavirus vaccine doses to poor countries that haven’t yet immunised their populations, rather than using them as boosters.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:25:33 +0200
France moves to restrict restaurants to those vaccinated or testing negative for COVID-19
France has moved to restrict restaurants, cafes and shopping centres to those that have been vaccinated or who have recently tested negative for COVID-19.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:59:21 +0200
Dutch train 'broke speed limit' before crashing into whale sculpture, a new report finds
An underground train that miraculously landed on a giant whale tail sculpture in the Netherlands derailed due in part to speed, an official report has said.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:39:53 +0200
Headscarf debate sparked in Belgium after civil servant's resignation
The resignation of a government representative in Belgium has prompted debate in parliament over the ban on civil servants wearing religious symbols.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:53:16 +0200
Pandemic sees 161 million more people fall into hunger in 2020
The United Nations warned the coronavirus pandemic had likely contributed to a ‘dramatic worsening of world hunger’ in 2020.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:03:59 +0200
Dutch Prime Minister Rutte apologises for lifting COVID-19 restrictions early
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has conceded that the Netherlands lifted coronavirus restrictions too soon, as COVID-19 infection rates rise.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:12:06 +0200
Russian opposition politician quits Moscow district role over 'pressure'
Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin has announced he is quitting as head of Moscow's Krasnoselsky district amid ongoing pressure.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:11:46 +0200
Tokyo enters fourth state of emergency ahead of Olympic Games
The coronavirus measures will remain in place throughout the Tokyo Olympics, with businesses selling alcohol being asked to shut to stop people from drinking and partying.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:40:45 +0200
EURO 2020 final: Lack of attention to COVID-19 'devastating', says WHO chief
The World Health Organization has warned that the coronavirus did not "take a break" during Sunday's EURO 2020 final.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:31:27 +0200
Europe must act to stop Assad, Syrian opposition group tells Euronews
The EU denied following "a policy of waiting" towards Damascus after a Syrian opposition group accused the bloc of not exerting sufficient pressure on the Assad regime.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:24:52 +0200
COVID vaccine: Who in Europe is leading the race to herd immunity?
The countries ahead on vaccinations, relatively speaking, are those outside the EU, like Serbia and the UK. Hungary is the exception, but Budapest has bought doses from Russia and China to boost its stocks.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:55:14 +0200
Demonstrators in Havana protest shortages, rising prices
It was one of biggest anti-government demonstrations in Cuban history.



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