2020-05-30

Portugal

Coronavirus masks and gloves posing a hazard at recycling centres

Too many people are throwing coronavirus masks and gloves into recycling bins in Portugal when they shouldn't, the country's biggest recycling centre warns.

30/05/2020

USA

SpaceX astronauts dock successfully with ISS after historic launch

Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have arrived at the International Space Station after the first successful launch of astronauts into orbit by a private company - Elon Musk's SpaceX.

30/05/2020

Germany

Environmentalist dismay as Europe's newest coal-powered plant opens

When Datteln 4 did finally open on Saturday it was met by some 500 protesters. But it's likely to close in just 18 years.

30/05/2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19: lockdown rules 'lifted too soon' in England, scientists warn

Several top scientific advisers to the UK government are warning the planned easing of restrictions in England from Monday risks a further spike in coronavirus infections.

30/05/2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Gibraltar seeks to protect macaques as it bans touching them

Despite no evidence of Barbary macaques catching coronavirus in Gibraltar, the government wants to minimise the risk of endangering a species that is "prone to succumb to human disease".

30/05/2020

Spain

Coronavirus air corridor from China to Spain closing down

About three flights have been coming in each week from Shanghai; Iberia has been working with two companies to keep medical supplies rolling in.

30/05/2020

World News

Coronavirus latest: COVID-19 cases hit the 6 million mark

Saturday's latest news on the coronavirus pandemic.

30/05/2020

USA

George Floyd killing: Minnesota to fully mobilize National Guard

Protests and riots have flared overnight in cities across the US even though a Minneapolis police officer has been charged with murder over the killing of black American man.

30/05/2020

Green News

From circus elephants to dog videos: Do animals belong on TikTok?

We consider the ethics of using animals on social media for entertainment and education.

30/05/2020