2020-06-27

Czech Republic

Coronavirus: Czech Republic reports record spike in daily cases

It comes just days before the country lifts the obligation to wear face-protection, exception made for Prague.

27/06/2020

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Black Lives Matter: Hundreds march in Berlin against racism

It's the fifth consecutive weekend of anti-racism protests taking place in Europe following the death of George Floyd.

27/06/2020

World News

Pride 50: LGBT+ community celebrate from home amid COVID-19 lockdown

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pride, which was first held in New York City after the Stonewall riots.

27/06/2020

France

Banksy theft: Six arrested in France over stolen Bataclan painting

The painting resurfaced in Italy earlier this month after it got stolen in January.

27/06/2020

Estonia

Normality returns to Estonian island where vast numbers had COVID-19

The rapid spread of the coronavirus in Saaremaa in March gave it one of the highest infection rates per capita in the world.

27/06/2020

World News

'Side with science' says WHO as global coronavirus deaths pass 500,000

The WHO warned against a "significant resurgence" in cases in several European states, while US and India set new coronavirus infection records.

27/06/2020

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Brazil squatters endure coronavirus crisis

Brazilian squat residents describe the appalling conditions in which they endure the coronavirus crisis.

27/06/2020

Serbia

Serbian defence minister tests positive for coronavirus

The defence secretary was tested after a state secretary in the Ministry of Defence was hospitalised for COVID-19.

27/06/2020

Iceland

Iceland's incumbent president reelected to second term

Although the post is mostly symbolic the president does have the power to veto legislation and appoint governments.

27/06/2020

United Kingdom

UK theatres, on 'brink of ruin', criticise government reopening plan

The UK culture secretary's plan to reopen theatres has been criticised.

27/06/2020

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50 years of Pride: Spanish knitters fly a handmade giant rainbow flag

The rainbow flag is over 50 metres long and was created by 14 women in Aguilar de la Frontera over a period of two and a half months.

27/06/2020

Green News

Can 130,000 trees stop Sydney from becoming an urban heat island?

The 'Greener Places' policy hopes to guarantee a green recovery for New South Wales after the coronavirus.

27/06/2020

World News

Macron and Putin discuss Libyan crisis in videoconference meeting

The two heads of state held a two hour video conference where they notably spoke about the crisis in Libya.

27/06/2020

Romania

Romania detains 'largest forger of plastic banknotes in the world'

Investigators managed to identify a fingerprint on one of the fake banknotes which helped them track down the suspects.

27/06/2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Parents help change Scotland's course over schools reopening

Parents voicing their concerns over the quality of their children's education have pushed the Scottish Government to change course over re-opening schools part-time.

27/06/2020

Ireland

Mícheál Martin elected taoiseach in new Irish coalition government

Mícheál Martin was elected Taoiseach as part of a new Irish coalition government.

27/06/2020

USA

COVID-19: Cases hit record high in US as Europe clamps down on parties

The recent surge in US cases has led some states to tighten restrictions again.

27/06/2020

USA

Facebook expands hate speech rules amidst advertiser boycott

Facebook said it would label "newsworthy" content that breaks its rules and expanding their rules on hate speech.

27/06/2020

Living

Afraid of the gym? Here are 3 socially-distanced outdoor alternatives

From paddleboarding to plogging, here’s how to get fit while enjoying nature.

27/06/2020