2020-07-04

World News

COVID-19 latest: WHO records largest single day increase in cases

The largest increase came from the Americas where the United States and Brazil represent millions of cases.

04/07/2020

France

Thousands march in Paris to celebrate gay pride and protest violence

Thousands marched in Paris to for pride. They also protested police violence and demanded more political actions to support marginalised communities.

04/07/2020

Austria

More than 4,000 Formula One coronavirus tests prove negative

There have been no positive cases from more than 4,000 coronavirus tests carried out on Formula One personnel over the past seven days, F1 said on Saturday.

04/07/2020

USA

Trump vows to 'defend' America's history in July 4th celebrations

The US celebrated Independence Day as coronavirus cases pass 2.8 million.

04/07/2020

Switzerland

Siberian tiger kills animal keeper at zoo in Zürich

A 55-year-old woman who worked at the Zürich zoo was attacked and killed by a Siberian tiger. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

04/07/2020

United Kingdom

First night out in London after coronavirus shutdown: How did it go?

Thousands packed the streets of Soho.

04/07/2020

Italy

'We are ready': Salvini calls for election in anti-government protest

The anti-government rally was joined by League's allies Brothers of Italy and Forza Italia.

04/07/2020

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London pubs pull first pints after months of lockdown

In the British capital, restaurants and bars are now open for the first time in over three months following the coronavirus pandemic.

04/07/2020

World News

Latin America surpasses Europe's number of coronavirus cases

A skyrocketing case count in Brazil and heavy outbreaks in Peru, Chile and Colombia have been the main contributors.

04/07/2020

Spain

Coronavirus: Spain imposes local lockdown in second region

A Mariña and El Segriá, both in the north of Spain, were locked down over the weekend.

04/07/2020

Cult

Nobel Prize museum reopens with exhibition about pandemics

The Nobel Prize museum in Stockholm has reopened for the first time since March with a new exhibition called "Contagious" that focuses on pandemics.

04/07/2020

Croatia

Croatia's ruling conservatives win parliamentary election

Polls had predicted a tight race but the Croatian Democratic Union, HDZ, emerged as the clear winner with over 90% of the votes counted.

04/07/2020

Russia

Seventeen detained in Moscow at protest for indicted journalist

Around 17 people, including journalists, were detained after protesting against criminal charges faced by Russian journalist Svetlana Prokopyeva.

04/07/2020

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Prince William enjoys a drink ahead of England pubs reopening

Pubs in England are reopening on Saturday after three and a half months of coronavirus restrictions

04/07/2020

United Kingdom

Seven police officers injured in London as pubs reopens in England

London's 'hot summer' continues as police confront revellers for the second consecutive weekend.

04/07/2020

United Kingdom

What can the UK learn from Europe about the pitfalls of e-scooters?

New transport legislation comes into effect in the UK on Saturday, marking the way for the introduction of e-scooters. Europe has long had this mode of transport on its streets - so what can the Brits learn from this?

04/07/2020

Croatia

Croatia election: Plenković seeks second mandate in tight race

Polls suggest a liberal coalition has a slight lead over the ruling Croatian Democratic Union.

04/07/2020

France

France's former PM investigated over coronavirus crisis handling

Edouard Philippe said he "took note" and will provide authorities will all the information necessary. France's health minister and former health minister are being investigated too.

04/07/2020