2020-07-16

United Kingdom

UK Health Secretary criticised over coronavirus lockdown date

Matt Hancock claimed the lockdown in the UK started on March 16, but the Prime Minister Boris Johnson didn't enforce a lockdown until March 23.

16/07/2020

Spain

Spain pays tribute to victims and heroes of coronavirus pandemic

Relatives of some of those who have died in the coronavirus pandemic in Spain joined the country’s royalty for a solemn ceremony in Madrid on Thursday.

16/07/2020

Poland

'Unfair and dishonest': Opposition challenge Polish election result

Civic Platform is challenging the result of Poland’s presidential election, which was won by the incumbent Andrzej Duda by a narrow margin.

16/07/2020

World News

Chronic COVID? Meet the survivors who've had symptoms for months

A growing number of COVID-19 survivors say they have continued to have symptoms for months. It's one of the emerging mysteries behind the novel coronavirus.

16/07/2020

United Kingdom

Chief scientific advisor admits UK’s coronavirus outcome ‘not good’

Giving evidence to a committee of MPs, the government’s own chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance said it is “clear the outcome has not been good in the UK”.

16/07/2020

Germany

Manhunt continues for forest 'Rambo' in Germany

Hundreds of German police continue to search for the 31-year-old "Rambo" after he fled into a forest armed with weapons on Sunday.

16/07/2020

Earth News

'Putting nature first' could create nearly 400 million jobs by 2030

Investing in nature could also benefit the economy.

16/07/2020

World News

France to the UK: a photo diary of one man's journey amid the pandemic

A train, a plane and a bus. With strict coronavirus confinement measures easing in Europe, Callum can now return home to Northern Ireland after four months. In this photo diary, he shares his journey

16/07/2020

Earth News

Digital fashion may be the answer to saving the planet

Ever wanted a new outfit for a specific photo? The new digital fashion movement is exactly what you need.

16/07/2020

World

Europe’s cities should take lead on environmental change, says Lyon’s first Green mayor

Grégory Doucet was at the head of a green wave in France’s recent local elections, becoming mayor of the country’s third largest city. Now he says like-minded mayors in other countries should join with him to help influence policy in Brussels.

16/07/2020

No Comment

Dozens swim to safety after floods trap cars in Palermo underpass

Mud and water swept away the vehicles and left them blocked in a highway underpass.

16/07/2020

United Kingdom

French health workers just got a pay rise. Will NHS staff get one too?

Health workers were regularly applauded during the height of COVID-19. France has just given them a pay rise. What about in the UK?

16/07/2020

Sci-Tech

The Huawei DigiTruck - a driving force for digital literacy

In partnership with Huawei

Huawei's DigiTrucks are helping to bridge the digital divide by providing learners with skills, knowledge and positive attitudes for handling computer devices

16/07/2020

United Kingdom

Russia accused of trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine research

"It is completely unacceptable that the Russian Intelligence Services are targeting those working to combat the coronavirus pandemic," said UK foreign affairs minister Dominic Raab.

16/07/2020

USA

Twitter hack: Should I be worried and how can I secure my account?

We spoke to a cybersecurity expert about what the Twitter hacking scandal means for the social media giant and what you can do to help protect your account.

16/07/2020

Europe News

'A marathon not a sprint': EU competition chief reacts to Apple defeat

The EU was dealt a blow Wednesday when the union's second-highest court ruled that Apple did not have to pay €13 billion in Irish back taxes

16/07/2020

No Comment

One-third of Bangladesh underwater due to flooding

One-third of Bangladesh is submerged under floodwater as the situation continues to worsen with over 1 million villagers forced to leave their homes.

16/07/2020

Turkey

Stripped, jailed, exiled: Turkish soldier shares story of 2016 'coup'

An exiled Turkish soldier tells us what happened to him 4 years ago, during an attempted military coup in Turkey.

16/07/2020

Earth News

These activists occupy coal mining sites that threaten ancient forests

A documentary is being made which follows their fight.

16/07/2020

World News

First images released of Sun 'up close' from ESA's Solar Orbiter

No other images of the Sun have been taken from such a close distance.

16/07/2020

Economy

Going Dutch: Netherlands has 'frugal' approach EU recovery package

EU leaders meet Friday to thrash out a deal on the trillion-euro rescue package, but the Dutch prime minister remains firm in his objections to parts of the plan. We went to the Netherlands to get the Dutch perspective on the recovery funds.

16/07/2020

United Kingdom

Shamima Begum: Court rules IS bride should return to UK

A court has ruled that Begum "cannot play any meaningful part in her appeal" from the Syrian refugee camp where she is currently.

16/07/2020

The Cube

Germany denies removing Taiwan's flag from Foreign Ministry website

The flag is absent from the Foreign Ministry's website under Germany's "One China policy", a decision Taiwan says it is "unable to accept".

16/07/2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19: 649,000 fewer people employed in UK since lockdown began

Official figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show record-breaking economic inactivity in the UK with 649,000 fewer workers on payrolls.

16/07/2020

World News

ECJ invalidates EU-US data transfer agreement over surveillance fears

The court stressed that personal data transferred outside the bloc must be "afforded the level of protection essentially equivalent to that guaranteed within the EU."

16/07/2020

Bulgaria

Bulgaria protests continue despite sacking of three ministers

The news that the three ministers had been fired was applauded by protesters, but thousands took to the streets of Sofia on Thursday to continue calling for the PM's resignation.

16/07/2020

Spain

Watch: Spain honours COVID-19 victims with national ceremony

"I send my condolences and sincere compassion and affection to all of the families who have lost loved ones. I share their pain. Their grieving is my grieving," King Felipe said.

16/07/2020

USA

Donald Trump replaces re-election campaign manager amid tanking polls

Facing a buoyant Democratic opponent, President Trump has replaced his re-election campaign manager amid low polling figures.

16/07/2020

USA

'I'm not a bad guy': Police video captures dying pleas of George Floyd

Distressing police bodycam footage shows George Floyd distraught while restrained by police.

16/07/2020

World News

Coronavirus: China becomes first economy to grow since pandemic began

China becomes first economy to grow since virus pandemic after its worst period of economic decline since the 1960s.

16/07/2020