2020-07-19

Cyprus

Cyprus warns migrants positive to COVID-19 may illegally cross into EU

It comes after a number of migrants who recently crossed from the breakaway north to the internationally recognised south of Cyprus tested positive to COVID-19.

19/07/2020

Italy

Rescue operations underway to save sperm whale trapped in fishing net

Authorities blamed the incident on unlawful fishing, as they seized over 100 km of illegal fishing nets since January.

19/07/2020

Earth News

The world’s most expensive fungus is at risk of going extinct

The Caterpillar Fungus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years.

19/07/2020

France

Coronavirus: France brings forward date for compulsory face masks

Those who don't comply risk a €135 fine.

19/07/2020

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Coronavirus: Performers create a drive-in circus in Brazil

Following measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19, Brazilian circus artists decided to go back to work in a different way.

19/07/2020

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Atlanta residents gather to pay tribute to US congressman John Lewis

A large mural was painted to paid tribute to the late civil rights activist.

19/07/2020

Denmark

Whaling season is back in the Faroe Islands amid coronavirus concerns

The government urged fishermen to avoid large gatherings, as the local whaling practice requires multiple boats to trap the animals, before the hunters physically enter the water to kill them with knives.

19/07/2020

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Assad casts ballot in Syrian parliament election

Syria is holding parliamentary elections across government-controlled areas of the country, as President Bashar al-Assad marks 20 years in power amid continuing war and deep economic woes.

19/07/2020

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Paris Plages opens with floating cinema on the Seine

With an unusual alternative to indoor movie theatres in the time of COVID-19, Paris Plages has this year opened with an open-air cinema set on the banks of the River Seine.

19/07/2020

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Fire hits 15th-century cathedral in western French city of Nantes

More than 100 firefighters were deployed in the western French city of Nantes on Saturday morning to tackle a "violent blaze" at the 15th-century cathedral.

19/07/2020

United Kingdom

Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking claims

Britain, the US and Canada said earlier this week that a hacking group called APT29 — also known as Cozy Bear and said to be part of Russia's intelligence services — has been targeting various organisations involved in COVID-19 vaccine development in the three western countries.

19/07/2020

United Kingdom

Brexit: COVID-19 leaves UK companies even less prepared, report warns

"The coronavirus crisis has made a difficult task much harder," the report from the Institute for Government states.

19/07/2020

United Kingdom

Princess Beatrice wears Queen's dress and tiara on wedding day

Beatrice, Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter, married her property tycoon beau in a private ceremony on Friday. The couple were initially scheduled to tie the knot on May 29 but the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

19/07/2020

World News

Coronavirus: WHO reports record rise of more than 259,000 new cases

The global death toll also passed the 600,000 thresholds, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

19/07/2020