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Prisoners jailed in Europe on terrorism charges 'at 20-year high'

There are currently more than 1,400 criminals jailed on terrorism-related charges across 10 European countries. France is holding 549 of them.

24/07/2020

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World News

Mandatory mask-wearing now the norm in Europe as COVID-19 cases rise

As several countries on the continent saw an uptick in reported cases of COVID-19, European countries moved to make mask-wearing mandatory in public spaces.

24/07/2020

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Economy

Which companies in Europe are cutting jobs because of COVID-19?

About 397,000 people in the European Union lost their jobs in April, according to data from the EU's stats agency,

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USA

Donald Trump backtracks on the full reopening of US schools

The US president recognised that in some areas schools may need to reopen a few weeks later.

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Spain

Prosecutors seek 41-year jail term for Barcelona terror attack suspect

Mohamed Houli Chemlal is accused of membership of a terrorist organisation and possession of explosives, among other charges.

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World

The truth about whether face masks are dangerous | Culture Clash

Your guide to sorting fact from fake on face masks.

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Hungary

More than 80 journalists quit Hungarian news site after editor fired

Press freedom is under the spotlight in Hungary after the editor of independent news site Index was fired.

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World News

Sweden announces plans to begin night trains to Germany and Belgium

All aboard... and don't forget your pyjamas! Sweden has announced plans for night train services to Brussels and Hamburg.

24/07/2020

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World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here is our weekly look back at the best pictures from the last seven days.

24/07/2020

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Unreported Europe

Racial police violence: the French perspective

George Floyd's death in the United States has sparked the debate on racial violence in Europe's police forces. Is it endemic and unavoidable? Unreported Europe has investigated in France, where the issue is highly controversial.

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France

Thief left flat after inflatable flamingo helps police track him down

Police easily identified a credit card thief after the individual's rather vivid purchase.

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Greece

Watch back: Athens protest as Turkey's Hagia Sophia becomes a mosque

Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described Turkey's decision as a sign of 'weakness'. Protests are expected in Athens and Thessaloniki.

24/07/2020

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World

How might the next invention by battery anode creator Rachid Yazami change your life?

Moroccan scientist, Professor Rachid Yazami’s passion for science started as a child, in his native Fez, with a fascination for geology.

24/07/2020

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World

How is science building Iraq’s former glory, and the minds of young Saudis?

The Middle East and North Africa’s contribution to global science and engineering publications was only about two percent in 2013 according to a Harvard funded study.

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Romania

Dirty tricks: Romanians order face masks but get toilet roll instead

Police say the scam has seen 89 people fall victim to the fraudsters.

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Europe News

EU sets aside €1.6bn of financial firepower to reboot arts sector

Artists appealed to EU leaders for the need to support culture which has helped Europeans to cope with "great personal and societal adversity".

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France

Night trains: overnight rail travel getting back on track in France

Macron vows to redevelop sleeper routes as pro-night train group estimates a bill of 1.5 billion euros.

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United Kingdom

Three teens convicted for dragging PC Andrew Harper to his death

PC Andrew Harper was responded to a report of a stolen quad bike in August last year when he was dragged more than a mile to his death.

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United Kingdom

Improve cervical screening for transgender people, says expert

"Cancer doesn’t care who you are," say campaigners as they urge improved cervical screening for the transgender community.

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Green News

Earthquake scientists have found a surprise benefit of lockdown

What can the vibrations of the earth's crust teach us about the environment?

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Belgium

Girl, 3, dies of COVID-19 and becomes Belgium's youngest-known victim

The child, who had underlying health conditions, passed away several days ago, the country's health authority said.

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Europe News

EU still have work to do on 5G security ahead of European rollout

In the Commission's report it stated that progress was urgently needed to 'mitigate the risk of dependency on high-risk suppliers'.

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World News

Villages evacuated in southern Greece as wildfire rages

250 firefighters and a water-dropping aircraft were working to contain the blaze

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Israel

Israel: Police arrest 55 in anti-Netanyahu protests

COVID and corruption: Discontent about Benjamin Netanyahu's government has spilled onto the streets of Jerusalem.

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Croatia

Croatia's parliament approves new government after June election

Top of the agenda for incumbent Andrej Plenković's new government is the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic on Croatia's economy, particularly its hard-hit tourism industry.

24/07/2020

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World News

China tells US to close consulate in Chengdu amid rising tensions

US-Chinese relations have soured amid a mounting array of conflicts including trade, the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, technology, spying accusations, Hong Kong and allegations of abuses against Chinese Muslims.

24/07/2020

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Iran

Iranian passenger plane 'harassed' over Syria by US fighter jet

One F-15 fighter plane did briefly surveil the Iranian passenger jet from a safe distance but disengaged after it established it was a civilian aircraft, the US confirmed.

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Turkey

Hagia Sophia opens for first Muslim prayers in 86 years

The former Byzantine cathedral, which was until this month a museum and Istanbul's top tourist attraction, will open for the first time in 86 years for Friday prayers.

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Sudan

Sudan unearths mass grave likely linked to foiled 1990 coup

A mass grave containing the bodies of slain army officers linked to a failed 1990 coup against former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir has been unearthed.

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USA

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sue over drone photos of son at US home

The couple, who stood back from their role as senior royals earlier this year, have filed a lawsuit over images taken of their son by drones over their California home.

24/07/2020

Starmer to contribute €4.75m to Meloni's anti-illegal migration plan

Thousands rally in Brussels to call for EU industrial action

Brain drain in Western Balkans spikes amid absence of opportunities

New twists to Commissioner saga as Breton slams VDL on his way out

Starmer to contribute €4.75m to Meloni's anti-illegal migration plan

Thousands rally in Brussels to call for EU industrial action

Brain drain in Western Balkans spikes amid absence of opportunities

New twists to Commissioner saga as Breton slams VDL on his way out

2020-07-24

Donald Trump backtracks on the full reopening of US schools

How might the next invention by battery anode creator Rachid Yazami change your life?

How is science building Iraq’s former glory, and the minds of young Saudis?

Dirty tricks: Romanians order face masks but get toilet roll instead

Iranian passenger plane 'harassed' over Syria by US fighter jet