24 July 2020 | Euronews
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World News The number of prisoners jailed in Europe on terrorism charges at 20-year high, says report There are currently more than 1,400 criminals jailed on terrorism-related charges across 10 European countries. France is holding 549 of them. -
World News Coronavirus: Mandatory mask-wearing becomes the norm in Europe as 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. -
Economy Coronavirus job cuts: Which companies in Europe are slashing their workforces 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, -
USA Coronavirus: 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. -
World The truth about whether face masks are dangerous | Culture Clash Your guide to sorting fact from fake on face masks. -
Hungary Index: More than 80 journalists resign from Hungarian news site after editor sacked Press freedom is under the spotlight in Hungary after the editor of independent news site Index was fired. -
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. -
World News Pictures of the week: Greece fires, Portland violence and marathon EU talks Here is our weekly look back at the best pictures from the last seven days. -
My Europe Series 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Europe News EU sets aside €1.6bn of financial firepower to reboot COVID-hit 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". -
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. -
United Kingdom Andrew Harper: Three teenagers guilty of manslaughter for dragging British policeman 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. -
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. -
Earth News Earthquake scientists have found a surprise benefit of lockdown What can the vibrations of the earth's crust teach us about the environment? -
Belgium Coronavirus: 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. -
Europe News EU still have work to do to beef-up 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'. -
World News Villages evacuated in southern Greece as large wildfire sweeps through area 250 firefighters and a water-dropping aircraft were working to contain the blaze -
Israel Israel protests: Police use water cannons and arrest 55 at anti-Netanyahu demonstration COVID and corruption: Discontent about Benjamin Netanyahu's government has spilled onto the streets of Jerusalem. -
Croatia Parliament votes in new government in Croatia a month after 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. -
World News US-China tensions: Beijing tells US to close consulate in Chengdu in growing spat 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. -
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. -
Turkey Hagia Sophia: Worshippers take part in first Muslim prayers at landmark 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. -
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. -
USA Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sue over drone photos of son taken at California 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. -
World News Keep an eye out for Comet Neowise, which won’t be back for 7,000 years Comet Neowise can currently be seen with the naked eye in dark skies - but get a good look because it won't be back for 7,000 years.