2020-07-26

USA

One killed as violence erupts in weekend of protests across US

Clashes broke out in Seattle, Portland and Austin during protests against racism and police brutality, which were ignited two months ago by the death in Minneapolis of unarmed African-American George Floyd.

26/07/2020

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US civil rights icon John Lewis' casket crosses Edmund Pettus Bridge

The late U.S. Rep. John Lewis has crossed Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge for the final time as remembrances continue for the civil rights icon.

26/07/2020

United Kingdom

St Bernard rescued from mountain as tables turn

A St Bernard dog in England decided it was payback time and called in a rescue team to get her off the mountain

26/07/2020

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Russian engineer builds his very own steam railway

It's the realisation of a long-held dream which has inspired Pavel Chilin to spend more than ten years on building this railway complete with its very own steam locomotive.

26/07/2020

USA

'Gone With the Wind' star Olivia de Havilland dies aged 104

The actress beloved to millions as the sainted Melanie Wilkes in “Gone With the Wind,” also won two Oscars and was key to improving Hollywood's contract system for actors.

26/07/2020

Poland

Poland to leave international treaty combating violence against women

The Polish government says it will withdraw from the Istanbul Convention - a European treaty aimed at preventing violence against women

26/07/2020

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Vladimir Putin leads Navy Day celebrations in Saint Petersburg

Over 40 warships took part in the naval parade along the Neva River in St Petersburg.

26/07/2020

Cult

Cultural highlights across Europe: Where and when to go

Since the lockdowns have lifted in Europe, galleries and exhibition halls are now welcoming visitors for the summer months for a cross-section of varied exhibits to tempt artistic taste buds.

26/07/2020

World News

Putin reveals plan to expand Russia's navy with 40 new vessels

Vladimir Putin announces new ships and hypersonic weapons for Russia's navy during a ceremony in St Petersburg.

26/07/2020

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Hurricane Hanna lashes Texas's COVID-19 hit coast

Hurricane Hanna roared ashore onto the Texas Gulf Coast, bringing winds that lashed the shoreline with rain and storm surge and even threatening to bring possible tornadoes to a part of the country trying to cope with a spike in coronavirus cases.

26/07/2020

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Open-air theatre reopens with strict guidelines as restrictions lifted

Brighton open-air theatre reopens to the public for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown, with reduced capacity and strict social distancing guidelines.

26/07/2020

Bangladesh

More than 3 million affected by flooding in Bangladesh

Monsoon flooding has left millions homeless, with lost crops and livelihoods. More than 7.5 million more are at risk of flooding according to the National Need Assessment Working Group.

26/07/2020

Earth News

This 100% solar powered ocean pod is reimagining tourism

The designer was inspired by the underwater hideout of a Bond villain.

26/07/2020

Israel

Thousands march in Israel against Netanyahu's handling of coronavirus

The country had initially managed to keep the epidemic at bay but infections surged after the economy reopened in May.

26/07/2020

USA

Hurricane Hanna: Disaster declaration issued as storm hammers Texas

Winds are hitting the coast at 140km/hr. It's the first of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. #Hanna

26/07/2020

France

Nantes cathedral blaze: Volunteer admits setting up fire

The lawyer says the man 'is consumed with remorse'.

26/07/2020