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Poland

Protesters in Poland try to block the arrest of LGBT activist

Several cities in Poland have recently declared themselves "LGBT-free" despite backlash from the European Union.

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Lebanon

Owner of cruise ship sunk by Lebanon blast sues 'those responsible'

"Entrepreneur Merhi Abou Merhi, the owner of the Orient Queen cruise ship, has filed a lawsuit against all those responsible for this catastrophic blast," the National News Agency said.

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Italy

'Holidays are a risk': Travel warning as COVID-19 cases rise in Italy

Italy recorded 552 confirmed cases on Friday, a 38% increase on the previous day and the highest daily tally since late May.

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Russian teams search rubble from Beirut explosion

A Russian search and rescue team in Beirut has unearthed three bodies under the rubble near the city's port, three days after the deadly explosion that killed more than 150 people.

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Evacuations ordered with Alps glacier in danger of collapse

Dozens of residents and holidaymakers were told to evacuate an area on the Italian side of Mont Blanc as a glacier threatened to collapse.

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International Cat Day: Larry poses for photo shoot in Downing Street

A photographer has been snapping one of London's most famous felines ahead of International Cat Day on Saturday (August 8).

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'Love is not tourism': EU bids to reunite couples split by COVID-19

The European Union is urging member countries to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions to allow unmarried couples to reunite after nearly half a year of separation.

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Belarus

Ties between Russia and Belarus cool ahead of presidential elections

Moscow says Lukashenko and Putin expressed confidence that the situation will be settled as the arrest of 33 Russians in Belarus threatens to sour ties between the historic allies.

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Lebanon

Beirut blast: Distraught families await news of missing relatives

Rescue teams continue to search for survivors in the rubble of Beirut's port, nearly three days after a massive explosion sent a wave of destruction through Lebanon's capital, killing more than 150 people and wounding thousands.

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Green News

Last month was the world’s third-hottest July on record

What does it mean for countries around Europe?

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International Beer Day: Key facts to know about Europe's market

Today is International Beer Day! To raise a glass, here are some key facts about one of Europe's favourite drinks.

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India

Eighteen dead and over 120 injured after plane crash in India

More than a dozen people have died after a plane carrying up to 200 people skidded off a runway and broke in two pieces while landing at an airport in southern India amid heavy rain, according to authorities.

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Vitosha Mountain: Bulgaria's year-round nature escape

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A postcard from Vitosha Mountain: Bulgaria's year-round nature escape

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5 of Europe’s most promising sustainable food startups

A staggering €5 million has just been invested into sustainable food of the future.

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Belarus

Minsk's Hi-Tech Park: a symbol of inequality in Lukashenko's Belarus

Once a sign of progress and a success story for President Alexander Lukashenko, the Hi-Tech Park in Minsk has become a symbol of inequality amid a tanking economy.

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China

US imposes sanctions on Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam

The sanctions were authorised by an executive order that President Donald Trump signed recently to levy penalties against China for its efforts to curtail anti-government protesters in Hong Kong.

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Denmark

Denmark's vegan party says it has enough support to run for parliament

Denmark is set to have a new contender in future elections in the form of the vegan party, which says it now has enough support to run for parliamentary seats.

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Lebanon

Beirut blast: Lebanese president knew about ammonium nitrate stockpile

Security agencies raised alarms at least 10 times over the past six years about a massive stockpile of explosive chemicals held unsafely in the heart of Beirut.

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How Chinese companies responded to Covid-19 and its economic impact

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China was among the first countries to successfully contain and control the Covid-19, and consequently Chinese businesses had a headstart in finding ways to adapt to the new reality.

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Lebanon

Beirut blast: How Lebanon is facing crisis after crisis

Before this week's devastating explosion, Lebanon's economy was predicted to shrink by 12 per cent this year and its currency had lost 80 per cent of its value since October.

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Germany

'You swine!' German nudist chases boar that stole his laptop

The pictures posted on social media on Friday show a middle-aged man running after the boar and her two piglets at Berlin's Teufelssee, or Devil's Lake.

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Lebanon

Beirut: Anger among anti-government protesters rises after blast

Discontent is growing in Beirut after the deadly explosion in the Lebanese capital on Tuesday.

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here is our selection of the most striking photographs that made the news this week

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USA

'He's against God": Donald Trump claims Joe Biden wants to 'hurt God'

Playing electoral defence, Trump claims Biden opposes God.

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United Kingdom

Belgium, Andorra and Bahamas added to UK's COVID-19 quarantine list

The UK is keeping its quarantine list under review, having already reimposed quarantines on people arriving in the country from Spain and Luxembourg.

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Belarus

Who is Belarus' long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko?

He's been dubbed Europe's last dictator and has been president of Belarus since 1994. But, ahead of elections on Sunday, what else do we know about Alexander Lukashenko?

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India

COVID-19: India hits 2 million coronavirus cases as deaths pass 40,000

India hits 2 million coronavirus cases as deaths pass 40,000

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USA

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok and WeChat apps

The executive orders signed by Donald Trump, which have been deemed vague by experts, will take effect in 45 days.

07/08/2020

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

2020-08-07

International Cat Day: Larry poses for photo shoot in Downing Street

Ties between Russia and Belarus cool ahead of presidential elections

Beirut blast: Distraught families await news of missing relatives

Last month was the world’s third-hottest July on record

Eighteen dead and over 120 injured after plane crash in India

Vitosha Mountain: Bulgaria's year-round nature escape

5 of Europe’s most promising sustainable food startups

Minsk's Hi-Tech Park: a symbol of inequality in Lukashenko's Belarus

How Chinese companies responded to Covid-19 and its economic impact

'You swine!' German nudist chases boar that stole his laptop

Beirut: Anger among anti-government protesters rises after blast

'He's against God": Donald Trump claims Joe Biden wants to 'hurt God'