2020-08-10

Canada

Study: Use of cannabis during pregnancy increases risk of autism

Children of mothers who use cannabis during pregnancy appear to be at higher risk of being autistic, according to a study of half a million women.

10/08/2020

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Residents of Greek island face storm and flooding aftermath

Greek emergency services and residents faced severe damage on Monday after flash floods sparked by a storm on the island of Evia left eight people dead.

10/08/2020

Green News

This new app will protect you from deadly snakes and spiders

You can now 'Shazam' Australian snakes and spiders to identify what they are - and whether they can hurt you.

10/08/2020

Green News

The travel blogger making the most of Europe in a converted van

Jess Meyrick has over 170k followers on Instagram. So how does she stay grounded? In a van, that's how.

10/08/2020

Spain

Antonio Banderas tests positive for COVID-19

The Spanish actor posted a statement on his social media account as he turned 60-years-old on Monday, saying he is celebrating his birthday in self-isolation.

10/08/2020

Italy

How likely are European countries to vote to leave the EU?

Italians were the most likely to favour their country leaving the European Union if the UK's post-Brexit economy was in good health in five-years' time, compared with the blocs other major players Germany, Spain and France.

10/08/2020

World News

Beirut blast: Lebanese government resigns amid fury and mass protests

Prime Minister Hassan Diab made the announcement in a television address on Monday evening.

10/08/2020

United Kingdom

UK taxman trebles number of probes into professional footballers

HRMC is currently investigating 246 professional football players, up from 87 in the 2018/2019 season, according to an accountancy firm.

10/08/2020

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Indonesia's Sinabung volcano sends ash spewing into the sky

Rumbling Mount Sinabung on Indonesia’s Sumatra island erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials as high as 5,000 metres into the sky.

10/08/2020

United Kingdom

UK could tighten law on asylum applications after Channel crossings

The UK's prime minister said on Monday that he wanted to work with France to curb the number of migrants attempting to cross the Channel.

10/08/2020

Green News

Mauritius oil spill: Volunteers use hair and stockings to limit damage

“We will never be able to recover from this damage. This is a full-blown ecological disaster.”

10/08/2020

World News

Coronavirus pandemic scuppers employment plans of graduates world over

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the task of securing a first job for many young people. Here, recent graduates from across the world talk about how the pandemic is affecting their chances of getting a foot on the ladder.

10/08/2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Only 50% of Brits say they will definitely get vaccinated

Researchers found that respondents who are sceptical about science and authority are more likely to refuse the vaccine.

10/08/2020

Niger

France opens anti-terror probe into killing of six nationals in Niger

Eight people, including six French aid workers, were killed by gunmen in Niger on Sunday.

10/08/2020

Germany

Angela Merkel's deputy Olaf Scholz to run for chancellor in 2021 vote

Germany's current finance minister said he was unanimously designated as the Social Democratic Party's candidate in the upcoming election for chancellor.

10/08/2020

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Police, protesters clash after Belarus presidential vote

Tensions had been rising as incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko sought a sixth term despite rising discontent with his authoritarian rule.

10/08/2020

Green News

Is your pension investing in fossil fuels without your knowledge?

Why an ethical pension could radically reduce your carbon footprint.

10/08/2020

Greece

Tensions grow between Greece and Turkey over exploratory drilling

Greece’s prime minister has convened the government’s national security council amid growing tensions with Turkey over drilling in the eastern Mediterranean.

10/08/2020

Lebanon

Dutch ambassador's wife 'donated organs' after dying in Beirut's blast

Hedwig Waltmans-Molier succumbed to her injuries in hospital on Saturday following last week's explosions in Beirut.

10/08/2020

France

Coronavirus: Paris makes masks mandatory in busy outdoor areas

New daily COVID-19 cases surged to more than 2,200 on Friday.

10/08/2020

China

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under security law

Jimmy Lai's arrest, coming days after the U.S. government announced sanctions on Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials, shows China's determination to move forward with enforcement of the new security law despite outside pressure.

10/08/2020

Belarus

Protester dies in Belarus as 'explosive detonates in his hand'

The Belarusian Interior Ministry said the protester died after he tried to throw an "explosive device" at police — but it detonated in his hands.

10/08/2020