10 August 2020 | Euronews
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Canada Study finds link between use of cannabis during pregnancy and 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. -
No Comment 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. -
Earth 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. -
Earth 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. -
Spain Antonio Banderas tests positive for COVID-19 and spends birthday in self-isolation 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. -
Italy How likely are the 'big four' European economies to vote to leave the EU if Brexit works out? 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. -
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. -
United Kingdom UK taxman cracks down on professional footballers using image rights as loophole HRMC is currently investigating 246 professional football players, up from 87 in the 2018/2019 season, according to an accountancy firm. -
No Comment 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. -
United Kingdom Migrant Channel crossings 'stupid and dangerous' says Boris Johnson as UK re-examines asylum law 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. -
Earth 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.” -
World News Coronavirus: pandemic scuppers first employment plans of graduates across the globe 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. -
United Kingdom Coronavirus: Only half of British population interested in getting COVID-19 vaccination Researchers found that respondents who are sceptical about science and authority are more likely to refuse the vaccine. -
Niger France opens anti-terrorism probe into killing of six nationals in Niger Eight people, including six French aid workers, were killed by gunmen in Niger on Sunday. -
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. -
No Comment 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. -
Earth News Is your pension investing in fossil fuels without your knowledge? Why an ethical pension could radically reduce your carbon footprint. -
Greece Greece to request EU foreign affairs council emergency meeting amid tensions over Turkish drilling Greece’s prime minister has convened the government’s national security council amid growing tensions with Turkey over drilling in the eastern Mediterranean. -
Lebanon Beirut blast: Dutch ambassador's wife 'donated organs' after succumbing to injuries from explosion Hedwig Waltmans-Molier succumbed to her injuries in hospital on Saturday following last week's explosions in Beirut. -
France Coronavirus: Face masks mandatory in busy Paris outdoor areas as new cases rise New daily COVID-19 cases surged to more than 2,200 on Friday. -
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. -
Belarus Belarus election: Protester dies as 'explosive detonates in his hand' at Minsk rally The Belarusian Interior Ministry said the protester died after he tried to throw an "explosive device" at police — but it detonated in his hands.