12 August 2020 | Euronews
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Germany COVID-19: Germany sees uptick of infections as schools reopen in most populous state Germany's response so far has widely been seen as successful in slowing the spread of the pandemic efficiently and quickly before Wednesday's figures. -
No Comment 'I can’t live here anymore' — Beirut blast survivor speaks of moment his life changed forever Shady sustained major injuries and more than a week later, his face and forearms bear impressive scars. "God gave me another life, a second chance. I don’t want to live it here," he said. -
World News Doing nothing to help Belarus 'is not an option,' Lithuanian FM tells Euronews Linas Linkevicius says his country will "do the utmost" to mediate talks in Belarus, and says opposition candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is in a secure location. -
Cambodia Cambodia will no longer benefit from the European Union's preferential trade programme For years, Cambodia and the European Union have been on a collision course over the southeast Asian country's "serious and systemic violation of human rights". Now, its stand has become official. -
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Netherlands Facebook bans Zwarte Piet blackface images and racist depictions of Jews The move has been welcomed by activists who say the holiday character of Zwarte Piet is racist. -
Bulgaria Bulgaria anti-government protesters hunger strike as demonstrations enter second month A group of protesters also went on a hunger strike and one activist threatened to set herself on fire. -
The Cube Belarus: What do we know about the video of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya? Growing claims have alleged the opposition leader was filmed speaking under duress at the country's electoral commission. -
No Comment Brussels makes face masks mandatory to stop virus spread Authorities in Brussels have made face masks mandatory across the city in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus. -
No Comment Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai freed on bail amid Hong Kong crackdown Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai was released on bail over a day after he and other critics of China were rounded up by police as part of a widening crackdown on dissent. -
Earth News 8 ways to make sustainable living work for you From food waste apps to ethical fashion platforms - what are the best tools to help us form green habits? -
Spain Travel Guide for Holidaying in Spain during COVID-19 Can I hire a car in Spain during COVID-19? Will I be required to take a test on arrival? As visitors from Europe and beyond prepare to holiday in Spain for the first time since lockdown, we’ve put together a guide that will help you plan your summer getaway with confidence. -
Earth News A guide to surviving the heatwave without humiliating yourself How to avoid the pitfalls of pit stains. -
No Comment Anger and sadness as Beirut marks one week since deadly explosion Lebanese people marched solemnly from Beirut’s neighbourhood of Gemmayze towards the port with a mix of grief and rage, one week after a blast at the port killed at least 171. -
No Comment Dozens of people arrested in Minsk on third night of protests Police in Minsk continued to detain people in an attempt to quell unrest following the disputed re-election of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Several journalists have been injured and some were detained by police. -
World News Football's Champions League resumes tonight with knockout tournament in Portugal It's the biggest club level prize in European football. Here's what you need to know. -
USA Kamala Harris: What does Biden's running mate mean for the White House race? The Democrats hope the entry into the 2020 presidential race of the first black woman and Asian American increases their chances of beating Donald Trump. -
Earth News €11 million worth of ivory crushed in Singapore to stop illegal elephant trade The largest ivory crushing event in years is streamed online. -
Earth News How do you make cities healthier, cleaner and cooler? By making them more green, scientists say Easy access to green space could add years to your life. -
United Kingdom Aberdeen train derailment: Three dead and six hurt in Scotland crash Authorities have confirmed that 3 people were killed and 6 injured in Wednesday's train derailment near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. -
China Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong media tycoon released on bail after arrest under China's new security law The media mogul, who owns pro-democracy tabloid newspaper the Apple Daily, was arrested earlier this week under China's new national security law. -
Australia Teddy Sheean: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II approves top military honour for Australian war hero Edward "Teddy" Sheean sacrificed his life for his shipmates more than quarter of a century ago — and will now be posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. -
Belarus What is Nexta — the Telegram channel reporting on Belarus' protests? The online organisation, which is not state-run, has an encrypted Telegram channel that has over 1.3 million subscribers. -
United Kingdom Coronavirus: UK economy plunges into 'largest recession on record' during lockdown The UK's economy fell a record 20.4% between April and June amid the height of the coronavirus lockdown, according to the Office for National Statistics. -
Iran US seeks to extend arms embargo on Iran indefinitely in revised UN resolution The draft revision could be put to a vote as early as Friday. -
Belgium Belgium interior minister defends free movement as beach towns ban day trippers amid heatwave The mayor of Knokke-Heist said he did not want quantity, but that "quality [of visitors] is perfect." -
Nature ‘I felt free, happy, limitless’: The restorative power of wild swimming The experience of swimming in the wild might help to bring us a bit closer to nature.