18 August 2020 | Euronews
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USA US postal service halts changes amid fears it would disrupt the November presidential vote Over 20 states had filed lawsuits to stop changes at the US postal agency. -
Mali Army general declares himself in charge of Mali after coup “Mali is in a sociopolitical and security crisis,” said the self-declared new junta chairman. “There is no more room for mistake," -
Mauritius Mauritius arrests captain of Japanese ship that spilled over 1,000 tons of oil The MV Wakashio was meant to stay 16 kilometres from the coast but it was less than 2 kilometres from the shore when it sank. -
France France makes wearing face masks at work compulsory from next month It will be one of the few countries in the world to universally require workers to wear masks -
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Denmark Denmark's government wants to reduce the retirement age to 61 The measure is designed to support those in "the toughest jobs", prime minister Mette Frederiksen said. -
No Comment Drone footage shows devastation wrought by Beirut blast The August 4 explosion hit Beirut port and destroyed thousands of buildings. -
Earth News 7 young eco-activists we should be talking about These inspiring environmental campaigners remind us we can make change at any age. -
Belarus Strike delayed at major Belarus tractor factory after workers threatened with dismissal Opposition demonstrators want employees at the state-owned Minsk Tractor Works to down tools in an effort to pressure President Alexander Lukashenko -
Belarus How are Russian media presenting the unfolding of events in Belarus? Foreign interference or true organic movement? How Russian media report on the protests in Belarus. -
Finland Coronavirus: Finland is stockpiling paracetamol over fears of a second wave The country reported nearly 300 new cases since the beginning of August. -
Poland Poland's Health Minister resigns amid medical procurement allegations Dr. Lukasz Szumowski has faced allegations of profiting from the health crisis despite becoming a popular figure in the country's government. -
Poland 'Stop targeting sexual minorities': Stars sign letter supporting Poland's LGBT+ rights An open letter signed by 75 celebrities and addressed to the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen demands the bloc takes "immediate steps" to protect "core European values". -
New Zealand Female leaders were better at fighting coronavirus than men, study finds New Zealand, Germany and Bangladesh performed far better during the first wave of the pandemic than neighbouring companies with male leaders. -
China Wuhan goes wild: Thousands attend pool party in former COVID-19 epicentre Attendance was capped at 50% of normal capacity - but women got in half price. -
France Grape expectations: Will a lockdown-free summer save the wine industry's blushes? "We lost two months of sales. Up to 50% of our usual turnover," wine producer Jean Simonet told Euronews. His domain, Château Grand Boise, relies mostly on restaurants to buy up its stock. -
No Comment Graffiti artists paint giant murals on tower blocks in Sao Paulo Paola Delfin puts the finishing touches to a mural in the Brazillian city. -
No Comment Firefighters battle raging wildfires in California amid heatwave Fire crews have had to work around the clock to extinguish the blazes. -
France Ligue 1 season opener postponed due to new Marseille COVID-19 cases The opening match of the 2020-21 season between Marseille and Saint-Étienne was due to be held at the Stade Vélodrome on Friday. -
Earth News Danish activists swim out to North Sea to demand ban on oil exploration The Greenpeace activists want to prove that Denmark isn't as green as people think. -
World News Coronavirus latest: Greece hopes to have vaccine by December "We will start in December with 700,000 doses", Greece's Minister of Health Vassilis Kikilias said today. -
France Femicides in France rose by a fifth in 2019 with 146 women killed On average, one woman died at the hands of her partner or ex-partner every two days. -
United Kingdom Brexit trade: uncertainty looms over importers and exporters For four years, UK freight and logistics companies have been concerned about Brexit. Coronavirus has now added an extra layer of concern for the companies that rely on there being the smooth movement of goods between Europe and the UK. -
Belarus Belarusian ambassador resigns after supporting anti-government protesters The ambassador's resignation could indicate growing dissent at a high level of government in Belarus. -
USA The Native American Memorial Set to Be Bigger than Mount Rushmore Designed by Polish sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski in 1948, this ambitious mountain carving in South Dakota promises to dwarf Mount Rushmore. If completed, the Crazy Horse Memorial will stand at 195 metres wide and 172 metres high, making it the largest monument on earth. -
World News Coronavirus: 'No-one is safe until everyone is safe,' says WHO director "It is critical that countries don't repeat the same mistakes," says WHO director. "We need to prevent vaccine nationalism." -
Belarus 'Who is going to be responsible for his death?': Family of dead Belarus protestor speaks out Euronews has obtained medical documents that contradict the official narrative of Aleksandr Taraikovsky's death. -
Lebanon Hariri verdict: One guilty, three acquitted over 2005 assassination of former Lebanese PM Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in Beirut was killed in a car bomb in Beirut more than 15 years ago. -
USA Michelle Obama calls Trump 'wrong president' during Democratic Convention speech The president “has had more than enough time to prove that he can do the job, but he is clearly in over his head,” Michelle Obama said.