27 August 2020 | Euronews
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USA NBA ‘like a political organisation’ claims Trump after players protest Donald Trump has said the NBA has become “like a political organisation" after an unprecedented refusal to play led to the postponement of playoff matches for a second day. -
Belarus Belarus: Lukashenko ‘afraid of his own people’ claims opposition organiser Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko is “afraid of his own people” a member of the Belarusian Opposition Coordination Council has told Euronews, after Lukashenko called on Russian president Vladimir Putin to help quell unrest in the country. -
France Coronavirus: Masks made compulsory in Paris as France records highest post-lockdown cases France recorded 6,111 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, its highest number of infections since the end of lockdown. -
Earth News The younger you are, the less you notice environmental changes, says study What is considered normal can change over time as younger generations forget what things used to be like. -
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World News Coronavirus: Autumn and winter pose a 'tricky situation' for Europe, WHO warns WHO's Europe chief said autumn and winter would pose a "tricky situation" with schools reopening, the onset of the flu season and increased mortality among older people in winter months in general. -
World News Coronavirus: UK adds Czech Republic and Switzerland to quarantine list Travellers returning to UK from Czech Republic & Switzerland must quarantine for 14 days from 0400 on Saturday. -
Musica Rolex Perpetual Music Concerts launched to support performers during critical time The first of a series of Rolex Perpetual Music Concerts to support singers and musicians during this critical time has taken place. It was led by celebrated Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez, who handpicked the stellar cast of performers. -
Sci-Tech How Artificial Intelligence at Dubai's 'AI Everything' is combating COVID‐19 Artificial Intelligence can offer many solutions in the wake of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Industry leaders and policy makers gathered at Dubai's AI Everything event, to showcase the innovations combating the pandemic ‐ and enhancing the education and medical sectors. -
No Comment Typhoon that smashed South Korea now makes landfall in its northern neighbour A typhoon that smashed South Korea, ripping off roofs and knocking out power to over 1,600 households, made landfall in North Korea early Thursday. -
Bulgaria Bulgaria: Justice minister resigns as anti-corruption protest passes 50 consecutive days Justice minister Danail Kirilov is the fifth minister to resign from the government since protests started in July as the public anger shows no signs of abating. -
Europe News How Hogan's resignation presents Von der Leyen with a fresh headache Hogan quit on Wednesday after becoming embroiled in controversy over whether he flouted COVID-19 restrictions on a recent trip home to Ireland. -
Europe News EU diplomacy struggling for influence as future of Belarus hangs in balance "The EU influence in Belarus is very limited, contrary to that of Russia," explains Kristi Raik, International Centre for Defence and Security. -
Sport Paul Pogba out of France squad after testing positive for COVID-19 Paul Pogba out of France squad after testing positive for COVID-19 -
No Comment Statue honouring 'real women' unveiled in New York's Central Park The new statue represents Sojourner Truth (1797-1883), Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) and Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) -- campaigners for the rights of women and people of colour -
Earth News Why are wind turbines being painted black? A single blade on some turbines at a wind farm in Norway has received an interesting paint job. -
Europe News Coronavirus: Red-listing of Ibiza and Mallorca a disaster for local businesses Some of Spain’s world famous holiday destinations have become COVID-19 hotspots. Ibiza may be considered the clubbing capital of the world, but despite its dancefloors being silenced by the pandemic, infection rates in the Balearic islands are still climbing. -
Finland Finnish town offers locals cake (and other rewards) for cutting CO2 emissions A town in Finland is offering cake, free transport tickets and other rewards to locals who cut their carbon emissions. -
No Comment Dazzling designs in latest exhibition at Japan's Art Aquarium Some 30,000 fish, including koi carp, are on display in everything from traditional fish bowls to columns of water tanks. -
Belarus Mass arrests in Belarus as authorities question Nobel Laureate Riot police in Minsk dispersed anti-government protesters demanding the resignation of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko Wednesday night. The protest in the capital city marks the 19th day of consecutive demonstrations since the disputed early-August election. -
Russia Russia's COVID-19 vaccine: Muscovites urged to take part in trial Russia became the first country in the world to give a government go-ahead for a COVID-19 vaccine on August 11. -
World News Dutch writer Marieke Lucas Rijneveld wins International Booker Prize Dutch writer Marieke Lucas Rijneveld has won the International Booker Prize -
South Korea South Korea shuts parliament after photographer tests positive for COVID-19 The country had just closed all nightclubs and churches to curb a new wave of infections. -
World News Coronavirus: Women are better at fighting the virus than men, study claims Women are better at fighting coronavirus than men - and researchers think they know why