2020-09-17

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Russian artist fills Moscow museum with colourful latex sculptures

The latex sculptures and dresses were made by Russian artist Sasha Frolova, who argues they represent extreme femininity, not overt sexuality.

17/09/2020

Belarus

Lithuania says its Belarus border is open despite Lukashenko claim

Lithuania's FM, Linas Linkevičius, urged caution when it came to statements made by Belarusian President Lukashenko, telling Euronews there had been "no changes whatsoever" on the border between the two countries.

17/09/2020

Belarus

Belarus: media homepages blank in solidarity with jailed journalists

"There should have been a picture here. Photojournalists Alyaksandr Vasyukovich and Uladz Hrydzin got 11-day jail terms," one independent media wrote on a banner.

17/09/2020

Spain

Footballer Lionel Messi wins epic legal battle to trademark his name

The European Court of Justice struck down an appeal by a cycling firm, Massi, that claimed Messi's logo would confuse consumers.

17/09/2020

World News

Calls to protect nurses who are 'still in the eye of this pandemic'

According to a new report, more than 1,000 nurses have died from the disease worldwide. They account for around 10 per cent of infections.

17/09/2020

Greece

Cyclone Ianos: Two dead and one missing after rare storm hits Greece

Two people were found dead and another reported missing in floodwaters on mainland Greece after Cyclone Ianos made landfall on Friday.

17/09/2020

Musica

Perpetual Music: Rolando Villazón and Renaud Capuçon mesmerise Paris

Rolex Perpetual Music is a concert series designed to help performers during the difficult time caused by the pandemic. Musica takes a trip to Paris' wonderful Palais Garnier to see the third and final concert in the series.

17/09/2020

Belarus

Belarus opposition 'making list' of officers involved in violence

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said the list of names would be published and sent to European Union countries, Russia and the United States

17/09/2020

Greece

Migrants moved to new camp on Lesbos after blaze at overcrowded Moria

It comes after fire destroyed the Moria migrant camp, which was home to more than 12,500 migrants. Its capacity was 2,700 people.

17/09/2020

Earth News

European nations ask Brazil for ‘real action’ on deforestation

A lack of environmental protections is making it difficult for Europe to source its food sustainably.

17/09/2020

Business Series

Celebrated Spanish wines and the unique regions they come from

In partnership with ICEX

Rioja, Cava, Sherry - three famous wines from very different parts of Spain. In this episode of Here We Grow, I visit the distinctive regions they come from and find out why these wines are so special and individual.

17/09/2020

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One of the largest T-rex skeletons set to go up for auction

It could fetch up to €6.7 million.

17/09/2020

World News

Rich nations have bought half of future COVID-19 vaccine doses - Oxfam

Charities are calling for an overhaul of corporate practices so that a 'People's Vaccine' is available to everyone.

17/09/2020

No Comment

Jimi Hendrix legends and myths live on in Moroccan village

50 years after guitar legend Jimi Hendrix's untimely death, a village on Morocco's Atlantic coast pulsates with his memory.

17/09/2020

Earth News

Toy giant asks children to send back old plastic Barbies

Mattel is opening its doors to generations of old toys in the hope they can be recycled.

17/09/2020

World News

Europe's COVID-19 surge 'serious' as global cases exceed 30 million

WHO warns weekly COVID-19 infections in Europe are now higher than the first peak in March

17/09/2020

United Kingdom

COVID restrictions intensify in North East England amid soaring cases

Matt Hancock made the announcement on Thursday.

17/09/2020

United Kingdom

Brexit: Johnson compromises with MPs to head off revolt over bill

The move may cut little ice with the EU, which wants the UK to ditch the plan to override the Brexit divorce deal, breaking international law.

17/09/2020

Destinations

The magical Romanian villages known for their unique Gothic churches

Romania’s remote region of Maramureș has a unique architectural style, where tall, tower-like wooden churches dot the landscape

17/09/2020

World News

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 release for November, days after the Xbox

Video game fans will face a difficult purchasing choice as the rival consoles will be released within in the same month for the same price

17/09/2020

Ecotech

Autonomous robot ship collects critical data on ocean and marine life

The AI-driven Mayflower ship is on a mission to save our sealife.

17/09/2020

World News

Europe must act to counter 'COVID-19 fatigue': WHO

"We move from do not do, to do differently."

17/09/2020

Russia

Novichok-tinged bottle found in Navalny's room, his colleagues say

Supporters of the Russian opposition leader, who is being treated in a Berlin hospital, say they found the item in his hotel room shortly after he collapsed

17/09/2020

Australia

Australia to amend law making Facebook and Google pay for news

Draft legislation may be altered to allay some of the digital giants’ concerns, but remains fundamentally unchanged.

17/09/2020

United Kingdom

Biden to UK: No US trade deal if Irish peace deal is Brexit 'casualty'

The US presidential candidate's warning comes amid international dismay at the UK government's plan to overrule parts of the legally-binding EU divorce deal.

17/09/2020

USA

Hurricane Sally hits US south coast bringing damage and flooding

Hundreds of people have been rescued as the hurricane pushed inland for what could be a slow and disastrous drenching across the Deep South.

17/09/2020

USA

Trump sees mass COVID-19 vaccinations 'soon', contradicting experts

The US President's claims fly in the face of evidence from health experts who say it could be months or longer before a vaccine is ready for mass distribution.

17/09/2020