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A row has broken out between Spain and Gibraltar over which government has the final say on who enters the British overseas territory.

War of words erupts between Gibraltar and Spain over post-Brexit deal

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USA

Trump promises 'orderly transition' after mob storms US Capitol

US lawmakers were forced to flee after a pro-Trump mob breached the capitol building. After the session resumed, Republican Senator Mitch McConnell condemned a "failed insurrection".

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Because of the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, UK festival organisers say they need government insurance support to save summer events such as Glastonbury.

UK live music industry calls for help to save summer festival season

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Dozens of palm-sized baby turtles flipped and flopped on a beach as they made their way towards the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean, under the watchful gaze of conservationists at a national park in Indonesia.

Indonesia's baby sea turtles make a break for freedom

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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis promulgated the legislation which could see citizens imprisoned for up to 10 years for hate speech against the Roma community.

Romania to introduce law against anti-Roma hate speech

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Uncovering Europe

Why are Czechs among Europe’s most sceptical over taking vaccines?

The Czech Republic is on a par with France when it comes to scepticism or hesitancy over taking vaccines.

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Eco-Innovation

Scientists have created invisible solar panels which look like windows

Could this be the future of renewable energy in domestic settings?

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France

France's bars and ski resorts fear extension of COVID-19 restrictions

Bars and restaurants in France had hoped to open again from January 20 but there are fears COVID-19 restrictions will now be extended.

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BREAKING: UK registers more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in latest 24-hour period

UK registers more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in latest 24-hour period

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Orthodox Christian churches in Greece, Bulgaria and Romania celebrate Epiphany on January 6

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria ignore COVID advice for Epiphany

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Central African Republic

Pope appeals for calm after disputed Central African Republic election

Ten opposition candidates have called for the annulment of the result, which saw President Faustin Archangel Touadéra re-elected.

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With many EU countries struggling to get people vaccinated against COVID-19 as fast as citizens might like, Belgium is re-evaluating its strategy.

Belgian government says a new vaccine plan will work faster

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Saudi Arabia

Rights groups calls for boycott of Dakar Rally over 'sportswashing'

One of the groups is supporting women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul who was jailed last month after being found guilty of spying and conspiring against the kingdom. But many believe she was arrested for campaigning for women’s right to drive in Saudi Arabia.

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France

At least 200,000 ducks culled in France amid bird flu outbreak

Producers of foie gras in France are calling for state compensation as hundreds of thousands of ducks are culled to contain an outbreak of bird flu.

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Islands of waste have formed on a major river in Bosnia, causing an environmental emergency and threatening a regional hydropower plant.

Islands of floating waste clog river in Bosnia

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Palestinian scout bands outside and christian worshippers inside the Church of the Nativity celebrate the Orthodox Christmas.

Palestinian scout bands parade during celebrations for Orthodox Christ

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Germany

Berlin to set quota for female executives at biggest companies

Under the new draft law, German listed companies with more than three members will be obliged to have at least one woman.

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Eco-Innovation

Israeli firm extracts drinking water from air to help people in Gaza

New, innovative technology is looking to solve the chronic water crisis on the Gaza strip.

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Germany

Germany defends COVID vaccine rollout amid criticism it's too slow

Health Minister Jens Spahn blamed the slow start of Germany's #vaccine campaign on a global shortage of doses.

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USA

Russia likely behind huge hack on US government, say security services

Officials say the hackers appeared to want to gather intelligence rather than cause disruption.

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Travel News

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival halted by new COVID-19 cases

The home of one of the world’s biggest ice and snow theme parks has had to scale back events due to COVID-19.

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"This is not about a blame game," said EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides. "This is about fighting the pandemic."

EU's health chief defends COVID vaccine rollout after criticism

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Scotland's first minister repeated the current coronavirus lockdown rules as she addressed reports that the US president plans to swerve Joe Biden's inauguration by going on a transatlantic golfing trip.

Nicola Sturgeon tells Donald Trump he can't come to Scotland for golf

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Italy

Italy's schools set to reopen as NGOs warn of remote learning risks

After two months of closed classrooms, Italian primary, middle and secondary school students return to the classrooms. But 50% of older student will still have to rely on distance learning.

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