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Bosnia migrants 'moved into heated tents' amid more snowy weather

A fresh spate of cold wintry weather on Friday brought more misery for hundreds of migrants who have been stuck for days in a burnt out camp in northwest Bosnia waiting for heating and other facilities

08/01/2021

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Europe News

Coronavirus: Belgium lockdown measures to continue for two more weeks

Lockdown measures

08/01/2021

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United Kingdom

This photo sparked a big police response amid fears it was a human toe

Can you guess what it is?

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USA

Democrats want nuclear codes taken away from 'unhinged' Trump

US House Leader Nancy Pelosi revealed on Friday that she had discussed with top military officials to prevent Trump from launching a military attack or nuclear strike during his last few days in office.

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Italy plans local COVID-19 vaccine after 'encouraging' trial results

The vaccine developed by Italian biotech firm ReiThera has shown 'encouraging' results in Phase I trials.

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Unreported Europe

Pain, anger and hope, the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bergamo

Bergamo was once the epi-centre of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. We talk to those who were on the frontline about their loss, anger and hope.

08/01/2021

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Travel News

Are you brave enough to ride in the world’s tallest outdoor elevator?

Located in China’s Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, this lift is definitely one for the bucket list.

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Sweden

Sweden's Parliament votes in favour of new pandemic law

The new legislation will still not allow the government to impose curfews or a domestic travel ban.

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Overall migration down, EU says, amid sharp rise in sea crossings

The bloc's border agency says many more people attempted crossings from north and west Africa in 2020

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United Kingdom

UK registers a record 1,325 new COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

BREAKING: UK registers a record 1,325 new COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

08/01/2021

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Business Planet

Protecting creativity: how to stop the copycats

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Business planet takes a look at how EU firms can protect their intellectual property from copycats, both home and abroad.

08/01/2021

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Bali battles mounting plastic waste as rainy season causes build-up

Bali is the world's second-biggest marine polluter behind China

08/01/2021

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Uncovering Europe

Why does the EU take longer than the UK to approve a COVID-19 vaccine?

Europe's medicines agency approved two vaccines for use in recent weeks, but Britain has put three into general circulation in the same time period

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Russia's premier Ice Sculpting competition gets underway in Perm

Sculptors will spend five days perfecting their frozen creations before judges choose the winners.

08/01/2021

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World

WHO envoy unclear when COVID origins team will be allowed into China

Dr David Nabarro, asked when the WHO team would be let into China, responded: "I don't know, let's hope it is soon."

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Giant sinkhole swallows cars and trees at hospital in Naples

The sinkhole, which was 20 metres deep and opened up at dawn, could have been caused by recent heavy rainfall, according to firefighters.

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Green News

A record-breaking 500,000 people have signed up to Veganuary this year

There’s been a surge of interest in plant-based diets, with the UK ranked the top country for veganism worldwide.

08/01/2021

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Europe's week: 'democracy is not a given, we have to protect it' says French MEP Loiseau

The political drama in the United States pushed the COVID situation out of the headlines – for a day or two. It also saw some soul-searching over whether the same divisions could be exploited in Europe.

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United Kingdom

London's COVID situation is 'critical and threatens to overwhelm NHS'

BREAKING: London's mayor declares a "major incident", saying COVID-19 situation is critical and threatens to overwhelm hospitals

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United Kingdom

London police hunting fake COVID-19 vaccine fraudster

London police hunting man who defrauded elderly woman with fake COVID-19 vaccine

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United Kingdom

COVID-19: UK approves two new drugs reducing risk of deaths by 25%

The two anti-inflammatory drugs, called tocilizumab and sarilumab, are typically used to treat rheumatoid arthritis but were found to reduce the risk of death and accelerate recovery time for COVID-19 patients in ICU.

08/01/2021

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world news

UK regulator approves third COVID-19 vaccine in form of Moderna jab

Moderna's shot is easier to handle than the Pfizer vaccine because it doesn't need to be stored at ultra-frozen temperatures.

08/01/2021

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Cry like a boy

Can music change societies? Meet Burundian artist Yves Kami

To be a man in Burundi, like in many other places in the world, one must build a house, plant a tree and father a son. But Yves Kami has a different opinion.

08/01/2021

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USA

US Capitol riot shows disparity of police attitude to protesters' race

Wallace Ford is a professor of Public Administration at Medgar Evers College in New York. He says the police response in Washington DC highlights the disparity between the way black and white people in the US are treated by law enforcement.

08/01/2021

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Green News

Why you should never eat icicles in cities, warns a meteorologist

What exactly is inside these icy spikes and why could they be dangerous for humans?

08/01/2021

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Europe News

We should cherish Europe's democracy daily, says MEP after US violence

"The rule of law and democracy should not be taken as self-evident and easy but something that we have to cherish and respect every day," said Finnish MEP Miapetra Kumpula-Natri.

08/01/2021

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world news

EU secures 300 million more vaccine doses, doubling its current number

The European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen gives an update on the coronavirus vaccine rollout in the EU, amid criticism it was too slow and not enough jabs were ordered.

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Living

Veganuary: The 7 best plant-based restaurants in Europe

From Milan to London, these vegan restaurants are the highest rated on the continent.

08/01/2021

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United Kingdom

Arrivals in England and Scotland will need negative COVID-19 test

Passengers arriving in England from countries that have been identified as high-risk by authorities must still self-isolate for 10 days regardless of their pre-departure test result.

08/01/2021

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USA

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appears to protect against UK mutation

The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine appears to protect against a mutation that has been found in two highly contagious variants of coronavirus which were discovered in the UK and South Africa.

08/01/2021

Brussels, my Love? Can Kamala Harris' energy boost last?

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How the World Bank is helping Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

Brussels, my Love? Can Kamala Harris' energy boost last?

Latest news bulletin | July 27th – Morning

How the World Bank is helping Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

2021-01-08

Coronavirus: Belgium lockdown measures to continue for two more weeks

This photo sparked a big police response amid fears it was a human toe

Pain, anger and hope, the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bergamo

Are you brave enough to ride in the world’s tallest outdoor elevator?

UK registers a record 1,325 new COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

Protecting creativity: how to stop the copycats

Russia's premier Ice Sculpting competition gets underway in Perm

Giant sinkhole swallows cars and trees at hospital in Naples

A record-breaking 500,000 people have signed up to Veganuary this year

London's COVID situation is 'critical and threatens to overwhelm NHS'

COVID-19: UK approves two new drugs reducing risk of deaths by 25%

Can music change societies? Meet Burundian artist Yves Kami

Why you should never eat icicles in cities, warns a meteorologist