7 May 2021 | Euronews
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World News EU leaders urge US to end COVID-19 vaccine export limits amid patents controversy EU leaders urged Washington to end COVID-19 vaccine export limits instead of focussing on waiving vaccine patents. -
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Belarus Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko hits back at Germany complaint President Alexander Lukashenko charged that “heirs of fascism” were in no position to judge him. -
Mobility Are hydrogen cars Australia’s best chance of averting climate disaster? Hydrogen cars get a boost in Australia as the first publicly available hydrogen refuelling station gets its ‘green’ stamp of approval from the Smart Energy Council. -
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World Margrethe Vestager explains the EU's position in the global battle for data Margrethe Vestager, the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, responsible for all things digital, gives us her insight into global data, data sharing, big tech, the Data Governance Act and the reality of policy and implementation. -
World News Barca, Madrid, Juve cling onto Super League, denounce UEFA threats The three hold-out clubs could face sanctions including being banned from the Champions League. -
No Comment Beirut blast victims with 204 portraits Beirut-based American artist Brady Black memorialises the victims of the deadly August 4 port blast with a series of 204 portraits. -
The Cube 'Deepfake geography' could be the latest form of online disinformation As technology advances, experts warn that manipulated satellite images could be used as a form of disinformation aiming to downplay or cover up real-world situations. -
China WHO approves China's Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use Sinopharm can now be used and distributed as part of the COVAX mechanism. -
Sport UK fans advised against travel to Turkey for Champions League final UK fans advised against travel to Turkey for Champions League final -
Travel News Green list: Which countries don't require quarantine upon arrival in the UK? The UK has unveiled a small list of countries and territories from which arrivals won't have to quarantine after May 17, including Portugal, Israel and Gibraltar. -
Earth News London's air pollution could be a ticking bomb for children's health Evidence shows that air pollution leaves children at risk of lifelong breathing disorders and earlier death. -
My Europe Series The billion-dollar motorway leading Montenegro to nowhere Montenegro is building one of the most expensive highways in the world. It is financed by a loan from China. Its tourism-based economy is being crushed by the pandemic making the already difficult loan impossible to pay back and the motorway still isn't finished. -
No Comment Ghana opts for livestreamed funerals and online services. The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing many Christian Ghanaians to change their religious practices, turning to online services and live streaming funerals. -
Germany Germany pushes back against COVID-19 patent waiver proposal A government spokesperson said the main issue affecting poor countries' equal access to vaccines was "not patents, but production capacity". -
The Cube London building fire raises fresh anger over flammable cladding Two men were hospitalised after Friday's blaze in Poplar while a further 38 others were treated at the scene. -
Republic of North Macedonia EU's credibility 'undermined' if North Macedonia delayed from joining the bloc On Thursday it emerged Brussels could press ahead in talks with Albania over membership of the EU, leaving North Macedonia behind. -
My Europe Series For Ukraine's female soldiers, armed conflict is not the only danger Many women want to be posted to frontline positions, but face the risk of sexism and assault once they are there. -
Residences Holiday homes from hell: Is it worth buying property abroad? We take a look at the advantages and risks of making an overseas investment in property. -
My Europe Series Europe's week: Intellectual property waiver and clampdown on China Europe changed its position on intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines and also announced a series of measures aimed at reducing China's influence in Europe. -
Albania Prosecutors bid to put Albania's ex-defence minister on trial over 2008 blast 26 people were killed when a munitions disposal factory exploded near the capital Tirana in 2008. -
Nature Why are 45,000 people signing up to kill a threatened species? Volunteers are applying to shoot bison at the Grand Canyon, to prevent environmental damage from taking place. But is this the right decision? -
No Comment 15 Palestinians arrested over East Jerusalem Clashes The second straight night of rioting in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood was fuelled by a years-long land dispute between Palestinian refugees and Jewish settlers. -
World Sweden's recent infections spike in young people could be linked to increased testing The Swedish Public Health Agency says the rise could be linked to a recent increase in testing. Among the elderly, there was a clear drop in newly reported cases, which the agency believes is largely due to the impact of the vaccination rollout. -
Tech News Everything we know about the Chinese rocket out of control - except where it will land A Long March 5B rocket, which helped launch part of China's new space station, is making an uncontrolled re-entry to Earth this weekend - but no one knows where. -
Cry Like A Boy Women who risk Europe’s migration routes seen as ‘bandits and prostitutes’ in Guinea Fatoumata is one of the few Guinean women who took an irregular migration route to Europe. But when she had to return home, she faced a similar kind of stigma that follows men who fail on their migration journeys. -
Slovenia Estonia, Lithuania and Poland help migrant patrols at Slovenia border Officers from Estonia, Lithuania and Poland will be deployed to the Slovenia-Croatia border. -
Europe News France aims to spend €30 billion on decarbonising its economy The country wants to invest billions of euros into decarbonising its economy, speeding up its target of becoming Europe's first major country to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. -
Nature Chernobyl: Why the nuclear disaster was an accidental environmental success The 1986 disaster has unexpectedly created Europe's largest nature reserve. -
Belgium 'This is a Belgian joke': Brussels set for a two-hour curfew on Friday Locals in Brussels have been left bemused by rules that require them to respect a curfew on Friday evening... for just two hours! -
Residences Live volcanoes and frozen lakes: These are Europe's most dangerous hotels for daredevils A list of the most immersive hotel experiences for those daring to get up close and personal with Mother Nature. -
World EU leaders to push for social safeguards in two-day summit in Porto The push for social safeguards led by centre-left EU governments has caused some tension within the bloc. -
Tech News Singapore is seeing a major tech jobs boom - and it needs you to come and work It has attracted the likes of Facebook and Google. But with a local talent deficit, Singapore is looking abroad for skilled workers to fuel its tech boom. -
Belarus 'We do not give up!' Belarus opposition calls for new mass protests and tougher EU sanctions Key opposition figure Pavel Latushko says the current persecution of the opposition in Belarus is the worst terror Europe has seen in 40 years. And he called on the EU to apply tougher sanctions. -
No Comment Colombians protest with music and dance in Bogota Colombians protest with arts performances, music and dance in the capital Bogota as anti-government demonstrations continue in the South American country. -
Sport Russia dominates day two of judo grand slam in Kazan The home team is allowed to field four contestants per category on the World Judo Tour and Russia took full advantage on day two in Kazan. -
France Cybercrime: Insurance giant Axa to stop covering ransomware payments in France One of the five biggest insurance companies in Europe will stop writing policies that cover extortion by cybercriminals in France, the second worst-hit country by ransomware in the world. -
United Kingdom UK Navy warships stand down as tensions with French fishing fleet ease in Jersey HMS Severn and HMS Tamar are expected to begin their voyage back to Portsmouth within the next 24 hours after being deployed to a protest by French fishermen. -
United Kingdom UK elections: Tories win Westminster seat in Labour stronghold of Hartlepool Vote counting was still underway in other parts of the UK on Friday morning. British voters headed to the polls on Thursday to elect new mayors in London and Manchester, new members to the Scottish and Welsh parliaments and hundreds of local councillors. -
Brazil Brazil: Rio's deadly police shootout prompts claims of abuse 25 people died in a massive police raid against drug traffickers in a Brazilian favela.