2021-05-08

World News

VE Day commemorated across Europe

France, Poland, the Czech Republic and other countries have marked the day, 76 years ago, which represent the victory of allied forces against the Nazis.

08/05/2021

Belgium

Belgium and Greece ease lockdown rules for public socialising

The two countries have made significant moves towards relaxing coronavirus restrictions as some bars and beaches reopen.

08/05/2021

Myanmar

Myanmar generals rule out envoy visit until ‘stability’ established

More than three months after Myanmar’s military staged a coup protests continue across the country.

08/05/2021

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Street dancing, drumming march on display as terraces reopen in Charleroi

Street dancing, drumming march on display as terraces reopen in Charleroi

08/05/2021

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Enthusiasts crawl over muddy course full of obstacles testing corona proof events

Enthusiasts crawl over muddy course full of obstacles testing corona proof events

08/05/2021

Cinema

The Italian TV series that hopes to break down racial stereotypes

‘Zero’ hopes to break new ground in Italy, a country where racist language and imagery are not uncommon

08/05/2021

Hungary

Covid cancellation fears for Hungary’s festival season this summer

Organisers of Hungary's summer concerts and festivals are frustrated at the uncertainty over government coronavirus plans

08/05/2021

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New COVID wave overwhelms cemetery in Peru

New COVID wave overwhelms cemetery in Peru

08/05/2021

Afghanistan

Blast near girls’ school in Afghan capital kills at least 50

Many children between 11 and 15 years old are among the dead.

08/05/2021

United Kingdom

Pro-independence parties secure majority in Scottish parliament

As pro-independence parties retain a majority in the Scottish Parliament, Nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon confirms bid for second attempt to leave United Kingdom

08/05/2021

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Buenos Aires renovates iconic obelisk

Buenos Aires renovates iconic obelisk

08/05/2021

World News

EU agrees to buy up to 1.8 billion Pfizer vaccine doses

The European Commission deal with Pfizer-BioNTech is its biggest vaccine contract so far

08/05/2021

Russia

Honours shared in Kazan on final day of judo grand slam tour

It was the turn of the heavyweights on day 3 of the International Judo Federation Grand Slam in Kazan, Russia, the final event of this year’s tour. And the honours were evenly shared, with Japan, Russia, Germany, France and the Netherlands all picking up one gold apiece.

08/05/2021

France

France charges members of neo-Nazi group over attack plot

Three members of a neo-Nazi group were arrested and charged on suspicion of planning an attack against a masonic lodge.

08/05/2021

Experiences

From upgrades to drunk passengers: Here are 9 things your flight attendants want you to know

Hayley-Rogue Ashworth lifts the lid on what it's really like to be a flight attendant - giving us the lowdown on what passengers need to know.

08/05/2021

India

India records over 4,000 coronavirus deaths in a day for first time

India reported on Saturday a record high 4,187 coronavirus deaths as pressure mounts on the government to impose a nationwide lockdown.

08/05/2021

Israel

At least 90 Palestinians wounded as unrest continues in Jerusalem

Israeli police on Saturday clashed with Palestinian protesters in a show of force that threatened to deepen the holy city's worst religious unrest in several years.

08/05/2021