2021-07-06

World News

Italy advance to Euro 2020 final after shootout win over Spain

Italy will face either England or Denmark in the final at Wembley on Sunday, after they beat Spain on penalties.

06/07/2021

World News

European powers decry latest nuclear move by Iran

Germany, France and Britain voiced “grave concern” after a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed Iran has taken steps in the production of enriched uranium metal.

06/07/2021

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Spain protest against homophobia after gay man murdered

Spain protest against homophobia after gay man murdered

06/07/2021

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Protesters ask EU countries to withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty

Protesters wearing giant heads ask EU countries to withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty

06/07/2021

Sweden

Stefan Löfven reappointed Swedish Prime Minister after parliament vote

Sweden's parliament voted to approve caretaker prime minister Stefan Löfven to lead a new coalition government.

06/07/2021

Europe News

EU unveils 'gold standard' sustainable finance strategy

The European Commission wants to consolidate the EU's position as global leader of green bonds, a growing market that surpassed €850 billion in 2020.

06/07/2021

Israel

Israel blocks law that keeps out Palestinian spouses

Israel’s parliament early on Tuesday failed to renew a law that bars Arab citizens from extending citizenship or residency rights to spouses from the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

06/07/2021

Spain

Spain's government approves tougher laws on sexual consent

Spain's government has approved a so-called "Only yes means yes" law that sets out offences related to sexual consent.

06/07/2021

France

French mayor fined for comparing police to Vichy government

In July 1942, some 13,000 Jews were rounded up by the French Vichy regime and sent to concentration camps.

06/07/2021

Spain

Six people arrested in Spain over suspected homophobic killing

The death of a 24-year-old man in A Coruña at the weekend has shaken Spain and led to major demonstrations by LGBT+ organisations.

06/07/2021

Climate

More trees and wetter weather could save Europe from climate change

A new study suggests that planting 20 per cent more trees in Europe could increase rainfall.

06/07/2021

USA

Death toll after Florida building collapse rises to 32

Four more bodies were found by rescue workers bringing the death toll following the Florida condominium collapse to 32.

06/07/2021

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The world`s tallest sandcastle has been built in Denmark

The world`s tallest sandcastle has been built in Denmark

06/07/2021

World News

Uproar in Champagne over Russian law requiring sparkling wine label

A new Russian law requires French champagne to be labelled "sparkling wine".

06/07/2021

Money

NFTs are throwing Japanese artists a lifeline during COVID

Local Japanese artists are taking stock of how NFTs have changed the stakes in their industry as the first crypto art exhibition opened in Japan last week.

06/07/2021

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Search for dozens missing in deadly Japan mudslide

Search for dozens missing in deadly Japan mudslide

06/07/2021

Germany

Five people sentenced in Germany over child sex abuse scandal

A German court has sentenced five people involved in a child sex abuse ring to between 10 and 14 years in prison.

06/07/2021

World News

Euroviews. The Russia factor in France’s policies in Chad and Mali | View

Slammed by some as "hypocrisy," the sharp differences in Paris' policies towards Chad and Mali are actually explained by the need to counter Russia’s creeping influence in the Sahel, writes foreign policy analyst Nicolas Tenzer.

06/07/2021

Travel News

22 countries should be added to UK green travel list, says expert

With summer already underway and UK residents desperate for sunnier skies, there could be a glimmer of hope for that last-minute getaway.

06/07/2021

Germany

Hundreds arrested in Germany after encrypted chat data bust

German security officials have arrested more than 750 people and seized large amounts of drugs after gaining access to encrypted mobile phone data.

06/07/2021

Germany

German political scientist arrested on suspicion of spying for China

A German man who ran a think tank has been arrested on suspicion of being an informant for Chinese intelligence for several years.

06/07/2021

Lithuania

European Union hits back at Belarus over 'illegal migration'

European Council President Charles Michel has reiterated that "Lithuanian borders are European borders" during a press conference on Monday.

06/07/2021

World News

5G takes centre stage at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress

Many are excited about the future uses of 5G: from connecting devices in real-time to sailing a boat remotely from hundreds of kilometres away.

06/07/2021

Work

Iceland’s four-day week trial an 'overwhelming success'

The trial found that workers’ productivity and well-being improved. It went so well that now most Icelanders work a shorter week.

06/07/2021

Afghanistan

US left Afghan airfield at night, didn't tell new commander

The U.S. left Afghanistan's Bagram Airfield after nearly 20 years without notifying the base's new commander, Afghan military officials said.

06/07/2021

Belarus

Former Belarusian presidential candidate given 14-year prison sentence

A court in Belarus has jailed former presidential contender Viktor Babariko for 14 years on corruption charges, which have been widely seen as politically motivated.

06/07/2021

Iceland

Iceland’s shorter working week trial changes country’s working habits

Two trials of reduced working hours involving roughly 1% of Iceland’s working population saw productivity maintained and wellbeing improve - and now most in the country have secured the right to a shorter work week.

06/07/2021

World

Ascension Island reception centre for UK asylum seekers proposed

New ‘nationality and borders bill’ would allow for migrants arriving in UK without permission to be sent off to island in the middle of Atlantic ocean. But critics say new legislation could see thousands of refugees with valid reasons turned away from Britain.

06/07/2021

Health Series

EU launches a Code of Conduct for more sustainable food industry

The ‘Code of Conduct’ contains a series of voluntary commitments for all parties involved, from the ‘farm to the fork’, such as food producers, food operators and retailers, to promote the shift towards healthier patterns for consumers and better production methods for the environment.

06/07/2021

My Europe Series

Slovenia's EU presidency off to a rough start

Slovenia has kicked off its six-month EU Council presidency, with Prime Minister Janez Janša already under fire for attacking judges and name-shaming journalists.

06/07/2021