12 July 2021 | Euronews
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United Kingdom Boris Johnson to press on with lifting measures despite COVID surge The British prime minister Boris Johnson asked people to “proceed with caution” as he said lifting all remaining lockdown restrictions in England would go ahead in a week as planned, despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. -
Europe News EU governments approve plans to launch global investment strategy to counter Beijing's influence China's Belt and Road initiative was launched in 2013 to expand the country's influence worldwide. -
World News WHO calls on the West to donate extra vaccines to poor countries World Health Organization officials want rich countries to give their extra coronavirus vaccine doses to poor countries that haven’t yet immunised their populations, rather than using them as boosters. -
France France moves to restrict restaurants to those vaccinated or testing negative for COVID-19 France has moved to restrict restaurants, cafes and shopping centres to those that have been vaccinated or who have recently tested negative for COVID-19. -
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Netherlands Dutch train 'broke speed limit' before crashing into whale sculpture, a new report finds An underground train that miraculously landed on a giant whale tail sculpture in the Netherlands derailed due in part to speed, an official report has said. -
Europe News Brussels plans overhaul of EU carbon market as part of green push The European Commission is set to announce more than a dozen new measures as part of its 2030 emissions reduction target of 55%. -
Belgium Headscarf debate sparked in Belgium after civil servant's resignation The resignation of a government representative in Belgium has prompted debate in parliament over the ban on civil servants wearing religious symbols. -
Europe News 'Absolutely unacceptable': Belarus accused of using migrants in its fight with EU Brussels says Belarus is facilitating illegal crossings into Lithuania to put "political pressure" on the European Union. -
No Comment SA police fire rubber bullets at Jabulani crowds South African police said on Monday shops and businesses have been looted and vandalised during rioting that broke out following the imprisonment of South Africa's former President, Jacob Zuma. -
Earth News Raw dog food poses major international public health risk, says new research Antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been found in multiple samples of raw dog food, making the substance an overlooked driver of antibiotic resistance. -
No Comment Virgin Galactic sucessfully completes first fully crewed spaceflight British billionaire Richard Branson has reached space aboard his own winged rocket ship in his boldest adventure yet. -
World News Pandemic sees 161 million more people fall into hunger in 2020 The United Nations warned the coronavirus pandemic had likely contributed to a ‘dramatic worsening of world hunger’ in 2020. -
Earth News Record-breaking night temperatures: What can America's extreme weather tell us about climate change As North America experiences one of its hottest summers to date, we take a look at what this means for climate change. -
Climate 25 cities are driving urban greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, says new study Findings highlighted the significant role cities play in reducing emissions. -
Netherlands Dutch Prime Minister Rutte apologises for lifting COVID-19 restrictions early Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has conceded that the Netherlands lifted coronavirus restrictions too soon, as COVID-19 infection rates rise. -
United Kingdom 'Appalling,' 'unforgivable': Online racist abuse of England players sparks indignation Online racist abuse of England players who missed penalties in England's loss to Italy sparked a wave of indignation in the UK and beyond. Is racism in football on the rise and how can we tackle it? -
Taste Dry-ageing meat for 120 days creates a unique taste. Dry-aged meat can remain in a fridge from 28 days up to 120 days. We find out how one man is exploring the possibilities of this cooking technique to create the ultimate beef steak. -
Travel News Heathrow passengers faced long queues after staff forced to self-isolate Travellers were met by significant delays at London's Heathrow airport due to a COVID-19 outbreak. -
Russia Russian opposition politician quits Moscow district role over 'pressure' Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin has announced he is quitting as head of Moscow's Krasnoselsky district amid ongoing pressure. -
Japan Tokyo enters fourth state of emergency ahead of Olympic Games The coronavirus measures will remain in place throughout the Tokyo Olympics, with businesses selling alcohol being asked to shut to stop people from drinking and partying. -
Jebel Ali, the hidden touristic gem on the outskirts of Dubai Possibly most famous for the largest seaport in the Middle East, Jebel Ali is also a perfect leisure getaway with theme parks, golf, pristine beaches and even a Hollywood-inspired food truck park. -
Europe News Brussels presses pause on plans for an EU-wide digital tax The decision coincides with a landmark OECD deal to reform the global tax system and the visit of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. -
No Comment Prisoners in Sydney climb onto prison roof Prisoners climbed onto a prison roof in Sydney as smoke billowed from a burning section of the building on Monday. -
Destinations Peterhof Palace celebrates 300 years of its spectacular fountains The stunning fountains at Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia are celebrating their 300th Anniversary. We take a visit to learn more about how they work and explore their beautiful setting. -
No Comment South Africa: violence and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Johannesburg Dozens of people have been arrested after violence and looting erupted in South Africa. Unrest centred on KwaZulu-Natal, where ex-president Jacob Zuma is in jail, and in the economic capital Johannesburg. -
Climate A leader in climate policy: The EU's masterplan to slash carbon emissions within a decade The European Union is preparing to unveil a raft of ambitious plans designed to cut emissions drastically over the next decade. -
United Kingdom EURO 2020 final: Lack of attention to COVID-19 'devastating', says WHO chief The World Health Organization has warned that the coronavirus did not "take a break" during Sunday's EURO 2020 final. -
Syria Europe must act to stop Assad, Syrian opposition group tells Euronews The EU denied following "a policy of waiting" towards Damascus after a Syrian opposition group accused the bloc of not exerting sufficient pressure on the Assad regime. -
Tech News Facebook privacy: WhatsApp faces EU consumer complaints over policy changes A European consumer organisation says WhatsApp is unfairly pressuring users to accept its new privacy policy. -
France Two Jordanians sentenced to 15 years over alleged royal plot Two Jordanian officials vowed to appeal their conviction over an alleged plot to overthrow the king in a case that sent jitters across the region. -
United Arab Emirates Airline pilot navigates Dubai's competitive sailing scene "The principle of sail power is the same principle of an aeroplane wing: The moment I learnt that I could apply my flying knowledge to sailing, it helped me a lot," he said. -
No Comment Giant 3D cat becomes Tokyo’s latest photo hotspot At Tokyo’s busy shopping and business area of Shinjuku, a giant 3D cat is displayed on a 4K billboard to greet people. -
No Comment Protesters and police clash in Cuban capital in rare anti-government protest Clashes between protesters and police break out, with rocks being thrown in Havana as thousands of Cubans take part in a rare protest against the communist government in the capital. The anti-government rallies started spontaneously in several cities as the country endures its worst economic crisis -
World News France's Macron to outline plans to curb Delta variant as new infections rise Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce new measures just days after lifting them as new infections fuelled by the more contagious Delta variant soar. -
Earth News California and other parts of the Western US face catastrophic wildfires and searing heat Firefighters are struggling to contain the Sugar Fire, California's largest wildfire in 2021, while the region sinks deeper into drought. -
Cuba Demonstrators in Havana protest shortages, rising prices It was one of biggest anti-government demonstrations in Cuban history. -
Mobility Can Europe’s satellite ventures like Arianespace take on Elon Musk’s SpaceX? SpaceX has forced Europe’s space industry to come up with out-of-this-world ideas to compete in the satellite launching sector. -
Moments Meet the British expats stuck abroad: 'I may as well live on Mars' Though Brussels and London may be close geographically, the COVID-19 pandemic has left families split on either side of international borders. -
Georgia Georgia: Thousands demand president resigns over journalist's death Cameraman Alexander Lashkarava was beaten by a mob while covering an anti-LGBT march. -
Moldova President Maia Sandu says 'reign of thieves' is over after Moldova election Moldova's president appears to have secured enough seats in parliament to enable her to enact her reform agenda, early polls suggest. -
Italy 'This means so much': Italians see Euro 2020 triumph as a new start It is Italy's first tournament win since 2006 and comes after the nation was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.