13 July 2021 | Euronews
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Malta Malta abandons plan to bar unvaccinated travellers from entry The island, which boasts of being one of the world's most-vaccinated nations, is hoping to curb an upsurge in new cases of COVID-19. -
South Africa 'It is undermining everything': Dozens dead in South Africa riots The unrest follows the jailing of former president, Jacob Zuma, on corruption charges. -
Europe News US Treasury Secretary Yellen grateful EU paused digital tax plans US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has welcomed the European Union's move to pause plans for a bloc-wide digital tax. -
Europe News Bosnia must step up re-alignment with Europe if it wants to join the bloc: Borrell The EU's foreign policy chief said that Bosnia & Hergezovina had fallen behind on reforms needed to ready it to become a member state. -
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Georgia Tributes paid to Georgian journalist who died after beating at anti-LGBT protest Hundreds of journalists gathered in Georgia to pay tribute to a cameraman who died after being beaten last week by far-right activists. -
World News Thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall and flooding to central Europe Authorities have issued flood warnings with strong rain still forecast. -
Nature How can we help protect sharks in Australia from ‘cruel’ culling programs? Experts argue that Australia’s shark control methods are contributing to the largest marine cull in history. -
Lithuania Lithuania passes law to limit migrant arrivals from Belarus Lithuania’s parliament has passed new legislation aimed at curbing an influx of migrants crossing its borders, despite criticism from NGOs. -
United Kingdom UK government wins vote for controversial cut to foreign aid budget The British parliament voted on Tuesday to cut the aid budget, despite some high profile politicians from the ruling Conservative party voting against the move. -
Europe News Hungary left waiting as 12 EU states have spending plans for COVID recovery approved A dozen EU countries have had their COVID recovery spending plans approved, paving the way for funds to arrive later this month. -
Ecotech 3 million trees and roof-top gardens: European cities make green pledge Thirty-one major cities including London, Barcelona and Milan have signed a declaration committing to further investment in green spaces and fighting the effects of climate change. -
Health news A Russian doctor has injected microchip implants into his hands to make life easier Aleksandr Volchek can open doors, use the ATM and store contact details with a wave of his hand thanks to electronic chips he’s injected under his own skin. -
No Comment Remains of French general who died in 1812 returned to France A departure ceremony is held in Moscow for the remains of a Napoleonic general Gudin who died in 1812 near Smolensk during the Russian campaign. The remains are being returned to France. -
My Europe Series Five years after Nice's deadly attack, is France's terror threat any weaker? As France remembers the horror of the 2016 Bastille Day attack that killed 86 people, here's how the terror threat has evolved in the country over the past five years. -
Germany As take-up slows, Angela Merkel dismisses making COVID-19 vaccine compulsory Germany's chancellor said that the country would not make vaccination mandatory for certain professions, as France is doing for healthcare workers. -
Moments Crowd-free tourism: 5 apps to help you find empty beaches this summer Wanting to escape the post-lockdown crowds? Here are the apps to help you out. -
Earth News Greenpeace dumps 625kg of plastic waste on Boris Johnson’s doorstep The environmental organisation is taking action against the UK’s troubling relationship with plastic waste exports. -
Home Living in a heatwave: How cities are being futureproofed against climate change Reflective roads, green spaces and adaptive buildings. Here's what cities are doing to cope with extreme heat. -
No Comment Tense scenes in ransacked South Africa supermarket South Africa remained tense on Tuesday, with police and the military struggling to quell the violence in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces and at least 32 people confirmed killed in the unrest. -
No Comment Building Collapse Search Ongoing Crews continue work at Florida collapse site -
Poland 'Polexit' fears amid row over whether EU or Polish law reigns supreme Forget Brexit, some think we've moved a step closer to 'Polexit'. -
Earth News Anger rises as uncollected rubbish leaves stench on streets of Rome Residents and business owners are furious as the city's hot temperatures make the smell overwhelming. -
Destinations The 6 best cities in the world for remote working As more workers go remote, we look at the best cities for working abroad across the globe. -
France French MEP criticised for comparing COVID-19 certificate with apartheid Michèle Rivasi, from the European Greens, is known for her opposition to vaccines and has sparked indignation from other French politicians. -
France French rush to book COVID vaccines before restaurants require them to eat out Nearly 1.3 million people booked a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in France before needing a jab or a test to go to a restaurant or shopping centre. -
Tech News Euro 2020: UK government warns social media companies of consequences over England racist abuse England's loss in the Euro 2020 final led to acts of racism towards some black players. Now the British government wants tech companies to hand over details of the perpetrators. -
Japan Olympics chief makes gaffe in first appearance since arrival in Tokyo Thomas Bach quickly corrected himself after referring to the “Chinese people” rather than “Japanese people.” -
Tech News UK police seize record €210 million of cryptocurrency while investigating money laundering Police investigating money laundering made the record haul after an earlier €130m seizure in June. -
Tech News France fines Google €500 million in copyright row with news publishers Google has two months to suggest ways to compensate news agencies and other publishers for using their content or face additional fines. -
Iraq Dozens killed in fire on coronavirus ward in Iraqi hospital At least 92 people were confirmed to have died in a fire at a coronavirus hospital ward in southern Iraq. -
Cuba US stands by Cuban protesters demanding 'human rights', Blinken says The people of Cuba took to the streets at the weekend to voice their anger at food shortages. The government have responded with fierce crackdowns. -
Nature Are giant underwater sculptures helping or harming marine life? A team of artists, divers, and scientists are building giant underwater sculptures to save all important coral reefs in the ocean. -
Cuba Cuban leaders beef up police patrols after rare protests The weekend demonstrations over high prices and food shortages were extremely unusual on an island where little dissent against the government is tolerated. -
Spain Curfews return in Spain as infections soar in young people Catalonia and Valencia are limiting social gatherings to 10 people and restoring late-night restrictions on all activities, while Asturias banned indoor bar and restaurants operations. -
Haiti Mystery grows with key suspect in Haiti president killing The arrest of a failed Haitian businessman living in Florida deepened the mystery into an already convoluted plot surrounding the assassination of Haiti’s president. -
Earth News Pope Francis will be attending COP26 this November in Glasgow, if his health allows The pope is currently recovering from colon surgery at a hospital in Rome, but as a staunch supporter of the Paris Agreement targets, he hopes to attend COP26.