2021-07-31

Germany

German chancellor candidate Armin Laschet speaks of 'shame' over WW2

Laschet has told a Polish newspaper that Germany "must always be aware of its historical responsibility for Poland's freedom and independence.”

31/07/2021

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Thousands in Paris protest incoming virus pass

Clashes erupted in Paris between riot police and protesters at a march against coronavirus passes that will be needed to enter restaurants and other venues.

31/07/2021

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson and wife, Carrie, are expecting another child

Carrie Johnson made the announcement on Instagram.

31/07/2021

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Turkey: Forest workers killed in wildfires

The death toll from wildfires raging on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast rose to six Saturday after two forest workers were killed.

31/07/2021

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Tokyo store sells kimonos for pets

In the historic district of Asakusa in Tokyo, Yuka Iida, runs the pet accessories store "Adachiya".

31/07/2021

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Firefighters battle flames as fires force evacuations in Catania

The Italian island of Sicily has been hit by large fires, fuelled by record heat and forcing homes to be evacuated and an airport to close.

31/07/2021

France

French police brace for clashes during anti-vaccine pass protests

France will require the vaccine pass from August 9 in most places. Critics say that the measures are 'absurd' and an attack on liberty.

31/07/2021

Japan

Today at the Olympics: France in shock win over in Japan in judo

All the action from Tokyo on Saturday 31 July.

31/07/2021

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Riga: Kitchen robot cooks up new future for fast food

In Latvia's capital, a pasta order comes in and a robotic arm springs into action at the Roboeatz eatery.

31/07/2021

World News

UN agencies say millions at risk of famine without massive aid influx

Aid agencies have isolated global 23 hotspots where food shortages are the most acute.

31/07/2021

Health news

Olympic athletes are using CBD. Here's why it's controversial

US footballer Megan Rapinoe promotes CBD products as part of her training regime. At the same time, Sha’Carri Richardson was barred from Tokyo 2020 after testing positive for marijuana.

31/07/2021

Nature

A day with a fisherman: Why it's one of the world's most dangerous job

Every year, dozens of European fishermen die at sea and hundreds are injured. Have you ever thought about the people behind the fish on your plate? #Ocean

31/07/2021

Serbia

Stuck on Serbia's EU border, migrants try and try again to cross

Living in abandoned houses on Serbia's border with Romania and Hungary, many have tried to cross dozens of times. They claim they are caught and pushed back by police.

31/07/2021

Green News

Dramatic evacuations by sea as forest fires rage in Italy and Turkey

Six people - including a married couple - are now dead in Turkey.

31/07/2021