25 August 2021 | Euronews
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China WHO experts say time is running out to study COVID-19 origins Experts who studied the origins of COVID-19 for the World Health Organization said that the window of opportunity for scientific studies is "closing fast". -
Afghanistan French citizen recounts 'frantic' trip to Kabul airport for evacuation Victoria Fontan, a professor of peace and conflict studies at the American University of Afghanistan, said that for days she did not know if she would be able to make it to the airport. -
Spain Spanish region restricts fertiliser after dead fish fill salt water lagoon Tonnes of dead fish washed up in Mar Menor, a salt water lagoon in Murcia. -
France European court dismisses French firefighters' complaint against mandatory vaccination More than 670 professional and volunteer firefighters in France had complained that compulsory vaccines violated their rights. -
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Russia Russian wildfires have spread to central regions, warn officials Authorities were fighting 15 wildfires in the Urals region of Sverdlovsk, the Russian emergencies ministry said. -
Germany Nord Stream 2 pipeline must follow EU competition rules, says German court The operator of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline has failed in its bid to be exempted from certain EU rules. -
Health news Facebook ads are promoting horse drug Ivermectin as a COVID cure. Expert advice says it isn’t one Paid adverts, Marketplace listings and closed groups are promoting a discredited drug. The experts say it's not a cure, and people shouldn't use it to treat the virus. -
Poland Court asks Poland & Latvia to help migrants trapped at Belarus border Court asks Poland & Latvia to help migrants trapped at Belarus border -
Poland Migrant stuck at Poland-Belarus border 'will soon die', says NGO A Polish refugee support group has warned that at least one migrant stuck at the border between Poland and Belarus is on the verge of death. -
Kosovo Kosovo upholds Serb MP conviction for denying 1999 massacre Ivan Todosijevic was jailed in 2019 for claiming that a massacre of Kosovo Albanians by Serbian forces was fabricated. -
Estonia Why is no one stepping forward to be Estonia's next president? Critics say because the parliament elects Estonia's president, political calculations are being put before anything else. -
Austria Austria's president and chancellor clash over sheltering refugees Opposing views were voiced this week in Austria regarding the refugee crisis. Chancellor Kurz made it clear that he is against accepting additional Afghans whereas president Van der Bellen says "It's the EU's responsibility to provide shelter". -
United Kingdom Kane staying at Tottenham as Real Madrid eye PSG star Mbappe Here are the latest twists in the summer transfer sagas concerning two of Europe’s star strikers, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. -
Health news This Thai robot can squeeze more doses out of vials to make COVID vaccines go further Researchers at Chulalongkorn University created a robot to draw out COVID vaccine doses more efficiently and manage lower-than-expected supplies. -
Netherlands Dutch protesters burn tyres outside military base housing Afghan refugees Protesters have burned car tyres outside a military base in the Netherlands where Afghans are being housed after being evacuated from Kabul. -
Cyprus Turkish drone presence in northern Cyprus worries neighbours The leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots has said the drones could be scrambled much faster than from airbases on mainland Turkey. -
The Cube 'Misleading' ballot box claims appear online ahead of German election Multiple videos have been shared on social media ahead of next month's elections in Germany, claiming to show the ballot boxes can be broken into. The German state electoral commission says the clips are "misleading". -
Europe News 'EU must intervene before Afghan refugees arrive at external borders' warns EU Home Affairs chief Ylva Johansson said the European Union must support countries neighbouring Afghanistan to help them host displaced people fleeing the Taliban rule. -
Tech News 'Thing about sex, it sells': What now for 'Instagram of porn' OnlyFans and its creators? The subscription platform has delayed its decision to ban adult content following an uproar from its creators. Here's what they thought about it. -
Health news COVID vaccine protection fades after 6 months, according to UK researchers A study has found the Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs become less effective over time, meaning COVID booster shots could be needed. -
No Comment Jerusalem: Western Wall notes cleared ahead of Jewish New Year Prayer notes were removed Wednesday ahead of the Jewish New Year from between the stones of the Western Wall in Jerusalem. -
Climate Madagascar may soon experience the world’s first climate change famine “If we don't reverse this crisis, families will starve and lives will be lost," says the UN. -
Europe News Lukashenko is 'using human beings' in an 'extreme act of aggression towards the EU', says Johansson "Member states are in a position to decide how they protect their external borders and they are the best ones to assess how to do that," Johansson added. -
No Comment Russia: Firefighters trapped in fire manage to escape from forest. Employees of the Russian Emergencies Ministry got surrounded by flames in the middle of the forest on the border with the Nizhny Novgorod region. -
Travel News Updated: Alitalia cancels all flights after October 15 as national airline closes for good Got a flight booked with Alitalia? Got unused MilleMiglia air milies? Here are your refund, rebooking and rerouting options. -
Conscious Travel Meet the woman who turned a campervan into a luxury home on wheels Jennifer Mckechnie taught herself to remodel and convert a tired old bus during lockdown. -
Germany German parliament to hold discussion on migration and relief plans As the countdown begins for next month's general election, German lawmakers will discuss issues such as the migrant crisis and natural disasters that are dominating the election campaign -
Money Sweden must give Bitcoin worth €1.3 million back to drug dealers after costly legal misstep Authorities will hand back the seized crypto after a prosecutor demanded the then-cash value of the tokens. It's now worth ten times as much. -
No Comment US Germany base transformed in evacuee hub Child evacuees from Afghanistan were on Tuesday entertained by U.S. soldiers at an air base in Germany where they are currently being hosted. -
Afghanistan More than 10,000 people at Kabul airport awaiting evacuation Evacuations continue from Kabul airport, but Joe Biden has refused to delay the US withdrawal and the Taliban say Afghans will not be allowed to leave after August 31. -
My Europe Series MEPs in new threat to sue Commission over making EU cash handouts conditional The European Parliament gave the executive two months to activate a conditionality system that links the reception of EU funds with respect for the rule of law and fundamental rights. -
Home Airbnb offers 20,000 Afghan refugees a place to stay as Taliban take power The company's charitable arm and founder Brian Chesky will help fund the temporary accommodation "for as long as needed". -
World News Europe's leaders vow to help Afghanistan despite Biden's refusal to delay US pullout Europe's leaders vow to help Afghanistan despite Biden's refusal to delay US pullout -
Travel News ‘Head slamming’ turbulence and cancelled flights: How will the climate crisis change travel? This is what's in the store for airline passengers as climate change gets worse. -
Destinations India reopens: 6 of its best destinations for digital nomads With India back open for international travellers, why not head for a workation? Here's our guide to all the best destinations for digital nomads in India -
Afghanistan Afghanistan: Biden sticks to Kabul withdrawal deadline rejecting Europe's appeals The US president insists the Kabul airlift will end by August 31, defying allied leaders who say Biden's self-imposed cutoff date allows insufficient time to complete evacuations.