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‘The EU has to be more radical’: How can we fix cross-border rail?

Self-confessed EU nerd Jon Worth is taking 150 trains across 28 European countries to highlight the problems with cross-border rail travel in the EU.

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Workers clean up Paris canal, retrieve bikes and flat-screen TV

Crews retrieve bikes, a flat-screen TV and a baby stroller from Paris’ Bassin de La Villette waterway during a cleaning operation.

Australia

Labor topples conservatives in Australia as Albanese elected 31st PM

The Labour Party is also on track to win a majority in the Australian Parliament after the Liberal-National coalition failed to secure enough seats.

Europe Decoded

Hungarian media defy ban on publishing LGBT+ content for children

Hungarian MPs passed a controversial law in June banning any content that portrays or "promotes" homosexuality to children.

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Climate

‘Mums for Lungs’ call for a ban on wood-burning stoves

Despite more than 18,000 complaints over the last 6 years, just 19 fines have been issued for wood burning in the UK.

Living

This small change to period products could save 11 tonnes of plastic

Major period product brands are finally going plastic-free after pressure from this environmental activist.

United Kingdom

Banner with name of alleged rape victim flown over Ronaldo game

Euronews spoke to the feminist activists who flew a banner with the name of Ronaldo's alleged rape victim over his return game for Manchester United.

Women Beyond Borders

This woman is running the world for a very important cause

In the latest episode of Women Beyond Borders, we meet the survivor raising awareness of sexual violence through running.

Green News

What does Eurovision have to do with saving the environment?

A new partnership between WWF and Eurovision is using TikTok to encourage people to campaign for the environment.

Europe Decoded

#BackOnStage: London theatres celebrate reopening doors to visitors

UK theatres and cinemas will be allowed to reopen from 17 May with social distancing and to full audiences from June 21.

Germany

German storms to be given more diverse names after online campaign

A low-pressure system will be called 'Ahmet' in an effort to reflect the country's increasingly diverse population.

Europe Decoded

Fact-check: Did Kamala Harris illegally campaign near polling station?

An investigation by The Cube has found no evidence that the Democratic vice presidential nominee broke Ohio county rules during an appearance near a polling station.

Romania

Vişinel Bălan: From orphanage nightmare to dreaming of public office

Vişinel Bălan had a hellish time growing up in a Romanian orphanage. Now he is running for mayor with hopes of improving life for other people.

Green News

What do green campaigners think of BP’s plans to reach net zero?

"It’s simultaneously as if Christmas has come early, while at the same time – decades too late."

Green News

Irish citizens win case to force government action on climate change

It could encourage more people to hold their government to account on environmental policy.

USA

Facebook removes Trump campaign ads that used Nazi symbol

The social media giant said it "violated their policy against organised hate".

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World's tallest building lit up in COVID-19 fundraising drive

The aim was to turn the building into a virtual donation box.

Europe Decoded

Austria elections: Who leads the social media campaign? | #TheCube

Social media has played an increasing role in the 2019 elections, as political parties and their lead candidates have sought to increase online engagement with potential voters

Living

Oxfam wants you to 'say no to new' clothes this September

#SecondhandSeptember is a campaign being run by the charity to increase awareness of the number of clothes that end up in landfill each year.

Green News

10 Inpirational Instagram posts to motivate you on Earth Overshoot Day

Take a look at some of the beautiful art being posted on Instagram this Earth Overshoot Day