France 'No optimism' over France-UK cooperation on migrants, says Amnesty Amnesty International UK made the comments as tensions between London and Paris rise following the deaths of 27 migrants off the coast of Calais. 26/11/2021
Serbia In Belgrade, a mural of war criminal Ratko Mladić has a city divided A street corner in the centre of Serbia's capital featuring a mural guarded by volunteers poses the question of whether the country's society and its politicians have the strength to deal with its wartime past. 26/11/2021
Italy Man arrested over alleged kidnap of cable car crash survivor in Italy Six-year-old Eitan Biran has been the focus of a custody battle between his maternal grandparents in Israel and his paternal relatives in Italy after surviving the crash in May. 26/11/2021
Belgium Europe's first reported case of new COVID variant found in Belgium Europe's first reported case of new COVID variant has been discovered in Belgium. 26/11/2021
Ukraine Kyiv aware of a coup plot involving Russians, claims Ukraine The plot was allegedly planned to take place next week. Moscow has denied any involvement. 26/11/2021
World Puigdemont loses court bid to have parliamentary immunity reinstated Puigdemont is wanted in Spain on sedition charges. 26/11/2021
World Watch top news stories today | November 26th – Midday edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 26/11/2021
World COVID in Europe: Belgium closes nightclubs and issues 11pm bar curfew Here's a round-up of the COVID situation across Europe, where countries are tightening restrictions amid a spike in cases. 26/11/2021
France French anger after UK PM calls on Paris to 'take back' migrants France cancelled a meeting with the UK interior minister after Boris Johnson published a letter calling on Paris to "take back" migrants crossing the Channel. 26/11/2021
Italy Will a new French-Italian pact reshape Europe post-Merkel? Paris and Rome signed a landmark cooperation pact on Friday after years of bitter disputes. Can Europe's new bromance steal the show from the French-German couple? 26/11/2021
Russia Memorial: Russian court hears petition to close renowned rights group Memorial rose to prominence for its studies of political repression in the Soviet Union and currently encompasses more than 50 smaller groups in Russia and abroad. 26/11/2021
World Watch top news stories today | November 26th – Morning edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 26/11/2021
World UN begins 16-day activism campaign highlighting female abuse The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 is the occasion to highlight the many struggles women from around the world continue to face, including domestic abuse, genital mutilation, online violence, and femicide. 25/11/2021
World Migrant deaths in Europe not new, over 1,600 have died this year - IOM The IOM estimates that 23,000 people have died in the Mediterranean Sea trying to reach Europe since 2014. 25/11/2021
World COVID vaccines saved nearly half a million lives in Europe A WHO and ECDC-run study shows that at least 470,000 lives were saved across 33 European countries due to vaccination rollout. 25/11/2021
no comment Paris inaugurates square in tribute to female victims of domestic violence A square dedicated to female victims of domestic violence has been inaugurated by the town hall of the 18th arrondissement of Paris. 25/11/2021
no comment Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC There are 15 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 36 novelty and heritage inflatables, 800-plus clowns, 10 marching bands, nine performance groups. 25/11/2021
no comment Thousands protest in Khartoum against military takeover Sudanese security forces fired tear gas Thursday at thousands of protesters who rallied against a deal that saw the prime minister reinstated after his ouster in a military coup last month. 25/11/2021
Finland Finnish Lapland fears Europe's COVID surge could hit it hard Last year’s COVID travel restrictions and lockdowns saw tourist numbers from outside Finland slump by 98% compared with the previous 12 months. 25/11/2021
World Watch top news stories today | November 25th – Evening edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 25/11/2021
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