the global conversation Antony Blinken: “What's most important for Russia to understand is that actions have consequences"
Greece Pope blasts 'shipwreck of civilisation' on Lesbos migrant camp visit "Please, let us stop this shipwreck of civilisation!" Francis said as he visited a migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. 05/12/2021
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | December 5th – Morning edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 05/12/2021
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World France's Macron meets Saudi crown prince in final Gulf stop Emmanuel Macron is among the first Western leaders to meet with Mohammed bin Salman since the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. 04/12/2021
no comment Frida Kahlo's world comes to life in an immersive exhibition This Madrid exhibition brings Frida Kahlo's masterpieces and diaries to life. With 2,500 animated photograms projected on a 12,152 sq feet surface which also includes the floor, this cinematic experience aims to highlight the Mexican artist's personal strength. 04/12/2021
France In first, French conservatives pick a woman as presidential candidate President of Paris region Valérie Pécresse has won the primary of Les Républicains, France's main right-wing party. 04/12/2021
Panama Panama seizes record €9 million of drug money Authorities in Panama found 10 million dollars of illegal drug money hidden in a residential house in Nueva Providencia. 04/12/2021
Germany Germany's Social Democrats overwhelmingly back government deal The plan is for Scholz to be elected as chancellor on Wednesday and to lead a coalition with the Greens and Free Democrats. But before that can happen, members of the three parties need to approve the coalition deal. 04/12/2021
Greece Europe 'torn by nationalist egoism' on migration, says Pope The pope's trip to the region has focused on the plight of asylum-seekers as some European nations harden their border control policies. 04/12/2021
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World Nationalists vow joint votes in European Parliament at Warsaw meeting While the Warsaw meeting fell short of creating the new alliance nationalist leaders were hoping for, Le Pen said it marked "a key step" toward closer cooperation. 04/12/2021
Belgium Belgian zoo says its two very runny-nosed hippos have COVID-19 Imani and Hermien are believed to be the first hippopotamuses with a confirmed COVID-19 infection. 04/12/2021
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Russia Russia registers record for monthly COVID-linked deaths in October Russia in recent months has faced its deadliest and largest surge of coronavirus cases, with officially reported infections and deaths regularly hitting all-time highs. 03/12/2021
World 'Don't panic', WHO says, as fears of Omicron COVID-19 variant rise The World Health Organization's chief scientist says the new variant is 'highly transmissible' but that the world is better prepared than in 2020. 03/12/2021
Turkey Osman Kavala: Council of Europe launches legal action against Turkey The European Court of Human Rights had called for Kavala to be immediately released, but Turkey has dismissed the ruling. 03/12/2021
Portugal Catholic Church in Portugal urges sex abuse victims to come forward Only a dozen allegations of sexual abuse involving Portuguese priests have been investigated by authorities since 2001 - more than half of those were dropped. 03/12/2021
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no comment In poor Lagos district, 'slum party' brings hope and life A collective of 10 young Nigerian performers seeks to improve the lives of Orowonshoki's residents through dance at the "Slum Party", hoping to change the reputation of an area once blighted by gang violence. 03/12/2021
Ukraine Biden and Putin to talk next week amid growing tensions over Ukraine The planned talks come after Kyiv has warned Russia could invade next month. Meanwhile, the Kremlin says it wants binding guarantees to avert NATO's expansion to Ukraine. 03/12/2021
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High altitude heroics in Rio from French slackliner
All aboard the 'Samba Train' for the first time since COVID
Pope greets, chats with migrant families in Lesbos
Lantern Festival brings Chinese traditions to southwestern France
Crowds enjoy Taiwan's 'Christmasland' as the island keeps Covid under control
Total solar eclipse seen from Union Glacier, Antarctica