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Vatican

Pope Francis 'reacted well' to intestinal surgery, Vatican says

It is the pope's first known hospital treatment since he was elected to the papacy in 2013.

World News

Europeans hit the clubs amid surge in Delta variant COVID-19 cases

Nightclubs and restaurants across Europe re-open and restrictions are eased despite an increase in cases of the Delta variant of the coronavirus.

Germany

EURO 2020: Activist with rainbow flag runs on field in Munich

LGBTQ+ campaigners are angry after UEFA banned a rainbow display on the Allianz Stadium in Munich.

World News

ISS astronauts make second spacewalk to fit new solar panels

Astronauts working on the International Space Station have made their second attempt in a week at installing powerful new solar arrays.

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Spain

Protesters in Spain demand autonomy for Western Sahara

Protesters in Madrid end a month-long campaign to demand recognition for the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic as tensions rise between Morocco and Spain

My Europe Series

Long-awaited murder probe reveals 'institutional' police corruption

The real Line of Duty? This case has drawn parallels with BBC's hit crime series, which follows a special unit investigating police corruption.

World News

Lisbon authorities hand data of anti-Kremlin activists to Russia

Officials slammed after municipal authorities in Portugal handed the personal details of anti-Kremlin activists to the Russian embassy in Lisbon

Spain

Protest take place in Madrid at plans to pardon Catalan separatists

Thousands of mainly right-wing protesters took to the streets of Madrid in opposition to plans to pardon jailed Catalan separatist leaders

United Kingdom

Environmental groups stage theatrical protests near G7 venue

Extinction Rebellion and other climate campaign groups have staged a series of theatrical protests in seaside resort close to where G7 leaders are meeting

Hungary

EURO 2020 fan-zone opens in Budapest ahead of Hungary vs Portugal game

A fan-zone for EURO 2020 has opened next to Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest ahead of Hungary's match with Portugal on Tuesday.

Sport

Fonseca and Wagner winners on Day 6 of Judo World Championship

Portugal's Jorge Fonseca and Germany's Anna Maria Wagner claim victory in the finals of the Judo World Championships in Hungary.

United Kingdom

Campaigners demand G7 leaders give firm commitment on climate change

As the G7 Summit gets underway in Cornwall, England, leaders are being urged to increase international development to ensure climate change targets are met.

China

Chinese robotic spacecraft docks with the country's new space station

An automated space module has successfully docked with China's new space station, Tianhe, to deliver living supplies and space suits.

Italy

Funeral of Italian ballerina Carla Fracci takes place in Milan

The funeral of Italian ballerina and cultural icon Carla Fracci has taken place with hundreds applauding the hearse as it arrived.

Poland

Demonstrations held across Europe against Belarusian president

Demonstrations have been held in several European cities against the government in Belarus after a plane carrying a dissident journalist was grounded in the country last weekend.

United Kingdom

Orban's views on Muslims 'divisive and wrong', says UK PM

Orban spoke of “Muslim invaders” and of migrants being “a poison”. Critics point out that Boris Johnson is no stranger to making disparaging comments about Muslims.

Poland

Polish workers fear job losses as EU rules to close coal mine

After the Czech government won a case at the European Court of Justice to close a Polish lignite mine, people living nearby fear losing their jobs.

United Kingdom

Prince William talks of his special connection with Scotland

Duke of Cambridge's speech is thought to be part of plans, backed by Downing Street, to persuade Scotland to resist a vote on Scottish independence.

Netherlands

UN hails success of former refugees in Eurovision Song Contest

The UN Refugee Agency says three former refugees were participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and two of them were in Saturday's final

Tech News

China's Zhurong rover roams the surface of Mars for the first time

China's Mars Rover, Zhurong left its module for the first time for a successful drive around on the surface of the Red Planet.

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