Wall Street takes a blow after disappointing US jobs data
Daniel Bellamy
Spain's long, hot coronavirus summer sparks swimming pool craze
Sales of swimming polls have shot up by 400% in Spain, according to manufacturers.
Hospital train reaches South Africa's more remote COVID-19 patients
The country accounts for around a quarter of all Africa's COVID-19 cases.
Coronavirus: Poland reopens all EU borders after nearly three months
Poland reopened its borders with Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia on Saturday, while the frontier with Lithuania had already been opened on Friday.
Book fair in Moscow signals easing of coronavirus restrictions
A few Muscovites ventured into Red Square for an outdoor book market on Saturday in the first signs of life returning to Russia's capital.
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Kosovo's new government eases trade restrictions with rival Serbia
Just days after coming to power Kosovo's new prime minister Avdullah Hoti has lifted some of the restrictions on Serb goods entering the country.
Prado and Versailles among Europe's museums to re-open to visitors
The Prado in Madrid and Palace of Versailles were able to re-open on Saturday after coronavirus lockdowns in Spain and France were loosened.
Normandy landings anniversary marked on Omaha beach despite pandemic
A small ceremony was held in Saint-Laurent-Sur-Mer on Saturday morning to honour the sacrifice of those who died in the D-Day landings in June 1944.
Coronavirus masks and gloves posing a hazard at recycling centres
Too many people are throwing coronavirus masks and gloves into recycling bins in Portugal when they shouldn't, the country's biggest recycling centre warns.
Environmentalist dismay as Europe's newest coal-powered plant opens
When Datteln 4 did finally open on Saturday it was met by some 500 protesters. But it's likely to close in just 18 years.
Coronavirus air corridor from China to Spain closing down
About three flights have been coming in each week from Shanghai; Iberia has been working with two companies to keep medical supplies rolling in.
COVID-19: Spain will open borders to foreign tourists in July
Spain is opening up to foreign tourists in July and allowing its football league start back up behind closed doors in June. It's all part of a phasing out of restrictions.
Spanish government asks Congress to approve third state of emergency
If approved, Prime Minster Pedro Sanchez said it would be the last state of emergency.
France, Spain and UK prepare to ease lockdowns starting Monday
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez joined other leaders in warning that the spread of the virus could ramp up again and new restrictions could be re-imposed.
Lean times during lockdown in cash-strapped Ukrainian zoo
High-quality beef has been partially replaced by other meats and broccoli swapped for cheaper cabbage.
Italy and Portugal celebrate Liberation Day under lockdown
Italy celebrated Liberation Day on Saturday, marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the fascist dictatorship of war-time ruler Benito Mussolini.
Many Muslims around the world begin Ramadan under lockdown
In many countries Muslims are under lockdown and many communal rituals that are so integral to the holy month of fasting can't be performed.
Coronavirus: Worst is over in Spain, authorities say
"We have indeed overcome the toughest phase, the most critical phase of the disease," government spokeswoman Maria Jesus Montero told a news briefing.
Sacred rite for Orthodox Christians in Bethlehem marred by coronavirus
One of the most sacred Easter symbols of the Christian Orthodox faith - the Holy Fire - arrived in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Saturday.
Mediterranean rescue charities disagree on whether to work during pandemic
Doctors Without Borders fell out with SOS Mediteranee after it put its rescue ship Ocean Viking into port in Marseille.
Africa will be next epicentre of coronavirus, says WHO
The World Health Organization says the number of known coronavirus cases in Africa has risen by 51 percent.
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