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Sport

Football for Friendship to set digital world record during pandemic

In partnership with Gazprom

“Even in difficult situations there are ways for us to be together and set a goal together as a united team spirit," says 14-year-old Irintsoa Rakotomamonjy, who participated in this year’s digital International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship (F4F).

Germany

Germany slams attempt to storm Reichstag after COVID-19 protest

Politicians in Germany on Sunday slammed an "unacceptable" attempt to storm the Reichstag parliament building after a mass protest in Berlin against coronavirus measures.

World News

Banksy funds pink boat to rescue migrants in the Mediterranean

The ship's website said the vessel "is as agile as she is pink" and that Banksy bought it with the proceeds of his sold artwork and decorated it with a fire extinguisher.

Travel News

COVID-19: Latest travel rules to UK from quarantine listed countries

Britain imposed a 14-day quarantine rule on travellers arriving from countries such as France, Spain and Belgium and confusion has mounted for those looking to take a short trip to the UK and what it means for family or friends you may stay with.

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France

French nudist resort reports 'worrying' level of COVID-19 cases

The Regional Health Agency (ARS) said the rate of COVID-19 positive cases among those who visited the naturist village is four times higher than people who stayed in the nearby city of Adge and did not travel to the resort.

France

France reports record COVID-19 infections since May, global cases jump

Ireland

Golfgate: EU trade chief 'sorry' for dinner attendance

The event was held just a day after Ireland announced fresh COVID-19 restrictions, including no "formal or informal events or parties" to be held at hotel restaurants.

France

WWII memorial defaced in massacred French village

On June 10, 1944, troops from the SS "Das Reich" division brutally killed 642 villagers. They were herded into barns and a church before the town was set on fire.

Japan

Japan marks 75 years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb attacks

Here is how events unfolded and the pleas of the ageing survivors for a nuclear bomb ban.

France

Netflix boycott calls over film deemed offensive to Muslims

The 2017 Egyptian film Sheikh Jackson was criticised for a scene which shows an imam being disturbed during his prayers in a mosque by a flash mob dancing to Michael Jackson's infamous Thriller choreography.

Spain

Spain wants UK to reconsider 'unjust' coronavirus quarantine rule

Pedro Sanchez has condemned the British government's decision to impose a quarantine on all travellers returning from Spain.

France

France imposes on-the-spot fines for drug users

France's Prime Minister Jean Castex announced the move in the city of Nice, the capital of the French Riviera, which has been troubled by drug related crime.

USA

Singapore man admits being spy for Chinese intelligence in US

A Singaporean man pleaded guilty in the US to working as a foreign agent for China, as diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing escalate in a tit-for-tat consulate closure.

Economy

Which companies in Europe are cutting jobs because of COVID-19?

About 397,000 people in the European Union lost their jobs in April, according to data from the EU's stats agency,

Bulgaria

Why is Bulgaria engulfed in daily anti-government protests?

Protests in Bulgaria have continued for over a week, with demonstrators fed up with endemic corruption. How have events spiralled? And can the government calm the storm? Euronews answers.

France

Five key takeaways from France's €100 billion COVID-19 recovery plan

France's newly appointed prime minister Jean Castex laid out a €100 billion recovery roadmap on Wednesday to rescue the coronavirus-battered economy, revamp disputed pension plans and put funds aside for the environment.

Belarus

Belarus opens criminal investigation into opposition protests

Amnesty International said police sought to disperse "peaceful gatherings" with "excessive and unnecessary use of force".

France

New French government named in Macron reshuffle

Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday a "new path" was necessary as his LREM party was dealt a blow during local elections last month.

World News

Brexit talks resume in London after deadlock in Brussels

The UK and EU are trying to agree to a new trade deal before a December 31 deadline but have clashed on issues such as regulations for businesses and the fishing industry.

Australia

Australia closes state border as COVID-19 cases rise

Melbourne, Victoria's capital, announced a surge of 127 new cases on Monday.

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