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Rachael Kennedy

Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans voice frustrations as election results are released

Despite their differing political opinions, Zimbabweans expressed their frustration over austerity after the final election results were revealed.

Finland

Finnish food store invites shoppers to sleep over as respite from heat

A supermarket in Helsinki is opening its doors to a hundred customers who want to escape the heatwave on Saturday night

United Kingdom

Funeral firm advertising 'low cost cremations' sparks online debate

A UK-based price-comparison website specialising in funerals has sparked debate online over its unique advertising campaign

Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans unite over anti-violence sentiment, regardless of political stance | The Cube

Zimbabwe's citizens express similar anti-violent sentiments on social media after three people killed in post-election clashes

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Europe Decoded

Facebook sparks fight against 'coordinated inauthentic behaviour'

Facebook has released a statement to say it was combatting "coordinated inauthentic behaviour" on its social platform.

Europe Decoded

Sweden's Crown Jewels stolen in dramatic heist

Robbers escaped on motorboat after stealing priceless 17th Century crown jewels

Europe Decoded

Latvia warns against spread of fake spider news

Police in Riga are on the hunt for an unidentified individual, who has been putting up posters that consist of false information about an infestation of poisonous spiders in the Latvian capital

Greece

Greeks question capabilities of emergency response amid destructive weather conditions | The Cube

Several days after wildfires killed more than 80 people in Greece, a thunderstorm brings flashflooding to the same region. The Greek population is now asking whether its country's emergency response teams are capable of dealing with such events.

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Hundreds reported missing after under-construction dam collapses in Laos | The Cube

An under-construction hydropower dam collapsed on Monday, flooding several villages and leaving hundreds missing

Europe Decoded

Families launch social media appeals for missing loved ones in Greece

Relatives of missing people launch social media search campaigns as wildfires continue to rage across Greece's Attica region

Europe Decoded

Greek residents share stories of narrow escape from deadly wildfire

Greek citizens share dramatic footage showing narrow escape from deadly wildfires

Ukraine

Four years on, families still seeking justice for MH17 victims

On the fourth anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, the families of victims are still seeking justice for their loved ones

World News

Syria rebels to hand over heavy weapons in return for safe passage out

Syrian government forces retake strategic border crossing as opposition surrender southwestern Daraa province

Iran

Teen arrested after posting videos of herself dancing on Instagram

Iranian teenager Maedeh Hojabri was arrested after posting videos to Instagram of herself dancing.

Iran

Iranian general accuses Israel of stealing clouds

An Iranian General has baffled social media users with his unique theory on climate change

Europe Decoded

France's 'Spider-Man' begins job in Paris fire brigade

Mamoudou Gassama, the man who found fame after scaling a building in Paris to save a dangling child, begins his first day as a fire fighter.

Europe Decoded

Iran goalkeeper's life story inspires fans in pursuit of their dreams

Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand topped World Cup talk on Monday evening after he saved a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo. But it's his life story that has since inspired fans across the globe.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to outlaw sexual harassment — and there's mixed reactions

Twitter users have responded to Saudi Arabia's new draft law criminalising sexual harassment

India

Twitter users criticise Indian PM for accepting #fitnesschallenge

Do you think it is OK for politicians to take part in viral challenges?

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