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Sinead Barry

United Kingdom

Watch: This garden is thriving in the heatwave, without any water

Some of the plants have gone without water since the garden was created in 1992.

Poland

Which region in the EU is the biggest exporter of yachts?

Simply put, "the bigger the boats, automatically the more expensive it gets."

Czech Republic

Watch: Slacklining festival sees thrill seekers walk the line

Slacklining is a sport which involves walking across a suspended rope that is anchored between two points.

USA

Watch: Tornado tears off hotel roof in US

Just last weekend, the region was gripped by a sizzling heatwave, which was broken by the storms.

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France

Watch: Tourists cool off in Paris' fountains as France sizzles

As Paris sizzled in the heatwave currently gripping France, some tourists sought relief in the fountains in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Denmark

Watch: Lost? Saint Nicks gather for the World Santa Claus Congress

Watch: Lost? More than 150 Father Christmases gather for the World Santa Claus Congress

Sport

Watch: Tour de France employs men to redesign the phallic graffiti

Before every day of the Tour de France, Patrick and his teammate drive along the route in their van, painting over any phallic imagery on the roads or walls.

Brazil

Watch: Footage of uncontacted Amazon tribe members emerges

In June 2019, deforestation in the world's largest tropical rainforest was 88% higher June 2018.

USA

Football star Ronaldo will not face rape charges in Las Vegas

“Based upon a review of the information presented at this time, the allegations of sexual assault against Cristiano Ronaldo cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt,” said the District Attorney’s Office.

France

'Hold adults accountable,' says climate change activist Greta Thunberg

"Young people should speak up and hold adults accountable in the combat against climate change," said activist Greta Thunberg on receipt of Normandy's first Freedom Prize.

Iraq

Evolution of Iraq's tattoo culture shows impact of US legacy

Today, some sixteen years after the invasion, young Iraqis are getting tattoo inspiration from American pop culture.

Spain

Watch: Czech Paula Notova crowned champion of Kiteboarding World Cup

"I just won my first competition ever, like my first World Cup and I still can`t believe it - like I have no words - like I am competing amongst the best of the World and I just won!!"

Switzerland

Watch: Once-in-a-generation festival kicks off in Switzerland

The Fête des Vignerons began in 1797 and has developed from an annual street parade into a globally-recognised extravaganza.

United Kingdom

Feline baffled: 'Cats' cinematic adaptation provokes strong views

The trailer for Tom Hooper's cinematic adaptation of "Cats" has provoked strong reactions online.

USA

Next mission to the moon to be a testing ground for Mars, says NASA

A mission to Mars could come as early as 2033, Bridenstine told reporters on Monday.

Austria

Watch: Vienna zoo presents artificially-conceived baby elephant

Meet the latest addition to the elephant family at Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo.

USA

Watch: LEGO celebrate moon-landing with life-sized model astronaut

This model took a team of master LEGO builder nearly 300 hours to make, using more than 30,000 plastic bricks.

Iraq

Baghdad's Green Zone sign of movement towards 'prosperous future'

After the zone was officially opened to the public in June, drivers' journeys have been shortened from a couple of hours to under ten minutes.

Italy

Police arrest 18 in crackdown on Sicilian Mafia family

Once ruling with absolute power in Sicily, the Cosa Nostra has lost momentum in the past twenty years. Prosecutors have repeatedly warned that the group are attempting to rebuild power.

Cyprus

Watch: Food initiative tackles Cyprus' lionfish invasion

With the invasion of lionfish in the eastern Mediterranean reaching worrying levels, an EU-funded initiative is promoting the fish as food in Cyprus.

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