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Luke Hurst
‘Informational chaos’: Proposals made to regulate social media
"Lies laced with anger and hate spread faster and further than the boring facts of news," says the Forum on Information & Democracy, which has laid out 250 ways social media companies can be regulated to tackle a growing threat to democracy.
US election: Five European stories you may have missed amid election
What might you have missed in Europe amid all the focus on the US presidential election?
Slovakia attempts to test entire adult population for coronavirus
As countries battle the second wave of coronavirus in Europe, some are rolling out novel testing regimes to try to get a grip on the pandemic. Slovakia's is one of the most ambitious.
Buying EU citizenship: Golden passports and visas explained
The EU is taking action against two member states, Cyprus and Malta, over their investor citizenship schemes - here's what they are, and why the EU has a problem with them.
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Danish submarine killer recaptured after prison break attempt
Peter Madsen was jailed for life for the murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall on his homemade submarine in 2017
Chihuahua granted reprieve after Jean-Claude Van Damme intervention
Raya was due to be euthanized by Norwegian authorities after she was confiscated due to not having the correct paperwork, but a petition, shared by the actor, has given her a chance at survival.
‘How’s the signal up there?’: Nokia to bring 4G to the moon
Nokia says it will build a 4G communications system for the moon, as part of NASA’s plan to establish a long-term human presence there
'Firebreak' lockdown announced in Wales to fight coronavirus spread
'Firebreak' lockdown announced in Wales until November 9 in effort to halt spread of coronavirus
EU Green Week: Europe’s plan to be first carbon-neutral continent
To become the first carbon-neutral continent: that’s the ambitious goal for Europe, laid out in the EU's Green Deal. Here's how it's supposed to work
Belarus: Protests continue after mass arrests and live-fire threats
The Belarusian interior ministry warned police in the country will use live ammunition “if necessary” to quell protests against Alexander Lukashenko.
UK at ‘perilous moment’ with more than 17,000 new coronavirus cases
The UK recorded more than 17,000 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, as the government mulled bringing in further restrictions in COVID-19 hot spots.
President Donald Trump could be discharged as early as Monday
The US President released a video from the hospital where he is being treated for COVID-19, saying "I think I’ll be back soon"
Activists nominated for award for tracking ‘LGBT-free zones’ in Poland
Activists in Poland have been nominated for a prestigious human rights award for tracking the growth of "LGBT-free zones" in the country.
Uber hails decision to allow it to carry on operating in London
Uber says the decision is recognition for its commitment to safety. But the association representing the UK capital’s traditional black cabs thinks it's a "disaster for London”. What do you think?
COVID and drugs: Lockdown dealing, party pills decline and over-50s OD
Between 2012 and 2018 the number of drug overdose deaths among the 50-plus age group increased by 75%.
UK: New COVID-19 restrictions announced as cases hit four-month high
The prime minister has announced tighter restrictions and tougher fines, as the government tries to curb a surge in coronavirus cases.
Actors imitate famous works of art during Romania's lockdown
They say life imitates art - and that’s exactly what actors in Romania did over lockdown, in an attempt to bring famous works of art to a wider audience over the internet.
Football’s ‘new normal’: Czech side lose after whole team quarantined
The makeshift Czech side, featuring nine debutants, was put together at the last minute after a coronavirus outbreak in the squad.
Serbia's Vucic non-committal on Trump’s Jerusalem embassy comment
President Aleksander Vucic appeared somewhat taken aback when the US President declared that Serbia had agreed to move its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem.
Two more Premier League stars catch COVID-19 as new season approaches
Manchester City have confirmed Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte were “observing a period of self-isolation” after testing positive for coronavirus.
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