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Protesters in Hong Kong Polytech University are trying to escape

Anti-government protesters remain trapped inside the Polytechnic University in Hong Kong. It follows days of confrontation between the police and students. The demonstrators are now trying to get out of the complex using ropes and even the sewage system.

Spain

Spain's election candidates clash over Catalonia in TV debate

Spain's candidates for prime minister have clashed over Catalonia in the only televised debate of the campaign as voters prepare to head to the polls on Sunday in what could be another inconclusive election.

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Macron in China: French president to discuss trade, climate with Xi

In Shanghai, the French president will attend an import expo with other EU leaders.

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Wildfires destroyed 178,000 hectares of land across Europe in 2018

Forest fires struck in more European countries than ever before. Last year, wildfires destroyed nearly 178,000 hectares of land across the continent. That’s according to a new report by the EU Commission, which says it’s having to spend more to protect our countryside.

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Farmers fail in bid to sue German government over climate change

A lawsuit filed against the German government for its alleged failure to meet climate change targets has been dismissed, say authorities.

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Will Boris Johnson get the majority he needs to get Brexit done?

The UK has taken a major step towards a snap general election - but will Boris Johnson's Conservatives get the majority they need to push through Brexit?

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Fight against terrorism far from over despite al-Baghdadi death

European leaders are warning that the fight against terrorism is far from being over following the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The world's most wanted terrorist, and leader of the so-called Islamic State group killed himself during a US military operation in Idlib, northern Syria

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Demonstrators call on authorities to 'clean up the mess from Spain'

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Barcelona's Plaza España on Tuesday night, putting detergent in a water fountain. Their message to the authorities was to 'clean up the mess from Spain'.

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Will smaller parties be the kingmakers after Poland's election?

The ruling Law and Justice Party may continue to govern alone after this weekend's election in Poland, but smaller parties are making gains.

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Romania prime minister Viorica Dancilla faces vote of no-confidence

The move comes just a month before the country's presidential election.

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World leaders gather in France for Global Fund initiative

A conference in France, which kicked off on Wednesday, aims to raise funds to combat deadly diseases and condemn them to the history books.

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Barcelona residents use balcony flags to show stance on independence

A war of flags has taken over Barcelona's balconies with both pro and anti-independence supporters using their outside spaces to make clear where they stand on Catalonia's secession debate.

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Elections to take place in separatist-held parts of eastern Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced local elections in separatist-held parts in the east of the country. But his plans are being criticised because the vote will take place before Kyiv takes full control of the borders and before Russian-backed forces have withdrawn from the occupied areas.

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Angry protests at 'power keg' migrant camp over deadly fire

Tensions are high after the blaze at the vast and overcrowded Moira camp, on the Greek island of Lesbos.

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Thomas Cook collapse: businesses and employees in Crete in limbo

Businesses and tourism workers across Europe are feeling the shockwaves of Thomas Cook's collapse. In Greece, people working for the company's hotels fear they will not get paid. Today, the UK Civil Aviation Authority announced over 16,000 holidaymakers will be flying back to the country.

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Moscow asks Interpol for location of former Kremlin official

Russia has asked the United States via Interpol to confirm the whereabouts of a former Kremlin official who Russian media have said may have been a U.S. spy extracted by the CIA. A Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Moscow learned via the media that Smolenkov and his family were in the U.S.

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Did UK government mislead Queen Elizabeth over parliament prorogation?

The case has been referred to the UK Supreme Court, where it will be heard next week.

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Spain might face fourth election in as many years

Coalition talks between the far-left Podemos party and Spain’s caretaker socialist government have broken down. Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has until the 23rd of September to form a majority coalition or face yet another general election.

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Iran Nuclear Deal: 'All sides need to re-commit'

Iran on Monday rejected a claim by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Tehran had been developing nuclear weapons at a secret site and said Netanyahu was seeking a pretext for war

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Sarajevo LGBTQ community held its first ever gay pride event on Sunday

In the Bosnian capital Sarajevo, the LGBTQ community held its first-ever gay pride parade event. But it came under strong police protection as counter-protests were called by religious groups.

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