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France

Terror probe launched after two wounded in Paris knife attack

The national anti-terrorist prosecutor has been tasked with investigating the incident.

United Kingdom

UK announces new jobs support measures to replace furlough scheme

The British government will subsidise wages for workers whose hours are cut due to COVID-19 restrictions.

World News

What is the EU's new migration pact and how has it been received?

Experts have criticised some aspects of the EU's new pact on migration and asylum, particularly the faster border procedures and emphasis on returns.

United Kingdom

UK could see 50k COVID-19 cases a day if surge goes on, warn advisors

The chief medical and scientific advisors to the UK government warned the UK could see 50,000 coronavirus cases a day, amid a surge in cases

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Spain

Spain: New COVID-19 restrictions come into force in Madrid

Infections in Europe are now higher than they were at the peak of the pandemic in March.

USA

How the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg could impact the US election

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death has set off a debate over whether the President should nominate a Supreme Court justice just six weeks before the US presidential election.

USA

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, feminist icon, dies

Ginsburg's death has set off debate in the United States over whether her replacement should be named before or after the presidential election.

World News

Russian opposition leader Navalny posts photo of himself from hospital

Navalny wrote on social media that he was breathing on his own after being poisoned in late August.

France

French prime minister calls for prudence as cases increase

Cases are rising in France but the government has yet to severely limit movement or gatherings in the country.

World News

Will young adults be responsible for driving up COVID-19 deaths?

As COVID-19 cases rise primarily among young adults in Europe, what's the risk if they're less likely to be hospitalised?

World News

Global wildlife has declined by nearly two-thirds since 1970: report

The "catastrophic" decline in wildlife has been caused by deforestation, unsustainable agriculture and illegal wildlife trading.

Europe News

One in eight deaths in Europe linked to pollution, report says

Air and noise pollution as well as the effects of climate change such as heat waves impact the health and well being of Europeans, a new environmental report says.

World News

Ireland set to lose key trade portfolio after reshuffle of EU top team

Latvia's Valdis Dombrovskis is set to be the EU's new trade commissioner, while Ireland's Mairead McGuinness has been given the financial services portfolio.

World News

Seven Greek islands added to UK's 14-day quarantine list

Holidaymakers returning from Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos will have to self-isolate for 14 days

France

France's high court validates mask mandates in dense cities

France's high court said that face masks can be made mandatory in zones with high risk of COVID-19 contamination after lower courts ruled the mandates should be limited.

World News

MEPs express concern over Strasbourg move amid French COVID-19 spike

Some MEPs say the EU Parliament's monthly move from Brussels to Strasbourg is risky given the coronavirus pandemic.

United Kingdom

Watch: UK PM Boris Johnson quizzed over summer exams fiasco

Johnson was criticised over the government's decision to scrap exams and use an algorithm to calculate results, which resulted in 40% of grades being lower. The government later made a U-turn.

Iceland

Iceland study suggests COVID-19 antibodies last at least four months

The study of more than 30,000 people in Iceland is good news for vaccine efforts.

Lebanon

Why has France's Macron visited Lebanon twice since deadly blast?

As French President Emmanuel Macron visits Lebanon for the second time, here's a look back at the history between the two countries.

Australia

Facebook threatens to stop news sharing in Australia over proposed law

Facebook said it would block publishers and people from sharing news content over proposed legislation in Australia that would have them pay for news.

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