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France

Mosquitoes to be bred on large scale to study infectious diseases

InnovaFeed will partner in this project with the World Mosquito Program (WMP). who began fighting the transmission of such viruses to humans ten years ago by infecting female mosquitos with bacteria.

France

Topless sunbathing: French government defends right to bare torsos

It comes after police told three women to cover up on a beach in south-western France.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Pupils above 11 to wear mask in England's lockdown areas

It comes after the WHO changed its advice on face-covering for children aged 12 or above.

World News

Coronavirus deaths pass 800,000 worldwide

The epicentre of the pandemic has shifted to the Americas and India, but the virus has begun resurging in Europe too in recent weeks.

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United Kingdom

Gandhi's glasses sell for nearly €300,000 at UK auction

They were found in a mailbox left "by a gentleman whose uncle had received them from Gandhi himself", the Bristol auction house said.

France

UCL final: Marseille lifts ban on arch-rival PSG fans after criticism

Authorities had planned to restrict PSG fans access to the Old Port area, fearing clashes.

Germany

COVID-19: Germany reports highest number of new cases since end-April

The country has imposed restrictions on travellers arriving from dozens of countries, including US, Spain, Croatia, Belgium and Romania.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus sends UK debt over £2 trillion for the first time

The coronavirus pandemic's had an unprecedented impact on borrowing.

France

Macron: Coronavirus vaccine likely ready in 'coming months'

It comes after the EU secured 225 million doses of a potential COVID-19 vaccine by German company CureVac.

USA

USPS halts changes amid fears it would disrupt presidential vote

Over 20 states had filed lawsuits to stop changes at the US postal agency.

Mauritius

Mauritius arrests captain of ship that spilled over 1,000 tons of oil

The MV Wakashio was meant to stay 16 kilometres from the coast but it was less than 2 kilometres from the shore when it sank.

Denmark

Denmark's government wants to reduce the retirement age to 61

The measure is designed to support those in "the toughest jobs", prime minister Mette Frederiksen said.

Finland

Finland is stockpiling paracetamol over fears of a second wave

The country reported nearly 300 new cases since the beginning of August.

New Zealand

Female leaders better at fighting COVID-19 than men, study finds

New Zealand, Germany and Bangladesh performed far better during the first wave of the pandemic than neighbouring companies with male leaders.

Malta

Coronavirus: Malta closes all bars and nightclubs

The country joins Italy and Spain in shutting entertainment venues. #coronavirus

Spain

Ronald Koeman to be appointed new manager of FC Barcelona

It comes after the club sacked Quique Setién on Monday.

World News

Ryanair slashes 20% of flights amid second coronavirus wave in Europe

France, Sweden, Spain and Ireland will all be affected.

France

Heatwave: Tons of fish dead in French lake as water nears 29C

The lake is known for hosting carps, roaches, pikes and eels. Experts now fear birds could be affected too due to the poor quality of the water.

Canada

COVID-19: 550 warned of infection after strip club visit

Toronto allowed nightclubs and restaurants to reopen - with social distancing restrictions - on July 31.

Thailand

Are bats to blame for COVID-19? Researchers are trying to find out

The origins of the virus that killed almost 750,000 people worldwide are still mostly unknown.

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