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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.

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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.

United Kingdom

Mass COVID-19 study finds BAME community in England worst affected

The results have spurred the government to act.

Ireland

Ireland closes off three regions to stem 'merciless' coronavirus

Movement has been restricted and restaurants, as well as sport and entertainment venues, have been closed for two weeks in the counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly.

Czech Republic

Eleven dead in Czech building fire

Authorities said the fire might have been set deliberately. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Italy

Juventus hire Andrea Pirlo after Champions League fiasco

Juventus won 2-1 on Friday, but it was the French club that went to the quarter-finals.

Czech Republic

Former Soviet military base turned into wildlife sanctuary

Bison and horses are re-establishing a natural balance in the area by eating dangerous and invasive plants.

Germany

Germany steps up restrictions for EU countries amid COVID-19 surge

Several regions of Bulgaria and Romania were classified as "high-risk" by Germany's disease control centre.

Italy

Andrea Bocelli 'felt humiliated and offended' by Italy's lockdown

The tenor also cast doubts over the "gravity" of the coronavirus pandemic.

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