Rio police free hostages in raid that leaves eight dead
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Spanish Parliament debates 'Only Yes is Yes' sexual consent law
The law would strengthen the country's penal code against rape by requiring explicit consent for sex acts, a move long demanded by assault survivors and women's rights groups.
Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival kicks off against the odds
The fifth edition has kicked off against the odds after a fire broke out on the red carpet on Wednesday.
EU calls for emergency meeting over worsening Belarus border crisis
The EU Home Affairs Commissioner questions Poland's treatment of migrants attempting to cross its border from Belarus after Polish police found the body of a Syrian migrant.
Thousands call for release of Georgia's ex-president Saakashvili
Saakashvili announced a hunger strike hours after his arrest and his doctor said this week that his condition was deteriorating.
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France makes COVID-19 travel tests chargeable from October 15
PCR tests will cost €44 for unvaccinated adults without a prescription and antigen tests will be charged between €22 or €25.
'Arrivederci': Final flight for Italy's troubled airline Alitalia
The final flight, from Rome to Cagliari, brings to an end the company's financially troubled history.
Pigs pile up as Brexit and COVID leave UK farms with butcher shortfall
The UK government is issuing up to 800 temporary visas for foreign butchers to address a shortage of abattoir workers which has led to a backlog of pigs on farms.
Recycle your way to lower taxes in this small Spanish town
La Nucía has won three Architizer awards, becoming a great example of sustainable change and economic prosperity.
‘Concrete measures’ needed to fight anti-Semitism says Swedish PM
A conference on Wednesday focused on the receding memory of the Holocaust and the rise of anti-Semitism views on social media.
EU humanitarian aid package 'not enough' for Afghanistan, NGO says
On Tuesday the European Union announced a revamped humanitarian aid package worth €1 billion to deal with the aftermath of the Taliban takeover.
Decorated French Resistance fighter dies aged 101
Hubert Germain, the last of an elite group of decorated French Resistance fighters who helped liberate France from Nazi control in World War II, has died.
Watch: Star Trek's William Shatner, 90, boldly goes to space
Star Trek's Captain Kirk launched into space for the first time on Wednesday onboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin capsule.
Comics: Astérix returns in 'Astérix and the Griffon'
Astérix and his red-haired best friend Obélix make a return in this brand new adventure and the last story that Albert Uderzo was able to supervise.
New Superman comes out as bisexual in forthcoming comic
It comes as other comic books are embracing diversity.
No further action after London police conduct Prince Andrew review
The review was prompted by Virginia Giuffre's civil claim that she was forced to have sexual relations with the Duke of York when she was 17.
COVID-19: Sydney exits lockdown after 106 days
Sydney has reopened after four months in lockdown, with people running to the shops and hairdressers on Monday.
Alexander Schallenberg replaces Kurz as Austria's new chancellor
Sebastian Kurz resigned on Saturday amid a corruption scandal. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Far-right leaders arrested at large protest in Italy over COVID passes
The demonstration was against moves to extend Italy's COVID pass to all workplaces from October 15.
COVID: Romanian situation a 'catastrophe' as Russia's deaths rise
Romania's president called the COVID-19 situation in his country a "catastrophe" as Russia's daily virus death toll increased.
Finnish teenager becomes president for a day
16-year-old Nella Salminen stepped into the shoes of Finnish President Sauli Niinistö as part of a campaign to promote girls' rights in politics and business.
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