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Siberian copper mine reopens as 'key' to the world abandoning carbon

Copper plays a crucial role in the future of renewable energy and green technology.

Germany

'Justice has no expiry date': Ex-Nazi camp guard, 100, goes on trial

A 100-year-old former concentration camp guard will become the oldest person yet to go on trial for alleged Nazi-era crimes in Germany.

Switzerland

US-China-Taiwan tensions rise amid Chinese air incursions

Senior US and Chinese officials met in Switzerland on Wednesday, as the two countries find themselves at odds on a variety of issues, including Taiwan and trade.

France

Blinken meets Macron in first U.S.-France summit since submarine deal

US Secretary of State held talks at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris.

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Poland

Anti-Semitic graffiti found at Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp

Nine barracks were spray-painted with anti-Semitic phrases in both English and German, the memorial said.

Culture news

European filmmakers collect awards at the Zürich Film Festival

European filmmakers were in the spotlight at the 17th Zürich International Film Festival, after winning multiple awards.

Health news

COVID: EMA backs 3rd vaccine dose for people with weak immune systems

The EMA has advised people with "severely weakened immune systems" to get a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID vaccines.

Climate

Pope Francis and religious leaders call for action over climate change

"We have inherited a garden, we must not leave a desert to our children."

Russia

Russia marks new record as daily COVID deaths pass 900

Russia's daily coronavirus death toll surpassed 900 on Wednesday for the first time in the pandemic.

Tech News

Danish firms warn supply chain issues will continue 'into new year'

"All businesses are struggling to get products and there is no sign of improvement right now."

Japan

Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida takes office

Japan elects former diplomat Fumio Kishida as its new Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote on Monday.

World News

Check your breasts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes around each October to highlight the need to raise funds to battle an illness that kills more than 680,000 people every year.

Travel News

Australia to reopen to international travellers in November

Australia is set to restart international travel next month once the country hits its 80% vaccination target, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday.

World News

Portugal ends COVID restrictions as mandatory jabs blocked in Slovenia

Here's a round-up of COVID-related news from around Europe.

Travel News

Which airlines are committing to help passengers get compensation?

Sixteen major airlines have committed to improving compensation rights for passengers whose flights were cancelled due to the pandemic.

Climate

'We need to be whipped into action': Draghi reacts to Greta speech

"Your pressure, frankly, is very welcome. Rest assured, we are listening," said Draghi.

Russia

Russia adds protest monitoring group and 22 individuals to blacklist

OVD-Info joins the Mediazona website and the human-rights project Zona Prava on Russia's blacklist of critical media organisations.

Culture news

Paris Fashion Week roars back to life after pandemic disruption

Masks may still be the crucial accessory, but the fashion week roared back to life with live runway shows after the coronavirus pandemic had reduced it to a virtual stage last time around.

Culture news

San Sebastián Film Festival: 'Blue Moon' takes the top prize

San Sebastián International Film Festival closed its 69th edition Saturday with Romanian director Alina Grigore’s first film 'Blue Moon' taking the top prize.

Tech News

Rolls-Royce joins electric revolution with Spectre car

The luxury carmaker expects its first fully electric model, Spectre, to be available in late 2023.

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