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Demonstrators gathered by the thousands in more than 40 cities to demand Bolsonaro's impeachment or greater access to vaccines against COVID-19.
Kim berates North Korean officials for 'crucial' virus lapse
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated top officials for failures in coronavirus prevention that caused a “great crisis".
Guterres re-elected for second-term as UN Secretary General
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Have Finns perfected the ultimate home office for remote working?
From the European country that normalised flexible working hours comes the practical home office on wheels designed for remote working.
G7 leaders back developing world spending plan to rival China
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UK parents are now actively homeschooling thanks to COVID (no, really)
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Campaigners demand G7 leaders give firm commitment on climate change
As the G7 Summit gets underway in Cornwall, England, leaders are being urged to increase international development to ensure climate change targets are met.
Vaccination rates need to be faster in Europe this summer, WHO warns
The regional director for the WHO has warned that Europe must learn from "last year's lessons" to avoid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases after the summer.
UK has highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since February
Many people infected recently are within the less vulnerable younger age groups, who are waiting for vaccines
Misuse of pharmaceuticals, designer drugs pose European health threat
A new EU Drug Report outlines public health concerns over misuse of benzodiazepines such as valium, xanax and klonopin.
Van Gogh Museum reopens as restrictions ease in The Netherlands
An exhibition entitled "They're Here to Stay: A Decade of Remarkable Acquisitions and Their Stories," opened virtually in February.
Pilgrims in Spain walk the Camino again to reach Santiago's cathedral
Committing to the pilgrim's path has for centuries been a source of renewal for those willing to put their lives on hold and seek spiritual healing.
Vladimir Putin set to address St Petersburg business forum
Vladimir Putin is set to talk about the country's attractiveness to foreign investors.
10,000 Tokyo Olympics volunteers resigned ahead of opening of Games
Organisers revealed that thousands of volunteers who were expected to take part in the Olympic Games in Tokyo resigned in recent months.
First UNWTO regional office opens in Riyadh
The hub will co-ordinate initiatives across 13 countries in the Middle East.
Finland asks football supporters to watch Euro 2020 from home
Finland's public health institute says they believe travel abroad should still be "limited to what is necessary" during the European Championships.
Swiss health workers are using videogames to fight COVID-19
Researchers at Geneva University Hospitals have developed a game to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among health workers.
Romania sinks its teeth into vaccination programme at Dracula’s castle
Romania has transformed one of its most popular tourist attractions into a vaccination centre. Just remember to bring garlic.