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June 25, 2020
Poland should be aware of costs if it wants to obtain status of ‘frontline state’ – Moscow

Moscow proceeds from the idea that Poland is aware of the costs of obtaining the status of a ‘frontline state', including those that will affect its own security, Russia's Deputy...

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June 25, 2020
Ambulance service sends letters to children thanking them for ‘sharing’ parents

The London Ambulance Service has sent letters to more than 1,000 children of medics and call handlers, thanking them for “sharing” their parents during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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June 25, 2020
Crystal Maze Live to reopen with ‘crystal clear guidelines’ in place

The Crystal Maze Live Experience has announced it will reopen alongside pubs on July 4 and is hoping to offer “a little glimmer of hope and joy”.

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June 25, 2020
Norway to lift travel restrictions from July 15 on European states that ‘meet criteria’

Norway will lift travel curbs to and from European countries that meet criteria regarding their Covid-19 situation from July 15, PM Erna Solberg said on Thursday. “We must strike a...

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June 25, 2020
Labour’s shadow education secretary fired in antisemitism row

Rebecca Long-Bailey has been dramatically sacked from Labour's shadow cabinet after sharing an article containing an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory.

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June 25, 2020
WHO getting support from Germany & France as US cutting ties with ‘China-centric’ agency

France and Germany expressed political and financial backing for the World Health Organization (WHO) in its fight against the coronavirus on Thursday. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the...

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June 25, 2020
Markets push higher as traders shake off second wave fears

Markets in Europe lifted higher after a positive afternoon session as trading sentiment strengthened in the face of stark warnings over a potential second wave.

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June 25, 2020
US sent 1.4 billion dollars in coronavirus relief payments to dead people

A government watchdog says nearly 1.1 million relief payments totalling some 1.4 billion US dollars (£1.1 billion) went to dead people in the government's coronavirus aid programme.

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June 25, 2020
Spanish conservatives back government’s ‘new normalcy’ bill

Spain's main conservative opposition party has lent support in parliament to the minority government's decree outlining “new normal” safety measures. The lower house approved the decree by 265-77 votes and...

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June 25, 2020
Brave boy finally flying home cancer-free after Singapore treatment

A six-year-old boy is finally flying back to the UK cancer-free after spending months in Singapore receiving cutting-edge leukaemia treatment.

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June 25, 2020
Libya’s govt wants Haftar forces withdrawn from Sirte, Jufra before ceasefire talks – Erdogan’s spokesman

Libya's internationally recognized government is demanding that forces of the eastern commander Khalifa Haftar withdraw from the coastal city of Sirte and the Jufra region as pre-conditions for ceasefire talks,...

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June 25, 2020
‘Our country has suffered but it has prevailed’ – Varadkar gives green light for phase 3 as pubs and restaurants to reopen

The Cabinet has given the green light for phase three of the lifting of restrictions to go ahead on Monday.

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June 25, 2020
‘Green list’ of countries to determine where Irish holidaymakers can travel from July 9 as Varadkar gives phase 3 go-ahead

HOLIDAY makers will be able to travel to a 'green list' over countries with low coronavirus rates under government plans to ease restrictions on non-essential international travel.

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June 25, 2020
Nphet officially clears the way for reopening of pubs, restaurants and hairdressers from Monday

Public health officials have cleared the way for the country to enter into the third phase of the Government's plan to reopen the country.

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June 25, 2020
Official: Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers get go ahead from Nphet for Monday reopening

Public health officials have cleared the way for the country to enter into the third phase of the Government's plan to reopen the country.

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June 25, 2020
‘It’s a trap’: Russia doubts secrecy of talks with US after publication of data from closed meetings – deputy FM

Moscow cannot be certain that confidential talks with the Unites States will not become public following publications of information from closed meetings, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on...

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June 25, 2020
‘Resurgence of cases inevitable’ – August holidaymakers will bring Covid-19 to Ireland, doctor warns

Airline passengers arriving in Ireland in August as holiday traffic increases will bring Covid-19 infection with them, a leading infectious disease consultant warned today.

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June 25, 2020
Wildlife park takes cautious approach to reopening

A wildlife park in Scotland is looking forward to reopening “very cautiously” when lockdown measures are eased on Monday.

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June 25, 2020
Alpine ski resort of Ischgl has record rate of coronavirus antibodies – Austrian study

A study of residents in the Alpine ski resort of Ischgl, the site of Austria's biggest coronavirus outbreak, has found 42 percent have antibodies for the virus, the highest rate...

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June 25, 2020
NHS staff at Bristol Royal Infirmary ‘delighted’ to name baby tree kangaroo

Staff at the Bristol Royal Infirmary say they are “delighted” to have the chance to name and adopt a baby tree kangaroo at Bristol Zoo Gardens.

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June 25, 2020
Baby dolphins learn special foraging technique from others, not just mum – study

Dolphin mothers may know best when it comes to hunting, but babies are learning tricks from their peers too, new research has found.

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June 25, 2020
Kosovo PM cancels US trip for Serbia talks as President Thaci, 9 others indicted on war crimes charges

Kosovo's PM Avdullah Hoti on Thursday canceled his trip to Washington where Kosovo and Serbian leaders had planned to meet for talks at the White House. Hoti said the trip...

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June 25, 2020
August holidaymakers will bring Covid-19 to Ireland, doctor warns

Airline passengers arriving in Ireland in August as holiday traffic increases will bring Covid-19 infection with them, a leading infectious disease consultant warned today.

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June 25, 2020
DR Congo announces end to second deadliest Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo has marked an official end to the second deadliest Ebola outbreak in history that killed 2,280 people over nearly two years.

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June 25, 2020
Eiffel Tower reopens after 3-month break, elevators off-limits

The Eiffel Tower on Thursday welcomed back visitors with strict hygiene and safety measures in place for the re-opening. The coronavirus outbreak had forced the Paris landmark into its longest...

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June 25, 2020
Pakistan airline says 150 pilots grounded after crash probe

Pakistan's state-run airline has announced that it will ground 150 pilots on charges they obtained their pilot licences by having others take exams for them.

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June 25, 2020
Eiffel Tower reopens after 104 days of coronavirus shutdown

Marking another milestone in France's recovery from coronavirus lockdown, the Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors after being closed for more than 100 days.

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June 25, 2020
EU court adviser says Hungary hasn’t met ‘obligations on asylum procedures’

An adviser at the Court of Justice of the EU claimed on Thursday that Hungary has failed to fulfill its obligations under EU law regarding its asylum procedures and the...

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June 25, 2020
Australia military to send 1,000 troops to Melbourne after ‘only virus outbreak’

Australia's military said Thursday it would deploy 1,000 troops to Melbourne in an effort to help contain the country's only significant coronavirus outbreak. Victoria state has seen a spike in...

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June 25, 2020
‘Anyone getting on public transport will have to use a face mask’, says Transport Minister Shane Ross

TRANSPORT Minister Shane Ross has said wearing a face mask while using public transport will soon become mandatory.

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June 25, 2020
BAE Systems warns of Covid-19 profits hit but strong recovery ahead

Defence giant BAE Systems has warned of a Covid-19 hit to first-half profits, but said trading will be “much stronger” over the final six months as it gets back up...

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June 25, 2020
German finance company Wirecard files for insolvency amid accounting scandal

German financial technology company Wirecard is filing for insolvency after an accounting scandal that led to the arrest of its former chief executive earlier this week.

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June 25, 2020
Capita takes Covid hit amid search for buyer for £500m education arm

Capita expects to take a big hit to its top line from the coronavirus pandemic, the outsourcing giant said as it looks for a buyer for its multimillion-pound education software...

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June 25, 2020
Russians begin voting on changes allowing Putin to stay in power until 2036

Polls have opened in Russia for a week-long vote on constitutional changes that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036.

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June 25, 2020
Disney delays reopening of two US theme parks

Disney has postponed the reopening of two theme parks until it receives guidelines from the state government in California.

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June 25, 2020
Seoul & Washington ‘to push for diplomacy’ with Pyongyang as they mark 70th anniversary of Korean War start

South Korea and the United States have urged Pyongyang to implement the disarmament pledges it made in past talks. The allies said on Thursday they will keep pushing for diplomacy...

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June 25, 2020
Domestic violence victims to be offered temporary and free accommodation

Victims of domestic violence will be provided with temporary and free accommodation if specialist emergency facilities are not available.

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June 25, 2020
Plan for Donald Trump’s Independence Day fireworks at Mount Rushmore draws ire from Native American activists

US President Donald Trump's plans to kick off Independence Day with a showy display at Mount Rushmore are drawing criticism from Native Americans.

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June 25, 2020
Coronavirus precautions increase after cases surge in various hotspots

Governments and businesses are ramping up precautions after the number of coronavirus cases surged in various parts of the world.

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June 25, 2020
South Korea and US urge Pyongyang to implement denuclearisation pledges

South Korea and the United States will continue to push for complete denuclearisation of North Korea.

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