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Pandora Papers: Rich exposed 05.10.2021 10:40 ↓

Thousands of documents have exposed the financial dealings of the world’s rich.

Germany elections: Centre-left claim narrow win over Merkel's party 28.09.2021 12:03 ↓

Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) have claimed victory in the federal election

La Palma: Volcano erupts 21.09.2021 11:08 ↓

A volcano has erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands.

Emma Raducanu wins US Open 14.09.2021 10:56 ↓

Raducanu becomes the first British woman for 44 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Abba: Pop superstars are back 07.09.2021 10:58 ↓

ABBA, pop superstars of 70s, are back after 40 years with new album and planned tour.

Rolling Stones drummer dies 31.08.2021 9:44 ↓

Charlie Watts, of legendary rock group The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 80.

Afghanistan: Taliban retake Kabul 17.08.2021 8:47 ↓

The Taliban have retaken the Afghan capital 20 years after being removed.

Climate crisis: Last warning for humanity? 10.08.2021 10:26 ↓

IPCC report says it's unequivocal that human activity is responsible for global warming.

Olympics: Sprinter seeks asylum 03.08.2021 11:21 ↓

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is seeking asylum in Europe.

Tunisia's prime minister fired after protests 27.07.2021 9:32 ↓

Tunisia's PM sacked after violent Covid protests in the country.

Pegasus: Activists 'spied on' 20.07.2021 10:54 ↓

A smartphone spyware may have been used to monitor human rights activists and politicians

Italy win Euro 2020 13.07.2021 8:53 ↓

Italy have won their first European championship since 1968. It beat England in the final.

The Queen gives medal to health service 06.07.2021 10:22 ↓

Queen Elizabeth has awarded the George Cross to the National Health Service.

Wimbledon: Return of tennis tournament 29.06.2021 9:00 ↓

The famous tennis tournament is back. It was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

Olympics: First transgender athlete 22.06.2021 9:52 ↓

Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics.

Euro 2020: Player has heart attack 15.06.2021 10:06 ↓

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen had a heart attack during a Euro 2020 game against Finland.

Lilibet: Harry and Meghan's new baby 08.06.2021 11:17 ↓

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the birth of their second child.

Olympics: Tokyo too hot for athletes? 01.06.2021 10:12 ↓

A report suggests that climate change could put the health of Olympic athletes at risk.

Belarus accused of 'hijacking' 25.05.2021 10:20 ↓

Western countries have accused Belarus of hijacking a Ryanair plane.

Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds 18.05.2021 11:13 ↓

People living in South East Asia and the Western Pacific region were the most affected.

China rocket lands in ocean 11.05.2021 10:46 ↓

The remains of a Chinese rocket have crashed into the Indian Ocean.

India's Covid nightmare 04.05.2021 11:46 ↓

India continues to struggle with an aggressive second wave of infections.

Nomadland wins at the Oscars 27.04.2021 12:33 ↓

Chloe Zhao becomes the first woman of colour to win the best director award.

Football: 'Super League' for Europe? 20.04.2021 11:25 ↓

In a seismic move for football, 12 clubs have agreed to join a new European Super League.

Natanz: Iran blames Israel 13.04.2021 11:13 ↓

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