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‘No state cover-up’: French government refuses to apologize over Pacific nuclear test radiation levels

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

France’s junior defense minister Genevieve Darrieussecq has denied her country engaged in a “state cover-up” to conceal the extent of the impact of nuclear tests conducted by the country in the Pacific between 1966 and 1996. … Read More >‘No state cover-up’: French government refuses to apologize over Pacific nuclear test radiation levels

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Huge blast at Romania’s largest oil refinery sends black smoke billowing into sky (VIDEOS)

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

An explosion at a Petromidia’s Black Sea crude oil refinery in Romania has sent plumes of black smoke rising into the sky. Several people are injured, and ambulances have arrived at the scene, according to reports. … Read More >Huge blast at Romania’s largest oil refinery sends black smoke billowing into sky (VIDEOS)

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Norway to pay compensation for AstraZeneca side effects as patients who suffered from Pfizer & Moderna watch and wait

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

At least three claims over serious side effects of Oxford-made vaccine AstraZeneca have been upheld in Norway, resulting in financial compensation. Dozens more are expecting a ruling in connection with coronavirus-jab reactions. … Read More >Norway to pay compensation for AstraZeneca side effects as patients who suffered from Pfizer & Moderna watch and wait

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Orban blasts Dutch ‘colonial’ mentality after Rutte tells Hungarian PM to respect LGBTQ+ or leave the EU

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The Hungarian prime minister has issued a stern rebuke of his Dutch counterpart, telling Amsterdam to keep out of Hungarian politics after criticizing Budapest’s move to prevent the portrayal of homosexuality to minors. … Read More >Orban blasts Dutch ‘colonial’ mentality after Rutte tells Hungarian PM to respect LGBTQ+ or leave the EU

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EU’s Covid passport goes live across 27-country bloc, but Ireland left behind due to health system hack

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The EU’s Digital Covid Certificate scheme has officially launched, permitting easier travel for EU citizens across the bloc amid ongoing pandemic restrictions. However, Ireland will be late to join due to a cyber-attack. … Read More >EU’s Covid passport goes live across 27-country bloc, but Ireland left behind due to health system hack

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France’s Council of State sets nine-month deadline for government to meet climate targets or face sanctions

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

France’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, has set a nine-month deadline for the government to take “all the necessary steps” to meet its climate targets or face potential financial sanctions. … Read More >France’s Council of State sets nine-month deadline for government to meet climate targets or face sanctions

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4 Covid vaccines approved by EU protect against Delta & other variants – European Medicines Agency

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

New data shows that full vaccination with any of the four Covid-19 jabs approved for use in the EU offers protection against Delta and other variants of the virus circulating in Europe, the bloc’s drug regulator has said. … Read More >4 Covid vaccines approved by EU protect against Delta & other variants – European Medicines Agency

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Swedish policeman killed in Gothenburg shooting becomes 1st officer to be murdered in 14 yrs, reports say

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

A Swedish police officer died from his wounds after being fatally shot in Gothenburg on Wednesday. It reportedly marks the first killing of a law enforcement officer in 14 years, as gun violence in the country continues to soar. … Read More >Swedish policeman killed in Gothenburg shooting becomes 1st officer to be murdered in 14 yrs, reports say

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WHO Europe leader warns of new wave as Covid cases creep up after 10-week decline across continent

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

A 10-week decline in Covid cases in Europe has ended as infections rise, prompting the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European branch to implore citizens and decision makers to exercise caution. … Read More >WHO Europe leader warns of new wave as Covid cases creep up after 10-week decline across continent

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Two injured after Dutch F-16 fighter plane crashes into building, forcing pilot to eject (PHOTOS)

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The pilot of an F-16 fighter plane in the Netherlands was injured after ejecting himself from an aircraft on Thursday morning at Leeuwarden Air Base, prompting speculation as to what happened. … Read More >Two injured after Dutch F-16 fighter plane crashes into building, forcing pilot to eject (PHOTOS)