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Islamist motives were ‘likely’ in Wuerzburg stabbing attack that left 3 dead – prosecutors

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021By Editor

A knife attack in the German city of Wuerzburg in which three people died and six were injured had an Islamist motive, prosecutors have said. The attacker, a young Somali man, was shot and arrested by police. … Read More >Islamist motives were ‘likely’ in Wuerzburg stabbing attack that left 3 dead – prosecutors

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Death of John McAfee, bitcoin evangelist and digital outlaw, ruled suicide as family demands second investigation

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

Software magnate and bitcoin evangelist John McAfee’s death has been confirmed a suicide, according to a preliminary autopsy conducted in the Spanish prison he had been authorized to leave just hours before his death. … Read More >Death of John McAfee, bitcoin evangelist and digital outlaw, ruled suicide as family demands second investigation

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Polish Catholic Church seeing ‘persistently quite high’ number of sexual abuse allegations, official says

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

Religious authorities in Poland have warned that the country’s Catholic Church is facing a “wave” of allegations of sexual abuse against children and young people, and subsequent cover-ups by members of the clergy. … Read More >Polish Catholic Church seeing ‘persistently quite high’ number of sexual abuse allegations, official says

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‘Horrible massacre’: More than 50 warders targeted in probe over heavy-handed suppression of Covid-19 riot in Italian prison

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

Over 50 warders have been targeted by Italy’s judiciary, with more than 20 in detention or under house arrest, amid a probe into a major prison riot. Warders’ unions branded the measures “disproportionate” and “incomprehensible.” … Read More >‘Horrible massacre’: More than 50 warders targeted in probe over heavy-handed suppression of Covid-19 riot in Italian prison

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EU agri ministers approve major CAP reform farming subsidies deal in bid to better protect small producers and environment

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

After years of talks, the agriculture ministers of EU member states have given their backing to a reformed version of the bloc’s farming subsidy program, which aims to be more environmentally friendly and fairer to small farms. … Read More >EU agri ministers approve major CAP reform farming subsidies deal in bid to better protect small producers and environment

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Sweden poised to lift some Covid restrictions from July 1 as cases fall

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

From July 1, Sweden will relax some of its Covid-19 restrictions, including removing curfews and increasing the number of people allowed into venues, as its infection rates continue to decline and more people opt for vaccination. … Read More >Sweden poised to lift some Covid restrictions from July 1 as cases fall

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Young Greeks offered €150 to get one dose of a Covid vaccine, as government tries to boost inoculation drive

Posted on June 30, 2021By Editor

Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has unveiled a ‘freedom pass’ that will give 18-to-25-year-olds who get a Covid jab €150 ($179) to spend on travel and entertainment, an attempt to ramp up the country’s inoculation drive. … Read More >Young Greeks offered €150 to get one dose of a Covid vaccine, as government tries to boost inoculation drive

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Two people stabbed in Germany’s Erfurt, major search launched for suspect

Posted on June 29, 2021June 29, 2021By Editor

An unknown assailant has stabbed two people in the eastern German city of Erfurt, triggering a manhunt involving a police helicopter. The incident comes days after a knife rampage in Wuerzburg that left three dead and six injured. … Read More >Two people stabbed in Germany’s Erfurt, major search launched for suspect

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Residents of homeless migrant camp outside Paris City Hall given temporary shelter after protest

Posted on June 28, 2021June 28, 2021By Editor

A makeshift camp erected outside the office of the French capital’s mayor was removed by police on Friday after more than 300 protesting migrants were provided temporary shelter by the Paris authorities. … Read More >Residents of homeless migrant camp outside Paris City Hall given temporary shelter after protest