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Angry Greeks criticise government response after wildfire devastation 09 Aug 2021 - 07:39 pm
Firefighters and volunteers try to extinguish a wildfire burning in the village of Galatsona, on the island of Evia, Greece, August 9, 2021. REUTERS/Nicolas Economou
London's Tower Bridge gets stuck open for 2nd time in a year 09 Aug 2021 - 07:04 pm
Tower Bridge is seen stuck in the open position, due to a technical fault, in London, Britain, August 9, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
Disoriented by wildfires, migrating storks die crossing Greece 09 Aug 2021 - 04:46 pm
A stork affected by a wildfire north of Athens, is seen at the Hellenic Wildlife Care Association ANIMA's first aid centre, in Athens, Greece, August 8, 2021. Picture taken August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi
Thunberg: 'Massive public pressure' needed to galvanize climate fight 09 Aug 2021 - 03:47 pm
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Germany's flood recovery fund to top 20 billion euros -sources 09 Aug 2021 - 03:44 pm
A man looks on outside a house in an area affected by floods caused by heavy rainfalls in Bad Muenstereifel, Germany, July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo
Coffee and croissant in a French cafe? You'll need a COVID pass for that 09 Aug 2021 - 03:22 pm
A man shows his COVID-19 health pass at a restaurant as France brings on tougher restrictions where a proof of immunity will now be required to access most public spaces and to travel by inter-city train, in Nice, France, August 9, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Gail
Italian police bust fake health pass scheme on Telegram app 09 Aug 2021 - 02:55 pm
A woman has her Green Pass (health pass) checked before entering a pizzeria as Italy brings in tougher restrictions where a proof of immunity will be required to access an array of services and leisure activities, in Rome, Italy, August 6, 2021. REUTERS/R
Tourists wade through Venice square hit by unseasonal flood 09 Aug 2021 - 02:35 pm
People walk in a flooded St. Mark's Square during an exceptional high water in Venice, Italy August 8, 2021. Picture taken August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri
Greece starts to count cost after a week of devastating fires 09 Aug 2021 - 01:44 pm
A firefighter tries to extinguish a wildfire burning in the village of Pefki, on the island of Evia, Greece, August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Nikolas Economou
UK health chief sees 'unfair' pricing for COVID travel tests 08 Aug 2021 - 10:11 pm
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Russia evacuates 2 villages in Siberia because of wildfires 08 Aug 2021 - 07:54 pm
A general view shows the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk covered with smoke from forest fires, Russia, August 7, 2021. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Blaze ravages Evia island on sixth day of Greek wildfires 08 Aug 2021 - 11:04 am
People are evacuated on a ferry as a wildfire burns in the village of Psaropouli, on Evia island, Greece, on August 8, 2021. Reuters/Alexandros Avramidis
Protesters in France denounce Covid health pass rules for fourth weekend 07 Aug 2021 - 05:22 pm
Empty chairs and tables are seen in a closed restaurant bar as owners protest against France's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) safety restrictions in Cambrai, France, August 7, 2021. Reuters/Pascal Rossignol
'Where are we going to go?' Residents flee as fires reach Athens suburbs 07 Aug 2021 - 11:58 am
Residents evacuate the area with their animals as a wildfire rages in the suburb of Thrakomakedones, north of Athens, Greece, on August 7, 2021. Reuters/Giorgos Moutafis
UK PM Johnson won't isolate after staff member's positive COVID test 07 Aug 2021 - 10:22 am
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Germany adds southern France to high-risk travel list 06 Aug 2021 - 05:37 pm
A cyclist rides past an empty tourist bus on the street of Paris, France, March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo
Russia starts operation to lay undersea fibre optic cable through Arctic 06 Aug 2021 - 04:47 pm
A vessel sails along a coast line as it lays undersea fiber optic communications cable near the village of Teriberka, on the Barents Sea, Russia August 6, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
Seven die after outbreak of Colombian variant of COVID-19 at Belgian nursing home 06 Aug 2021 - 04:37 pm
File photo. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir