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'It's over': Spain and Sweden women's footballers stage protest
Spain's world champions and their Swedish opponents on Friday held up a banner with the slogan 'It's over' in protest over the sexism scandal, which has engulfed the Spanish football federation.
Swedish Prime Minister condemns Koran burning
Sweden's Prime Minister has condemned as "deeply disrespectful" the weekend burning of a Koran in Stockholm, which has raised tensions with Turkey as the Nordic country courts Ankara over its NATO bid.
Sweden's NATO bid hit by repeated rows with Turkey
Sweden's bid for NATO membership is facing a dead end because Ankara's demands to Stockholm to hand over Kurdish activists and prevent rallies attacking Turkey's leadership have strained ties.
Stalled Finnish and Swedish Nato bids may drag on, says Nato chief
Turkey's blockage of Sweden's and Finland's NATO membership bids may not be resolved in time for the alliance's summit later this month, according to NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg.
Vaccinated Americans will be able to travel to Europe this summer, says EU chief
Americans who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to visit the EU this summer, president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has vowed.
EU delays decision on when Europe's borders will reopen
The EU cannot agree on a list of "safe countries" from where travellers could visit Europe in July, with some member states requiring more time to decide, diplomats said Saturday.
'No evidence' you can't get Covid-19 twice: WHO
The WHO warned on Saturday that there is still no evidence that people who test positive for the new coronavirus and recover are immunised and protected against reinfection.
Facebook to deploy new transparency tools ahead of European elections
Facebook announced on Friday changes to the way political advertisements are handled on the social media site ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections.
#MeToo in Europe: New laws on consent and catcalling
From France, where seduction is treated as a high art, to Sweden, a trailblazer for gender equality, the #MeToo movement has had a mixed impact in Europe, stirring debate about consent and the banality of street harassment.
War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws
For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning.