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First LookMigrants homeless after refugee camp burns down in GreeceSeveral European nations have pledged to help after fire destroyed much of a refugee camp in Greece, while aid groups decried what they say were dire conditions in the camp. Tensions were reported between fleeing refugees and neighboring townspeople.
To the Russian manor born: Public gets a rare chance to walk historic hallsAn investment banker has restored the once ruined aristocratic Kurakin palace to glory 鈥� and opened it to the Russian public, a rarity in the country.
First Look'Proof without doubt' that Navalny was poisoned, says GermanyGermany said that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a Soviet-era nerve agent, prompting outrage from Western leaders and denial from Russia. The same chemical was used in a 2018 attack on a former Russian spy.
First LookMigrants trying to reach Europe squeezed by pandemic and the seaSpain has successfully halved the number of migrants arriving at its shores. But landings in the Canary Islands have increased by 550% this year. Most migrants are not prepared to undertake the perilous journey.
The ExplainerMediterranean frenemies face off: Greece, Turkey at 鈥榯he abyss鈥�Turkey鈥檚 military play for Mediterranean oil and gas reserves challenges Greece鈥檚 maritime borders. Neither side wants war, but tensions have soared.
Black Britain鈥檚 biggest festival hit pause. But the music didn鈥檛 stop.This year鈥檚 Notting Hill Carnival was canceled due to the pandemic. But it remains a fixture for those of Caribbean heritage in Britain.
FocusYoung workers hit hardest in global downturn. What鈥檚 the answer?In Sweden and Colombia, the jobless rate is about 30%. In Germany, with a strong tradition of building school-to-work pipelines, it's below 6%.
First LookStrikers and journalists are Lukashenko's latest targetsBelarus鈥檚 authorities detained a top strike organizer on Monday, and revoked the accreditation of dozens of journalists over the weekend. Recent industrial plant strikes are a challenge to President Lukashenko鈥檚 hold on the economy and blue-collar base.
First LookGermany's far right protest COVID rules and storm parliamentHundreds of people protesting pandemic restrictions in Germany stormed the Reichstag Saturday but were intercepted by police and forcibly removed.
As coronavirus threatens again, countries call in contact-tracing cavalryGermany and Israel聽seemed to have the coronavirus under control, but are experiencing new hot spots. Now contact tracing is proving critical.
First LookWhy Russian police are waiting for word from Belarus' LukashenkoRussia's President Putin said he is prepared to offer police support to Belarus' embattled President Lukashenko. Protests in Belarus entered day 19 on Thursday after a two-week reprieve from the brutal crackdown that defined the early days of opposition.
First LookScottish independence: Real possibility or pandemic pipe dream?Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has won respect for her handling of the pandemic, in contrast with U.K. leader Boris Johnson, leading to a resurgence of pro-independence sentiment in Scotland. If Ms. Sturgeon's party wins a majority in May, she would likely push for a referendum.
First LookKremlin denies involvement in poisoning of Alexei NavalnyRussia has denied any involvement in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, now hospitalized in Berlin. European leaders call for a full investigation. German doctors found indications of a substance used in pesticides and Soviet-era nerve agents.
First LookBelarus protests continue. Why this isn't like Ukraine 2014Once more, about 200,000 people rallied against President Alexander Lukashenko Sunday in Minsk.听The size and duration of the protests are unprecedented.
First LookThis social media app is driving the Belarus protestsThe popular Telegram聽app has become an essential tool for coordinating mass protests against the country's authoritarian leader. One protestor, who follows a Telegram聽channel for rally logistics, political news, and words of encouragement, called the moment "a Telegram revolution.鈥�
First Look鈥楶eople need to get the truth鈥�: Reporters join strike in BelarusAmid growing protests, hundreds of television reporters have joined other Belarusian workers calling for a new election. The walk-out is聽a new blow to President Lukashenko, who has long relied on state-controlled media to shape public opinion.
First LookPoisoned? Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny hospitalizedAhead of a high stakes election, the most prominent member of Russia's opposition has fallen into a coma. Alexei Navalny's supporters were quick to suggest Kremlin involvement, citing past poisonings of Russian activists.
Belarus is on the brink of a major change. What role will Russia play?Belarus looks set to topple longtime President Alexander Lukashenko, and Russia shows little inclination to stop it. But what comes next?
鈥楩rance's dirtiest city鈥� sets its sights on ending cigarette wasteThe pandemic lockdown has spurred greater sensitivity to environmental impact in France 鈥� and in Marseille, that means cleaning up cigarette butts.
First LookWhy this Black Italian designer is abstaining from fashion weekStella Jean, a Haitian-Italian designer and the only Black member of Italy's influential fashion council, is pushing for industry reform under the slogan: Do Black Lives Matter in Italy?
