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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.聽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?
First LookLukashenko 'show of strength' pales next to Belarus protestersPresident Alexander Lukashenko held a rally Sunday rejecting calls to rerun the vote that gave him a sixth term. But 200,000 anti-government protesters turned out in Minsk.聽- 鈥業 have a right to be here鈥�: German Muslims push back against IslamophobiaFive million Muslims are increasingly part of the fabric of German society, but anti-Muslim incidents are on the rise too.
First LookWhy France is sailing into a Greece-Turkey territorial disputeFrance beefed up its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, where tensions are growing between France's close ally, Greece, and Turkey. Both countries claim oil and gas rights in the area.
First LookLukashenko opponent left Belarus under duress, say aidesHours after refusing to concede without an election recount, former teacher Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has left Belarus and called for an end to anti-government protests.聽The U.S. and E.U. have condemned the police violence against protestors, saying the election was not "free and fair."
First LookWhy scientists are questioning Russia鈥檚 new COVID vaccineRussia is the first country to declare a coronavirus vaccine ready for use. But scientists worry that Moscow circumvented Phase 3 trials, which typically involve thousands of people and last for months.