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Brazil’s Pantanal fires: Animals ‘dying of hunger and thirst’

The forest fires have had a devastating impact on the wildlife of the world’s largest wetland.


September 18, 2020 0

Covid-19: Parts of Madrid to lockdown amid virus spike

New restrictions in the Spanish capital come as Europe braces itself for a second wave of infections.


September 18, 2020 0

Belarus: Jailed protest leader Maxim Znak on hunger strike

The move by a top dissident comes as UN officials deplore rights abuses in Belarus.


September 18, 2020 0

Brexit: Amal Clooney quits government envoy role over law break plan

The human rights lawyer says she is “dismayed” by the UK being prepared to break international law.


September 18, 2020 0

Stolen books worth £2.5m found under floor of Romanian house

The “irreplaceable” works, including a first edition by Galileo, were taken in a dramatic London heist.


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