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Protests in Italy after Moroccan-born man dies while being restrained by police

BBC Africa - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 14:48
Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining

BBC Africa - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 14:02
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss

BBC Africa - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 13:40
They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

All you need to know about Wafcon 2026

BBC Africa - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:30
Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

QPR sign former Brighton full-back Lamptey

BBC Africa - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:25
Former Chelsea and Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey joins Championship club QPR.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Debate: Can Burnham rise to the challenge?

Eurotopics.net - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:56
On Monday, Andy Burnham, the UK's new Prime Minister, made his inaugural speech outside 10 Downing Street in London. He announced plans for radical changes to the economic and political system, with decentralising government, reducing the cost of living, boosting the economy and easing the burden on the social welfare system as key goals. The press reacts with hope and scepticism.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Debate: Fatality during police operation: did the officers go too far?

Eurotopics.net - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:56
A man died during a police operation in Bologna on Sunday. Video footage shows the 42-year-old being restrained by officers face-down on the ground for several minutes while crying out for help. On Monday, thousands of people gathered to protest in Bologna. Scepticism about the police officers' conduct prevails in the commentaries.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Debate: Portugal's digital school reform: why did it fail?

Eurotopics.net - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:56
In Portugal, the introduction of a new digital marking system for school-leaving exams has caused chaos. Students received their results much later than usual and were unable to apply for university or had no time to prepare for retakes. Commentators speculate on the conservative government's role in the reform and what other factors may have exacerbated the problems.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Debate: World Cup: taking stock after Spain's victory

Eurotopics.net - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:56
The Fifa World Cup has come to an end with Spain’s victory over Argentina. Superstar Lionel Messi failed to secure a win for his team in the final – and Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time, giving the Spaniards a 1-0 lead. European commentators interpret the messages sent out by this World Cup beyond the sport results.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

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