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France

Paris: Smoking banned in some public parks

It's a trial which started in July, to reduce the effects of passive smoking and provide cleaner air and less cigarette butts on the ground. Six parks are participating in the scheme until Autumn

Italy

Rome: Baths of Caracalla open to public

The demand for guided tours at the 1,800 historic site, has been so great that the site is once again open for night tours

Spain

Migrants entering Spain douse police officers in corrosive substance

Seven Spanish policemen suffered burns caused by a corrosive substance thrown by migrants after more than 100 forced their way past the fortified border.

Sport

Tiger Woods wants to join US Ryder Cup team

It's as he prepares to continue his resurgent season at the Northern Trust Open in New Jersey on Thursday

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Saudi Arabia

More than 2 million pilgrims take part in Hajj

They've been hurling pebbles at a giant wall in a symbolic stoning of the devil. It's the riskiest stage of the annual haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia where hundreds died in a crush three years ago

Hungary

Hungary: Danube levels are low

The middle of the river does not tend to dry out at Margit Bridge, but now it's substantial. Someone even built a bench among the stones for the public to enjoy the panoramic view of the city

Morocco

Morocco: 188 activists pardoned

In Morocco, King Mohamed VI granted pardon to 188 activists of the disputed Rif movement. It comes as the religious festival of Eid started on Monday

Venezuela

Earthquake rocks Venezuela

Officials say there were no immediate reports of injuries but people ran into the streets in panic. But the quake’s depth - 123 km below the surface- appears to have mitigated much damage

USA

Contact lenses end up in the ocean endangering sealife

We're being warned not to throw contact lenses down the loo or sink. A study by Arizona State University says the plastic ends up in the oceans adding to the plastic waste affecting the environment

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: A ceasefire starts Monday for Eid al-Adha

Taliban say they'll release hundreds of prisoners

United Kingdom

Westminster car crash: Man charged with two counts of attempted murder

Sudanese-born British national Salih Khater will appear at Westminster Magistrates court on Monday after ramming his car into barriers at the Houses of Parliament

Italy

Genoa: Rescue operations have ended

It's after all missing people have been recovered. The operation will focus on collecting evidence for the investigation

Italy

Autostrade pledges to build a new bridge

The Italian toll-road operator will use funds it's set aside for a disaster recovery mounting to around €500 million. The funds will also help bereaved families and people who had to leave their homes close to the bridge

Italy

Genoa: State funeral for 19 people held, as 43 died in the disaster

Italy mourns the victims of the collapse of the motorway bridge in the northern city. Some of the victims' families boycotted the event and held their own private services, as a protest against the state and others grieved in private

Turkey

Erdogan challenges economy 'game-players' as currency plummets

It comes a day after two major ratings agencies downgraded Turkey closer to junk status amid a currency crisis. Standard & Poor's cited extreme lira volatility and forecasted a recession next year

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China's longest glass-bottom suspension bridge makes its debut

Ten thousand excited visitors in the city of Benxi walked across the 369 metres long, three metres wide and 158 meters above ground level bridge on Friday

Mali

Mali: Run-off presidential election voting is relatively peaceful

It's the run-off presidential election between the incumbent Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and his opposition challenger Soumalia Cissé. It's despite a surge in ethnic and militant violence during Keita's time in office and violence in July's election

Spain

Former Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazario is in intensive care

The 41-year-old is suffering with pneumonia in Ibiza

France

A natural blue wine is selling well in southern France

That's according to the entrepreneur who came up with the idea of the turquoise chardonnay. The Spanish white wine is passed through a red grape pulp to change the colour naturally

Denmark

Tivoli Gardens celebrates 175th anniversary

Last year, it welcomed just over 4.6 million people, making it the 24th most popular amusement park in the world. And it's kept up with technology by using virtual reality headsets for those on the 'Demon' named roller coaster!

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