Italy climate minister accepts Thunberg’s ‘blah, blah, blah’ criticism
Craig TaylorRoberto Cingolani tells the BBC politicians have not done enough and COP26 aims to change that. BBC News – Europe
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German cashier shooting linked to Covid-19 conspiracies
A man suspected of killing a cashier is linked to conspiracy theorists and far-right politics. BBC News – Europe
Russia election: Putin’s party wins election marred by fraud claims
The pro-Kremlin United Russia wins a parliamentary majority, but loses some ground. BBC News – Europe
Aukus: Australia defends role in security pact amid French condemnation
The PM defends ending the multi-billion dollar agreement in favour of a new pact with the US and UK. BBC News – Europe
Aukus: France recalls envoys amid security pact row
The “exceptional decision” follows a pact between Australia, the US and UK, which scuppered a French deal. BBC News – Europe
Covid: Italy to require all workers to show ‘green pass’ certificate
New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid. BBC News – Europe