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'Crisis is settling in': New PM part of Macron move to reboot France
Jean Castex - the sixth French PM in 10 years - has earned the nickname "Monsieur déconfinement" for his work easing the country out of lockdown.
- by Bevan Shields
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Vladimir Putin
The power of one: Putin settles in for an extended stay
The Russian President's popularity has nosedived since the coronavirus pandemic but he could still control the Kremlin until 2036.
- by Bevan Shields
Epstein fallout
The story behind the Ghislaine Maxwell throne photo in Buckingham Palace
The photo was taken in 2002 and shows Maxwell in a mock royal pose with Kevin Spacey pretending to be Prince Philip.
- by Robert Mendick
Epstein fallout
Andrew 'was visitor to Epstein home before girl was raped': lawsuit
Under mounting pressure, Prince Andrew is holed up at Royal Lodge, in crisis meetings with his "working group" of lawyers and public relations consultants.
- by Robert Mendick, Hannah Furness and Josie Ensor
Coronavirus pandemic
Britons free to travel abroad after quarantine is lifted on 60 countries
Australia is on the exemption list but United States is not – a reflection of the dire situation still facing the Trump administration.
- by Latika Bourke
World politics
French PM and government resign in Macron's major reshuffle
President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a new lease on his presidency and the resignation of PM Edouard Philippe is a first step in his strategy.
- by Ania Nussbaum
Coronavirus pandemic
Boris Johnson's father flouts travel advice to 'COVID-proof' Greek villa
Stanley Johnson evaded a Greek ban on direct flights from Britain, entering via Bulgaria and citing 'essential business' ahead of the holiday season.
- by Harry Yorke
Analysis
Epstein fallout
What next for Prince Andrew? Maxwell's arrest reignites scrutiny
The arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell will see the spotlight of public scrutiny turn once again on the Duke of York, who became embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal by virtue of their friendship.
- by Hannah Furness
Huawei ban
Boris Johnson signals retreat on Huawei amid backlash on Chinese investment
Internal opposition to the British PM continues to grow, with calls for a tougher response to China on human rights abuses.
- by Latika Bourke
Coronavirus pandemic
Border town pays price for Sweden's no-lockdown as Norway reopens
The town of Stromstad is paying a heavy price for Sweden's decision not to lock down its economy like neighbouring Norway and other Nordic nations to halt the spread of COVID-19.
- by Victoria Klesty and Niklas Pollard
Coronavirus pandemic
Kissing off menu as COVID-19 lockdown ends for Dutch sex workers
In the Netherlands, people are advised to keep 1.5 metres apart. That rule won't apply to sex workers.