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Ali Jawad, British Paralympic powerlifter, speaks to Becky Anderson about how he would feel competing in the Tokyo Olympics in such exceptional circumstances, and what's been driving him to success.

Portugal is the first EU country to have its COVID recovery plan approved by the European Commission. Its president, Ursula von der Leyen, who was in Lisbon to personally deliver the news to Prime Minister António Costa, said that the first transfer of funds is expected in July.

From creating a field hospital to enforcing strict health protocols, Angola is working hard to fight the pandemic. However, it's the country's businessmen and women who are helping the economy. Moving online A good example of this is Geraldine Geraldo and her start-up platform, Roque Online , which supplies fruit and vegetables to market traders.

A Holocaust Memorial Exhibition, which is the first of its kind in the Arab world, has opened in Dubai. The "We Remember" exhibition at the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum showcases first-hand testimonies of Holocaust survivors. Rabbi Levi Duchman, Rabbi to the UAE, told Euronews that it is key to helping build the foundations of the Jewish Community in Dubai.

A cycling tour that consists solely of solar-powered and self-constructed bikes kicked off in Brussels on Wednesday, with the aim of raising awareness of the need for increased sustainable mobility. Sun Trip Europe 2021 — as the three-month journey is named — started from the Belgian capital, after having previously begun its pre-tour leg in the French city of Lyon earlier this month.

France has lifted the requirement to wear a face mask outdoors in public and will stop its nighttime curfews earlier than planned. The changes were announced by Prime Minister Jean Castex on Wednesday. The face mask rule will be lifted on Thursday, while the nighttime curfew will end on Sunday, ten days earlier than planned.

Facebook's recent decision to ban former president Donald Trump for two years sends a message to world leaders that Facebook is stepping up its role as sheriff on its service. Tina Trinh reports. Produced by Tina Trinh

Cristiano Ronaldo removes Coca-Cola bottles during a Euro 2020 press conference. CNN's Clare Sebastian reports.

CNN anchors react to the photo op with President Biden and President Putin as they begin their meeting in Geneva.

Kersti Kaljulaid, President of Estonia, speaks to Becky Anderson about the growing threat of cyber attacks, including from Russia, and why the G7 must acknowledge the need for strengthening cyber security.