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European borders and economies are opening up this summer, thanks to falling coronavirus cases and rising vaccination numbers. But experts warn the pandemic's scars could be long term and profound-especially for young people, a generation Europe cannot afford to lose.

A French woman convicted of killing her abusive husband, after decades of sexual, physical and psychological abuse, has walked free from court.

For the past decade, Mauritius has been focused on growing its real estate industry. CNN takes a look at how the country's burgeoning luxury home market is luring foreign investors.

Megan Fox's sons stole the spotlight by sneaking their way through the background of her live interview on NBC's "Today."

Tilos island (Greece) (AFP) – The remote Greek island of Tilos, is ready to become energy self-sufficient thanks to a hybrid system that harnesses wind and solar power.

Australia (Australia) (AFP) – World number one Ashleigh Barty confirms she will compete at the Tokyo Olympics, headlining an 11-strong Australian tennis team for the Games that includes firebrand Nick Kyrgios.

The issue of reparations – making amends for historical wrongs perpetrated against a group or population – has always been highly controversial. But to the victims of atrocities like genocide and slavery, offering such compensation should be a no-brainer.

US hammer thrower Gwen Berry has responded to criticism over turning away from the flag while on the podium at the US Olympic trials, saying she "never said that I hated the country."

Online marketplace, Jiji, has reached an agreement to merge with automotive trading platform, Cars45 as it seeks to firm up its online classified car buying and selling service on the continent.

A Frenchwoman who has admitted to killing her abusive husband fainted with apparent shock and relief in court after hearing the sentence sought against her by prosecutors. The prosecution has asked for a sentence of five years in prison for Valérie Bacot, with four years of the term suspended, a lawyer for the accused said.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of Syrian refugees living in Turkey deeper into poverty, with many having to take on large debts, according to aid agencies. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.