Europe

President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, often referred to as Europe's last dictator, claimed a sixth term in an election this week that much of the world sees as fraudulent.

Protesters in Belarus accuse the government of shutting down the Internet to interfere with their protest plans. An opposition candidate defeated in weekend elections fled to Lithuania for her safety.

The French are not giving up their August vacations. Instead, they're packing into local resorts with colorful face coverings — just a part of the summertime vacation scene.

Opponents of the autocratic leader of Belarus have taken to the streets to protest the results of Sunday's presidential election, which show President Alexander Lukashenko winning in a landslide.

There's a perception that Americans are resistant to wearing masks and are refusing to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Still, one hotel workers says, "We are missing the Americans greatly."

Coronavirus infections in Germany are on the rise, and doctors warn the country risks throwing away its earlier success as it opens up after the lockdown.

It's a strategy game of trade and development, and it has become a hit as people shelter at home during the pandemic. The German founder of the board game describes how he came up with Catan.