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Scotland has become the first country in the world to guarantee free access to menstrual products. A law passed by unanimous vote on Tuesday makes the free provision of tampons and pads for women in public buildings compulsory. One in five Scottish women currently say they can't afford menstrual products. Commentators applaud the decision.

The football star Diego Maradona died of a heart attack on Wednesday at the age of 60. Maradona, who came from a poor district of Buenos Aires, was considered one of the best footballers of all time and, at the peak of his career, helped both Argentina and SSC Napoli to win major titles in 1986 and 1987. Europe's press honours him as an exceptional player.

With the approaching availability of vaccines against Covid-19, Europe is facing the question of how to use the new protection as effectively as possible. For example, what should it do about the fact that a growing number of people in many countries have their doubts about getting vaccinated? Some commentators argue that restrictions should apply for those who are not vaccinated.