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EU foreign ministers are meeting today to discuss how to respond to Turkey's policy in the eastern Mediterranean, which, according to Brussels, contravenes the sovereignty of Greece and Cyprus and international law. Journalists analyse the underlying reasons for the Greek-Turkish dispute over gas and borders and what Europe can do to defuse the tensions.

The United Arab Emirates and Israel have established "full normalisation" of their diplomatic relations - after years of secretive discussions between the two Middle East states. An agreement to this effect was brokered by US President Trump and is due to be signed in Washington on 3 November. Journalists consider what has brought the two states closer together and the potential impact of the deal.

In Russia, politicians and the public are at odds as to how to react to developments in Belarus - also because Lukashenko has always been a close ally. While many express solidarity with the Belarusians, others fear the country could follow in Ukraine's footsteps. And is it acceptable to agree with the West? Press comments reflect the deep rifts.

After examinations were cancelled because of the coronamvirus pandemic, the results of this year's A-levels, the UK's university entrance qualification exams, were calculated using an algorithm. This process has resulted in grades that in many cases are significantly lower than those predicted by teachers. Students from disadvantaged families are reportedly worst affected, while students from private schools are said to have benefited.

Donald Trump's rival Joe Biden presented his candidate for vice-president at a high school in his hometown of Wilmington on Wednesday: Senator Kamala Harris. Both blamed Donald Trump for the crises in the country and especially for the many coronavirus deaths. Harris's nomination has stoked high hopes in Europe's commentary columns, but not all journalists share these expectations.