Over half of Europeans misunderstand food date labels, leading to significant food waste estimated at 88 million tonnes annually, costing €143 billion. The European Commission notes that better understanding could reduce waste by eight million tonnes yearly. Misinterpretation of

Bolivia has been awaiting new elections for nearly a year, with the date now set for October 18, 2020. The potential disqualification of Evo Morales' party, Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS), has sparked controversy. MAS candidate Luis Arce mentioned an internal poll during a TV interview, which could lead to the party's legal disqualification according to Bolivian electoral law. Political parties Juntos and Creemos have filed complaints against MAS with the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), which has referred the case to the Plurinational Constitutional Tribunal (TCP) for review. The situation is complicated by past actions during Morales' tenure when the TSE disqualified opposition candidates under the same law. Experts believe that the disqualification of MAS is unlikely and would be disproportionate, and that even if MAS were disqualified, it would not eliminate the party as a political force.

Bolivia faces a tragic situation with hospitals overwhelmed and cemeteries lacking space due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bolivian engineer Carlos Ayo created a portable crematorium oven to address this issue. The oven, which costs $45,000, allows for cremations at about $35 each and is designed to be easily transported, especially to rural areas. Despite the grim nature of the situation, the innovation has garnered attention and contact from authorities and private companies. As of August 6, Bolivia had reported 86,423 coronavirus cases and 3,465 deaths.

There are 165 candidate vaccines worldwide for COVID-19, with 26 in or nearing human trials. The EU has strategies to secure vaccines, including agreements with Sanofi for 300 million doses. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) will approve vaccines for EU states, with distribution and pricing varying by country. The EU's strategy involves collective negotiations to ensure access for all, including low- and middle-income countries through the COVAX plan. Vaccine development is high-risk, with significant financial stakes. The EU is financially supporting companies to mitigate risks and ensure production facilities can be repurposed if needed. Regulatory flexibility is being offered to expedite vaccine development without compromising safety. Pricing is not yet determined, and it's unclear who will receive the vaccine first, but high-risk workers and vulnerable populations are likely candidates.

As France's streets emptied due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the homeless faced increased hunger and uncertainty. Volunteer groups like #PourEux, with young participants such as Maxime Klimaszewski, mobilized to distribute food using a simple app-based system. Volunteer cooks like Françoise prepared meals with personal notes. The Abbé-Pierre Foundation highlighted the worsening situation for homeless families and children, with rising numbers of street births and rejections from emergency shelters. Special centers were opened for non-hospitalized homeless COVID-19 patients, and winter housing measures were extended. Despite these efforts, the homeless population, including individuals like Eric, a passionate reader, continue to face challenges, with the potential for increased deaths on the streets during the pandemic.

European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano answers questions from the public in a weekly series called Ask Our Astronaut. In response to a question from French high school tutor Maarten Das, Parmitano shares his unique insights into climate change, having witnessed its effects from space, and discusses potential solutions to combat it.

On the anniversary of the Barcelona attack, experts discuss the complexities of social integration, highlighting the case of the young men involved in the 2017 Barcelona and Cambrils attacks. Despite appearing integrated, they were radicalized, leading to the question of what true integration entails. The lack of coordination among Spanish police forces due to political issues is criticized, and the ongoing high terrorist threat level in Spain is acknowledged.