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Could the 'CommonPass' app help save the travel industry?

The app, tested by travelers aboard the United Airlines flight from London Heathrow airport to New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International airport, could make it easier for international airline passengers to securely show they've complied with COVID-19 testing requirements.

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COVID-19: Anger in Italy as bars and restaurants forced to shut early

Cinemas, swimming pools and gyms are closed in Italy from Monday, while opening hours in bars and restaurants are curtailed. Restrictions are being tightened across Europe aimed at curbing the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases.

USA

US reports record 83,000 coronavirus cases in one day

The world's worst affected country recorded a new daily high of 83,757 COVID-19 cases, as hospitals warned they were becoming overwhelmed with patients.

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COVID-19: Joe Biden promises vaccine will be 'free for everyone' in US

Biden was outlining a plan to combat COVID-19 in which he also said he would ask Congress to pass a major finance bill to fight the virus.

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E-learning: boosted by the pandemic, where is it headed next?

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The sudden explosion in distance learning because of COVID-19 has been positive in some areas and challenging in others - but how will it be incorporated in education going forward? Focus takes a look at the background to e-learning and - and how it's working now for students, educators and adults.

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Europe's week: Green deal vs coronavirus recovery

As Europe struggles to battle a second wave of coronavirus cases, the question is being raised over how far the EU can keep the Green Deal on track in light of the economic downturn.

World News

COVID-19: Situation in most EU nations of 'serious concern', says ECDC

Only six nations were on Friday classified as stable while no countries were labelled "of concern". The vast majority were classified as experiencing an epidemiological situation of serious concern.

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Curfews and restrictions imposed across Europe as COVID-19 cases soar

More European countries tell people they will have to stay indoors overnight and restrict social interaction to help stop the virus spreading

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European hospitals under pressure as COVID-19 patient numbers increase

As Belgium, Italy, and Portugal continue to record high numbers of the new coronavirus, pressure on health services is also increasing.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Testing sewage gives early warning of local outbreaks

Testing has for now been rolled out to 90 wastewater treatment sites in the UK, covering just under a quarter of the population in England.

France

France curfew extended as country records over 1m coronavirus cases

France set another record for the number of daily positive infections on Friday with 42,032 cases, pushing the total number so far to 1,041,075.

Spain

Spaniards turn to private COVID-19 tests amid delays at public centres

But if you haven't got €90-€160 for a private coronavirus test, getting one in the public system is becoming increasingly difficult.

Belgium

Coronavirus: Belgian Foreign Minister Sophie Wilmès in intensive care

Wilmès announced that she had received a positive test result on Saturday, saying she had probably caught it from within her family circle.

World

Greek National Opera entices people back to the theatre after hiatus

It has been a seven-month break but the Greek National Opera is finally welcoming back audiences in Athens. With a number of health restrictions measures in place, the company’s singers have found an original way of convincing the public it is a safe activity.

Spain

More than one million coronavirus cases reported in Spain and France

Spain became the first in western Europe to surpass the milestone after the latest daily recorded COVID-19 cases brought the total to 1,005,295 so far.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: UK reports daily record of 26,688 new COVID-19 cases

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon accused Johnson of ignoring experts in not employing a restrictions strategy without an “extreme” measure, close to the full lockdown in spring.

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Which European countries have COVID-19 border restrictions in place?

Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.

United Kingdom

Manchester Young Conservatives strongly criticise leader Boris Johnson

The chairman of Manchester Young Conservatives has slammed UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, telling Euronews that the Tory leader has carried out "U-turn after U-turn, incompetent move after incompetent move".

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Watch: MEPs debate EU measures to address COVID-19 change

MEPs are set to debate EU measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of COVID-19.

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Skull sculptures in Mexico City mark the Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead celebration takes place once a year across Mexico as a way of welcoming those who are no longer with us.