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COVID-19: France sets another daily record with 13,500 new cases

The total number of deaths also rose by 26 in the same 24-hour period, bringing France's death toll from coronavirus to 31,274 since March.

Spain

Spain: New COVID-19 restrictions come into force in Madrid

Infections in Europe are now higher than they were at the peak of the pandemic in March.

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COVID-19 test that gives a result in 10 minutes trialled in Austria

More than 3,000 students from Vienna University took part in the trial.

Spain

'The system's collapsed': Doctors' alarm over COVID's impact in Madrid

"COVID-19 has exacerbated the workload, some doctors can have up to three or four patients called in at the same time slot either by phone calls, face-to-face visits, emergencies or home care. It's crazy."

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COVID-19: France, Spain, and UK set to introduce new local measures

Authorities in France, Spain and the UK are looking to local measure to help fight a second surge in COVID-19 cases.

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Virus clusters at French universities a worry for returning students

At least a dozen COVID-19 clusters have emerged since French campuses and classrooms reopened this month.

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UAE aerospace manufacturer Strata pivots from plane parts to mask production during pandemic

Like so many industries around the world, manufacturing has been badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

World

How are Tunisia’s plastics businesses faring during the COVID-19 crisis?

Back in April, the International Monetary Fund approved a $745 million emergency loan to help Tunisia navigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IMF also forecast the economy would contract by 4.3% this year.

France

French workers protest job cuts amid COVID-19 pandemic

Thousands protested job cuts and wages as COVID-19 cases rise in France.

USA

Biden blasts Trump's 'criminal' virus response at drive-in town hall

US Democratic candidate Joe Biden called President Donald Trump's downplaying of COVID-19 "close to criminal".

Spain

Deaf children in learning limbo amid lack of transparent face masks

For many students, a return to school ended months of disruption to their learning. But the requirement to wear face masks in the classroom means that, for deaf children, the problems continue.

World News

Calls to protect nurses who are 'still in the eye of this pandemic'

According to a new report, more than 1,000 nurses have died from the disease worldwide. They account for around 10 per cent of infections.

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Rich nations have bought half of future COVID-19 vaccine doses - Oxfam

Charities are calling for an overhaul of corporate practices so that a 'People's Vaccine' is available to everyone.

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Europe's COVID-19 surge 'serious' as global cases exceed 30 million

WHO warns weekly COVID-19 infections in Europe are now higher than the first peak in March

United Kingdom

COVID restrictions intensify in North East England amid soaring cases

Matt Hancock made the announcement on Thursday.

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Europe must act to counter 'COVID-19 fatigue': WHO

"We move from do not do, to do differently."

USA

Trump sees mass COVID-19 vaccinations 'soon', contradicting experts

The US President's claims fly in the face of evidence from health experts who say it could be months or longer before a vaccine is ready for mass distribution.

France

The 'anti-mask' movement: who are they and is one of them you?

Man or woman? Conspiracy theorist or libertarian? Right or left wing? Here is the typical profile of people refusing to wear a mask in France.

United Kingdom

COVID Christmas? How the 'rule of six' could scupper festive trade

Pubs and clubs and those who work in them were hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown. With the 'rule of six' it could be about to get worse.

Ireland

Irish cabinet working from home over suspected COVID-19 infection

The Dail or parliament was suspended in the afternoon over the announcement but resumed in the evening with junior ministers answering questions from lawmakers.