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Ukraine

Ukraine accuses Belarus of stoking tensions over Jewish pilgrims

Tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews travel every Jewish New Year to the central Ukrainian town of Uman to visit the tomb of Rabbi Nahman, the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement.

France

COVID-19: France fast-tracks citizenship for foreign virus fighters

"Our country was able to count on their solidarity and generosity in the face of this immense challenge," said Marlène Schiappa, the ministry official in charge of citizenship issues.

France

COVID-19 in France: Bordeaux and Marseille announce tougher constaints

The stricter measures announced in Bordeaux and Marseille follow a surge in new cases. The French government wants to avoid a new nationwide lockdown.

World News

Europe must prepare for jump in COVID-19 deaths in October, warns WHO

"It's going to get tougher. In October, November, we are going to see more mortality," Hans Kluge, Director of the WHO European office, said.

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Spain

Madrid Fashion Week: Masks take centre stage on and off the catwalk

Our reporter Jaime Velazquez hits the catwalk to compare this year's event with previous editions.

Israel

Israel to reimpose new nationwide lockdown as coronavirus cases surge

Due to begin on Friday, the tightening of measures marks the second time Israel is being plunged into a lockdown after a lengthy shutdown in the spring.

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Paris museum puts on 'mask-and-shoes-only' event for naturists

La Cinémathèque said the event was "a first for the Parisian institution".

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Germany: socially distanced rooftop symphonic concert

Musicians of the Dresden Symphonic orchestra played on the roof of a high-rise building on Saturday, to respect social distancing measures.

France

France exceeds 10,000 new daily COVID-19 cases for first time

This is the first time the number of people who have been confirmed to have the virus exceeded 10,000 in 24 hours.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Oxford University to resume trials of vaccine

In large trials like this one, "it is expected that some participants will become unwell and every case must be carefully evaluated to ensure careful assessment of safety," the university said.

World

'We're going to have to learn to live with virus,' says EU health boss

"After restrictions were lifted, in many countries people felt that they wanted to go back to what they felt was their normal lives," said EU health chief Stella Kyriakides. "This is not possible."

France

French prime minister calls for prudence as cases increase

Cases are rising in France but the government has yet to severely limit movement or gatherings in the country.

Travel News

Mexico's 'City of the Gods' reopens after five-month lockdown

The UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the country's most popular spots for tourists

Kosovo

A third of Kosovo believes coronarvirus is a hoax, according to poll

That is despite the country's healthcare system being at breaking point, with hospital beds filling up with COVID-19 cases and medicine reserves running low.

World News

Will young adults be responsible for driving up COVID-19 deaths?

As COVID-19 cases rise primarily among young adults in Europe, what's the risk if they're less likely to be hospitalised?

France

COVID-19: France sets new daily record with nearly 10,000 new cases

The national health agency revealed on Thursday afternoon that 9,843 new COVID-19 infections had been confirmed over the previous 24 hours — the highest one-day tally the country has recorded since the beginning of the outbreak.

Business Planet

COVID-19 tests are key to stop the pandemic: How do they work?

In the race to get a handle on the pandemic, a number of tests are now in use around the world. But how do they work?

World News

Here's how to properly wear your COVID-19 face mask

Treat your mask like your underwear — change it every day. Euronews spoke to an expert to see what habits you should adopt with your COVID-19 mask.

Spain

COVID-19 might give unexpected boost to Spain’s organic sector

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Research suggests that the COVID-19 crisis has pushed EU consumers to look for higher quality products, Spanish farmers are set to provide.

USA

Donald Trump admits to playing down dangers of coronavirus, book says

“I wanted to always play it down,” US President Donald Trump said, according to a book by journalist Bob Woodward. “I still like playing it down because I don’t want to create a panic.”