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Airbnb bans house parties around the world in response to COVID-19

"Instituting a global ban on parties and events is in the best interest of public health," the company said.

Germany

Coronavirus: Germany adds areas of Croatia to quarantine list

1,707 new COVID cases have been recorded in Germany over the previous 24 hours.

France

French producers come to an agreement to save champagne

After an unsuccessful meeting last month, vineyards and champagne houses agreed to limit 2020's yield in order to curb COVID-19 crisis' damage to the industry.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: Depression in the UK officially doubled during lockdown

One in five British adults experienced depressive symptoms in June as the country was under lockdown. Prior to the pandemic, fewer than one in ten reported such symptoms.

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France

France makes wearing face masks at work compulsory from next month

It will be one of the few countries in the world to universally require workers to wear masks

Finland

Finland is stockpiling paracetamol over fears of a second wave

The country reported nearly 300 new cases since the beginning of August.

Poland

Poland's Health Minister resigns amid medical procurement allegations

Dr. Lukasz Szumowski has faced allegations of profiting from the health crisis despite becoming a popular figure in the country's government.

New Zealand

Female leaders better at fighting COVID-19 than men, study finds

New Zealand, Germany and Bangladesh performed far better during the first wave of the pandemic than neighbouring companies with male leaders.

China

Thousands attend pool party in Wuhan, former COVID-19 epicentre

Attendance was capped at 50% of normal capacity - but women got in half price.

France

Ligue 1 season opener postponed due to new Marseille COVID-19 cases

The opening match of the 2020-21 season between Marseille and Saint-Étienne was due to be held at the Stade Vélodrome on Friday.

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COVID-19: Greece hopes to have vaccine by December

"We will start in December with 700,000 doses", Greece's Minister of Health Vassilis Kikilias said today.

World News

COVID-19: 'No-one is safe until everyone is safe,' says WHO director

"It is critical that countries don't repeat the same mistakes," says WHO director. "We need to prevent vaccine nationalism."

Malta

Coronavirus: Malta closes all bars and nightclubs

The country joins Italy and Spain in shutting entertainment venues. #coronavirus

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Ryanair slashes 20% of flights amid second coronavirus wave in Europe

France, Sweden, Spain and Ireland will all be affected.

France

Coronavirus: France sends in riot police to enforce face mask rules

Some 130 riot police officers will be deployed where local authorities have expanded the face mask requirement to several outdoor places.

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COVID-19: France expected to impose quarantine for UK travellers

The UK reimposed a 14-day self-isolation period for anyone coming from France and the Netherlands over the weekend.

New Zealand

New Zealand delays election after new virus outbreak

After 102 days without any community transmissions of COVID-19, there now are 58 known cases.

USA

What's going on with the US postal service and is it election-related?

As the coronavirus continues to wreck havoc on the US, many Americans are considering voting by mail in the upcoming election.

United Kingdom

Mental health in lockdown: 'We lost an ingredient that makes us human'

Young women have experienced the highest levels of anxiety and depression, while single men have struggled with loneliness.

World News

COVID-19: Italy closes nightclubs, vacationers blamed for second wave

At least 25% of the new COVID-19 cases in Italy are being recorded among travellers or foreign residents.