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Brussels makes face masks mandatory to stop virus spread

Authorities in Brussels have made face masks mandatory across the city in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Spain

Travel Guide for Holidaying in Spain during COVID-19

Can I hire a car in Spain during COVID-19? Will I be required to take a test on arrival? As visitors from Europe and beyond prepare to holiday in Spain for the first time since lockdown, we’ve put together a guide that will help you plan your summer getaway with confidence.

World News

Football's Champions League resumes tonight with knockout tournament

It's the biggest club level prize in European football. Here's what you need to know.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: UK economy falls into 'largest recession on record'

The UK's economy fell a record 20.4% between April and June amid the height of the coronavirus lockdown, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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Belgium

Row as Belgium beach towns ban day trippers amid heatwave

The mayor of Knokke-Heist said he did not want quantity, but that "quality [of visitors] is perfect."

Germany

German COVID-19 study recruits thousands of volunteers for test gig

Researchers at the University of Halle want to simulate different ways of safely getting large groups of people together.

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New Zealand: People queue at supermarkets amid new COVID-19 cases

People rushed to supermarkets in New Zealand after the country announced its first locally transmitted coronavirus infections after more than 100 days without cases.

Russia

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine 'more of a Molotov cocktail at this point'

Former FDA Associate Commissioner Peter Pitts says there are many questions behind the announcement by Vladimir Putin.

United Kingdom

Scottish football season at risk after players flout coronavirus rules

The Scottish government has threatened to suspend the national football season, which has just begun, following a number of breaches of regulations put in place to guard against the coronavirus pandemic.

New Zealand

COVID-19: New Zealand sees first outbreak after 102 days

The Prime Minister has announced four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in one family from an unknown source.

Russia

Russia becomes first country to register a coronavirus vaccine

Russian president Vladimir Putin has claimed his daughter has been inoculated against COVID-19 after the country became the first in the world to register a vaccine for the disease.

World News

Coronavirus: Confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 20 million worldwide

The infection rate has sharply increased since the global number of cases hit 15 million on July 22, with US, India and Brazil accounting for nearly two-thirds of all cases.

Spain

Antonio Banderas tests positive for COVID-19

The Spanish actor posted a statement on his social media account as he turned 60-years-old on Monday, saying he is celebrating his birthday in self-isolation.

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Coronavirus pandemic scuppers employment plans of graduates world over

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the task of securing a first job for many young people. Here, recent graduates from across the world talk about how the pandemic is affecting their chances of getting a foot on the ladder.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Only 50% of Brits say they will definitely get vaccinated

Researchers found that respondents who are sceptical about science and authority are more likely to refuse the vaccine.

France

Coronavirus: Paris makes masks mandatory in busy outdoor areas

New daily COVID-19 cases surged to more than 2,200 on Friday.

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Coronavirus: Britain records more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases

The UK reported 1,062 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, the highest number of new cases since late June.

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Brazil COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000

Brazil is the second-most impacted country by COVID-19 with more than three million cases and 100,000 deaths.

Ireland

Ireland closes off three regions to stem 'merciless' coronavirus

Movement has been restricted and restaurants, as well as sport and entertainment venues, have been closed for two weeks in the counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly.

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Disposable masks pose a real environmental threat

An increasing number of eco-friendly PPEs are available made from materials such as fishing net and wood pulp.