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Alice Tidey

United Kingdom

Who is Dominic Cummings and why do so many people want him sacked?

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest ally is accused of breaking the government's own rules during the coronavirus lockdown to arrange childcare for his four-year-old son.

China

Hong Kong police fire tear gas on protesters

Pro-democracy supporters in Hong Kong have criticised the national security law and say it goes against the “one country, two systems” framework.

World News

Record 106,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in a day: WHO

Almost two-thirds of the 106,000 new COVID-19 infections reported globally on Tuesday were recorded in just four countries.

Netherlands

A mink may have transmitted COVID-19 to a human, says Dutch government

Authorities began investing mink farms after some were spotted showing signs of coronavirus back in April.

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France

French president Emmanuel Macron loses absolute majority in parliament

Seven MPs from his LREM party defected to create a new parliamentary group they said would be "independent" and sit "neither in the majority nor in the opposition".

France

France's top court orders government to reopen places of worship

The Council of State said the blanket ban on gatherings at places of worship is "disproportionate" and infringes on a fundamental right.

World News

Macron and Merkel back EU bond to raise €500bn for Europe's recovery

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has already indicated that his position and that of several member states collectively known as the Frugal Four "remains unchanged", signalling that the proposal will face strong resistance.

United Kingdom

Dozens wrongly charged in UK under coronavirus law

In April, all court cases brought under the Coronavirus Act in the UK were withdrawn.

World News

New Zealand's debt to soar to counter COVID-19. Europe's will too.

In the euro area, the debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to jump to 97.4% in 2020 from below 85% in 2019, according to the International Monetary Fund.

France

French pharma giant irks Paris with US first for vaccine comment

Edouard Philippe, France's prime minister, said "equal access for everyone to the vaccine is not negotiable". It came after French pharma giant Sanofi suggested the US would be first in line for any cure.

France

Coronavirus: France records sharp drop in crime during lockdown

Recorded cases of thefts, sexual violence and burglaries fell across France since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic but intrafamilial violence is a dark spot.

Belgium

'The Western Balkans belong in the EU', says Ursula von der Leyen

"The EU is determined to further intensify its engagement at all levels to support the region's political, economic and social transformation," EU leaders said on Wednesday after a summit with Western Balkans countries.

Poland

Poland's presidential election cancelled with just four days to go

With only four days to go, Poland's presidential election has been cancelled. The opposition had voiced fears about its legitimacy during the currrent pandemic and whether sufficient infrastructure for postal voting could be put in place in time.

World News

COVID-19 live: UK overtakes Italy to become worst-hit nation in Europe

Follow all the latest updates on COVID-19 and the response against it.

World News

France and Italy in recession as Spain sees record GDP decline

The devastating impact of the coronavirus lockdowns came into sharp focus today when the latest economic data was released.

Poland

Poland's all-postal election 'undermines democracy', warns HRW

Poland's government has moved ahead with plans to hold the presidential election on May 10 via a new mail-in system. Human Rights Watch says the moved would not deliver "free, and fair" elections.

France

What are the key points of France's lockdown exit plan?

France will begin easing lockdown restrictions on May 11 if the country continues making progress on coronavirus, said PM Édouard Philippe.

United Kingdom

Could COVID-19-related Kawasaki Disease be major threat to children?

Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal symptoms and cardiac inflammation are common features of this infection.

France

France launches AI phone line to help keep track of COVID-19 spread

Over 1,000 "intelligent virtual agents" have been designed to help detect cases of the deadly virus.

France

Coronavirus: France drastically limits sale of nicotine products

The measure comes after a study found that "nicotine may be suggested as a potential preventive agent against Covid-19 infection."

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