Russia's hybrid war on Europe: Jamming and spoofing in the 'grey zone'
Shea Lawrence
Boris Johnson says he would consider triggering Article 16
The British prime minister said the EU had cast doubt on the Good Friday Agreement after considering invoking Article 16 of the Brexit deal.
Coronavirus: Moscow to open mass vaccination centres on Saturday
The centres will open just days after President Vladimir Putin announced a programme to get as many Russians vaccinated as possible. Doctors, teachers and social workers will be first to receive the Sputnik V vaccine.
First Europeans could be vaccinated by year-end, says EU chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged members states on Wednesday to get ready to roll out vaccination campaigns before the end of the year.
AstraZeneca executive awaiting 'relatively fast' EU vaccine approval
The company's Executive Vice President for Europe and Canada told Euronews that once approved the vaccine could be distributed "very fast" across all EU member states.
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Danish Prime Minister picks new minister after mink culling scandal
Mogens Jensen stepped down after illegally ordering Danish mink farmers to cull their livestock.
Europe accounted for half of the world's COVID-19 infections last week
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that out of four million new cases last week, 46% were reported from the continent.
Researchers aim to create European historical scents library
A team of researchers aim to recreate scents from the last five centuries on the continent to bring a richer understanding of historical events like the Battle of Waterloo as well as day to day life.
Coronavirus: Italy records new high of nearly 41,000 daily cases
Italy extended partial lockdowns to two regions that include Naples and Florence on Friday.
EU-US relations will never be the same again, says ex-Trump aide
Mick Mulvaney says President Donald Trump has "tapped into" issues between the bloc and the US which will have a lasting impact.
Biden warns 200,000 Americans could die before a vaccine is available
The president-elect lowered expectations that a vaccine could arrive soon and outlined his plans to tackle the pandemic once he is sworn into office.
Angela Merkel is reportedly considering a nationwide 'lockdown light'
The German Chancellor will push for the strict new measures in a meeting with regional leaders on Wednesday, Bild newspaper reported
Latin America surpasses Europe's number of coronavirus cases
A skyrocketing case count in Brazil and heavy outbreaks in Peru, Chile and Colombia have been the main contributors.
Germany reopens border with Luxembourg in meeting on Schengen Bridge
In a symbolic meeting on Schengen Bridge, the foreign ministers of Germany and Luxembourg removed measures put in place to contain COVID-19.
Dozens of newborn babies are stranded in Kyiv due to lockdown
Over 100 babies have yet to see their adoptive parents for the first time. Travel restrictions in Ukraine prevent most foreign parents from entering the country.
Trump selects former defender of Jeffrey Epstein to join legal team
Alan Dershowitz will assist the US president in the upcoming Senate trial on Tuesday. The constitutional expert has said he will deliver arguments meant to shield Trump from allegations that he abused his power.
Tripoli accuses rivals of breaking conditional ceasefire in Libya
The ceasefire took effect early on Sunday and if it holds, it will mark the first break in fighting in months.
54 injured in Lebanon: violence erupts as police clash with protesters
Dozens were wounded late on Saturday as police clashed with anti-government protesters. It was one of the most violent confrontations since demonstrations began in October.
Artificial intelligence is writing Beethoven's unfinished symphony
A team of German musicologist and programmers are using machine-learning software to complete the beloved composer's final tenth symphony in the run-up to his 250th birthday.
Beirut flooded with protesters as the government remains paralysed
Demonstrators called for the "downfall of the regime" in Lebanon as tens of thousands took to the streets protesting against corruption and government inaction.
Scientists have embarked on the longest-ever expedition to the Arctic
The MOSAiC expedition is a year-long project led by Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute which aims to learn more about the weather processes in the Arctic.
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