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Italy bans Christmas travel after record daily deaths

Italy has banned people travelling over Christmas along with midnight mass after breaking its 24-hour record of coronavirus deaths.

United Kingdom

Johnson urges caution as UK authorises Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine

UK Health Minister Matt Hancock announced that the country is the first to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Ethiopia

Ethiopian PM orders army to attack Tigray region's capital

Abiy Ahmed, last year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, ordered the federal troops to move on Mekelle after weeks of fighting in the semi-autonomous region.

France

Ski stations will remain closed as France relaxes some lockdown rules

French Prime Minister Jean Castex detailed France's new virus restrictions, allowing people to travel for Christmas but keeping restaurants and ski stations closed.

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United Kingdom

Scotland becomes first nation in world to provide free period products

The Scottish parliament unanimously passed legislation requiring the government to make period products available for free to those who cannot afford them.

France

Police force migrants out of Paris square in 'shocking' scene

France's interior minister called the images of police forcefully removing migrants from the Place de la République "shocking".

France

France to continue coronavirus lockdown while easing some restrictions

French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to allow some businesses to reopen while prolonging restrictions on travel, a government spokesman said.

World News

Coronavirus: Oxford candidate vaccine is 70% effective, trial shows

The vaccine was 90% effective if administered at a half dose and then at a full dose and 62% effective if administered in two full doses.

World News

When will we get a COVID vaccine? This & other key questions answered

Euronews spoke to experts about the challenges of getting a vaccine and what steps are left once one is approved.

World News

EU to sign deal for up to 160 million doses of Moderna vaccine

European Commission President von der Leyen announced the “good news” saying the EU would sign a contract Wednesday for up to 160 million does of the Moderna vaccine.

World News

New coronavirus vaccine 'is 94.5% effective' at preventing COVID-19

US biotechnology company Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective.

France

Coronavirus: French PM says lifting lockdown would be 'irresponsible'

French PM Jean Castex said he hoped that some lockdown restrictions could be lifted by Christmas but told people not to plan large gatherings for New Years.

USA

Bush congratulates Biden as Republicans silent on election outcome

Former US President George W Bush said the election outcome was "clear" while Trump refused to concede.

USA

Attempts to undermine public trust tarnished US election, says OSCE

The US election was "tarnished by legal uncertainty and unprecedented attempts to undermine public trust", said international observers from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

USA

US election latest: Biden begins transition, Trump refuses to concede

Where do things stand across the pond nearly a week since election night?

My Europe Series

US voters in Europe say election result might stop them going back

Americans living in Europe told us they were stressed and anxious about the election. The outcome, they said, could determine how they feel about moving back some day.

USA

US election: What are five big issues that Americans care about?

US voters are taking to the polls ahead of the November 3 presidential election, but what are the main issues that voters care about?

USA

US election: Tension mounts as presidential campaign enters final days

Donald Trump and Joe Biden are making a last ditch effort in swing states with just two days until the presidential election.

France

Let them read books: French bookshops protest amid second lockdown

The country's prestigious Goncourt book prize will also be delayed in solidarity with France's independent bookshops.

USA

US election: What are the Senate races to look out for?

US voters won't just election a president on November 3, they're also choosing 35 Senators.

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