Now playing Next World Swedes snubbed as Nordic neighbours open their borders Scandinavian countries have opened up their borders to each other but specifically excluded Sweden, because of its less strict approach to containing COVID-19. 15/06/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Brexit: No extension for transition period beyond December 2020 The UK Prime Minister and European Commission President said in a joint statement that there would be no extension of the post-Brexit transition period. 15/06/2020
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Now playing Next France Macron hails 'first victory' against COVID-19, reopens French borders In a live televised address from the Elysee Palace, Macron announced that the whole of mainland France is now in the so-called "green zone" including the Ile de France region. 14/06/2020
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Now playing Next United Kingdom Man dies from overdose as thousands attend illegal raves in UK Manchester police said the events - attended by up to 4,000 people - had "tragic consequences" with one death, three stabbings and an allegation of rape. 14/06/2020
Now playing Next no comment COVID-19: 'Hug curtain' used in Brazilian nursing homes Elderly patients in a nursing home in Sao Paulo can hug their loved ones through a plastic 'hug curtain,' a way to bring families together amid the pandemic that is ravaging Brazil, with over 41,000 deaths and more than 800,000 cases 14/06/2020
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Now playing Next United Kingdom Majority of Britons want Brexit transition extension due to COVID-19 The Health Foundation charity stressed that a no-deal Brexit could lead to "a vicious, and avoidable, combination of risks" as the country continues its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 14/06/2020
Now playing Next Spain Spain brings forward reopening of borders to Schengen area European countries are reopening their borders as #coronavirus cases fall 14/06/2020
Now playing Next Italy Coronavirus: Tourists back in Venice for Doge's Palace reopening Souvenir shops and restaurants have largely reopened and the tourists are back on the gondolas, but authorities call for a more sustainable tourism model. 13/06/2020
Now playing Next South Africa Hospital train reaches South Africa's more remote COVID-19 patients The country accounts for around a quarter of all Africa's COVID-19 cases. 13/06/2020
Now playing Next Brazil Brazil's coronavirus death toll exceeds the UK's It comes after Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's biggest cities, reopened shops this week. 13/06/2020
Now playing Next world news Coronavirus vaccine: European countries strike deal with pharma giant If the University of Oxford approves a coronavirus vaccine that is currently testing, the EU will be provided with at least 300 million doses. 13/06/2020
Now playing Next Germany Coronavirus: Poland reopens all EU borders after nearly three months Poland reopened its borders with Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia on Saturday, while the frontier with Lithuania had already been opened on Friday. 13/06/2020
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