Uncovering Europe From anti-vax to pro-Putin, conspiracy theorists now back Russia's war Known for their large and sometimes violent anti-COVID-19 vaccination protests, some vaccine sceptics in Austria, encouraged by the extreme right, are now supporting Putin's Russia and its war against Ukraine.
world news COVID in Europe: Where are infections and deaths on the rise? What are the latest figures from your country?
World These animations show how COVID-19 has spread in key countries Our data visualisations reveal how COVID-19 has evolved in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, the UK, Iran, China and the US.
World What is the truth behind the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory? Conspiracy theorists believe 5G is to blame for the rapid spread of COVID-19. Are they right?
Germany What is the R value and how might it signal a second wave in Germany? All eyes are on Germany's R value. But what is it and why is it key in terms of when to lift lockdown?
United Kingdom UK COVID variant not more dangerous than original, say studies Two teams of researchers in the UK found the new strain discovered in September 2020 has higher transmission rates but does not lead to more severe symptoms than the original.
See Depression, love and diarrhoea: Meet Moni Zhang, the comic from Wuhan Skewering Western habits and reflecting on a troubled childhood in China, Zhang is a modern stand-up and mental health advocate. 06/05/2022
Health How do you get a reluctant Briton, German or Italian vaccinated? Protection against COVID-19, the right to eat out or to travel abroad: a study looked into what might sway vaccine-hesitant adults across eight European countries. 06/05/2022
Biztech news Bill Gates voices concerns over Elon Musk’s future Twitter plans The billionaire says he has reservations about Musk’s motive for buying Twitter, due to social media platforms' role in spreading misinformation. 05/05/2022
Europe News MEPs back COVID pass extension to June 2023 The majority of EU member states no longer require other EU citizens to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter their territory. 05/05/2022
Health COVID pandemic likely caused around 15 million excess deaths: WHO Excess mortality is the difference between the number of deaths recorded and the number that would normally be expected based on historical data. 05/05/2022
Health Severe COVID-19 could affect brain as much as ageing 20 years Cognitive impairment, such as difficulty recalling words, could also be affecting many people who have had COVID-19 but were not hospitalised, the study found. 04/05/2022
This will impact your life Europeans have decided COVID-19 is over. It isn't. In a short space of time, governments have lifted most restrictions meant to contain the deadly virus. 02/05/2022
Europe News Tourism in France surges after pandemic Paris and the south of France welcomed 20% more tourists over the Easter weekend compared to 2019, despite the Ukraine war and lockdowns in Asia. 02/05/2022
Work Work remotely from anywhere, forever, Airbnb tells employees Most staff will be able to live where they like and only go to the office if they choose to. 02/05/2022
Italy Italy and Greece relax some COVID restrictions ahead of tourist season Greece has lifted COVID rules for international and domestic flights while Italy has done away with its health pass. 01/05/2022
China China's 'zero-COVID' restrictions curb May 1 holiday travel China is sticking to a strict “zero-COVID” policy even as many other countries are easing restrictions and seeing if they can live with the virus. 01/05/2022
Health XE variant: What we know about the new COVID strain found in England Scientists think this hybrid variant combining two strains of Omicron may be even more infectious with more than a thousand confirmed cases. 30/04/2022
Travel News Business travel is 'gone for good', say experts Concerns about the environment, mental wellbeing and financial cost are all coming together to keep business travel at a lower level than pre-pandemic. 29/04/2022
no comment No Comment videos of the week No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary. 29/04/2022
Green News Why climate change could cause the next pandemic As animals are forced to migrate due to rising temperatures the effects could be catastrophic for humans and animals alike. 29/04/2022
Travel News Hong Kong is finally reopening to tourists - but there’s a catch Testing, quarantine and the threat of flight chaos are likely to stop tourists rushing to back to Hong Kong for now. 28/04/2022
Health EU says up to 80% of population has now been infected by COVID While the number of infections and deaths from COVID is dropping, EU member states are being urged to step up vaccinations, particularly for children. 28/04/2022
Experiences Watch: Rio Carnival parade makes an emotional return in Brazil Locals were delighted to welcome carnival floats back to Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo. 27/04/2022
Travel News Do you count as vaccinated in these top European holiday destinations? Minor differences in what counts as vaccinated can lead to major problems when you arrive at the border. 26/04/2022
no comment Beijing residents queue for tests Beijing on Tuesday launched mass coronavirus testing for nearly all its 21 million residents, as fears grew that the Chinese capital may be placed under a strict lockdown like Shanghai. 26/04/2022
