Vatican Pope Francis cancels three more appearances after sciatica flareup The pope will not deliver Mass, nor evening prayer, on Sunday. A meeting with diplomatic corps on Monday has also been rescheduled.
World Coronavirus: Latest data on new COVID-19 infections and deaths The latest data on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus
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?
world news WHO warns of 'vaccine nationalism' as world rolls out COVID-19 jabs A lack of access to COVID vaccines in poorer countries has prompted WHO to warn against 'vaccine nationalism'.
Europe EU vaccine delays dog effort to speed up COVID inoculations Delays to vaccine deliveries from AstraZeneca and Pfizer have raised concerns about the EU's vaccination timeline. 23/01/2021
China Thousands in Hong Kong locked down to contain coronavirus Thousands of residents in Hong Kong were locked down on Saturday to contain a worsening COVID outbreak. 23/01/2021
USA Biden signs orders to kick-start economic recovery US President Joe Biden signed executive orders to kick-start his recovery plan as he warned the effects of the COVID pandemic will deepen. 23/01/2021
Travel News The female travellers exploring the world through postcards These female travellers have found that exchanging postcards is a safe way to explore the world during lockdown. 23/01/2021
Denmark Denmark suspends flights from Dubai amid doubts over virus tests Danish authorities faced a “concrete and serious citizen inquiry into" how the tests are carried out at Dubai entry and exit points, the Scandinavian country's transport minister said. 22/01/2021
Spain Holiday plans threatened as Spain warns of possible tourism disruption Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said earlier this week that Spain would be better equipped to welcome foreign tourists at the end of summer. 22/01/2021
Belgium Belgium bans leisure travel until March amid fears over COVID variants Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said Friday that “when people travel, the virus travels with them". 22/01/2021
Unreported Europe From vaccine creation to trepidation: France's struggle with anti-vaxxers France has one of western Europe's highest rates of distrust in modern-day vaccines. On Unreported Europe we take a look at why, what anti-vaxxers have to say and what can bring sceptics rounds. 22/01/2021
world news EU travel bans: Bloc leaders agree to keep borders open...for now Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, says all non-essential travel should be strongly discouraged both within a country and across borders. 22/01/2021
World Which country in Europe is leading the way on COVID vaccinations? With vaccinations underway in the majority of Europe, who is making the fastest progress? 22/01/2021
Europe Economists revise eurozone growth downwards amid second COVID wave Lockdowns and pandemic-related restrictions were likely to slow down Europe's economic recovery as the ECB cut its predicts for 2021 and beyond. 22/01/2021
Travel News How to travel safely in Europe during COVID-19 We answer the most common questions about booking, travelling safely and what to do if you have to cancel 22/01/2021
Spain The Silence of the Trams: Barcelona commuters hushed to stop COVID-19 "People shouting or talking on the phone can emit up to fifty times more particles," according to the Spanish National Research Council. 22/01/2021
Wellness Earthling Ed: How can you prevent future pandemics? Go vegan WATCH | Earthling Ed on the four biggest reasons veganism is going to explode in 2021. 22/01/2021
Good Morning Europe COVID and communication: Lip-readers struggling behind the mask Hard of hearing people use visual cues, like the movement of another person’s lips, to understand and interact with others. But since the pandemic struck, the use of face masks has interfered with people's ability to communicate clearly. 22/01/2021
Good Morning Europe Portugal election: turnout fears and power struggles amid lockdown Sunday's presidential election in Portugal comes at a very difficult moment in the fight against COVID-19. The country is under lockdown and the traditional last round of political campaigning has been scrapped. Now candidates and observers fear a record-low voter turnout, casting doubt on polls. 22/01/2021
Albania Albania expels Russian diplomat for violating pandemic measures Albanian Foreign Ministry says the diplomat had "continued to violate measures to protect against the pandemic". 22/01/2021
