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Euroviews. Irresponsible wet market practices led to COVID-19. China hasn’t learned its lesson ǀ View

The US should convene the UN Security Council (UNSC) for an emergency session in order to engage with China and others to seek an immediate cessation of all wet-market activities around the world, provide transparency on that cessation, facilitate international inspection of all relevant sites...

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

France and Italy in recession as Spain sees record GDP decline

The devastating impact of the coronavirus lockdowns came into sharp focus today when the latest economic data was released.

World News

Remdesivir drug reduces recovery time from COVID-19, says study

Remdesivir interferes with an enzyme that helps RNA viruses to replicate and has been shown to be successful against coronaviruses in laboratory studies.

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Europe News

COVID-19: Belgium's overcrowded prisons a 'powder keg' for infections

"Since 23 April, I wash myself with water. I had to wash my cell by myself with just water. I picked up the dirt of the prisoner before. What more can I say? The situation here is very bad."

Europe News

Belgium to hire 2,000 call centre staff to track COVID-19 cases

The investigators will work the phones and connect the dots of who could be spreading coronavirus.

United Kingdom

Captain Tom Moore promoted to colonel on 100th birthday

The Second World War veteran has been raising millions of euros for healthcare workers during the coronavirus crisis by walking laps of his garden.

World News

Coronavirus latest: UK 'past the peak' of COVID-19, says Boris Johnson

Follow live updates on the coronavirus pandemic.

World News

StopCOVID: France's controversial tracing app ready by June

The French government's tracing project has raised many questions over privacy and civil liberties.

USA

COVID-19 cases in the US have now passed the one million mark

COVID-19 cases in the US pass the one million mark and more Americans have lost their lives to the disease than died during the Vietnam War.

Europe News

Graduates struggling for job leads amid lockdown uncertainty

Now is a tough time for everyone, especially job-hunting graduates. Recruitment specialists say young people should use the time to improve their skills.

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Coping with Covid 19 : how cargo companies and big brands are adapting to the coronavirus

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Business Line Dubai explores how cargo companies are dealing with the Covid 19 health crisis. The team also finds out how some big brands are adapting their advertising during the pandemic.

Earth News

Over a million airline meals rescued to feed disadvantaged families

One social enterprise has been salvaging food to support the most vulnerable people amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Patience, sacrifice and Zakat: How Muslims find the strength to endure the COVID-19 pandemic ǀ View

Muslim communities in the UK have been hit harder than others by coronavirus, but the principle of Zakat – alms - during Ramadan is a source of strength for many.

France

Dentists post nude photos to highlight lack of protective equipment

Dentists are posing nude to draw attention to the dearth of protective equipment in France.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The UK ICO’s modified approach to data regulation during COVID-19 is welcome but risks remain ǀ View

Businesses and organisations may draw some comfort from the ICO’s position during the current health emergency, but they would be wise to maintain data protection standards wherever possible and not to see the regulator’s approach as a “free pass.”

USA

COVID-19 has killed more Americans than the Vietnam War

More than 59,000 people are now known to have died from the pandemic in the US. The 20-year Vietnam War killed 58,200 American soldiers.

Spain

Euroviews. Countries are suspending immigration detention due to coronavirus. Let’s keep it that way ǀ View

The Spanish authorities have not suddenly had a change of heart regarding the use of immigration detention but rather recognised what activists have been saying all along – health and legal issues make the system untenable.

Spain

Spain reveals four-stage plan to transition out of COVID-19 lockdown

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has laid out the country's plan for transitioning to a new normality after coronavirus.

Sport

Postponed Tokyo Olympics could be 'scrapped' if 2021 date doesn't work

Health experts have cast doubt on whether the Games could be held next summer without a vaccine or effective drugs to treat Covid-19 being found.