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Anti-malaria drugs should be tested to tackle COVID-19 says Macron

The French leader said the controversial dual therapy championed by Didier Raoult involving anti-malaria drugs should be vigorously tested as soon as possible.

Earth News

I bought an indoor garden to see if it would make quarantine bearable

Studies show that growing plants can reduce stress and anxiety and even improve productivity when working at home.

World News

Coronavirus latest: UK to receive 84 tons of PPE from Turkey

While a number of countries are preparing to start easing their coronavirus lockdowns, the UK is set to announce an extension of its containment measures

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'Now is not the time': Global alarm as Trump halts US funds to WHO

The United States is the WHO's largest single donor – and governments and health experts worry that by suspending funding, it could jeopardise efforts to stop the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ukraine

Amid coronavirus lockdown, Ukrainians start to feel the pinch

“The crisis will, of course, have a massive effect on people living in Ukraine. The consequences are completely different from what we will see in a country such as Denmark.”

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EU slams Donald Trump's decision to suspend WHO funding

One MEP said Trump's move was "dangerous and irresponsible".

Germany

'There are vultures out there': Police thwart €2.38m face mask scam

€2.38 million euros were paid up front for masks that never arrived. Two arrests have been made in the Netherlands, and more are expected, says Interpol.

Romania

Scramble for face masks and medical supplies sends prices soaring

Face masks and medical supplies are being sold for two or three times their value as countries scramble to protect their health workers.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: UK town devises a-moo-sing remedy to lockdown loneliness

Every evening from 6.30-6.32 pm local time, residents under lockdown in Belper, Devonshire, bellow out in unison, taking part in "The Belper Moo".

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Cold craft beer now delivered all over Europe from local suppliers

A website dedicated to to delivering local, artisanal beer has sprung up to support breweries while pubs are closed.

France

Tour de France postponed until August due to coronavirus pandemic

The French cycling event was delayed following President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that events with large crowds could not take place until at least mid-July.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Lessons learnt by Britain in 1931 could save the Eurozone from post-coronavirus catastrophe ǀ View

The experience of Britain in the 1920s and early 1930s provide valuable lessons for the European Union in forging a meaningful economic response to this virus crisis.

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Madrid stages open-air cinema for confined locals

A portable cinema is deployed in Madrid to provide entertainment to those confined to their apartments as a part of the coronavirus lockdown.

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Mask-wearing chocolate bunnies bring rare bit of joy amid lockdown

Chocolate bunnies wearing protective masks are hopping off the shelves at an Athens pastry shop.

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Belgian potato chief appeals for government to chip in amid crisis

Most Belgian potatoes are exported but with travel bans and restaurants closed, the industry is facing huge losses.

Poland

Euroviews. First Hungary, now Poland. It’s time for Europeans to speak out against COVID-19 power grabs ǀ View

If Hungary has become the European Union’s first coronavirus autocracy, Poland looks set to be the second.

United Kingdom

How a humble virtual pub quiz created a global community amid lockdown

An online pub quiz, set up by a quiz master for a few friends, has now turned into a global phenomenon raising tens of thousands for NHS charities.

France

Why COVID-19 is putting the rescue of Notre Dame at risk

The Paris cathedral was ravaged by flames a year ago. Now the coronavirus lockdown is putting its rescue at risk.

World News

Coronavirus: Global cases double to two million in less than two weeks

Here are the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic from across Europe and the world.

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Coronavirus: European states ease lockdowns as Trump lashes out at WHO

Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic and Denmark have announced limited re-opening of schools and businesses.