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El Gouna Film Festival opens in Egypt despite COVID-19

The festival will screen 65 films, including 11 world premieres, and feature multiple workshops and panels.

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COVID-19: Anger in Italy as bars and restaurants forced to shut early

Cinemas, swimming pools and gyms are closed in Italy from Monday, while opening hours in bars and restaurants are curtailed. Restrictions are being tightened across Europe aimed at curbing the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases.

USA

US reports record 83,000 coronavirus cases in one day

The world's worst affected country recorded a new daily high of 83,757 COVID-19 cases, as hospitals warned they were becoming overwhelmed with patients.

USA

COVID-19: Joe Biden promises vaccine will be 'free for everyone' in US

Biden was outlining a plan to combat COVID-19 in which he also said he would ask Congress to pass a major finance bill to fight the virus.

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E-learning: boosted by the pandemic, where is it headed next?

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The sudden explosion in distance learning because of COVID-19 has been positive in some areas and challenging in others - but how will it be incorporated in education going forward? Focus takes a look at the background to e-learning and - and how it's working now for students, educators and adults.

World News

COVID-19: Situation in most EU nations of 'serious concern', says ECDC

Only six nations were on Friday classified as stable while no countries were labelled "of concern". The vast majority were classified as experiencing an epidemiological situation of serious concern.

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Curfews and restrictions imposed across Europe as COVID-19 cases soar

More European countries tell people they will have to stay indoors overnight and restrict social interaction to help stop the virus spreading

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European hospitals under pressure as COVID-19 patient numbers increase

As Belgium, Italy, and Portugal continue to record high numbers of the new coronavirus, pressure on health services is also increasing.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Testing sewage gives early warning of local outbreaks

Testing has for now been rolled out to 90 wastewater treatment sites in the UK, covering just under a quarter of the population in England.

Spain

Spaniards turn to private COVID-19 tests amid delays at public centres

But if you haven't got €90-€160 for a private coronavirus test, getting one in the public system is becoming increasingly difficult.

Belgium

Coronavirus: Belgian Foreign Minister Sophie Wilmès in intensive care

Wilmès announced that she had received a positive test result on Saturday, saying she had probably caught it from within her family circle.

Spain

More than one million coronavirus cases reported in Spain and France

Spain became the first in western Europe to surpass the milestone after the latest daily recorded COVID-19 cases brought the total to 1,005,295 so far.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: UK reports daily record of 26,688 new COVID-19 cases

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon accused Johnson of ignoring experts in not employing a restrictions strategy without an “extreme” measure, close to the full lockdown in spring.

Travel News

Which European countries have COVID-19 border restrictions in place?

Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.

World News

How close are we to finding a coronavirus vaccine?

After more than six months coronavirus was first identified, scientists are yet to announce a vaccine that will prevent the spread of the deadly disease. But with almost a dozen candidates in the clinical trial phase, hopes are growing for that a vaccine will be available soon.

United Kingdom

Manchester put on strictest COVID-19 restrictions amid row with London

UK PM Boris Johnson puts Manchester on the strictest tier of COVID-19 restrictions amid a row with the northern city.

Romania

Bucharest schools close as COVID-19 surges in Romania's capital

Bucharest has closed schools, indoor restaurants, cafes, theatres and cinemas for two weeks and made mask-wearing mandatory in all public spaces.

Europe News

EU 'not prepared for next pandemic', say MEPs

MEPs from the European Parliament's committee responsible for public health have said that the EU will not be ready for another pandemic, unless more funds are put towards it.

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Hospitality workers serve up a protest over coronavirus restrictions

Protesters, brandishing placards reading "Boris is barred", "Cancel the curfew" and "Let us serve cake", called for more clarity and consistency from the government.

United Kingdom

'Firebreak' lockdown announced in Wales to fight coronavirus spread

'Firebreak' lockdown announced in Wales until November 9 in effort to halt spread of coronavirus