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Tuscany castle offers tourists place to shelter from coronavirus

The British owner of Torre Palazonne is now calling for authorities to create legislation to allow for tourists to travel around Europe safely for holidays in social bubbles.

Czech Republic

Czech hospitals under pressure as coronavirus cases surge

The number of new COVID-19 cases rose by 50% in September, Europe’s second-largest spike in cases.

USA

Trump back in Oval Office as more top aides test positive for COVID-19

Top White House aide Stephen Miller has tested positive for the virus and US military leaders are also quarantining after Coast Guard official Admiral Charles Ray tested positive.

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Dozens dance in Rio de Janeiro's streets despite COVID-19

Dozens of revellers took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro on Monday night to dance and sing at an impromptu but authorised street party.

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USA

COVID-19: US agency says virus also spreads via airborne transmission

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday that COVID-19 can spread from airborne particles that can linger in the air for hours.

United Kingdom

Every UK home to be powered by offshore wind power by 2030, says UK PM

"As Saudi Arabia is to oil, the UK is to wind – a place of almost limitless resource," said UK PM Boris Johnson, outlining plans for a post-COVID green recovery.

Ireland

Ireland tightens COVID-19 restrictions in attempt to avoid lockdown

The Irish government announced on Monday it would be upping the country to Level 3 restrictions, going against advice to enact another lockdown.

USA

'Don't be afraid,' Trump urges after leaving hospital

Donald Trump has made a dramatic arrival at the White House, where he will have round-the-clock care for his case of coronavirus.

Lithuania

Lithuania's FM self-isolates after COVID contact during Macron visit

Two staff members of the Frech embassy in Vilnius - who were part of President Emmanuel Macron's delegation when he visited Lithuania last week - have tested positive for COVID-19.

Europe News

MEPs slam EU rule of law measures as 'ill-equipped and ineffective'

Ahead of a vote on the issue Wednesday, MEPs have accused Germany of watering down plans already agreed by EU leaders on reining in countries over democratic backsliding.

World News

Around 10% of world's population may have had COVID-19 — WHO

If 1 in 10 of the global population has been infected with COVID-19, this would mean the number of confirmed cases is vastly below the actual tally. However, it also means a large portion of the population remains at risk.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Firms call for UK economy to adapt to increased home working

Nearly three-quarters of UK employers polled recently say they would be keeping increased home-working after the coronavirus pandemic.

United Kingdom

UK records 22,961 COVID-19 cases as positive results missed from tally

A technical glitch in the system between September 25 and October 2 meant the UK missed almost 16,000 positive cases off its daily counts.

Culture news

French-Japanese designer Kenzo Takada dies due to COVID-19 aged 81

Kenzo Takada was best known for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic. He died from COVID-19 complications in hospital.

USA

COVID-19: Trump criticised for drive-by while infected with virus

A doctor at Walter Reed Military Medical Centre, where the US president is being treated, said the move was "insanity".

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Watch: In Mecca, pilgrims return to Islam's holiest site

A very small number of people circled the Kaaba in Mecca on Sunday after Saudi Arabia lifted coronavirus restrictions that had been in place for months.

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Watch: Israelis protest Netanyahu despite emergency regulations

Israelis opposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu protested in Tel Aviv in defiance of a COVID-19 lockdown.

World News

Euroviews. How to sustainably rebuild tourism in the wake of COVID-19 ǀ View

COVID-19 has revealed the macroeconomic importance of tourism in most OECD and G20 economies. Many businesses across the sector are fighting to survive.

USA

President Donald Trump could be discharged as early as Monday

The US President released a video from the hospital where he is being treated for COVID-19, saying "I think I’ll be back soon"

Greece

Greek doctors stage 2km fun run to debunk COVID-19 mask myth

“I would never have believed that such a large part of the population would deny the obvious.”