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Pressure mounts on UK government over exam results appeals process

Students in the UK have been protesting exam results downgraded by a computer algorithm yet the policy on how to appeal results is still being reviewed.

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Mental health in lockdown: 'We lost an ingredient that makes us human'

Young women have experienced the highest levels of anxiety and depression, while single men have struggled with loneliness.

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COVID-19: Italy closes nightclubs, vacationers blamed for second wave

At least 25% of the new COVID-19 cases in Italy are being recorded among travellers or foreign residents.

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Record flu vaccine doses produced to avert COVID-19 hospitals crisis

Authorities are hoping to reduce the number of flu patients in hospitals this winter amid fears of a COVID-19 rebound.

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Where can Brits go on holiday without having to quarantine on return?

The UK added another popular holiday destination, France, to its list of countries from which arrivals must self-isolate - so what options do holidaymakers now have?

USA

US developing strain of coronavirus for future vaccine tests

The strain of coronavirus could one day be injected into volunteers to test whether experimental vaccines are effective.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: UK restrictions imposed as Europe battles rise in cases

After the relaxation of coronavirus measures across Europe, and the reopening of borders, countries are once again imposing restrictions to battle rising coronavirus cases.

Canada

COVID-19: 550 warned of infection after strip club visit

Toronto allowed nightclubs and restaurants to reopen - with social distancing restrictions - on July 31.

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Watch: Greece's Tinos pilgrimage overshadowed by virus

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the suspension of many of the usual practices.

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In an English town, the world's oldest miniature village is back open

After months of lockdown, visitors are once again enjoying all the fun of the fair - even if it's on a miniature scale.

Thailand

Are bats to blame for COVID-19? Researchers are trying to find out

The origins of the virus that killed almost 750,000 people worldwide are still mostly unknown.

United Kingdom

Mass COVID-19 study finds BAME community in England worst affected

The results have spurred the government to act.

France

Coronavirus: France declares Paris and Marseille 'at-risk zones'

The French health service has made the move after a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections in the country's two largest cities.

North Korea

North Korea lifts lockdown on major border city but rejects aid

North Korea is battling both the coronavirus pandemic and damages from recent flooding.

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Britons rush to return home from France after UK quarantine move

The UK has imposed a 14-day quarantine from Saturday on travellers arriving from several more countries including France, the Netherlands and Malta.

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Which countries are best-placed for getting a COVID-19 vaccine?

37 vaccines are currently undergoing human trials worldwide.

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TUI says Travel in 2021 'very promising' despite massive 2020 losses

The travel operator said bookings for next year are up 145%.

United Kingdom

A-level results: NUS highlights trauma and disruption for students

NUS hits back at government on A Level results Day.

Italy

Italy introduces mandatory tests for tourists returning from holidays

Tourists complain that the new regulations were badly communicated and will make life difficult for them when they return.

Spain

Galicia bans smoking in public areas to curb COVID-19 outbreak

The authorities believe that smoke can spread the deadly virus.