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‘This is good news’: US hails results from coronavirus vaccine trial

After results of a COVID-19 vaccine trial were released, Dr Fauci, the US government’s top infectious disease expert, said: “No matter how you slice this, this is good news.”

Real Economy

European Union revamps Europass to get people working

In partnership with The European Commission

Covid-19 has disproportionately affected young and seasonal workers. The EU has recently revamped Europass, a tool that can help people in their search for work

United Kingdom

'Mandatory face nappies': Conservatives rage over masks in shops rule

Members of the ruling Conservative Party in the UK have been making their feelings clear on the new requirement to wear masks in shops and supermarkets in England.

United Kingdom

PMQs: Boris Johnson grilled on ‘world-beating’ track and trace system

Boris Johnson faced questions over the UK’s coronavirus track and trace system at weekly PMQs in Parliament, with opposition leader Keir Starmer saying the prime minister is “kidding no one” when he says it has been a success.

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USA

Coronavirus: Man killed by police in US after dispute over face mask

The man, who was shot and killed by police in the US state of Michigan, had earlier stabbed a 77-year-old man in a dispute over a face mask.

USA

China threatens to impose sanctions after Trump signs Hong Kong order

Donald Trump has signed an order to end preferential treatment for the former British colony after China imposed a new security law on Hong Kong but Beijing has threatened retaliation.

World News

Britain, France tighten rules on face masks to curb COVID-19 spread

The UK government has said that masks will be mandatory in shops from July 24 while French President Emmanuel Macron said they would likely become mandatory indoors from August.

Europe News

EU leaders meet ahead of crunch summit to agree on COVID recovery plan

The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, met with Italian premier Guiseppe Conte Monday, ahead of the EU summit on Friday, but said that the positions of the member states remain apart. But she urged her counterparts to consider the bigger picture.

Spotlight

How Hong Kong used homegrown tech to fight COVID-19

In partnership with Hong Kong

Hong Kong had already experienced the SARs outbreak. So it was ready and prepared when COVID-19 struck. It acted swiftly with health and safety measures, but also with a lot of homegrown tech, to contain the outbreak

United Kingdom

Virgin Atlantic flies in face of downturn with €1.3bn rescue deal

It involves £170m (€186m) of new investment and both Virgin Group and other creditors deferring millions of euros of money owed.

World News

Coronavirus: How the wearing of masks has exposed a divided Europe

Policy on mask-wearing across the continent has been as varied as different governments' approaches to social distancing, lockdown and other preventive measures.

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia prepares for first election since name change

Opinion polls suggest the country's two main parties, which both support EU membership, are running neck-and-neck ahead of Wednesday's election

France

French government grants health workers 'historic' pay rise

The agreements set out €7.5 billion for nurses, orderlies and other non-medical health workers, such as technical and administrative staff, which will mainly be used to finance a base salary increase of €183 net per month.

Japan

Japan accuses China of 'disinformation' over coronavirus outbreak

Japan has accused China of "disinformation" about the coronavirus and expressed "deep concern" about its claims in the South China Sea and the disputed Senkaku islands.

Ireland

Restaurant turns heat on government as US diners spark COVID-19 fears

JP McMahon, owner of Cava Bodega in Galway, said his staff had been left "very uncomfortable" after a group from Texas dined at the restaurant on Saturday.

Brazil

Bolsonaro eager to leave 'horrible' quarantine after getting COVID-19

The Brazilian President has been in quarantine for a week after testing positive for coronavirus.

World News

Coronavirus: More than 13 million cases confirmed worldwide

The total number of coronavirus cases across the world rose by over 230,000 on Sunday, according to the World Health Organization — a new daily record.

World News

COVID-19: India adds over 28,000 new coronavirus cases

The Health Ministry also reported another 500 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking total fatalities up to 23,174.

Vietnam

British pilot who was Vietnam's worst COVID-19 victim leaves hospital

The British pilot who doctors in Vietnam said was one the worst cases of COVID-19 they had treated has been given the all-clear to return home to Scotland.

World News

Florida breaks US daily record with 15,000 new coronavirus cases

Florida has broken another US record for the highest single-day increase in coronavirus cases.