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Argentina

Sailor completes solo Atlantic crossing to see parents during lockdown

Juan Manuel Ballestero's boat was nearly broken up by waves on his perilous journey across the Atlantic to Argentina from Portugal

World

Why might UAE university applications spike in the wake of global pandemic?

The UAE’s e-learning programme, which has been in place since March, will come to an end with the resumption of the academic year on August 30, according to the Ministry of Education.

World

What do students in the Middle East & North Africa think about e-learning?

According to the World Bank, more than 103 million students in the Middle East and North Africa region have been unable to attend school since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

World News

In pictures: the best images from this week's news stories

Here is our selection of the 17 best pictures from this week's news.

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United Kingdom

UK reduces COVID-19 alert level amid a 'steady decrease in cases'

"It does not mean that the pandemic is over. The virus is still in general circulation, and localised outbreaks are likely to occur," said the four medical officers of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: UK government pledges £1bn for English schools

Part of the funds will cover a tutoring scheme while the rest will help the schools to "lift" their "educational outcomes" in the 2020/21 year when classes resume after the long coronavirus lockdown.

Economy

Analysis: The divisions plaguing Europe over COVID-19 recovery fund

Europe needs a recovery plan. Failing to achieve one would not just damage solidarity but also the Eurozone (and maybe even the EU) irrevocably, writes Darren McCaffrey.

Economy

No breakthrough as EU splits remain over €750bn COVID-19 recovery plan

Europe remains divided on the issue. On one side Germany, France, Italy and Spain, who back the plan, and four nations who don’t, the so-called "frugal four": Austria, The Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark.

Russia

Nearly 500 health workers die from COVID-19 in Russia

The number of coronavirus cases in Russia has rocketed in the last few weeks, and now almost 500 health workers have died.

Economy

COVID is an opportunity for structural change: Eurogroup chief Centeno

Outgoing Eurogroup chief Mário Centeno speaks to Euronews about the EU's economic response to COVID-19.

United Kingdom

Survival of the fittest: UK zoos reeling after coronavirus lockdowns

Cash-strapped and crying out for visitors, zoos in the UK are struggling to cope with the fallout from coronavirus lockdowns.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan government officials test positive for coronavirus

The 79-year-old former and first president Nursultan Nazarbayev tested positive for coronavirus.

Brazil

Destruction of nature is 'driver of pandemics', says WWF

Destruction of nature is 'driver of pandemics', says WWF

World News

Analysis: Will coronavirus change weddings for the better?

"With a deep recession expected will we think again about the folly of big weddings?" asks Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey.

United Kingdom

Premier League's return is major milestone, says UK minister

Britain's Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said that although elite football can resume behind closed doors, the situation for the performing arts is "extremely challenging".

China

Beijing faces new lockdown as cases spike in Chinese capital

A spike in cases near Beijing's biggest fruit and vegetable market has got the Chinese authorities spooked.

Sport

English Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown

Stadium capacity will be limited, and no spitting will be allowed on the pitch.

New Zealand

New Zealand intensifies quarantine rules after two new COVID-19 cases

"This case represents an unacceptable failure of the system. It should never have happened and it cannot be repeated," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.

World News

What is dexamethasone, the new drug being used to treat COVID-19?

It's cheap, widely available... and could be the first drug that is able to treat COVID-19.

World News

Analysis: How is the coronavirus crisis hitting young people?

More than one-in-six people aged 18-29 have stopped working since the onset of the pandemic, according to the UN’s International Labour Organization