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‘We’re paying a high price’: UN chief’s anger over ignoring WHO advice

Antonio Guterres said the pandemic should be a “wake-up call” for the world, which needs to be more united in tackling the crisis.

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Analysis: Should children go back to school during a pandemic?

Today, Belgium joins Denmark and many others in reopening primary and secondary schools. But, in other countries, rows are raging over getting pupils back into the classroom.

Climate Now

Is climate change increasing the risk of disease in Europe?

In partnership with Copernicus

Is climate change increasing the risk of certain diseases for Europeans? We ask a leading expert in our report from Sweden. Plus we bring you the very latest data on how the planet is changing, with the most recent record-breaking figures for April 2020 from the Copernicus Climate Change Service.

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These animations show how COVID-19 has spread in key countries

Our data visualisations reveal how COVID-19 has evolved in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, the UK, Iran, China and the US.

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Taiwan

Taiwan wants to share its COVID-19 expertise. Beijing objects.

Every year, Taiwan lobbies to be able to participate in the World Health Assembly. This year, the coronavirus pandemic might strengthen its case.

Greece

Acropolis reopens after two-month coronavirus shutdown

The Acropolis, one of the world's most important and famous archaeological sites, has reopened to the public after a two-month lockdown.

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Macron and Merkel back EU bond to raise €500bn for Europe's recovery

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has already indicated that his position and that of several member states collectively known as the Frugal Four "remains unchanged", signalling that the proposal will face strong resistance.

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Euroviews. Chronic pain sufferers are being left behind by health services during the coronavirus crisis ǀ View

We are starting to hear more about the far-reaching consequences the COVID-19 response could have on people’s mental and physical health; especially among those with long-term health conditions.

Spain

Hunger queues form in Madrid in wake of COVID-19 lockdown

Tens of thousands of people in the Spanish capital are now turning to food banks and neighbourhood associations to cushion the economic blow of lockdown.

Italy

Pope Francis holds ceremony after Italy relaxes COVID-19 restrictions

It was a private event in the chapel of St Peter's Basilica in Rome to mark the 100th anniversary of Pope John Paul II's birth.

Ireland

Ireland cautiously starts easing lockdown with first of five phases

Don't dream of going to the pub just yet: Ireland is taking baby steps toward easing its coronavirus lockdown, opening up hardware stores and gardening centres and relaxing rules for outdoor exercise.

United Kingdom

How one Brit sneaked into France for a lockdown haircut

A far shave? Our British reporter tests the limits of coronavirus travel checks – and explores the fringe benefits of France's open salons.

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Euroviews. Europe must resist attempts to use coronavirus as a Trojan horse against animal agriculture ǀ View

Farmers are facing attempts to use COVID-19 to influence EU policy and undermine animal agriculture by falsely linking the outbreak with modern farming practices, which are often maligned and poorly understood.

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Coronavirus latest: US COVID-19 deaths exceed 90,000

Join us live at 18h CEST as the UK government gives an update on the country's COVID-19 outbreak.

Belgium

Health care workers turn their backs on Belgian prime minister

Belgium's Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes was given a frosty reception by some health care workers as she visited a hospital in the capital Brussels.

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Germany reopens border with Luxembourg in meeting on Schengen Bridge

In a symbolic meeting on Schengen Bridge, the foreign ministers of Germany and Luxembourg removed measures put in place to contain COVID-19.

France

French schools return amid apprehension over pandemic

“If they are able to keep their children at home, because there is at least one parent who is not working or has not yet resumed work, they prefer to keep them," says parent association secretary general.

United Kingdom

Life after lockdown: How COVID-19 has changed the way Britain builds

How hard is it to socially-distance on a construction site? Easier than you'd think.

USA

Obama criticises US coronavirus response in online graduation speech

“More than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing,” Obama said.

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Artist lights SOS flares to mark Day of Light

Artist lights SOS flares to mark Day of Light in Brixen (Bressanone) Italy, where Water Light Festival in May was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.