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China

China's Hebei province scrambles to contain new COVID-19 outbreak

It comes ahead of the Lunar New Year, when millions of Chinese citizens traditionally travel to their home towns and villages.

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Jerusalem's streets lie empty as Israel enters third COVID-19 lockdown

The country entered its third lockdown on Friday with restrictions set to last two weeks. Despite a widespread vaccination programme, COVID-19 cases are rising.

France

Coronavirus: What areas of France now have a 12-hour curfew?

A total of 25 départements across France will impose a 6 pm to 6 am curfew in a bid to curb the rising tide of new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

United Kingdom

UK warns of hospital overload as coronavirus cases continue to surge

The country's health secretary says two million of the most vulnerable people have been vaccinated, but people still needed to remain indoors.

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World News

Belgium and Germany reach grim new milestones for COVID-19 deaths

Since the first COVID-19 related death was announced by China on January 11, 2020, the virus has claimed more than 1.9 million lives worldwide.

Japan

New coronavirus variant detected in Japan in travellers from Brazil

The discovery of new variant came as Japan's regional governments requested a state of emergency be declared in their prefectures to combat a rising in coronavirus infections.

Vatican

Pope Francis to be vaccinated against COVID-19 'next week'

"Everyone should get vaccinated, it's an ethical choice, because it puts their health, their life, but also the lives of others at risk," the pontiff said.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: Death toll in UK surpasses 80,000 as cases top 3 million

The UK continues to be the worst-hit country in Europe after 1,035 deaths in the last 24 hours pushed the official death toll over 80,000.

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Thousands of Filippino faithful gather at church to see rare statue

A parade involving the centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ, which is believed to have miraculous healing powers, was cancelled because of the pandemic.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week have been captured by photographers around the world.

World News

WHO warns of 'vaccine nationalism' as world rolls out COVID-19 jabs

A lack of access to COVID vaccines in poorer countries has prompted WHO to warn against 'vaccine nationalism'.

World News

One year since novel coronavirus identified and pandemic still rages

Chinese media reported a year ago that the mystery illness killing people in Wuhan had been identified as a novel coronavirus.

Europe News

Coronavirus: Belgium lockdown measures to continue for two more weeks

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Italy plans local COVID-19 vaccine after 'encouraging' trial results

The vaccine developed by Italian biotech firm ReiThera has shown 'encouraging' results in Phase I trials.

My Europe Series

Pain, anger and hope, the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bergamo

Bergamo was once the epi-centre of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. We talk to those who were on the frontline about their loss, anger and hope.

Sweden

Sweden's Parliament votes in favour of new pandemic law

The new legislation will still not allow the government to impose curfews or a domestic travel ban.

United Kingdom

UK registers a record 1,325 new COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

BREAKING: UK registers a record 1,325 new COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

My Europe Series

Why does the EU take longer than the UK to approve a COVID-19 vaccine?

Europe's medicines agency approved two vaccines for use in recent weeks, but Britain has put three into general circulation in the same time period

World

WHO envoy unclear when COVID origins team will be allowed into China

Dr David Nabarro, asked when the WHO team would be let into China, responded: "I don't know, let's hope it is soon."

United Kingdom

London's COVID situation is 'critical and threatens to overwhelm NHS'

BREAKING: London's mayor declares a "major incident", saying COVID-19 situation is critical and threatens to overwhelm hospitals