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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.

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

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

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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'.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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London police hunting fake COVID-19 vaccine fraudster

London police hunting man who defrauded elderly woman with fake COVID-19 vaccine

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COVID-19: UK approves two new drugs reducing risk of deaths by 25%

The two anti-inflammatory drugs, called tocilizumab and sarilumab, are typically used to treat rheumatoid arthritis but were found to reduce the risk of death and accelerate recovery time for COVID-19 patients in ICU.

United Kingdom

Arrivals in England and Scotland will need negative COVID-19 test

Passengers arriving in England from countries that have been identified as high-risk by authorities must still self-isolate for 10 days regardless of their pre-departure test result.

France

France's bars, restaurants and ski lifts 'won't open before February'

French bars, restaurants, cultural venues and ski lifts will remain closed until further notice, the government said on Thursday.

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COVID economic recovery 'is key priority for Portugal's EU presidency'

A key priority of Portugal's EU presidency must be to secure the continent's economic recovery from the impact of coronavirus, says Charles Michel.

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Serbia is only Balkan nation to have started inoculating its citizens

Citizens of countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and North Macedonia are disappointed at the slow progress of vaccines rollouts which will keep them and their economies locked down for longer.

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Europe at a 'tipping point' in COVID-19 pandemic, WHO says

Officials at the World Health Organization said that Europe was likely in the most acute phase of the pandemic.

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'Better late than sorry': Sweden introduces masks on public transport

Authorities in Sweden are recommending face masks should be worn in public transport during peak times. Up until now, the country has resisted imposing the use of face coverings in the fight against COVID-19, except in healthcare. But there are signs the government is now taking tougher action.