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United Kingdom

Brexit has intensified UK doctor shortages, finds study

Some 4,000 doctors in key areas like paediatrics and psychiatry are not in the UK as a result of Brexit, according to research.

China

China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record

Pandemic lockdowns are expanding across China as the number of new COVID-19 cases rose by 31,444 on Thursday. The daily caseload has been steadily increasing. Meanwhile authorities reported China’s first COVID-19 deaths in six months this week, bringing the total to 5,232.

Health news

How much can COVID alter our brains? A lot, brain scan study reveals

Scientists compared the brains of recovered COVID-19 patients with those of a healthy control group.

China

China announces first COVID-19 death in almost six months

China says its tough approach has paid off in much lower numbers of cases and deaths than in other countries.

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Health news

COVID may have collectively changed our personalities, study finds

A large-scale study has found changes in people’s big five personality traits when comparing features before and after the pandemic.

Moments

Hybrid tourism: Where to immerse yourself in the new tech travel trend

From France to Egypt, explore the countries leading the way in virtually enhanced travel.

Europe News

MEPs vote in favour of including energy measures in recovery plans

The parliament overwhelmingly endorsed by a vote of 471 to 90 having EU governments amend their COVID-19 recovery plans to include measures to save energy while amending the proposal to prioritise investments to tackle energy poverty for vulnerable households and small companies.

World News

COVID-19 and flu cases surge in Europe as restriction ease

Euronews spoke to an expert at WHO Europe as COVID-19 and flu cases increase throughout the continent.

Culture news

Is the game up for dating apps as more singles choose real contact?

Tinder turned 10 this year but will it live until its 20th anniversary? There are signs that a growing number of singles are turning off the app in favour of real-life meetings. Tim Gallagher investigates whether the fire is going out for the famous digital flame.

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No Comment videos of the week

No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

Travel News

Quiz: Can you name the countries that are still closed to travellers?

After two and a half years of pandemic restrictions, the world is opening up. But some places are still closed.

World News

European Medicines Agency COVID-19 warning

The European Medicines Agency warns that the pandemic is not over and that it expects a new wave of COVID-19 infections to start within a week

Travel News

All the COVID entry rules for every country in Europe

Want to know where you can travel in Europe and what tests you'll need to do? Check out this list for all the details.

Health news

Do I need to have a fourth COVID jab? Here's what you need to know

Here’s what you need to know about the rollout of COVID booster shots this winter.

Climate

How could climate change fuel Disease X?

Climate change will make diseases more common and deadlier. Here are the risks - and what we can do about them.

Travel News

Portugal flights could be more expensive next year thanks to new fees

Opponents have slammed the proposal, saying it will harm the country’s tourism recovery efforts.

Culture news

Animal Collective cancel tour because of "the economic reality"

Animal Collective are just the latest high-profile artist to pull a tour post-Covid because of spiralling inflation.

Destinations

New Zealand’s spring ski season was cut short this year - here’s why

Rainfall and rising temperatures have caused snow in New Zealand’s Tūroa ski area to melt faster than usual.

Work

These are the skills you’ll need to pick up for jobs in the future

The world of work is being transformed by tech at a rapid pace - what abilities will you need to develop to stay one step ahead?

Qatar

Qatar World Cup: Fans must show negative COVID-19 result on arrival

Supporters aged 18 and over must download a government-run application which tracks people's movement and health status, say organisers