World News

Humans' 'disrespect of nature' is to blame for COVID-19: Jane Goodall

The world-renowned ethologist, who devoted her life to the protection of chimpanzees, deplored our treatment of animals and their habitat.

20 October 2020

Lithuania

Lithuanians with coronavirus vote at drive-in polling stations

Voters are instructed to arrive alone in their vehicles and wear face masks.

19 October 2020

Sweden

Sweden vs France: Contrasting COVID strategies and pandemic fatigue

Has Sweden's strategy served to protect its citizens from becoming tired of lockdown restrictions, while the thought of another lockdown leaves their European neighbours climbing the walls?

19 October 2020

Economy

Europe's recovery uncertain amid COVID-19 second wave, says ECB chief

"The second wave of the epidemic in Europe, particularly in France, and the new restrictive measures that accompany it add to [the] uncertainty," said Christine Lagarde, head of the European Central Bank.

19 October 2020

Germany

Coronavirus cases increase in Bundesliga after international break

COVID-19 cases are causing concern that football may be put on hold again as Germany appears to be dealing with a second wave of the virus.

19 October 2020

United Kingdom

'Firebreak' lockdown announced in Wales to fight coronavirus spread

'Firebreak' lockdown announced in Wales until November 9 in effort to halt spread of coronavirus

19 October 2020

Slovenia

Slovenia declares epidemic amid surge in COVID-19 infections

Slovenia has officially declared an epidemic amid a major surge in COVID-19 infections, and new government measures will be imposed.

19 October 2020

Poland

Poland will convert Warsaw stadium into temporary COVID-19 hospital

It is unclear how the government will staff the hospital given widespread reports of a shortage of doctors and medical professionals in the country.

19 October 2020

Travel News

French ski season begins under threat of COVID-19

Ski lifts going up the Grande Motte glacier at Tignes carried their first passengers of the season on Saturday, with new rules in place to help prevent a coronavirus outbreak.

18 October 2020

United Kingdom

UK COVID-19 restrictions could mean a smaller turkey this Christmas

Restrictions on larger gatherings are leading UK turkey farmers to think small ahead of Christmas

18 October 2020

France

Streets in several French cities deserted as curfew comes into force

Waiters packed up the terraces of Paris' famous bistros and Champs-Elysees avenue lay almost empty as the clock struck 9 pm.

18 October 2020

USA

NY authorities stop wedding with up to 10,000 guests, citing COVID-19

"You can get married. You just can't get a thousand people at your wedding. You get the same results at the end of the day. It's also cheaper!" Governor Andrew Cuomo joked.

18 October 2020

Travel News

Ireland announces new lockdown as Europe battles COVID-19 second wave

Ireland will lockdown again for six weeks, as more European countries roll out restrictions to halt the spread of coronavirus.

17 October 2020

New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party secures victory in New Zealand election

The election was widely seen as a referendum on Ardern’s leadership since she took office three years ago.

17 October 2020

Europe News

The Briefing: EU governments in impossible situation with COVID spike

Governments can’t just let the virus rip through our society - it is a morally bankrupt position to take. But that balance between protecting lives and livelihoods is impossible to get right all of the time.

17 October 2020

World News

Remdesivir found to have 'little to no effect' on COVID-19 survival

A six-month study funded by the World Health Organisation has found experimental drugs used to treat coronavirus, remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon, have "little to no effect" on survival for patients admitted to hospital.

16 October 2020

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Restaurant staff protest against virus restrictions in Barcelona

In Barcelona, hospitality industry workers took to the streets, banging pots and pans and throwing eggs at the city hall following an order for bars and restaurants to close for the next 15 days to slow rising coronavirus infections.

16 October 2020

European Union

Europe's week: Leaders face tough virus decisions amid second wave

This week EU leaders grappled with tough decisions on re-introducing restrictive measures amid an uptick in infections. Meanwhile, African countries appear to have been largely spared the mass outbreak seen in the EU.

16 October 2020

United Kingdom

Johnson warns local leaders he will intervene if they reject measures

Boris Johnson has issued a warning to local leaders rejecting lockdown measures, while records for daily coronavirus cases are smashed again in Europe.

16 October 2020

World

UAE-based celebrity couturier Michael Cinco pivots to protective clothing during pandemic

Shopping for high-end apparel & accessories fell out of fashion when the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

16 October 2020