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Euroviews. Authorities are using COVID-19 as a smokescreen to stifle the legitimate right to protest ǀ View

Measures that are rightly being put in place by governments to restrict the spread of COVID-19 are now being used as a means to put an end to our right to protest when they make poor decisions.

USA

Trump's age, health woes raise his risk for COVID-19 illness

Donald Trump has several strikes against him — age, obesity, elevated cholesterol and being male — that could put him at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19.

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EU medicines agency studies effect of COVID-19 drug on kidneys

The EU's medicines agency launched a safety review of remdesivir, a drug used to treat COVID-19, after some patients reported kidney problems.

United Kingdom

At least 770 students test positive for COVID-19 at UK university

At least 770 Northumbria University students tested positive for COVID-19 of which at least 78 are symptomatic.

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World News

Who are the world leaders that have tested positive for COVID-19?

US President Donald Trump joined a growing list of leaders who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Romania

'Serious situation': Romania battling a spike in COVID-19 cases

On Friday, the country reported 2,343 new cases over the previous 24 hours, along with 53 related deaths. This was a new daily record

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French chef leads noisy protest against COVID-19 restrictions

The closure of bars and restaurants in Marseille amid a surge of COVID-19 cases has prompted fears of similar measures elsewhere in France.

World

Here’s a look inside a COVID-19 waste facility in Abu Dhabi

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of people’s lives including their health, ability to socialise, and also the environment.

USA

President Trump is 'feeling well' as speculation mounts over condition

A briefing by the U.S. president's doctor appeared to raise more questions than it answered.

World News

COVID-19 vaccine won't immediately end the pandemic, experts say

A COVID-19 vaccine might be the best chance to return to normal, but scientists warn that there are still many challenges to developing one and distributing it.

World News

Unemployment marches higher in Europe as pandemic grinds on

While Europe's unemployment rate is still modest compared with the spike seen in many other countries, economists predict it could hit double digits in coming months as wage support programs expire.

United Kingdom

Scottish MP suspended for travelling after positive COVID-19 test

A MP from the SNP spoke in parliament after being tested for COVID-19 and later learned her test was positive.

France

Paris could see new restrictions as COVID-19 worsens in France

Lyon, Lille, Grenoble, Saint-Etienne and Toulouse are among the cities where the virus is spreading fast.

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Spain

Madrid clashes with central government over tougher COVID restrictions

The Spanish government is clashing with Madrid's local authority over the need for tighter coronavirus restrictions.

Turkey

Turkey not counting COVID-19 cases 'unless there are symptoms'

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca sought to draw a difference between COVID-19 "patients" and "cases" after an opposition MP suggested the true figures were 20 times higher

France

COVID-19: French Open bubble not a real bubble, but Paris off-limits

Unlike at the US Open, where all fans were banned because of COVID-19 concerns, there are 1,000 spectators allowed per day at Roland Garros.

Germany

Study: Neanderthal genes could increase risk for severe COVID-19

A study by European scientists examined a cluster of genes that have been linked to a higher risk of hospitalisation in patients who are infected with coronavirus.

United Kingdom

European governments weigh new measures amid rising COVID-19 cases

Boris Johnson said he would not hesitate to issue stricter measures while France's prime minister is set to meet with local mayors to discuss the deteriorating COVID-19 situation.

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World's largest company Walmart pledges net-zero emissions by 2040

The US retail giant made the announcement at this year's Climate Week in New York City.