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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.

Green News

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.

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World News

What part could rapid antigen tests play in fight against COVID-19?

The tests will provide results in approximately 15 to 30 minutes, but are generally considered less accurate — what role do they have to play in the coronavirus crisis?

Italy

Why Italy is now seeing fewer COVID-19 cases than its neighbours

“Everyone remembers those images of coffins being taken away,” said Gloria Taliani, professor of infectious diseases at La Sapienza University of Rome.

Belgium

Coronavirus: Belgium death toll hits 10k, UK breaks daily cases record

Belgium's death toll from the virus passed 10,000 on Wednesday as cases soared in the UK, breaking its daily new cases record.

Europe Decoded

Students left studying their own four walls after university lockdowns

This time of year is meant to herald the start of the academic year for university students: new courses, new lectures and new faces. But for many across Europe, the reality is instead the same four walls of their lodgings.

Netherlands

Dutch students fight to keep COVID-19 out of shared houses

Dutch students have had to find ways to keep COVID-19 from spreading in their shared houses.

Travel News

Crew on first post-lockdown Greek cruise test positive for coronavirus

Passengers and crew on board the vessel are now confined to the ship while Greek health authorities carry out further tests.

World News

Rapid COVID-19 tests to be rolled out in poorer countries

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hailed the tests, which he said provide reliable results in approximately 15 to 30 minutes, as “good news” in the fight against COVID-19.

Netherlands

Netherlands joins neighbours in tightening coronavirus restrictions

European countries such as the Netherlands, France and Spain are introducing stricter measures to combat a second wave of coronavirus infections.

Romania

Mayor elected in Romania despite dying of COVID-19 a week earlier

In Sunday's local elections Ion Aliman won a landslide victory in Deveselu, Romania, despite having died the week before.

Smart Regions

The new SMART bio-sensor aiming to stop COVID-19

In partnership with the European Commission

A pan-European team of European researchers is working against the clock to develop a new SMART bio-sensor to detect and ultimately stop COVID-19.

Europe News

French hospitals postpone operations to make space for COVID patients

Hospitals in Paris and Montpellier have put some interventions on hold to free up space for COVID-19 as the country registered its six consecutive day with more than 10,000 new cases on Sunday.

World News

Global COVID-19 death toll passes 1,000,000

Four European states are amongst the top ten of worst-hit countries: United Kingdom, Italy, France and Spain.

France

France: New restrictions see bars and restaurants close in Marseille

The measures have been met with some local resistance — crowds on Friday protested in front of a Marseille courthouse, and some business owners threatened to defy the closure order.

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More than 50,000 Spanish flags pay tribute to COVID-19 victims

More than 50,000 flags of Spain were placed in a park in Madrid to pay tribute to the victims of COVID-19.

United Kingdom

New phone app reminds people to 'mind the gap' and socially distance

A UK tech startup has developed an app called "Mind the Gap" to remind people of the need to socially distance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

World News

Fears grow for the 'next million' as COVID-19 deaths exceed 1 million

As the death toll due to COVID-19 hits one million, experts say it's likely that another million could die from the disease before a vaccine is found.