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Euroviews. Irresponsible wet market practices led to COVID-19. China hasn’t learned its lesson ǀ View

The US should convene the UN Security Council (UNSC) for an emergency session in order to engage with China and others to seek an immediate cessation of all wet-market activities around the world, provide transparency on that cessation, facilitate international inspection of all relevant sites...

Germany

What is the R value and how might it signal a second wave in Germany?

All eyes are on Germany's R value. But what is it and why is it key in terms of when to lift lockdown?

World News

France and Italy in recession as Spain sees record GDP decline

The devastating impact of the coronavirus lockdowns came into sharp focus today when the latest economic data was released.

World News

Remdesivir drug reduces recovery time from COVID-19, says study

Remdesivir interferes with an enzyme that helps RNA viruses to replicate and has been shown to be successful against coronaviruses in laboratory studies.

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United Kingdom

Captain Tom Moore promoted to colonel on 100th birthday

The Second World War veteran has been raising millions of euros for healthcare workers during the coronavirus crisis by walking laps of his garden.

World News

Coronavirus latest: UK 'past the peak' of COVID-19, says Boris Johnson

Follow live updates on the coronavirus pandemic.

World News

'Completely unacceptable': Cancelled flights refund refusals slammed

It came as a dozen EU countries called on Brussels to suspend a European law guaranteeing passengers a refund for cancelled flights.

World News

Nearly half of world’s workers risk losing their livelihoods, says ILO

The ILO estimates that 1.6 billion people are in “severe danger” of losing between 60 and 80 per cent of their income

United Kingdom

UK is third worst-hit country in world after COVID-19 death toll soars

The UK's COVID-19 death toll soars after government includes care home victims for the first time

USA

COVID-19 cases in the US have now passed the one million mark

COVID-19 cases in the US pass the one million mark and more Americans have lost their lives to the disease than died during the Vietnam War.

Portugal

Asylum seekers return Portuguese kindness during COVID-19 lockdown

Stories like this prove the COVID-19 crisis is not all doom and gloom.

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Coping with Covid 19 : how cargo companies and big brands are adapting to the coronavirus

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Business Line Dubai explores how cargo companies are dealing with the Covid 19 health crisis. The team also finds out how some big brands are adapting their advertising during the pandemic.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Patience, sacrifice and Zakat: How Muslims find the strength to endure the COVID-19 pandemic ǀ View

Muslim communities in the UK have been hit harder than others by coronavirus, but the principle of Zakat – alms - during Ramadan is a source of strength for many.

France

Dentists post nude photos to highlight lack of protective equipment

Dentists are posing nude to draw attention to the dearth of protective equipment in France.

USA

COVID-19 has killed more Americans than the Vietnam War

More than 59,000 people are now known to have died from the pandemic in the US. The 20-year Vietnam War killed 58,200 American soldiers.

Europe Decoded

Italian Health Ministry debunks alcohol to 'boost immune system'

The ministry been debunking misinformation and has also warned against breathing in hot air from hairdryers as a means of combatting the virus.

Spain

Euroviews. Countries are suspending immigration detention due to coronavirus. Let’s keep it that way ǀ View

The Spanish authorities have not suddenly had a change of heart regarding the use of immigration detention but rather recognised what activists have been saying all along – health and legal issues make the system untenable.

Spain

Spain reveals four-stage plan to transition out of COVID-19 lockdown

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has laid out the country's plan for transitioning to a new normality after coronavirus.

World News

Coronavirus latest: UK now second worst-hit country in Europe

Here are the latest updates of the coronavirus pandemic

World News

Germany's COVID-19 infection rate rises after lockdown lifted

Authorities say the “R” factor, which measures the average number of people that an infected person contaminates, is now close to the limit of what is manageable.