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New Zealand

Journalist denied entry into New Zealand opts for Taliban help

Charlotte Bellis' case is one in a number of stories of New Zealand citizens who ended up stranded, causing embarrassment for PM Jacinda Ardern's government.

France

Anti-vax anger, threats widen divides ahead of French elections

As the French presidential election approaches, the country experiences an unprecedented wave of attacks on political officials, especially in smaller communities.

Living

Here are some of the inventive ways people are reusing COVID plastics

Old tests are being repurposed into sparkly jewellery, plant pot labels and more, but not all of our pandemic plastics are necessary.

Europe Decoded

COVID vaccine misinformation violates human rights, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis has condemned the spread of fake news about coronavirus jabs and the pandemic.

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Health news

Do COVID vaccine mandates work? Early studies suggest they do

As Austria mandates COVID vaccines and Germany debates following suit, the early research suggests that announcing a vaccine mandate can boost the number of people getting the jabs.

People

Meet the woman offering free retreats to ‘overwhelmed’ health workers

Jools Sampson's company has been offering free spaces to frontline NHS staff since 2020, but now needs some help to continue.

France

French economy bounces back from COVID crisis growing 7% in 2021

France's GDP saw its strongest growth in 52 years, bouncing back 7% in 2021.

Health news

EMA approves Pfizer's anti-COVID pill for use in the EU

The antiviral drug Paxlovid reduced hospital admissions and deaths from COVID in at-risk people by up to 90 per cent, Pfizer said.

Health news

Patient without COVID vaccine denied heart transplant by US hospital

The Boston hospital said it is their policy that all transplant patients be COVID vaccinated because of the higher risks of them dying from the virus.

Culture news

Spotify removes Neil Young's music in COVID conspiracy theory row

The musician threatened the removal of his material from the platform in protest against content featured in comedian Joe Rogan's podcast that spotlighted a well known COVID-19 conspiracy theorist.

Green News

Empty ‘ghost flights’ may be burning as much fuel as 1.4 million cars

As the summer season approaches, airlines could be forced to make thousands more of these empty flights at a high cost to the planet.

Norway

COVID was in Europe weeks before first confirmed cases, claims study

Researchers in Norway say COVID-19 was likely far more widespread in Europe -- and around the world -- before a first official diagnosis was made.

Culture news

Elton John postpones Texas concerts after contracting COVID-19

The concerts, part of John's "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, were scheduled for January 25 and January 26.

Health news

COVID with Omicron is less severe than Delta, new study finds

The study from the US shows that there were shorter hospital stays, less need of intensive care and fewer deaths with Omicron.

Spain

'I'm old, not stupid': Spain's elderly criticise online banking

For some, making a deposit, withdrawing money, or paying taxes has become a headache.

United Kingdom

UK PM Boris Johnson again urged to resign over Downing Street parties

Johnson has so far ruled out resignation but several of his own lawmakers have urged him to do so or face a vote of no confidence.

Germany

Debate on making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory begins in Germany

Lawmakers will decide whether to make three shots compulsory for everyone over 18 - or not.

Green News

‘They slap us to force us to work': Inside a fast fashion factory

New research reveals how cancelling orders and refusal to pay for work impacts vulnerable garment workers in Bangladesh.

World News

COVID-19 in Europe: Finland, Denmark, & Netherlands ease restrictions

Here is our summary of the COVID-19 situation across the continent.

Health news

Pfizer/BioNTech to start clinical trials on new Omicron COVID vaccine

A new formulation of the COVID-19 jab based on the highly infectious Omicron variant is now in clinical trials, the drugmakers said on Tuesday