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Republic of North Macedonia

Fire at North Macedonia COVID-19 hospital caused by 'short circuit'

Prosecutors say an electrical short circuit caused a deadly fire at a temporary COVID-19 hospital in North Macedonia last month.

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COVID: EMA backs 3rd vaccine dose for people with weak immune systems

The EMA has advised people with "severely weakened immune systems" to get a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID vaccines.

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Protest against mandatory vaccine for New York City school staff

Video posted to social media showed demonstrators marching in locations around the city, carrying signs saying things such as: "Resist Medical Tyranny!"

Russia

Russia marks new record as daily COVID deaths pass 900

Russia's daily coronavirus death toll surpassed 900 on Wednesday for the first time in the pandemic.

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Tech News

Danish firms warn supply chain issues will continue 'into new year'

"All businesses are struggling to get products and there is no sign of improvement right now."

Romania

Romania MPs 'offered bribes' to support PM Citu, claims opposition

AUR leader George Simion says his MPs were told that relatives and allies could be appointed to directorships of state energy companies if they abstained from voting.

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190 countries spotlight attractions at Dubai Expo

190 countries spotlight attractions at Dubai Expo

Health news

COVID pill 'cuts risk of death or hospitalisation by half,' says Merck

The company is to ask health officials in the US and around the world to authorise its use. If approved, it would be the first pill shown to treat COVID.

USA

COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages

Tens of millions of Americans have refused to get vaccinated, allowing the highly contagious delta variant to tear through the country.

World News

Check your breasts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes around each October to highlight the need to raise funds to battle an illness that kills more than 680,000 people every year.

Italy

Toning down the violence, Italy's mafia has set its sights on EU cash

In the last few years, Italy's organised crime groups have become more business-oriented, helping cash-strapped companies to infiltrate the legal economy and make more money.

Travel News

Australia to reopen to international travellers in November

Australia is set to restart international travel next month once the country hits its 80% vaccination target, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday.

World News

Portugal ends COVID restrictions as mandatory jabs blocked in Slovenia

Here's a round-up of COVID-related news from around Europe.

France

French ski resorts warn COVID health pass will be 'unmanageable'

The French government said earlier this week it intends to preserve "the possibility" of using the COVID health pass until summer 2022.

Travel News

Which airlines are committing to help passengers get compensation?

Sixteen major airlines have committed to improving compensation rights for passengers whose flights were cancelled due to the pandemic.

Romania

Why has Romania suffered so many deadly hospital fires?

Romania has suffered three deadly hospital fires in less than a year.

Travel News

This ‘smart’ facemask can translate what you say into 8 languages

A Japanese robotics company has invented a face mask that can translate across languages. We also take a look at other interesting pandemic innovations.

France

French govt to give itself power to extend COVID pass to summer 2022

French lawmakers backed its use in late July but worked in the bill then that any extension past November 15 would need their approval.

World News

COVID-19: Sweden removes most restrictions, Russia hits another record

Sweden removes most of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday, despite rising case numbers. Portugal winds up its military-led vaccine task force as the target of fully inoculating 85% of the population has been reached, and Russia hits another coronavirus-confirmed deaths record.

Travel News

Oktoberfest cancelled again: A look back at the 2019 beer festival

For the second year in a row, the world’s largest folk festival has been cancelled due to health concerns.