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Microsoft software breach makes millions of users’ data vulnerable

Some 38 million pieces of personal data and information were badly kept due to a configuration defect in a software.

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French backs COVID booster jab initiative for those 65 and older

France’s health minister announced the COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign on Monday, and now France’s national health body has backed the plan.

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Why COVID is making people quit their jobs to go and work on a farm

This year is the 50th anniversary of WWOOFING - which stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.

United Kingdom

Data shows mass events 'can be held safely' in UK amid COVID-19

The pilot scheme monitored COVID-19 infections at major summer events including the British Grand Prix, Wimbledon and EURO 2020.

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United Kingdom

COVID-19: UK to offer antibody tests to people who test positive

The surveillance programme is meant to measure the antibody levels in people before and after a COVID-19 infection.

France

French health pass drives increase in COVID-19 tests

French laboratories and pharmacies tested a record 5.7 million people in a week.

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Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters clashed with police in Melbourne on Saturday.

Aerial footage showed protesters breaking through police lines before violence erupted.

Vietnam

Vietnam calls on army for food delivery ahead of lockdown

The army personnel will be deployed to help with logistics as the city of 10 million people asks residents to “stay put” for two weeks.

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Unsure about COVID vaccines? Euronews puts your concerns to experts

Still concerned about getting a COVID vaccine? Euronews Next asked the experts for answers to your questions.

Work

Is Facebook’s virtual reality app the future of work meetings?

Facebook is testing a new VR app that allows you to join meetings remotely as an avatar.

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Are fake COVID tests being used more than we think?

Reports of fake certificates or inaccurate results are troubling for authorities.

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COVID vaccines not as effective against Delta variant after 3 months

The efficacy of two COVID vaccines against the Delta variant drops after 90 days, a study has found, giving possible rise to booster shots.

France

French islands struggling with COVID-19 surge are sent aid

The incidence rate in Guadeloupe now stands at more than 1,900 infections per 100,000 population.

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Masks must be worn on US flights until at least January 2022

The announcement on travel guidance came late on Tuesday evening and is linked to the Delta variant.

Vatican

Pope Francis backs COVID-19 vaccination as an 'act of love' in video

“Vaccination is a simple but profound way of promoting the common good and caring for each other, especially the most vulnerable," Pope Francis said in a new video promoting COVID-19 vaccines.

United Kingdom

UK job vacancies hit record high following restrictions lift

The number of job vacancies rose to over 950,000 — the highest level since records were started in 2001.

Green News

Wildfires are increasing COVID cases and deaths, says new study

"Climate change and the pandemic are a disastrous combination."

Health news

New COVID test can detect virus in as little as 3 minutes

Researchers in the UK say their new test is "sensitive and speedy" and could be used at airports, shops and restaurants.

Travel News

European under-30s likely to fall foul of UK travel restrictions

Even Angela Merkel could be affected by the new rule.

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Euroviews. COVID vaccine passports are a new international crisis in the making

As Europe rolls out COVID digital health IDs in the hope of getting back to normal, vaccine passports could leave developing countries left out.