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'Infringement of freedom': Protest held in Paris over COVID passes

Protesters marched through Paris against a national mandate for a coronavirus health pass.

World News

Vaccinations stepped up in China and Israel as Delta wreaks havoc

The spread of the coronavirus Delta variant has forced China and Israel to ramp up vaccinations and Australia's state of New South Wales to go into lockdown.

My Europe Series

How France's COVID pass has pushed diners over the border to Belgium

In Saint-Jans-Cappel, near the Belgian border, restaurant owner Bénédicte Duyck is worried. Her customers literally only have to cross the street to find a Belgian restaurant where they will not be submitted to France's new vaccine rules.

Travel News

The eye-watering cost of this year’s British summer holidays

The cost of going on holiday in their own country has become an unmanageable luxury for many British families.

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Japan

Japan races to vaccinate as COVID-19 surges after Olympics end

Many people are ignoring government pleas to avoid travel and stay away from bars and restaurants even as the coronavirus spikes at record levels.

Travel News

UK cuts cost of COVID testing for travellers following criticism

As restrictions lift, there are worries that high costs could price people out of travelling this summer.

USA

US regulators OK extra COVID shot for those with weak immune systems

Several other countries, including France and Israel, have similar recommendations.

Travel News

Which European leaders are going on holiday amid the COVID crisis?

Emmanuel Macron is in the Côte d'Azur and Boris Johnson's up in Scotland, but are any political leaders breaking travel restrictions?

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Guadeloupe hospital says emergency rooms are saturated

In Guadeloupe, emergency rooms are saturated with patients suffering from Covid-19.

New Zealand

New Zealand to keep borders closed until the end of the year

The country has been able to successfully stamp out the pandemic by shutting its borders early and only allowing in residents and citizens.

Brazil

Brazilian leader accused of genocide at International Criminal Court

Indigenous people in Brazil have filed a complaint against far-right president Jair Bolsonaro at the International Criminal Court at the Hague. Tribes say his negligence led to at least 1,160 deaths.

Russia

Russia announces record number of COVID-19 deaths

The country is battling a surge of infections blamed on the Delta variant.

Australia

Australian capital goes into lockdown after one COVID-19 case found

Australia has used strict measures to control COVID-19 cases in the country.

Germany

German nurse suspected of giving saline solution instead of COVID jab

Police fear that more than 8,500 people could have been affected by the scandal.

My Europe Series

Meet the French health workers against compulsory COVID vaccination

French health workers who refuse mandatory vaccination will face a suspension without remuneration. Many are up in arms against the new rules.

Travel News

Tourists told to leave Martinique 'immediately' as COVID cases surge

France's overseas territory of Martinique enters a tougher lockdown for three weeks as COVID-19 infections surge in the Caribbean.

Tech News

Facebook takes down anti-vaccine campaign that targeted influencers

The company deleted over 300 Russia-based accounts spreading false information about the AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines after influencers went public.

Travel News

The travel recovery has started, says Britain's Heathrow Airport

The UK's busiest airport says the industry is showing signs of recovery after a challenging 18 months.

Health news

Man’s best friend is sniffing out COVID in French nursing homes

Pokaa the golden retriever is a quick study and is already delivering impressive results sniffing out coronavirus.

Germany

German officials to discuss COVID-19 testing and flood aid at summit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and state officials will meet later today to discuss the future handling of the coronavirus pandemic and aid for areas affected by the devastating floods of mid-July.