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Turkey

Turkey announces strictest lockdown so far as virus surges

The new coronavirus measures will be the strictest implemented in Turkey since the beginning of the pandemic.

World

What will the world look like after the pandemic?

Three experts from the fields of global history, social science and economics give their insight into recovery after the pandemic, if and how it will change our lives and how coronavirus compares to previous fast-spreading diseases known to man.

Europe Decoded

Twitter obliges as India asks for the removal of critical COVID posts

The removed tweets were published by journalists, opposing politicians, lawmakers as well as other prominent figures.

India

How did India's second COVID wave get this bad?

Experts believe India won't reach the peak of this COVID wave until the second week of May, by which time there could be more than half a million cases a day.

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Italy

How does Italy plan to spend its €222bn share of COVID recovery cash?

The country has the biggest share of the European Union's €750 billion pandemic recovery fund.

United Kingdom

BRIT Awards bring 4,000 fans together with no masks and no distancing

A number of gatherings have been given the go-ahead for spectators to attend as part of the UK government’s research into safely restarting large events.

India

First shipments of foreign aid arrive in COVID-stricken India

For the fourth straight day, India on Sunday set a global daily record of new coronavirus infections (349,691), spurred by an insidious new variant that emerged here.

Spain

Man arrested in Mallorca for allegedly infecting 22 people with COVID

Spanish police said a man in Mallorca went about his "normal life" despite COVID-19 symptoms and a PCR test, eventually infecting 22 people with the virus.

India

India sets another global daily record of 346,000 COVID-19 cases

India reported 346,786 new coronavirus cases in a day. The country has reported more than 16 million infections since the beginning of the pandemic.

Germany

Angela Merkel defends 'tough' emergency COVID-19 measures

Germany's parliament passed new nationwide rules to limit the spread of COVID-19.

USA

US resumes Johnson & Johnson vaccinations despite clot reports

US regulators recommended restarting vaccinations with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 jab, saying they are confident it is "safe and effective".

Cinema

It's the Oscars, Jim, but not as we know it.

This year's event was prepared remotely meaning that actors and directors did not get the chance to schmooze their way to the top spots. As a result, Oscar-watchers expect a different kind of Academy Awards on Sunday.

World News

Merkel wants more EU self-reliance over Covid-19 vaccine production

German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants to see more EU self-reliance in the pharmaceutical sector after Covid-19 vaccine supply worries

Greece

Greek police set up checkpoints, turn back Easter travelers

Easter holidays are often celebrated with relatives outside Athens and other cities, but the government said COVID-19 infection levels remain too high to allow free travel.

World News

Vaccine benefits increase with age and infection rates, EMA says

The European Medicines Agency maintained that the benefits of getting vaccinated with available jabs outweigh the risks.

World News

First COVID jab cuts infection rates across age groups, says study

The chances of COVID infection appeared to fall significantly after a first dose of the AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccines was administered, researchers found.

World

Fully vaccinated people meeting inside don't need to wear masks - ECDC

Mask-free living? Some restrictions can be relaxed for fully-vaccinated individuals, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says.

India

India hospital fire kills 13 as nation struggles with oxygen shortage

A hospital fire killed 13 in India amid a surge in COVID-19 infections and oxygen supply shortage in the country.

Spain

90-year-old man keeps his love alive despite pandemic | In pictures

The pandemic could not separate this couple married for 65 years. They continue to visit through a glass window.

France

France to lift domestic travel restrictions from May 3, says PM Castex

"The peak of the third wave of the pandemic seems to be behind us," said Prime Minister Jean Castex as he outlined the first steps of lockdown easing.