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Up to his neck in it: 'Ice man' sets immersion world record in France

The 34-year-old remained buried up to his neck in ice in a plexiglass cabin for two hours, 35 minutes and 43 seconds.

Green News

More trees in cities could save 400 lives annually

Demand for urban green spaces has gone up ever since lockdown began.

Spotlight

How Japan is assisting foreigners during the COVID-19 pandemic

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Across the world, people are adjusting to the 'new COVID-19 normal’. The economic and social landscape in Japan, as elsewhere, looks very different now. We look at how Japan is facing the challenges of life during a pandemic through the stories of people on the ground.

Europe News

Clown doctors show laughter is the best medicine, but they need help

Some went online, others also performed in front of windows, balconies and courtyards. Europe's clown doctors even used hydraulic lifts to reach patients on the upper floors of clinics. But fundraising events to support such work has been hit by lockdowns.

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Poland

Poland: Protesters march to PiS leader's home on 1981 anniversary

As well as women protesting the country's high court ruling restricting abortion, farmers and entrepreneurs also vented their anger at the PiS government on Sunday's march.

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UK launches coronavirus immunisation programme

British health authorities rolled out the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday.

India

Mystery illness hospitalises hundreds in India

The mystery illness has struck in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, and was first detected on Saturday evening in Eluru.

My Europe Series

Psychiatric trauma: the hidden toll of the Covid Pandemic

On the frontline with healthcare professionals seeking to tackle the psychiatric damage being caused by both the pandemic and the lockdowns it has provoked.

Europe News

EU's buying of COVID vaccines 'shows value' of a future health union

In November the EU began its first steps towards building a health union among member countries.

United Kingdom

Robotic surgery system used across Europe completes 1,000 operations

Robot surgery is burgeoning across Europe and the wider world, with one UK-built surgical robot now completing more than 1,000 operations.

Green News

EU air quality improves, but number of deaths linked to air pollution still high

Air pollution has been on the decline over the past ten years, according to the latest figures from the European Environment Agency. However, air pollution caused the premature death of 379,000 people in the EU in 2018.

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Seegene’s molecular diagnosis leads the way in South Korea’s COVID response

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Korea’s capability to control the COVID-19 pandemic has been widely praised. South Korea’s fast turnaround on testing and analysis followed by immediate quarantine and treatment for confirmed cases was regarded as one of the best responses by countries around the world.

France

Two-thirds of French teenagers spend too much time on screen

Two-thirds of French teenagers spend more than two hours sitting on their phones or computers and do not get enough exercise, the country's health and safety agency warned in a statement released on Monday.

United Kingdom

COVID-19 patients have immunity for six months, study finds

Once infected with Coronavirus, you are unlikely to get it again for six months, according to a report from Oxford University

Serbia

Serbian Orthodox Church leader dies from COVID-19, aged 90

Patriarch Irinej was taken to hospital earlier in November after going to the funeral of the head of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro, Bishop Amfilohije.

World News

Brexit trade talks suspended after EU negotiator contracts COVID-19

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier announced the suspension on Twitter but said lower-ranking officials would continue discussions in the interim.

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'People of determination' helped to navigate living in Dubai

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How has Dubai become one of the most accessible cities in the world? In this episode of Focus, Euronews meets 'people of determination' there to find out.

World News

Europe's coronavirus cases are rising. But what about COVID-19 deaths?

Coronavirus second wave: How are rising infections in Europe affecting COVID-19 deaths?

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Screening, research and treatment: the EU's mission to beat cancer

In partnership with The European Commission

Cancer deaths in the European Union are currently at an annual level of 1,400,000. Horizon Europe's Cancer Mission is aiming to save three million lives in the next decade. Futuris investigates the network of teams across the Europe working to make this happen.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates: Why tackling global health is everyone’s business

The health and wellbeing of global populations are in the spotlight like never before. What needs to be done? Join our virtual debate on November 12 at 14:00 CET.