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Australia

Djokovic title bid in balance amid questions over visa application

With a government decision expected on the tennis star's fate, court documents raise questions over information he provided in his visa application.

Australia

Djokovic wins appeal against visa cancellation but outcome uncertain

The tennis star and his family have welcomed the judge's decision, but the government is considering overruling the move which could still see him deported.

Australia

Novak Djokovic thanks fans for support in Australia entry row

The tennis champion sent a message via Instagram as he awaits a decision on deportation from the country over his COVID vaccination status.

Travel News

Thailand: Travel restrictions tighten after spread of omicron variant

The country is tightening some restrictions and expanding its 'sandbox' quarantine programme.

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Travel News

Bulgaria tightens travel restrictions as COVID infections surge

Almost all travellers from the EU will now have to have a negative PCR test and proof of vaccination to enter the country.

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India begins vaccinating teens as virus cases spike

India begins vaccinating adolescents aged 15-18 with the WHO-approved Covaxin vaccine as omicron cases rise in the country.

France

France reports over 200,000 cases in 24 hours in COVID-19 'tidal wave'

Health minister Olivier Véran revealed 208,000 confirmed coronavirus infections over the previous 24 hours, a new record since the start of the pandemic.

World

2021: the race against COVID-19

Review 2021: a year of highs and lows in the battle against COVID-19 - the pandemic that changed the world

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Thousands march through Vienna against COVID-19 restrictions

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets every Saturday in Vienna in past weeks, to protest against Covid-19 measures including a planned vaccine mandate.

Turkey

Turkey's Africa summit a chance to sell more drones

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has deepened his defence ties with African countries ahead of the gathering of the continent's leaders in Istanbul.

World News

Countries must vaccinate displaced people, IOM and WHO say

Migrants are not part of the vaccination plans in many countries despite the jab's availability and existence, migration and health organisations warn.

Netherlands

Dutch MP ordered by court to delete COVID Holocaust tweets

A judge said social media posts by far-right MP Thierry Baudet went beyond 'robust public debate' and 'instrumentalised human suffering in the Holocaust'.

Travel News

Austria: Travel restrictions ease for top European skiing destination

As national lockdown comes to an end, Austria is reopening for most international travellers.

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People gather iall around Europe to protest anti-covid measures.

People gather iall around Europe to protest anti-covid measures.

Euronews Witness

Bulgaria's vaccine battle: the mistrust driving COVID's surge

Bulgaria has the lowest rate of vaccination in the EU. Euronew's Julian Lopez investigates why the push to get more Bulgarians vaccinated has shaken the country to its core.

Germany

Germany introduces mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers

It comes ahead of moves to try and extend the mandatory vaccination to the entire population early next year.

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Health workers try to storm minister office in Brussels

Several thousand medical workers protested in Brussles on Tuesday to call for better working conditions and to oppose mandatory vaccinations against COVID-19.

Latvia

Three Latvian MPs suspended from voting after refusing COVID jab

The MPs will also have their pay suspended.

Russia

Russia registers record for monthly COVID-linked deaths in October

Russia in recent months has faced its deadliest and largest surge of coronavirus cases, with officially reported infections and deaths regularly hitting all-time highs.

Germany

Germany targets unvaccinated ahead of push for mandatory COVID jabs

People without the jab won't be able to access non-essential shops, restaurants, places of culture or leisure -- ahead of a draft law on mandatory vaccination.