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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.

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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.

Health news

Could COVID breathalyser tests be the end of invasive nose swabs?

Forget COVID PCR tests up your nose. Getting tested with a simple puff of air might be the diagnostic tool of the future.

Green News

Thousands evacuated in North Korea amid devastating floods

In the middle of a food security crisis, North Korea is now battling floods and global warming.

Travel News

'Mission impossible': French restaurants grapple with new COVID pass

Since Monday, a health pass is required to visit bars, restaurants, health centres and to use long-distance public transport across France.

World News

Local Australian lockdown ends while Delta variant circulates globally

Here are the latest COVID-19 developments from around the world.

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Protests against COVID health pass held across Europe

Protests against COVID health pass were held across Europe on Saturday 7 August.

France

Protests against COVID health pass held across France

The demonstrations come just two days before the use of the health pass is extended to bars, restaurants and long-distance public transport.

Russia

Russian charities launch initiative to vaccinate the homeless

Two charities in St Petersburg have started vaccinating homeless people who are unable to get access to COVID-19 jabs because they lack official documents.

Work

CNN fires three people for working without COVID vaccines

The American TV network said the jabs were mandatory for all staff, saying it had a "zero-tolerance" policy toward unvaccinated workers.

Mobility

VR gives kids with disabilities a front row seat to the Olympic Games

While stadia are empty of spectators, Tokyo 2020 is making sure everyone is included in the Olympic experience through virtual reality.