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The EU action underscored the worsening relations with Britain.
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As Europe's coronavirus cases rise, so do voices crying hoax
New York Times: Growing numbers of people dismissing threat of second wave as media hype.
Vatican cardinal pushes back after pope fires him in scandal
It's alleged he embezzled Holy See money but has denied he did anything wrong.
WHO issues frightening virus warning
Coronavirus infections are soaring across Europe and the US — and WHO has a warning.
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New York Times: Countries betting they can suppress deaths without imposing new lockdowns.
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Banning foreign students may cost hundreds of teachers' jobs.
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China, seeking a friend in Europe, finds rising anger and frustration
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Even as cases rise, Europe is learning to live with coronavirus
New York Times: Wearing masks is now widespread, helping people get on with their lives.
Tiny island brings Europe to 'brink of war'
It's a mere 12km square, yet this island is at the heart of a dangerous 'Pandora's box'.
Italy shaken by brutal beating and death of young Black man
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Greek migrant camp gutted by blaze
More than 100 people on Saturday moved into the new camp built with UNHCR tents.
Face masks could be giving people Covid-19 immunity, researchers suggest
Mask wearing might also be reducing the severity of the virus.
'I Hate Men' sales boom in France after calls for ban
Book explores whether women "have good reason to detest men".
Balloon racer to pay $121,000 for scaring parrots to death
A three-and-a-half year legal battle over the death of three birds has come to a close.
Trading company, NZ director guilty of financial register misuse
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Breathing space: Hundreds of life-saving ventilators arrive in NZ
Getting more ventilators is about future-proofing NZ and it's money well spent, MoH tells.
'Relaxed too much': Europe's huge coronavirus spike
Nations in Europe, including the UK, are seeing their biggest virus spikes in months.
Bad buzz: Man blows up his house trying to swat a fly
The elderly man sparked a large explosion when he tried to deal with the pest.
Superyachts on the Med: Pandemic no barrier for super-wealthy Kiwi travellers
'Bugger it, we're still going to have summer in Europe', one super-wealthy Kiwi said.
Celebs hit the red carpet in masks and gowns
A global pandemic has not stopped celebrities from reaching the red carpet.
Is Sweden's Covid-19 strategy finally silencing the doubters?
Sweden's Covid-19 case rate has dropped below both Norway and Denmark.
Bodies of five children found in Germany
Five children found dead at apartment in Germany, the mother is a suspect.
Passengers stuck for more than 24hrs in 'Covid on wheels'
Passengers spend night without food, drink or toilet paper.
Belarus crackdown: Foreign journalists deported, accreditation revoked
Belarus cracks down on media after weeks of huge protests against authoritarian president.
France's horses killed, mutilated in mysterious circumstances
Attackers are targeting horses and ponies in pastures across France; no-one is sure why.
'Two different versions of same coronavirus': More reinfection cases emerge
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Europe tried to limit mass layoffs, but the cuts are coming anyway
New York Times: A tsunami of job cuts is about to hit as companies downsize.