England’s test and trace programme to launch on Thursday
A COVID-19 test and trace service will start in England on Thursday to allow the loosening of lockdown measures for most of the population, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Time to move on, urges British PM Johnson over Cummings row
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday it was time for Britain to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser Dominic Cummings was accused of violating the coronavirus lockdown rules.
‘Move on’ – British PM Johnson tries to draw line under adviser row
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage and scorn for travelling during the coronavirus lockdown.
Most Brazilians want tougher lockdowns even as economic cost mounts
Most Brazilians support stricter social distancing measures to control the coronavirus, according to a poll published on Wednesday, even as the full economic toll began to emerge with data showing the loss of over a million jobs since the outbreak hit….
Swiss relax coronavirus rules further as new cases ebb
Switzerland unveiled plans on Wednesday to reopen borders to all its neighbours except Italy and to allow larger public gatherings, further easing restrictions on public life as the novel coronavirus outbreak shows signs of ebbing.
Frankfurt Book Fair to go ahead on schedule this year
Frankfurt’s renowned annual book fair will take place on its original dates in mid-October, its organisers said on Wednesday, a sign of some return to normality amid the coronavirus pandemic.
WHO chief announces creation of foundation to tap new funding sources
World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation that will enable it to tap new sources of funding, including the general public.
French restaurants set empty tables in appeal for lockdown help
Restaurants, bars and hotels across France set empty tables and draped chef’s aprons outside on Wednesday to protest against continuing lockdown restrictions and demand more state aid.
French court rejects request to release Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga
A French court on Wednesday rejected a request to release Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga under court supervision.
Iran changes tack in Iraqi politics after mastermind’s assassination
Two diplomats are quietly leading Iran’s push to influence politics in Iraq, in a departure from the more blunt enforcement employed by Qassem Soleimani, a top commander slain in a U.S. air strike.
