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Covid-19: ’We don’t have a strategy of herd immunity,’ Swedish FM tells FRANCE 24

Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde spoke to FRANCE 24 about the Covid-19 pandemic and the specific approach put in place in her country – avoiding…

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U.S. processes over $500 billion in small business loans to stem coronavirus fallout

The United States has made over $500 billion in loans to small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and about $145 billion remains in…

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Air passengers told to wear face masks

Some major airlines are now requiring passengers to wear face mask on flights to limit the spread of viruses. Many big US airlines are bringing…

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Australia to pour $190 million into hydrogen projects

The Australian government on Monday set aside A$300 million ($191 million) to jumpstart hydrogen projects with the help of low-cost financing as the country aims…

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France says won’t quarantine EU, Schengen area citizens

France said Sunday that it would not quarantine anyone arriving from the EU, the Schengen area or Britain due to the coronavirus, as it prepares…

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Britain to trial new coronavirus tracing system

Britain will trial a new coronavirus tracing programme next week on the Isle of Wight, just off the south coast of England, cabinet minister Michael…

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ECB under pressure to crank up pandemic stimulus as €1.1 trillion bond buyback funds set to run out

Just weeks after unveiling a massive stimulus scheme in a late-night shock-and-awe move, the European Central Bank is under pressure to deploy even more firepower…

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Covid-19 crisis will wipe out demand for fossil fuels, says IEA

Renewable electricity may be only source to withstand biggest shock in 70 years. Renewable electricity will be the only source resilient to the biggest global…

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’We might run out of food’: a homeless Indian woman on life under lockdown

Even before India’s tough coronavirus lockdown began, Priya Kale and her family were scraping by in a cockroach-infested shelter for the homeless in New Delhi….

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Tube may be ’overwhelmed’ when lockdown is lifted, report warns

People in London are being asked to avoid travel if possible, or to use the Tube at quieter times. London’s transport system may be unable…

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Defra: Key environmental workers to be offered coronavirus testing

Employees in the energy, transport, food and drink, waste, and water industries to join list of workers eligible for priority testing. The government has on…

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Fed likely to renew vow to use all tools to brace economy

The Federal Reserve, which has pumped trillions in emergency funding into U.S. financial markets to stem the damage from the coronavirus pandemic, is expected on…

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EU and Mexico conclude talks on free trade deal

The EU and Mexico agreed Tuesday the exact scope of the reciprocal opening of each other’s public procurement markets, concluding the last outstanding element of…

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Calls in Egypt for censored social media after arrests of TikTok star, belly dancer

Egyptian lawmakers have called for stricter surveillance of women on video sharing apps after the arrests of a popular social media influencer and a well-known…

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Abu Dhabi confirms plans for record-low cost solar farm

Abu Dhabi Power Corporation (ADPower) has confirmed plans for a record-breaking new solar farm, confirming that its latest project is set to be both the…

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Poland’s all-postal presidential vote ’dangerously undermines’ democracy, warns HRW

Poland’s government should scrap its plan to hold an all-postal presidential ballot next month or risk undermining the country’s democracy, Human Rights Watch warned on…

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Coronavirus and China: EU denies it bowed to Beijing pressure over COVID-19 disinformation report

The EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is under fire over allegations a report was watered down following Chinese pressure. Questions hang over the revisions…

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Protect workers during and after lockdowns, urges UN labour agency

Marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has urged States to take action to prevent and control…

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Study: Empty commercial buildings wasting energy and money during Covid-19 lockdown

Empty and semi-empty offices, hotels, and shops are wasting huge amounts of energy during the coronavirus lockdown at a huge environmental and financial cost, according…

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Wolf cubs on way as Belgium becomes ’wolf crossroads of Europe’

Belgium is becoming “the wolf crossroads of Europe”, a conservation charity has said as it reported new sightings from France and Germany, while Flemish authorities…

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