Europe
Italy’s daily coronavirus death toll rises to 636, but new cases fall sharply
Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy rose by 636 on Monday, more than 100 higher than the previous daily tally of ...British Open cancelled for first time since World War II due to virus
The British Open has been cancelled for the first time since World War II due to the coronavirus. The 149th Open was ...European shares jump as deaths in continent slow
European shares rebounded on Monday as a slowdown in coronavirus deaths in France and Italy raised hopes that sweeping lockdowns were starting ...Czech Republic reports lowest daily rise in cases
The Czech Republic has reported its lowest daily percentage rise in confirmed coronavirus cases, as the country entered fourth week of restrictions ...Austria plans to start reopening shops from next week
Austria plans to reopen smaller shops from next week in its first step to loosen a lockdown that has slowed the spread ...Spain’s coronavirus death toll rises by 674 but pace keeps slowing
The rate of new coronavirus infections and deaths in Spain slowed again on Sunday as the country, suffering from one of the ...Glimmer of hope in virus-hit Europe as US girds for ‘hardest’ week
European nations most ravaged by the new coronavirus on Sunday reported encouraging signs in their fight against the deadly pandemic, as the ...Trump warns ‘toughest week’ ahead as global virus deaths top 60,000
US President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace for a “very horrendous” number of coronavirus deaths in the coming days, ahead of ...Italian mayor fights lone battle for mass virus blood testing
The mayor of a pandemic-hit Italian town is trying to get everyone’s blood tested in a controversial attempt to end weeks of ...France struggles to give virus victims dignified deaths
With those worst hit by the virus facing an agonising death from asphyxia, palliative care specialists in France are struggling amid drug ...














