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09.12 / 15:33

LGBT Uber New EU rules could turn 4.1 million gig workers into regular employees

Brussels has taken the first steps to ensure Europe's gig workers -- which include Uber drivers and Deliveroo riders -- enjoy the same labour rights as other traditional employees.

09.12 / 14:45

LGBT Greens reject bid for France's fractured left to unite ahead of presidential election

The Green party's candidate for the French presidential election has ruled out taking part in a primary contest to designate a single left-wing candidate.

09.12 / 14:45

LGBT EU roaming charges: Scheme that scraps extra fees for using mobile phone around bloc extended

One of the EU's signature schemes to scrap mobile phone roaming charges is being extended.

09.12 / 12:37

Europe Angela Merkel: Six legacies that defined her era as Germany's chancellor

Today marked the end of an era in global politics as Germany's Angela Merkel left office after 16 years in power.

09.12 / 12:37

Europe COVID in Europe: Denmark, Norway and the UK introduce new measures to combat Omicron spread

COVID-19 cases are sweeping Europe once again — here is a breakdown of how each country has reacted to the surge.

09.12 / 11:35

Future New Zealand to ban future generations from buying cigarettes in bid to become 'smoke-free nation'

New Zealand plans to increase the purchase age for cigarettes in a bid to become a "smokefree nation".

09.12 / 11:09

settlement US justice officials warn Deutsche Bank over criminal settlement involving asset management arm

The Justice Department has informed Deutsche Bank that the German lender may have violated a criminal settlement when it failed to tell prosecutors about an internal complaint in its asset-management arm's sustainable investing business, according to people familiar with the matter.

08.12 / 22:45

business LGBT Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against Omicron

Pfizer said on Wednesday that a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine may offer important protection against the new Omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.

08.12 / 18:02

cryptocurrency LGBT As infections soar, Poland struggles to counter anti-vax sentiment

As Hanna Zientara, 83, emerged from subfreezing temperatures into a vaccine centre in Warsaw for a booster shot against COVID-19, her 30-year-old grandson was starting a vacation in Tenerife — unvaccinated and stubbornly refusing her repeated pleas to protect himself.

08.12 / 14:37

cryptocurrency UK PM Boris Johnson under fire amid allegations of Christmas party during lockdown

The Westminster leader of the Scottish National Party has called for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign, following the release of a video showing senior government aides joking about a Christmas party which is alleged to have taken place at 10 No. 10 last year amid coronavirus restrictions.

08.12 / 12:11

cryptocurrency Prime Minister Culture Finland's Sanna Marin 'very sorry' for night out after close contact with COVID-19

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin has apologised for visiting a nightclub after coming into contact with COVID-19.

08.12 / 12:05

cryptocurrency Culture War crimes Olaf Scholz to become Germany's new chancellor as Merkel bows out

Olaf Scholz will become Germany's new chancellor on Wednesday with a vote in parliament that the SPD leader and his liberal and green allies are expected to comfortably win.

07.12 / 22:35

cryptocurrency Killing Suspect believed to be linked to Khashoggi killing arrested at Paris airport

An alleged member of the group involved in the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was arrested on Tuesday at a Paris airport, AFP reported.

07.12 / 08:39

NATO What can we expect from Biden-Putin talks over Ukraine tensions?

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are due to hold a highly anticipated video meeting on Tuesday amid escalating tensions over Ukraine.

04.12 / 00:19

Europe Catholic Church restrictions COVID in Europe: Ireland closes clubs and puts new restrictions on bars and restaurants

COVID-19 cases are sweeping Europe once again — here is a breakdown of how each country has reacted to the surge.

02.12 / 17:13

aids News Germany announces a lockdown for its unvaccinated

Germany has decided to tighten restrictions for those unvaccinated against COVID-19.

01.12 / 15:45

Art History restrictions COVID in Europe: Austria extends lockdown as Portugal tightens restrictions

COVID-19 cases are sweeping Europe once again - here is a breakdown of how each country has reacted to the surge.

01.12 / 15:45

Art History Germany's designated chancellor backs COVID vaccine mandate

Germany's next chancellor said on Tuesday that he will back a proposal to mandate coronavirus vaccinations for everybody next year, but that lawmakers should be free to vote according to their conscience on the issue.

30.11 / 23:11

abortion rights Polish women protest attempts to further restrict abortion

Women’s rights activists in Poland used red paint to symbolise blood as they protested Tuesday against a government plan to register every pregnancy in a national database and as parliament prepares to debate a new proposal to further restrict abortion.

30.11 / 19:57

NATO Russian military build-up near Ukraine is 'unprovoked and unexplained': NATO chief

NATO foreign ministers on Tuesday called on Russia to de-escalate, warning they stand in solidarity with Ukraine.

30.11 / 17:17

Sexual Abuse COVID-19 Vaccine Fine Greece will fine over-60s €100 a month for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Residents in Greece over the age of 60 will be fined €100 a month if they fail to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, under the first general COVID-19 mandate announced by the country’s government.

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