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16.12 / 15:34

Technology Royal Family dutch Dutch royal family faces criticism over birthday party breaching COVID-19 rules

The Dutch royal family expressed regret on Wednesday for inviting 21 people to Princess Amalia's 18th birthday last week.

16.12 / 12:39

covid variant Variant France to tighten entry requirements for UK arrivals over Omicron COVID variant

France is to tighten entry conditions for people travelling from the United Kingdom in order to limit the spread of the Omicron variant, a French government spokesman said on Thursday.

16.12 / 10:08

Health EU leaders to discuss booster jabs, energy prices and Russian aggression at council summit

EU leaders are back in Brussels for a one-day European summit with a busy agenda that promises discussions around booster shots, energy prices, migration routes and Russia's military build-up along the Ukraine border.

16.12 / 09:21

Health Variant UK registers record number of COVID-19 cases due to Omicron variant

The UK registered 78,610 daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday — the highest number since the beginning of the pandemic as the highly transmissible new Omicron variant spreads.

14.12 / 18:41

Art Environment Serbia a step closer to EU membership but Kosovo relations remain key

Serbia has moved a step closer to joining the European Union after opening talks on a series of environmental policies.

14.12 / 18:15

Art Drugs Malta set to be first EU country to legalise cannabis for personal use

Malta is set to become the first European Union country to legalise cannabis at home and for personal use.

12.12 / 13:09

Tens of thousands protest COVID-19 measures in Vienna

Tens of thousands of people took part in a protest in Vienna against a COVID-19 vaccine mandate and lockdown of those who have not received the jab.

12.12 / 13:09

tornado Rescue Rescue crews comb through wreckage after tornadoes rip through central US

Rescuers combed through debris left after tornadoes ripped through the central United States.

12.12 / 13:09

New Caledonia votes in 3rd referendum on whether to remain French

Voters in the South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia cast ballots on Sunday in a referendum on whether to remain French in an Indo-Pacific region of increasing global importance.

11.12 / 18:01

Deaths Omicron could cause tens of thousands of deaths in England, study says

The Omicron variant could cause tens of thousands of deaths in England by the end of April if additional virus restrictions are not imposed, new modelling suggests.

10.12 / 15:09

business Germany introduces mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers

MPs in Germany have passed a law forcing healthcare staff to get a COVID vaccine.

10.12 / 11:59

Mexico truck crash: Dozens killed after lorry packed with migrants crashes into bridge

At least 53 people have been killed after a freight truck jammed with as many as 200 migrants tipped over and crashed into the base of a steel pedestrian bridge in southern Mexico.

09.12 / 18:54

business Watch live: Macron unveils priorities of French EU presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron is unveiling the priorities for France's upcoming presidency of the European Union at a press conference on Thursday.

09.12 / 18:35

business licence NOT France threatens litigation if UK does not settle fishing licence row by Friday evening

France warned on Thursday that if the 53 licences still awaiting UK approval are not granted by Friday evening, it would call on the EU to go "to litigation".

09.12 / 16:21

Government Adoption advertisement UK politicians say cryptocurrency is ‘not an investment’

Members of Parliament (MPs) in the United Kingdom have called upon the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to limit the use of the word “invest” and “investment” by cryptocurrency firms for promotional purposes.

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".

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.

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