Europe
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‘Europe is back at the epicenter of the pandemic,’ a W.H.O. official says.
Europe is again experiencing near-record levels of coronavirus infections, and could experience half a million Covid-related deaths in the next…
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The U.K. approves Merck’s molnupiravir, making it the first pill to be endorsed for treating Covid.
Britain on Thursday approved the antiviral drug molnupiravir for treating the coronavirus, making it the first pill to be endorsed…
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For Britain’s Seaside Resorts, Rejuvenation in Small Doses
This article is part of our latest special report on Waterfront Homes. Britain has had a centuries-long obsession with seaside…
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Center of Italy’s Anti-Vaccine Protests Is Now a Covid Hot Spot
TRIESTE, Italy — When Italy introduced Europe’s toughest and most expansive health pass last month, the northeastern port city of…
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The U.S. Is Reopening. Here’s What Travelers Need to Know About Testing, Boosters and More.
On Nov. 8, the United States will lift an 18-month ban on international tourists, as long as they show proof…
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Your Thursday Briefing
A coal-fired power plant in Bogatynia, Poland. Credit...David W Cerny/ReutersAn international deal to end coal use A coalition of 18 countries…
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Greece tightens restrictions on the unvaccinated as virus cases spike.
As Greece broke another record in daily coronavirus infections this week, registering 6,700 new cases within the past 24 hours,…
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As logistical frustrations grow at the U.N. climate conference, organizers blame the pandemic.
Logistical complaints are mounting at the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, where participants waiting in security lines for more…
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Protesters march over ‘greenwashing.’
As delegates inside the COP26 conference hall in Glasgow heard promises of new private-sector funding for climate change, protesters marched…
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A new $10.5 billion fund aims to spur green energy projects in poor countries.
A group of philanthropic foundations and international development banks on Wednesday announced a $10.5 billion fund to help emerging economies…