Spain struggles to contain Europe’s worst virus infection rate Diplomat Editor Aug 13, 2020 Just seven weeks after controlling its first coronavirus wave, experts say Spain is once again at a "critical" stage with the…
UK will be ‘ruthless’ over quarantine: Johnson Diplomat Editor Aug 13, 2020 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his government was prepared to be ruthless with even its closest partners over COVID-19…
UK PM Johnson: We’ll be past coronavirus by mid-2021 Diplomat Editor Jul 25, 2020 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday he thought the country would be through the coronavirus crisis by mid-2021 but…
EU reaches ‘pivotal’ coronavirus recovery deal Diplomat Editor Jul 21, 2020 EU leaders have struck a deal on a huge post-coronavirus recovery package following a fourth night of talks. It involves €750bn…
British ministers hold first face-to-face cabinet in months Diplomat Editor Jul 21, 2020 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was holding his first face-to-face cabinet meeting of top ministers since March 17,…
Spain’s coronavirus rate triples in three weeks Diplomat Editor Jul 20, 2020 The prevalence of the novel coronavirus in Spain has risen three-fold over the last three weeks as authorities struggle to contain…
Britain’s Princess Beatrice marries in Windsor Diplomat Editor Jul 17, 2020 Britain’s Princess Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, married her fiance Edoardo Mapelli…
Queen Elizabeth knights 100-year-old fundraising captain Diplomat Editor Jul 17, 2020 The World War Two veteran raised a record 33 million pounds ($41 million) by walking 100 laps of his garden with the aid of a…
EU countries divided over plans for tougher climate goal Diplomat Editor Jul 14, 2020 European Union (EU) countries remain divided over the scale of emissions cuts they are prepared to deliver over the next decade,…
Italy likely to extend state of emergency due to coronavirus crisis Diplomat Editor Jul 11, 2020 Italy will likely extend a state of emergency beyond its current deadline of July 31 due to the new coronavirus crisis, Italian…
Johnson says England may need stricter face mask rules Diplomat Editor Jul 11, 2020 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said tighter rules on wearing face coverings may be needed to stop a resurgence in COVID-19…
Spanish study casts doubt on herd immunity option Diplomat Editor Jul 7, 2020 A Spanish study has cast doubt on the feasibility of herd immunity as a way of tackling the coronavirus pandemic. The study of…
Macron appoints new PM after Philippe resigns Diplomat Editor Jul 4, 2020 French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has tendered his resignation after heading President Emmanuel Macron's government for three…
France to rename streets after African WW2 heroes Diplomat Editor Jul 2, 2020 France's armed forces ministry has provided local authorities with a guide to 100 Africans who fought for France in World War Two,…