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UK government warns lockdown could become tougher

Mar 31, 2020 03:06

On March 23 the UK went into a semi-lockdown but people are still allowed to go out for one form of exercise with one other person or family, and shop for essentials.
Italy says peak of coronavirus epidemic yet to come

Mar 28, 2020 00:39

The head of Italy’s national health institute says the peak of the country’s coronavirus epidemic is yet to come despite hefty increases in new infections and deaths in many recent days.
China reports zero local coronavirus transmissions, but new imported ones +World updates

Mar 26, 2020 04:11

China has managed to prevent local transmissions of the new coronavirus for a second consecutive day, while reporting an increase in cases of infection coming in from abroad.
China reports 78 coronavirus cases, sparking fears of 2nd wave +World updates

Mar 24, 2020 05:00

China has registered 78 new cases of coronavirus infection, most of them imported from abroad, sparking concerns about a second wave of infections in the country.
Spain’s king distances self from father in scandal tied to Saudi Arabia

Mar 16, 2020 06:10

Spain’s King Felipe VI has distanced himself from his father, a former monarch who has been hit by allegations of financial irregularity.
Huge waves in Barcelona as deadly storm Gloria lashes Spain

Jan 22, 2020 09:52

Huge waves and strong winds hit Barcelona's main beach on Tuesday as Storm Gloria reached its third day battering parts of Spain.
Portugal, Spain slammed by storm Fabien

Dec 22, 2019 13:54

Emergency services worked to clear damage caused by severe wind and floods in Spain and Portugal on Sunday, December 22, after two powerful storms struck the Iberian peninsula in quick succession over the past four days killing at least eight people and causing widespread damage.
Jailed Catalan leader 'entitled to immunity' as member of European Parliament

Dec 19, 2019 09:57

A Catalan leader jailed for his role in an independence referendum deemed illegal by Spain has been entitled to immunity as a member of the European Parliament despite not having being able to take up his seat, the EU's highest court ruled on Thursday.
Pro-independence protests erupt near Barcelona stadium before El Clasico

Dec 19, 2019 05:17

Chanting "Independence" and "Free political prisoners", several thousand Catalan protesters gathered near Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium on Wednesday before the local side was to face rivals Real Madrid in Spain's most high-profile match.
Belgian court once again postpones extradition hearing of ex-Catalan leaders

Dec 17, 2019 04:30

The Belgian court has once again postponed the extradition hearing of former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont and his former councilors Toni Comín and Lluís Puig until February.