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Two injured after Dutch F-16 fighter plane crashes into building, forcing pilot to eject (PHOTOS)

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The pilot of an F-16 fighter plane in the Netherlands was injured after ejecting himself from an aircraft on Thursday morning at Leeuwarden Air Base, prompting speculation as to what happened. … Read More >Two injured after Dutch F-16 fighter plane crashes into building, forcing pilot to eject (PHOTOS)

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Germany’s CureVac jab shows only 48% effectiveness against Covid-19 in final stage of trial, driving stock plunge

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

German biotech firm CureVac said its coronavirus vaccine showed just 48% efficacy against Covid-19 following its final analysis, marking only a slight improvement on the company’s last trial while sending its stock value tumbling. … Read More >Germany’s CureVac jab shows only 48% effectiveness against Covid-19 in final stage of trial, driving stock plunge

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Passenger disruptions at Paris airports expected as workers from three French unions strike over new contract terms

Posted on July 3, 2021By Editor

People traveling through two of Paris’ main airports have been warned to expect “possible delays” after three French trade unions announced workers would strike over a controversial new contract plan. … Read More >Passenger disruptions at Paris airports expected as workers from three French unions strike over new contract terms

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Swiss govt announces bid for 36 F-35A fighter jets and Patriot missiles from US despite political pushback at home

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

The Swiss government has said it wants to buy 36 F-35A fighter jets from American manufacturer Lockheed Martin, a decision critics have said is too expensive for Switzerland and makes it overly reliant on the US. … Read More >Swiss govt announces bid for 36 F-35A fighter jets and Patriot missiles from US despite political pushback at home

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Proportion of Germans jabbed with first Covid vaccine dose on par with Americans, German health minister says

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

Germany’s vaccination campaign has caught such momentum that the proportion of the German population receiving their first dose of a Covid vaccine is now on a similar level as the US, despite the country’s initial slow roll-out. … Read More >Proportion of Germans jabbed with first Covid vaccine dose on par with Americans, German health minister says

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Fourth Covid wave likely to hit France in autumn, president of scientific council warns amid ‘falsely reassuring’ figures

Posted on July 2, 2021July 2, 2021By Editor

France’s President of the Scientific Council Jean-François Delfraissy has warned of a potential fourth wave of Covid-19 that will hit the country in autumn, based on trends from last year and the presence of the Delta variant. … Read More >Fourth Covid wave likely to hit France in autumn, president of scientific council warns amid ‘falsely reassuring’ figures

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European NATO-led troops leave Afghanistan, US ‘may complete withdrawal’ before July 4

Posted on July 2, 2021July 2, 2021By Editor

Several European countries, including Germany, have announced full troop withdrawals from Afghanistan. The US may formally complete its own withdrawal within days, though some Americans will stay behind. … Read More >European NATO-led troops leave Afghanistan, US ‘may complete withdrawal’ before July 4

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Freak storm buries French town in deluge of hail, locals forced to dig way out of homes (VIDEOS)

Posted on July 2, 2021July 2, 2021By Editor

A town in France has been battered by up to 80cm (32in) of hail in a freak June storm that saw snowplows brought in and locals taking up shovels in an effort to clear the clogged roads. … Read More >Freak storm buries French town in deluge of hail, locals forced to dig way out of homes (VIDEOS)

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Ireland delays indoor hospitality reopening, PM says patrons will need to show Covid vaccination or immunity doc

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021By Editor

Bars and restaurants in Ireland will not be allowed to welcome indoor diners back until a plan is in place for people to show they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the prime minister Micheal Martin has said. … Read More >Ireland delays indoor hospitality reopening, PM says patrons will need to show Covid vaccination or immunity doc

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Covid Delta variant pours into France, strain now accounts for 20% of all cases

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021By Editor

The notorious Delta variant has not left France unscathed as the strain’s presence has increased since last week and now accounts for up to one in five Covid-19 cases in the country. … Read More >Covid Delta variant pours into France, strain now accounts for 20% of all cases