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French police administrative officer fatally stabbed, suspect shot dead at the scene

Posted on April 25, 2021April 25, 2021By Editor

A French police administrative officer was stabbed at the local precinct in Rambouillet, in the Yvelines region. Armed officers shot and arrested the assailant, who later died from their injuries. … Read More >French police administrative officer fatally stabbed, suspect shot dead at the scene

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‘As many as possible’: Berlin, three other German states make AstraZeneca vaccine available to ALL despite federal warning

Posted on April 24, 2021April 24, 2021By Editor

In a bid to get people vaccinated faster, local authorities in four German states have lifted age restrictions for the AstraZeneca vaccine. On the federal level, it’s only being given to older people due to medical concerns. … Read More >‘As many as possible’: Berlin, three other German states make AstraZeneca vaccine available to ALL despite federal warning

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With Germany low on Covid-19 jabs, local politician reveals country negotiating with Russia for 30 million Sputnik V doses

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

The premier of Germany’s Saxony region has revealed that the country wants to buy 30 million doses of the Russian-made Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, assuming that the EU’s European Medicines Agency approves the jab. … Read More >With Germany low on Covid-19 jabs, local politician reveals country negotiating with Russia for 30 million Sputnik V doses

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Peak of France’s 3rd Covid-19 wave ‘behind’ it, PM Castex says, blames UK variant for extent of infections

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

France is through the worst part of its third wave of Covid-19 infections, Prime Minister Jean Castex has said, as the country prepares for the easing of health measures designed to curb the spread of the virus. … Read More >Peak of France’s 3rd Covid-19 wave ‘behind’ it, PM Castex says, blames UK variant for extent of infections

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‘After a year of negotiations’ France’s Valneva has failed to meet EU’s conditions to secure vaccine supply deal

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

French drug maker Valneva has not met the EU’s conditions to reach a deal to supply a Covid-19 vaccine to the bloc, the EU Commission said. The company has signaled it would switch to bilateral talks with member states instead. … Read More >‘After a year of negotiations’ France’s Valneva has failed to meet EU’s conditions to secure vaccine supply deal

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EU confirms it won’t be ordering more AstraZeneca Covid-19 jabs as Europe mulls legal action

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

A spokesman for the European Commission has said that no decision has been made as to whether the body will pursue legal action against the Anglo-Swedish firm but confirmed reports it won’t purchase any more of its vaccine. … Read More >EU confirms it won’t be ordering more AstraZeneca Covid-19 jabs as Europe mulls legal action

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‘I believe certificates will help us’: Spain ‘desperate’ to welcome Britons this summer, says tourism secretary

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021By Editor

Spain’s tourism secretary has spoken of his country’s willingness to welcome British holidaymakers this summer, saying talks were going ahead to reach an agreement on Covid-19 certificates to ease movement and safety. … Read More >‘I believe certificates will help us’: Spain ‘desperate’ to welcome Britons this summer, says tourism secretary

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EU preparing to sue AstraZeneca over massive vaccine shortfall – reports

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to launch legal proceedings against AstraZeneca over its failure to deliver the promised volumes of its vaccine against Covid-19, which has hampered the EU immunization campaign. … Read More >EU preparing to sue AstraZeneca over massive vaccine shortfall – reports

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‘As sorry as we are’: German lawmakers approve new controversial Covid-19 lockdown bill following heated debate

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

The Bundestag has passed the controversial amendments to the national Infection Protection Act that significantly tightens Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The bill passed despite harsh criticism from the opposition. … Read More >‘As sorry as we are’: German lawmakers approve new controversial Covid-19 lockdown bill following heated debate

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‘A means, not an end’: EU proposes ‘human centric’ approach to AI regulation in draft rules

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

The European Commission has proposed regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) through a risk-based rules framework that calls for heavy fines, partial bans on surveillance, and safeguards for high-risk applications. … Read More >‘A means, not an end’: EU proposes ‘human centric’ approach to AI regulation in draft rules