Several European nations banning flights from the U.K., fearing virus variant

Several European Union nations on Sunday banned flights from the U.K., including The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and the Czech Republic, Germany is considering serious options. All due to a new variant of the virus that is 70% more transmissible than existing strains.

Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics

Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.

Honda issues major recall worldwide

Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.

Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high

Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.

Vaccine allergic reactions are rare and short-lived, experts say

British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.

Britain and the EU say talks will continue to reach a free trade agreement

The European Union and Britain agreed on Sunday to extend talks in order to settle a post-Brexit trade agreement with less than 3 weeks until the U.K. leaves the European Union

Precious painting lost in airport found at dumpster

A surrealist painting worth more than a quarter-million dollars forgotten at an airport in Germany has been recovered from a nearby dumpster. 

World Food Program receives Nobel Peace Prize in online event

The World Food Program will receive its Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday in a different way from the pomp-filled traditional celebration in the Norwegian capital, because of the coronavirus outbreak.

UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine

U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.

Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.

After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months

Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.

Chinese vaccine 86% effective, UAE says

The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.

Australia to reveal laws to make Google, Facebook pay for news

Australia’s government will soon reveal in Parliament legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay for journalism.