Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is quitting politics, Austrian media reported Thursday. The 35-year-old Kurz, who is still leader of
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Chronic diseases: at the center of pandemic preparedness
Over 25 percent of the world’s nearly eight billion people lives with at least one chronic condition, or noncommunicable disease
Poland’s persistent forbidden zone on the border with Belarus
PUSZCZA BIAŁOWIESKA, Poland — The Polish government has no intention of making it easy for outsiders to poke around on
UK Home Office doubles down on migrant pushback tactics despite criticism
LONDON — A U.K. immigration minister today said the government will not amend its proposal that would allow border officials
Commission president: Children’s vaccines coming in mid-December
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that coronavirus vaccines for children were on their way, with first
Lukashenko renews threats to cut Russian gas supplies to EU
The authoritarian leader of Belarus said Wednesday he is willing to shut off energy transit from Russia to the EU
Vaccine waiver is a moment of truth for EU values
Mary Robinson is chair of The Elders and a former president of Ireland. The coronavirus pandemic is far from over.
EU accused of trying to cancel Christmas! Advice on inclusive language dropped after criticism
The European Commission was forced to perform a U-turn Tuesday after its guide to internal communication was accused of trying
Olaf Scholz wants mandatory coronavirus vaccination for Germans by February
Germany’s incoming Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in favor of introducing mandatory coronavirus vaccination for all Germans as early as February,
COVID looms over Biden’s presidency, once more and always
WASHINGTON — The White House can’t shake Covid-19. President Joe Biden was elected a year ago to manage an out-of-control