Coronavirus mutations do not appear to be helping it spread more rapidly, study says
It comes as drugmakers and research centers scramble to deliver a safe and effective vaccine to help bring an end to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Google and Facebook to be scrutinized by new U.K. antitrust unit from next year
The U.K. on Friday said a new government unit will work to tackle ongoing concerns about a concentration of power among a small number of tech giants.
Siemens and Deutsche Bahn plan trial of hydrogen-powered train in Germany
Interest in "green hydrogen" has started to increase in recent years.
ECB warns bank profits will 'remain weak' throughout next year
The coronavirus-induced crisis has worsened banks' profits and that will continue to be felt over the coming months, according to the ECB.
Elon Musk hints at Tesla hatchback model for Europe
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has suggested that his firm could launch a new hatchback model in Europe in the future.
UK cuts its quarantine policy to five days — but there’s a catch
Travellers arriving in the UK will be able to cut their self-isolation period from 14 to 5 days starting next month if they test negative for the coronavirus.
British telcos may be fined 10% of revenues for using Huawei gear under new law
British telcos could face large fines if they fail to remove Huawei equipment from their 5G networks under new legislation.
AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine might seem less effective than its peers — but it has some advantages
AstraZeneca's vaccine appears to have an advantage when it comes to storage, affordability and distribution, Jefferies analysts said.
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press briefing on Covid
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to hold a press briefing on the coronavirus.
Peter Thiel backs Berlin start-up making psychedelics in $125 million round
Tech investor Peter Thiel has led a $125 million funding round into a start-up aiming to make psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders.
Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine shows an average 70% effectiveness in preventing the virus
One regimen showed an effectiveness of 90% when participants received a half dose, followed by a full dose at least one month apart.
Euro zone business activity shrinks to six-month low after new coronavirus lockdowns
The flash euro zone PMI composite output index came in at 45.1 in November — the lowest reading in six months.
Europe looks to crack open data encryption on messaging services like WhatsApp
EU lawmakers have long searched for a fairer balance between privacy and the ability of police agencies to do their jobs, an EU spokesperson told CNBC.
EU chief urges gradual lifting of coronavirus lockdowns, warns of a third wave
EU's von der Leyen said European governments should lift coronavirus lockdowns and other social restrictions gradually to avoid a third wave.
Covid reinfection 'highly unlikely' for at least six months, Oxford study says
Researchers say the findings are "exciting" because they represent an important step in understanding how Covid-19 immunity may work.
EU pushes to solve pandemic stimulus spat as Poland makes claims of 'hypocrisy'
European officials will be entering "intensive" negotiations after Hungary and Poland blocked a deal on the region's $2 trillion stimulus plan.
Forests support jobs and encourage biodiversity. But they're under threat
A number of organizations are attempting to protect forests with initiatives focused on replanting and conservation.
Oxford trial chief says its Covid vaccine could still be ready at a similar time to others
Drugmakers are scrambling to deliver a vaccine to help bring an end to the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed over 1.3 million lives.
G-20 nations have now deployed $11 trillion to support a post-Covid economic recovery
The total spending to date, by way of comparison, is more than twice the gross domestic product of Japan.
EU economics chief ‘worried’ about delays to Covid stimulus after Hungary and Poland veto
EU's Gentiloni is worried that a $2 trillion stimulus plan will not be delivered as quickly as planned after veto from Hungary and Poland.
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