Russia's president wants to encourage people to get vaccinated but gets his jab behind closed doors.

Rising infections have put Germany in a "very serious" situation, Chancellor Angela Merkel says.

Russia firmly backs China, which is stung by Western sanctions for cracking down on Uighurs.

The Irish government says travellers must spend two weeks in quarantine at their own expense of about €2,000.

Jakub Zulczyk could face up to three years in jail for his Facebook post criticising the president.

People have trekked to Mount Fagradalsfjall after lava started bursting out on Friday evening.

It is due to come into force in England next week as some other lockdown restrictions are eased.

Manizha Sangin has been met with a barrage abuse from nationalist politicians and online commentators.

The outgoing central bank chief is the third exit in under two years under Turkey's President Erdogan.

Ikea France is accused of spying on staff and customers using private detectives and police.

A review of the UK's defence policy brings new investment in cyber warfare, robotics and drones.

Lionel Messi scores two goals on his record-breaking 768th appearance for Barcelona as the Spanish giants beat Real Sociedad 6-1 in La Liga.

It may be a remote island, but there is a reason why Iceland is proud of its success in tackling the pandemic.

A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus.

Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it.

The coronavirus vaccine is being rolled out across the EU but there have been delays.

A music festival takes place as an experiment in the Netherlands, despite the rest of the country being under lockdown.

The story of Philip Leopold and his family reflect a NI history not "defined by orange and green".

The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates.

More than half of those who have died with Covid-19 in Sweden have been care home residents.

The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the deadliest migration routes in Europe.

Ros Atkins looks at how a vaccine hailed as a ‘game-changer’ has seen its reputation tarnished.

Aerial footage shows lava snaking its way down after the eruption.

'Vaccine passport' plans have been proposed by the EU, in order to make travel easier this summer.

In an election dominated by Covid, many people have still taken to the polls.