Now playing Next United Kingdom Santa's Grottos are going virtual in the UK this year As the UK emerges from a nationwide lockdown next week, Father Christmas performers are being trained to use video conferencing. 27/11/2020
Now playing Next World News Germany passes one million COVID-19 cases Germany will extend its restrictions until early January, Angela Merkel announced on Wednesday evening. 27/11/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom England to move to a new multi-tiered system of COVID restrictions The vast majority of England will continue to face severe restrictions when the country emerges from its second full coronavirus lockdown on December 2. 26/11/2020
Now playing Next France French ski resorts to open at Christmas but lifts will remain closed French stations ski were taken aback by Presidential Macron ruling out their reopening for Christmas, but they still hope to be able to convince the government to change its mind. 26/11/2020
Now playing Next World News Brexit: Is there enough time left to ratify a UK-EU trade deal? Even if the EU and UK succeed in striking a post-Brexit deal, a new race against time will begin to ratify it before the transition period expires. 26/11/2020
Now playing Next France Ski stations will remain closed as France relaxes some lockdown rules French Prime Minister Jean Castex detailed France's new virus restrictions, allowing people to travel for Christmas but keeping restaurants and ski stations closed. 26/11/2020
Now playing Next Belgium First Europeans could be vaccinated by year-end, says EU chief European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged members states on Wednesday to get ready to roll out vaccination campaigns before the end of the year. 25/11/2020
Now playing Next Germany Coronavirus: Germany and Russia report record number of new deaths Germany's COVID-19 death toll grew by 410 on Wednesday — its highest one-day jump since the beginning of the pandemic. 25/11/2020
Now playing Next France Doctor wants a greater focus on mental health fallout from COVID-19 "As a doctor, I see a lot of very distressed people coming into my office," he said. "The way the government and politicians talk about the virus is making people anxious and that's a big problem." 25/11/2020
Now playing Next World French shops to open; Spain's rule of six and Germany's mini-amnesty President Emmanuel Macron has said France will start to ease its strict national lockdown with the reopening of shops. In Spain government is to propose a somewhat different Christmas and New Year celebrations. According to draft proposals authorties plan to limit gatherings to six people in total. 25/11/2020
Now playing Next France France's coronavirus lockdown set to be lifted in time for Christmas France's lockdown will be lifted on Dec 15 - but bars and restaurants will stay closed for Christmas 24/11/2020
Now playing Next World Lockerbie: Appeal to clear man convicted for 1988 bombing underway Libyan intelligence officer Abdel Basset al-Megrahi was jailed for life in 2001 for the 1988 murder of the 270 passengers and crew of Pan Am flight 103 over the Scottish town of Lockervie. He died in 2012. 24/11/2020
Now playing Next Travel News British Airways sells off collectibles from its retired 747 fleet Travel enthusiasts who are missing being able to jet across the world can recreate the inflight dining experience at home this Christmas 24/11/2020
Now playing Next USA COVID-19: Thanksgiving could be make-or-break in US virus response The US is averaging 165,000 new virus cases per day, up over 70% in two weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University. Hospitalisations, deaths and the testing positivity rate are also up sharply as the nation approaches Thanksgiving. 24/11/2020
Now playing Next No Comment Brussels decorates its Christmas tree as famous Paris avenue is lit up The countdown to Christmas is underway in European capitals Brussels and Paris. 23/11/2020
Now playing Next France France to continue coronavirus lockdown while easing some restrictions French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to allow some businesses to reopen while prolonging restrictions on travel, a government spokesman said. 23/11/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Coronavirus: England arrivals will be able to cut quarantine with test Passengers arriving in the UK from COVID-19 high-risk areas will soon be able to more than halve their quartine period by taking a private test. 23/11/2020