Contagious and concerning: What we know about Covid-19 variants
Fast-spreading coronavirus variants have ignited global concern over whether existing vaccines will be able to protect the world from a virus that is constantly mutating
Pandemic hits ‘critical point’ as Europe deaths top one million
Europe has passed the grim milestone of one million coronavirus deaths, as the WHO warned that infections are rising exponentially despite widespread efforts aimed at stopping them
New virus mutation raises vaccine questions
The British coronavirus variant has increased transmissibility, but other mutations are provoking concern among scientists who are scrambling to work out if they will still respond to vaccines.
Europe boosts aid to virus-hit economies as UN seeks ‘people’s vaccine’
The European Central Bank has ramped up efforts to help its coronavirus-hit economies as the UN's chief called for a "people's vaccine" to battle the pandemic
WHO resumes trials on controversial drug as Italy reopens
The WHO says it will resume coronavirus trials on the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine, while Italy led European nations reopening borders as the pandemic carved its way through Latin America
Coronavirus infections top 5 million worldwide
Global infections from the novel coronavirus have surpassed five million as the pandemic plays out unevenly across the planet
Breeders fear EU-Mercosur pact will make mincemeat of Belgium’s beef
The Libramont show is the annual highlight for Belgium's proud beef industry, but this year even the sunny skies of Europe's record heatwave can't chase one looming shadow away
EU, South America trade deal a ‘dark moment’ for farmers
European farmers and environmentalists have denounced a trade deal signed between the EU and South American countries, warning of unfair competition and dire climate consequences
EU welcomes boost in US soybean imports
The EU imports around 14 million tons of soybeans annually for livestock feed and milk production.