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A beach bar prepares to close its doors as new partial lockdown measures take effect in Rio de Janeiro, including a ban on beach bars and vendors starting on March 5 at 2000 GMT, and limited opening hours for bars and restaurants, which will be allowed to open only between 6 am and 5 pm following a spike in Covid-19 cases in virus-stricken Brazil. IMAGES
France's National Assembly adopts a controversial bill against Islamist "separatism",which has been criticised for stigmatising Muslims and giving the state new powers to limit speech and religious groups. IMAGES
After an alarming outbreak of a mutant coronavirus, multiple countries have canceled flights from the United Kingdom. According to Business Insider, the move was prompted by fears around the new variant of COVID-19. The mutant coronavirus is believed to be up to 70% more transmissible than the original strain. In order to stop its spread, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that London and surrounding areas would suddenly be plunged into lockdown. Dutch authorities confirmed at least one case of this COVID-19 variant had reached the Netherlands. Flights from the UK to The Netherlands are canceled until January 1st, as are those to Belgium. On Sunday afternoon, Italian foreign minister Luigi di Maio said that the government would be suspending all travel from the UK.
French Prime Minister Jean Castex meets with political leaders, to discuss the hardening of health measures in relation to the Covid-19 crisis, which could include a new confinement. IMAGES to complete VID8TY667_EN
French Prime Minister Jean Castex meets with political leaders, to discuss the hardening of health measures in relation to the Covid-19 crisis, which could include a new confinement. IMAGES
With temperatures soaring to 34 degrees Celsius in some parts of southwestern France, the beaches would usually be packed. But amid a lockdown ban, the coast lies deserted. IMAGES
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