Coronavirus: France bans large indoors gatherings in bid to curb virus
Craig TaylorThe government prohibits gatherings of more than 5,000 people to try to stop coronavirus spreading. BBC News – Europe
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Syria war: Alarm after 33 Turkish soldiers killed in attack in Idlib
Turkey hits Syrian government targets in response and the EU warns of a major conflict developing. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus cases surge to 400 in Italy
Europe’s worst-hit country reports a rise of 25% in a day, as the virus spreads fast outside China. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Tenerife hotel with hundreds of guests locked down
An Italian doctor staying at the hotel, which has hundreds of guests, tested positive on Monday. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Rapid spread raises fears of global pandemic
More infections are reported around the world as governments struggle to contain outbreaks. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Russia denies spreading US conspiracy on social media
US officials accused “malign” Russian actors of promoting unfounded theories about the virus online. BBC News – Europe