Coronavirus outbreak: COVID-19 contact tracing app gains traction in Europe
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Coronavirus outbreak: COVID-19 contact tracing app gains traction in Europe
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Putin says Russia-India deal will expand and diversify trade by $100B by 2030
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Putin visits India after shooting down latest peace plan with Ukraine
02:06 | December 4, 2025
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Putin authorized Novichok poisoning of ex-Russian spy that killed an innocent, U.K. inquiry says
02:33 | December 4, 2025
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02:00 | December 2, 2025
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01:49 | December 2, 2025
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Hegseth blames ‘fog of war’ in defence of 2nd strike on alleged drug boat
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Putin says Russia is ready if Europe ‘decides to wage war’
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‘Rage bait’ is Oxford’s 2025 word of the year
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01:59 | December 1, 2025
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White House says admiral ordered 2nd strike on alleged drug boat
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Ukraine attacks Russia’s shadow oil tankers, Moscow responds with Kyiv bombardment
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02:06 | December 4, 2025
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02:13 | December 3, 2025
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04:06 | December 3, 2025
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02:00 | December 2, 2025
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02:00 | December 2, 2025
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Hegseth blames ‘fog of war’ in defence of 2nd strike on alleged drug boat
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Putin says Russia is ready if Europe ‘decides to wage war’
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‘Rage bait’ is Oxford’s 2025 word of the year
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Why WHO is now recommending GLP-1 drugs for obesity
02:02 | December 1, 2025
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02:01 | December 1, 2025
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01:46 | December 1, 2025
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White House says admiral ordered 2nd strike on alleged drug boat
00:59 | December 1, 2025
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Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting, as death toll climbs to over 150
01:46 | December 1, 2025
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Business Matters: Airbus says most jets have software fix after flight-control incident
02:20 | December 1, 2025
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Cyclone Senyar: More than 400 dead, dozens missing after powerful storm hits Indonesia
01:48 | November 30, 2025
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Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon amid ongoing trial
02:34 | November 30, 2025
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Trump escalates tensions with Venezuela’s Maduro
01:35 | November 29, 2025
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Indonesia’s Jakarta takes over No. 1 spot; it’s now the largest city in the world
02:14 | November 29, 2025
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Ukraine attacks Russia’s shadow oil tankers, Moscow responds with Kyiv bombardment
01:44 | November 29, 2025
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Hong Kong residents mourn victims of deadly highrise fire
03:41 | November 29, 2025
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Ukraine corruption scandal: Zelenskyy’s top aide resigns after home raid
02:49 | November 28, 2025
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Drone footage in Thailand shows destruction after deadly floods
01:33 | November 28, 2025
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Trump says U.S. anti-drug efforts against Venezuela ‘by land’ to start ‘very soon’
01:08 | November 28, 2025
Coronavirus outbreak: COVID-19 contact tracing app gains traction in Europe
Description
April 18, 2020
A technology platform that can help with COVID-19 contact tracing through mobile phones is gaining support in Europe, with one of its coordinators saying seven countries have formally signed up for the system. The voluntary app, called PEPP-PT, tracks proximity to other users' phones and warns if they have come in contact with an infected individual.
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Coronavirus outbreak: COVID-19 contact tracing app gains traction in Europe02:04 | April 18, 2020 -
India’s largest airline cancels more than 1K flights, including all from New Delhi02:38 | 31 minutes ago -
Putin says Russia-India deal will expand and diversify trade by $100B by 203002:05 | 54 minutes ago -
Eurovision in turmoil after several countries boycott over inclusion of Israel02:04 | December 4, 2025 -
Putin visits India after shooting down latest peace plan with Ukraine02:06 | December 4, 2025 -
Putin authorized Novichok poisoning of ex-Russian spy that killed an innocent, U.K. inquiry says02:33 | December 4, 2025 -
Trump praises leaders of Rwanda, Congo as ‘heroes’ as peace deal signed04:04 | December 4, 2025 -
Canada commits $235M for Ukraine amid inconclusive peace talks02:13 | December 3, 2025 -
Rubio says ‘progress’ made on Ukraine security guarantees, but no breakthrough in Moscow04:06 | December 3, 2025 -
England, Wales to scrap jury trials for crimes with sentences of less than three years02:00 | December 2, 2025 -
Hegseth blames ‘fog of war’ in 2nd strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat02:00 | December 2, 2025 -
CBSA officer sues Indian and Canadian governments over alleged disinformation campaign02:51 | December 2, 2025 -
U.S. officials discuss Ukraine war in Russia, here’s what it means01:49 | December 2, 2025 -
Hegseth blames ‘fog of war’ in defence of 2nd strike on alleged drug boat02:05 | December 2, 2025 -
Putin says Russia is ready if Europe ‘decides to wage war’02:53 | December 2, 2025 -
‘Rage bait’ is Oxford’s 2025 word of the year01:42 | December 1, 2025 -
Why WHO is now recommending GLP-1 drugs for obesity02:02 | December 1, 2025 -
Zelenskyy looks for European support during Ukraine-Russia peace talks02:01 | December 1, 2025 -
U.S. envoy Witkoff to meet with Russia’s Putin as push for peace in Ukraine continues01:59 | December 1, 2025 -
Deadly floods in Asia kill thousands, affect millions01:46 | December 1, 2025 -
White House says admiral ordered 2nd strike on alleged drug boat00:59 | December 1, 2025 -
Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting, as death toll climbs to over 15001:46 | December 1, 2025 -
Business Matters: Airbus says most jets have software fix after flight-control incident02:20 | December 1, 2025 -
Cyclone Senyar: More than 400 dead, dozens missing after powerful storm hits Indonesia01:48 | November 30, 2025 -
Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon amid ongoing trial02:34 | November 30, 2025 -
Trump escalates tensions with Venezuela’s Maduro01:35 | November 29, 2025 -
Indonesia’s Jakarta takes over No. 1 spot; it’s now the largest city in the world02:14 | November 29, 2025 -
Ukraine attacks Russia’s shadow oil tankers, Moscow responds with Kyiv bombardment01:44 | November 29, 2025 -
Hong Kong residents mourn victims of deadly highrise fire03:41 | November 29, 2025 -
Ukraine corruption scandal: Zelenskyy’s top aide resigns after home raid02:49 | November 28, 2025 -
Drone footage in Thailand shows destruction after deadly floods01:33 | November 28, 2025 -
Trump says U.S. anti-drug efforts against Venezuela ‘by land’ to start ‘very soon’01:08 | November 28, 2025
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Coronavirus outbreak: COVID-19 contact tracing app gains traction in Europe02:04 | April 18, 2020
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India’s largest airline cancels more than 1K flights, including all from New Delhi02:38 | 31 minutes ago
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Putin says Russia-India deal will expand and diversify trade by $100B by 203002:05 | 54 minutes ago
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Eurovision in turmoil after several countries boycott over inclusion of Israel02:04 | December 4, 2025
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Putin visits India after shooting down latest peace plan with Ukraine02:06 | December 4, 2025
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Putin authorized Novichok poisoning of ex-Russian spy that killed an innocent, U.K. inquiry says02:33 | December 4, 2025
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Trump praises leaders of Rwanda, Congo as ‘heroes’ as peace deal signed04:04 | December 4, 2025
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Canada commits $235M for Ukraine amid inconclusive peace talks02:13 | December 3, 2025
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Rubio says ‘progress’ made on Ukraine security guarantees, but no breakthrough in Moscow04:06 | December 3, 2025
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England, Wales to scrap jury trials for crimes with sentences of less than three years02:00 | December 2, 2025
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Hegseth blames ‘fog of war’ in 2nd strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat02:00 | December 2, 2025
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CBSA officer sues Indian and Canadian governments over alleged disinformation campaign02:51 | December 2, 2025
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U.S. officials discuss Ukraine war in Russia, here’s what it means01:49 | December 2, 2025
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Hegseth blames ‘fog of war’ in defence of 2nd strike on alleged drug boat02:05 | December 2, 2025
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Putin says Russia is ready if Europe ‘decides to wage war’02:53 | December 2, 2025
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‘Rage bait’ is Oxford’s 2025 word of the year01:42 | December 1, 2025
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Why WHO is now recommending GLP-1 drugs for obesity02:02 | December 1, 2025
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Zelenskyy looks for European support during Ukraine-Russia peace talks02:01 | December 1, 2025
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U.S. envoy Witkoff to meet with Russia’s Putin as push for peace in Ukraine continues01:59 | December 1, 2025
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Deadly floods in Asia kill thousands, affect millions01:46 | December 1, 2025
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White House says admiral ordered 2nd strike on alleged drug boat00:59 | December 1, 2025
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Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting, as death toll climbs to over 15001:46 | December 1, 2025
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Business Matters: Airbus says most jets have software fix after flight-control incident02:20 | December 1, 2025
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Cyclone Senyar: More than 400 dead, dozens missing after powerful storm hits Indonesia01:48 | November 30, 2025
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Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon amid ongoing trial02:34 | November 30, 2025
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Trump escalates tensions with Venezuela’s Maduro01:35 | November 29, 2025
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Indonesia’s Jakarta takes over No. 1 spot; it’s now the largest city in the world02:14 | November 29, 2025
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Ukraine attacks Russia’s shadow oil tankers, Moscow responds with Kyiv bombardment01:44 | November 29, 2025
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Hong Kong residents mourn victims of deadly highrise fire03:41 | November 29, 2025
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Ukraine corruption scandal: Zelenskyy’s top aide resigns after home raid02:49 | November 28, 2025
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Drone footage in Thailand shows destruction after deadly floods01:33 | November 28, 2025
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Trump says U.S. anti-drug efforts against Venezuela ‘by land’ to start ‘very soon’01:08 | November 28, 2025
Coronavirus outbreak: COVID-19 contact tracing app gains traction in Europe
Description
April 18, 2020
A technology platform that can help with COVID-19 contact tracing through mobile phones is gaining support in Europe, with one of its coordinators saying seven countries have formally signed up for the system. The voluntary app, called PEPP-PT, tracks proximity to other users' phones and warns if they have come in contact with an infected individual.
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