Health secretary says new highly-transmissible strain not yet found in Britain, but scientists 'deeply concerned'

Leaders weigh tighter restrictions as surging cases and coming winter threaten to undo hard-won gains

Interior minister warns country's anti-coronavirus protest scene is radicalizing.; just under 66% of population fully vaccinated, one of the lowest rates in Western Europe

'Divorced,' the American version of the Hebrew drama 'Grushim,' was born during COVID-19 theater closings - but its producers say its intimate appeal gives it staying power

Police arrest dozens, fire warning shots that strike an unknown number of people, and use water cannon to drive hundreds of demonstrators from main street in port city

Netherlands is first country in Western Europe to bring in strict regulation since new wave of infections began surging across parts of the continent

Comparisons have been proliferating in recent months throughout Europe and beyond, including with the wearing of yellow stars at protests against virus restrictions

Unlike individuals, groups of up to 40 won't require a vaccine in past 6 months, but participants may not mix with others and those without booster must take regular COVID tests

Tourist groups of up to 40 will not require booster shots but will have to act as a 'pod' and not mix with others

Former patients will now be eligible to receive a Green Pass with a blood test proving they have sufficient antibodies plus a single vaccine dose