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The rising number of cases of Covid-19 in Europe is of "grave concern", warns the WHO Europe regional director Hans Kluge. IMAGES
The World Health Organization's Europe Director Hans Kluge says in a press conference that vaccination rates against Covid-19 in Europe are still far off fron what is needed to stop a virus resurgence and calls on countries to maintain protective measures. SOUNDBITE
Camila Cabello is in with the chance of securing six gongs at the MTV Europe Music Awards and is the most nominated artist.
The Chair of the 1922 Committee announces the results of the first round of voting for the Conservative leadership content. Bob Blackman, the chair of the committee, announces that staunch right-winger and former Home Secretary Priti Patel, is eliminated from the race. Receiving 28 votes and leading the race in this round of voting is former immigration minister Robert Jenrick. Also in the race are Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverly, Mel Stride and Tom Tugendhat. Another round of voting will take place next week, eliminating one further candidate. SOUNDBITE
France and Serbia sign a deal for Rafale fighter jets along with several other agreements shortly after French president Emmanuel Macron arrived for a two day visit to Serbia. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron lands at the Nikola Tesla airport in Belgrade and is welcomed by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, H.E. Pierre Cochard, Ambassador of the Republic of France in Belgrade and H.E. Ana Hrustanovic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in France and Monaco. Macron kicks off a two-day visit to Serbia, with the fighter jet deal looming large after President Aleksandar Vucic told AFP that he hoped to seal the agreement this week during Macron's trip. IMAGES