As coronavirus cases plateau, plans are afoot to bring back some sense of normality but protective masks are likely, writes James Mates.

Face masks set to become the new normal across Europe in coronavirus fight

The World Health Organisation has put a bit of a damper on hopes for an early easing of the lockdown in Europe.

Breakdown by country as situation in Europe still 'very concerning'

The trend is still downwards across most of Europe, but an unwinding of the ‘weekend effect’ seems is affecting reporting.

How the 'weekend factor' is affecting coronavirus reporting figures in Europe

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from Europe. 

Coronavirus outbreak: There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel in Europe

The number of new cases in Spain and Italy look to be slowing, though the usual warnings apply to reading too much into one day's figures.

Small signs of hope in Europe's battle against coronavirus

An update on the coronavirus pandemic from Europe. 

Slow improvement in Spain despite having most deaths in a single day

UK and France follow in Italy and Spain's 'painful upward path' over virus

The latest from Europe on the coronavirus pandemic. 

Girl, 12, becomes youngest person to die in Europe as Spain's new cases climb

When dealing with the spread of a virus, just stabilising the numbers of infections and deaths is a real sign of progress.

Glimmer of hope as coronavirus numbers in Spain and Italy begin to stabilise

Italy has gone beyond China in terms of confirmed coronavirus cases and Spain is catching up, too.

Coronavirus: Italy passes China's confirmed cases of infection

On Monday, the numbers of dead in Spain from coronavirus were around 2,000. Today it is just over 4,000, write Europe Editor James Mates.

Coronavirus deaths across Europe remain stubbornly high, writes James Mates

If he wins in November - which the polls predict - then Biden will be (by some distance) the oldest President ever elected.  

The big decision for Biden looms - and this time it matters

At three-years-old, Alexandra Naggear is one of the youngest victims of the Beirut explosion that has killed at least 160 people and injured about 6,000 others.

Parents of three-year-old Beirut blast victim speak out

The Job Retention Scheme, which has subsidised the incomes of six million people across the UK, is set to end in October which will reveal the full extent of the crisis.

A journey through the economy in a time of Covid: Tales of hardship and hope

Preston has been included in additional lockdown restrictions that apply to parts of East Lancashire, Greater Manchester and parts of West Yorkshire from midnight.

Preston to set up own test and trace system as city re-enters lockdown

If the Bank’s central forecast is right, around a million people will find themselves out of work in the run up to Christmas.

Bank of England Governor says furlough scheme must end

Igor Grechushkin, the owner of the cargo ship that brought the explosive materials to Beirut in 2014, was questioned by Cypriot police after a request by Interpol.

Owner of the ship that brought ammonium nitrate to Beirut questioned by police

There are fears a 'recipe for disaster', stirred up by the coronavirus crisis, could result in huge levels of violent crime.

Violent crime rising again as police commissioner warns of repeat of 2011 riots

When Robert Moore and I were asked to do a US election podcast, the question naturally turned to a name.

James Mates

Europe Editor

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