The creator of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine says life could return to normal by next winter
Professor Ugur Sahin, co-founder and chief executive of BioNTech, also suggested the coronavirus vaccine could halve transmission of the virus.
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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after possible coronavirus exposure
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after coming into contact with a member of parliament who has tested positive for coronavirus.
How real-time geolocation data could help your train run on time
The tech that underpins rail networks is changing as operators attempt to boost performance.
American slashes London flights in December due to weak demand
American is cutting flights from several hubs to London in December to match weak demand
Dr. Fauci says it appears Covid strain from Danish mink farms won't be a problem for vaccines
It is hoped a vaccine could help bring an end to the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed over 1.29 million lives worldwide.
Deutsche Bank proposes a 5% tax for people still working from home after the pandemic
A research team at Deutsche Bank proposed that people pay a 5% tax for the "privilege" of working from home, if they continue to do so after the pandemic.
Too little, too late? Britain introduces rules to protect tech firms from overseas takeovers
Following the sales of DeepMind and Arm, the U.K. government has rolled out new rules to protect Britain's innovative companies from being sold overseas.
Europe markets close mostly higher on Covid vaccine optimism; Delivery Hero sinks 6%
European stocks closed slightly higher Friday as investors struck a positive tone on the prospect of an effective coronavirus vaccine.
Largest purple-pink diamond ever to be auctioned sells for nearly $27 million
The largest purple-pink diamond ever to be auctioned has been sold in Geneva, Switzerland for 24,393,000 Swiss francs ($26,700,871).
ECB member explains why this recession is very different from any other
The current recession raises new challenges for central bankers and lawmakers, a European Central Bank board member told CNBC.
TikTok is luring Facebook moderators to fill new trust and safety hubs
Facebook moderators at outsourcing firms like CPL are leaving to join TikTok's new trust and safety hubs.
Will Europe reopen in time for Christmas? Here's what JPMorgan thinks
It's the question on the minds of many Europeans as the holiday season approaches, but experts at JPMorgan say Covid-19 restrictions will be eased before the festivities begin.
Europe, North America have a 'really clear' need for Covid vaccine, says expert
A vaccine along with distancing, masks and hygiene will be "very effective" in containing Covid-19, said Jerome Kim of the International Vaccine Institute.
Boston Dynamics' four-legged robot has been gathering data at a major construction site in London
The Battersea Roof Gardens development has been utilized "as a testbed" for the technology.
Bioethicists worry the rich and powerful will get special access to experimental Covid treatments
Bioethicists say that there are many problems associated with giving access to experimental treatments to the rich and powerful.
Greece is slashing income taxes to lure remote workers from abroad
Anyone moving to Greece in 2021 won't have to pay income tax on half of their salary for seven years, the latest effort to make the country more attractive to foreign investors.
New bill in Ireland proposes to pull e-scooters out of a legal gray area
E-scooters have existed in a legal gray in Ireland for years as existing road traffic laws do not allow for them.
Big Oil execs say they’re not worried about Biden’s energy plan, hope to ‘get his staff on board’
The prospect of a Joe Biden presidency is not something that should concern the energy industry, oil and gas executives said on Tuesday.
Siemens CEO warns 'jury is out' on a vaccine as the company posts 28% jump in net income
Joe Kaeser, Siemens' CEO, said the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic was still significant.
German health minister says it’s too early to tell if its partial Covid lockdown will be extended
"It will be the end of this week that we might see the results of the new lockdown light we have now," German Health Minister Jens Spahn told CNBC.
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