In the 19 states that use the euro single currency, the average debt is expected to reach 102 percent of GDP at the end of the year.

Wall Street's streak of five straight records for the Dow and S&P 500 indices ended with a thud

Germany joins a number of European nations that have seen cases climb in recent weeks fuelled by the Delta variant, first detected in India.

The Delta variant has been in the headlines for weeks, but concerns on Wall Street grew after Los Angeles reimposed an indoor mask mandate over the weekend

The decision to keep Spain on Britain's amber list was "disappointing", Health Minister Carolina Darias said.

Bitcoin jumped close to $36,500, having tanked on Sunday towards $30,000.

The rise in yields on government bonds in the United States and other key economies last week sparked a market meltdown, which was exacerbated as traders sought to lock in gains.

Sergejus Muravjovas, CEO of Transparency International Lithuania, said "the ambition to become a fintech centre comes with a responsibility to take money laundering prevention to a new level.

Bitcoin struck a fresh high of $48,663.05 as the cryptocurrency gained further mainstream support.

Conte, a once obscure law professor, has already led two governments of different political shades since taking office after the 2018 general election.

Analysts say inflation could bound higher later this year, powered by pent-up consumer demand once lockdowns start easing, particularly in travel and dining out.

The European Central Bank has put the markets at ease by buying up much of the public debt, essentially snuffing out the problem for the foreseeable future.

Renzi, who was in power from 2014 to 2016, has been criticising the government for weeks over its handling of the pandemic and other issues, culminating in the row over the EU spending plan.

Johnson warned last-gasp talks for a Brexit trade deal with the European Union could fail, and urged the public to prepare for a "no deal."

Health care workers and vulnerable populations including the elderly are to be the first to receive it.

Shares in Boeing jumped 6.0 percent, helping to lift the Dow on a mixed day for US equities.

The pandemic shows no signs of abating, especially in the United States, where more than 270,000 people have now lost their lives.

The measures include a curfew, restrictions on travel and the closure of schools and non-essential shops.

Analysts warning the fresh infection spikes and failure to pass a new stimulus would likely knock the recovery off track.

Large tech companies have been major beneficiaries during the coronavirus pandemic.

The tech sector has been a consistent bright spot amid the severe coronavirus downturn in the United States.

So far, 40,000 bars, restaurants and hotels have permanently closed.

Reports said Mitch McConnell would soon unveil a $1 trillion plan after overcoming some differences with the White House.

Merkel's last major role on the international stage comes as the 27-member club faces its deepest recession since World War II.

Several countries continued to loosen up, including in Britain where pubs, restaurants, hotels and cinemas were told they could open again from July 4.

Though dramatic, the current forecast falls short of the Great Depression.

The United States remains the hardest-hit nation in the world.

While tensions between China and the US continue to play in the background, the general mood at the start of June has been upbeat.

By focusing on six areas listed here, organizations will optimize their approach to COVID-19, while readying themselves for any similarly disruptive events in future:

So far, more than 73,000 Americans have died of COVID-19 -- more than a quarter of global deaths.