Already delayed, the Tour de France sets off on August 29 shrouded in uncertainty, flying in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and the imponderable question of how many of the 176 riders will avoid infection and...
The long road to residency for foreigners in France
For many foreigners in France, applying for a residence visa can be a long and hard-fought battle. For several years now, local prefectures have been taking appointments electronically and applicants are required to...
Picnics, cycling, smoking? When and where to wear a face mask in Paris under new rules
The wearing of face masks is now compulsory in all public spaces in Paris following a spike in Covid-19 numbers across France and particularly in the capital. But what exactly are the regulations and where, when and who...
Will Shinzo Abe’s resignation weaken Japan’s position in the Indo-Pacific | DW News
With Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe set to resign, the future of Japan’s relations with countries in the region is suddenly an open question. During his tenure, Abe sought to build an alliance with the United...
More US sports events postponed in protest at Jacob Blake shooting – BBC News
A host of US sports games were postponed for a second straight day in protest at the shooting of Jacob Blake. Blake, a black man, was shot seven times in the back by police on Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin near Milwaukee...
Local coronavirus lockdowns to end in some English regions – BBC News
Local coronavirus restrictions for around a million people in England, will come to an next week, as Bolton, Stockport, Trafford, Burnley among other places, fall back into line with the rest of the country. But there...
Coronavirus babies
COVID-19 lockdowns have affected many people, including pregnant women and new mums. Now, doctors in the UK are conducting a survey to understand the impact of the lockdowns on them and their babies. Has the experience...