Tens of thousands of people joined the biggest protest in years in Thailand on Saturday, cheering calls to curb the powers of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s monarchy as well as for the removal of former coup leader...
Belarus police detains hundreds in women’s anti-Lukashenko protest in Minsk
Belarusian riot police detained hundreds of women on Saturday as around 2,000 opposition protesters marched through the Belarusian capital Minsk demanding an end to President Alexander Lukashenko’s rule.
France reports new daily record with 13,500 fresh Covid-19 cases, confirms surge
France reported 13,498 new confirmed Covid-19 cases over the previous 24 hours, setting another record in daily additional infections since the start of the epidemic.
Up to £10,000 fine for failing to self-isolate in England – BBC News
In a sign of the Government’s determination to tackle a steep rise in coronavirus infections in England, it’s announced stiff financial penalties for anyone failing to self isolate after a positive coronavirus...
Has the EU Failed Refugees Under Its Care?
The Greek island of Lesvos, once a vacation paradise, has turned into hell on earth. There are now 12,500 people without shelter after a fire devastated Moria refugee camp, according to Amnesty International. Refugees...
Is the Oil Age Coming to an End?
Oil is a resource that’s sparked countless wars and polluted the environment. But for the first time, the so-called lifeblood of the global economy is facing a crisis like never before hastened by the coronavirus...
Northern Ireland sees rise in reports of domestic violence during pandemic
For millions of people around the world, the lockdowns imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus meant safety. But for women in violent and abusive relationships, it became a life-threatening trap, and nowhere more...














