Jailed #Kremlin critic Alexei #Navalny on Wednesday said he is launching a #hungerStrike to demand proper medical treatment for severe back pain and numbness in his legs. President Vladimir #Putin’s most...
France bans alcoholic drinks in public spaces under new Covid-19 lockdown measures
#Alcoholic drinks will be prohibited in French parks and other outdoor public spaces as part of the new limited nationwide #lockdown to stem the #Covid-19 crisis, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced Thursday.
French companies scramble to adapt staffing to school closures
French #companies are working out how to adapt to the closure of #schools announced by President Emmanuel #Macron on Wednesday night. Parents who cannot work from home but need to look after their children can avail...
Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption from above
Drone footage of the eruption of lava from Fagradalsfjall volcano
Two months since coup in Myanmar
Protesters in Myanmar mark two months since the military seized power in the country. A group of young people marched through the streets of Yangon, singing solemn songs, honoring the more than 500 demonstrators killed...
Prominent Hong Kong democracy activists convicted over protest | DW News
A court in Hong Kong has convicted seven prominent pro-democracy activists and politicians for their role in anti-government protests . Two other defendants had previously pleaded guilty. The defendants include Martin...
Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan to be funded by corporate taxes | DW News
US President Joe Biden has set out plans for a two trillion dollar program of infrastructure spending. He’s called it a “once in a generation investment” that’ll create millions of jobs, while...