The 46th Deauville American Film Festival opened on Friday, September 4th, with jury president Vanessa Paradis among the stars on the red carpet. But amid the Covid-19 pandemic, and with many American filmmakers and...
How dangerous is virus transmission from wild animals to humans | COVID-19 Special
Some of the worst diseases like Aids, tuberculosis and the plague originally came from animals. The new coronavirus is just the latest. For a successfull fight against the disieases, we need to know where they start...
Boris Johnson plays down differences in quarantine rules between home nations – BBC News
Britain’s Prime Minister says the UK is for the most part “proceeding as one” on implementing coronavirus travel restrictions, despite the four home nations now disagreeing on quarantine rules for those...
HS2 work officially begins with jobs pledge – BBC News
Boris Johnson insists the high speed rail link, HS2 is “crucial” for the country, as he marked the official start of construction of the tracks for the project costing more than a hundred billion pounds. The...
Focal Point: Pandora’s Box – Lebanon
The pearl of the Middle East, Lebanon seems to be losing its shine, with constant political turmoil in the country a new generation is demanding change, but the old establishment doesn’t seem to be listening.
Transport Secretary: ‘Airport testing isn’t a silver bullet’
The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has told Kay Burley he appreciates travellers are confused with different quarantine decisions across UK devolved nations and hears calls for airport testing but admits...
‘Would you go for a beer with Tony Abbott?’
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps refused to be drawn on whether he would support any role by Tony Abbott in UK trade talks. Australia’s former prime minister has been criticised for his views on women, climate...