China has built more than 100 new compounds in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, where Muslim Uighurs are stuck and forced to work in dedicated factory buildings, according to a new report.
France considers third national lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise
France’s health council meets Tuesday to consider whether to reimpose lockdown restrictions for a third time amid concern over a rebound in Covid-19 cases.
Three French soldiers killed by explosive device in Mali operation
Three French soldiers were killed Monday in Mali when their armoured vehicle struck an explosive device in the Hombori region in the centre of the poor Sahel state, the Élysée Palace said.
Neymar plans huge New Year’s party despite Covid pandemic, Brazil media reports
Brazil’s star footballer Neymar is at the center of a new controversy storm after several Brazilian media reported that he’s organizing a huge New Year’s Eve party despite the coronavirus pandemic.
India migrant workers paid heaviest price for Covid crisis – BBC News
With the world’s second-highest caseload, India is among the countries worst-affected by Covid-19. And a sweeping lockdown that came early on, dealt a devastating blow to the country’s migrant workers...
The spirit of festivities | Decorations bring Moscow’s city center to light!
Light arches, countless garlands and much more: Moscow turns into a city of lights ahead of New Year’s Eve. However, mass events have been canceled, due to – you’ve guessed it – COVID…
While the world scratches its head over monoliths, Russia’s got a mysterious… GIANT HEAD
A huge sculpture of a head made from polystyrene was discovered by locals on St. Petersburg’s Vasilievsky Island. Local media suggest that the object was created by Russian artist Vera Martynova and was part of an...