The death toll from #Covid-19 has passed the 60,000 mark in #Italy, according to an official toll published Sunday. Restrictive measures aimed at stemming the spread of the virus were nonetheless eased in several...
Sissi in France: Macron, Egyptian President hold joint press conference
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-#Sissi was meeting Monday with French President Emmanuel #Macron for talks on fighting terrorism, the conflict in Libya and other regional issues as part of a state #visit to France...
Sarkozy corruption trial: Former French President back in court in landmark case
Former French President Nicolas #Sarkozy went on #trial Monday on charges of #corruption and influence peddling in a phone-tapping scandal, a first for the 65-year-old politician who has faced several other judicial...
Japan asteroid sample lands safely on Earth – BBC News
A space capsule containing the first significant quantities of rock from an asteroid has arrived safely on Earth after being launched from Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa-2. The container with material from a space rock...
Most of California under strict new Covid lockdown – BBC News
Most parts of the US state of California are under a strict new lockdown, as coronavirus continues to surge across the country. The stay-at-home order affects around 85% of the state’s 40 million people. It will...
President Maduro declares victory after opposition boycott
Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, has claimed a sweeping victory in an election which was mostly boycotted by the opposition. Maduro’s alliance has taken back control the only state institution which...
Special ID cards | One step away from mandatory vaccination?
The UK is about to start mass vaccinations. According to the unveiled plan a special ID cards might be issued for those getting the jab in Wales. The personal ‘immunisation IDs’ will include the maker of the...