Extreme poverty is rising across the globe for the first time in over two decades in 2020. The World Bank says 150 million people are facing extreme povery, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. The...
Coronavirus second wave hits Europe: What’s different this time around? | COVID-19 Special
The second wave is here: Europe sees a surge in coronavirus infections in many countries and cities. Spain’s capital Madrid is Europe’s new coronavirus hotspot. But medical staff say they’re ready. And...
Fears of wider war as Azerbaijan-Armenia fighting escalates – BBC News
President Putin of Russia has called for an end to hostilities in the Nagorno-Karabakh region — he said the fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia was a tragedy — while Iran warned it could escalate into a...
US election 2020: TikTok gets pulled into the campaigns – BBC News
President Trump may be threatening to shut TikTok’s US operations and Joe Biden’s campaign squad have effectively been barred from using the video-sharing app – but that hasn’t stopped their fans...
VP has evolved from minor office to more consequential role
For much of US history, the role of vice president has been to remain in the shadows. The VP was considered a backup to the president, and was expected to do very little. But the position isn’t what it once was...
Lockdown extended
The Israeli government has approved, late on Tuesday, plans to extend the emergency #coronavirus lockdown measures until at least October 13.