Greek riot police fired tear gas at protesting asylum seekers on Lesbos island on Saturday as tensions simmered following the catastrophic fire that ripped through Europe’s largest migrant camp this week.
Taliban renew call for ‘Islamic system’ during historic talks with Afghan government
The Taliban’s political leader reiterated his group’s demand for Afghanistan to adopt an “Islamic system” as peace talks with the Afghan government began in Doha on Saturday in a bid to end two decades of war that has...
Cemeteries filled to brink in India as Covid-19 infections surge
Recording a surge in Covid-19 cases, India is now trailing only the United States on the list of the world’s most coronavirus-affected countries. With a total of 4.65 million cases, India’s overcrowded cities, and the...
Wildfires on US West Coast turn day into night | DW News
Dozens of people are missing as deadly wildfires sweep across the western United States. Hundreds of thousands have fled their homes as relentless blazes ravage huge areas. In Oregon 500,000 people have been ordered to...
The 2020–21 Premier League season gets underway on September 12
The English Premier League season is about to get underway on September 12, as Arsenal travels to newly promoted Fulham to begin their campaign. The Defending champions, Liverpool, will face stiff competition from...
South Korea’s cultural exports boosting economy and profile
Its film won best movie at the Academy Awards this year. The pop group BTS hails from there. All part of what’s known as the “Korean Wave.” South Korea’s cultural exports are bringing in billions...
Gove denies rule of six is confusing and defends new EU bill
Cabinet office minister Michael Gove has denied the “rule of six” is potentially confusing as stricter rules are set come into force on Monday. He also said the EU is not fulfilling its side of the bargain...