As COVID grips Latin America, a group of clowns in Lima have taken advantage of the closure of the circuses and now performs on the streets of Peru’s capital
Restless Hong Kong | Demo in support of media tycoon Jimmy Lai dispersed by police
Protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong in support of media tycoon Jimmy Lai who was arrested for alleged ‘collusion with foreign powers’ last week. Crowds were swiftly dispersed by police units.
BREAKING: UK goes into biggest recession in history
The UK has entered recession for the first time in 11 years due to the impact of coronavirus. The Office for National Statistics estimates Britain’s GDP fell by 20.4% in the second quarter of 2020. That’s...
COVID-19: How are the UK’s poorest communities coping?
As the coronavirus crisis takes hold across the UK, Sky’s Tom Parmenter finds out how the pandemic is hitting our most vulnerable.
Peanut traders in Sudan suffer under new “abrupt” law
Sudan has banned the export of raw peanuts and traders say the decision was taken abruptly and they need more time to figure out another way to make money.
Sweaty tropical nights may soon be common in UK warn climate scientists – BBC News
The Met Office is warning of continuing extreme weather including thunderstorms, flooding and high temperatures. Meteorologists are also warning that due to climate change we are likely to experience more sticky and...
Thailand students protest government and monarchy | DW News
Thousands of student protesters in Thailand have rallied in anti-government protests, demanding political change. The rally on August 10 was the biggest in recent months. Protesters are calling for the resignation of...