Anger grows in Lebanon after twin blasts in the capital’s port killed at least 137 people and injured more than 5,000, leaving scores more missing.
Belarus opposition candidate predicts rigged vote as president seeks to prolong 26-year rule
The surprise opposition candidate mounting the most serious challenge in years to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Friday that her country was waking up, but warned that the strongman planned to rig the...
Taxpayers to foot £350m for NI / GB border, despite promises to business there won’t be one
The government has pledged £350m for businesses trading between NI and Great Britain, despite insisting that checks will not be needed between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Cabinet Minister, Michael Gove announced...
At least 18 dead after Air India plane crashes in Kerala
An Air India plane has crashed at Calicut International Airport after overshooting the runway, killing at least 18 people and injuring 127 of the 191 passengers onboard. The Boeing-737 flight was repatriating Indians...
Uganda’s tough approach curbs Covid-19 outbreak
The number of coronavirus cases in Africa has now officially passed the million mark. The African Union, which is dealing with the continent’s pandemic, is now calling for ‘aggressive and bold’ action...
Politicising Protests?
Mass protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of police have engulfed the US for months. While critics say Trump is playing politics with the unrest, the president is portraying himself as a champion of law...
Coronavirus: India becomes third country to pass two million cases – BBC News
More than two million Indians have now tested positive for Covid-19, according to official figures. The country confirmed the last million cases in just 20 days, faster than the US or Brazil which have higher numbers...