Political elites caught ignoring virus restrictions
Live: Mike Pence and Kamala Harris face off in high-stakes vice-presidential debate
Given the age of the two White House contenders, and President Donald Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis, Wednesday’s debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris is being billed as a...
The most important VP debate ever?
The vice-presidential debate ‘actually matters this time,’ according to the Washington Post and other media. Also, the environmental headlines today: last month was the hottest September ever on record, the amazon...
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...