Germany has recorded its highest daily infection total since the height of the pandemic in April. On Thursday, more than 4000 cases were recorded, a 40 percent increase in infections on the previous 24 hours. Now...
In Baku, national pride and support for the army – at least officially
FRANCE 24 senior reporter Catherine Norris-Trent in Baku describes an official mood of national pride in the Azerbaijani capital, and a desire among people to take back the Nagorno-Karabakh territory.
Queer cowboys: Bucking a macho American institution through photos
Ahead of the American elections, photographer and filmmaker Luke Gilford brings us his ode to queer rodeo in a book entitled “National Anthem”, which he started around the time Donald Trump was elected. His...
Trump touts miracle coronavirus cure
Donald Trump has touted the apparent benefits of the experimental antiviral cocktail made by Regeneron, and promised to make the treatment available free to all. Results from an initial test of Regeneron’s antibody...
‘Pretty fly on a white guy’: Insect steals buzz at VP debate
IN THE PAPERS – Thursday, October 8, 2020: We look at reactions to the vice presidential debate, in which Mike Pence repeatedly interrupted Kamala Harris and was ultimately upstaged by a fly that landed in his...
France set for more restrictions as infections reach record daily high
France on Thursday was set for a new round of coronavirus restrictions, with a record 19,000 new infections within 24 hours, and ICU beds nearing saturation in hospital. Lille, Lyon and Toulouse are close to meeting the...