Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared a state of emergency on Sunday, with a nationwide nighttime curfew imposed. FRANCE 24’s correspondent Sarah Morris says locals fear more measures are around the...
Analysis: Turkey-France spat reflects deeper issues
France on Saturday said it was recalling its envoy to Turkey for consultations after comments by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seen as derogatory towards President Emmanuel Macron.
Boycotts over cartoons threaten French exports to Middle Eastern countries
Several Middle Eastern countries are calling for boycotts of French products after President Emmanuel Macron defended cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed. The French government is urging an end to the backlash...
Spain, Italy restrict bars and restaurants in bid to contain second wave
Across Europe, countries and cities are struggling to respond to the second wave of coronavirus. Restaurants in Madrid closed earlier on Sunday, the first day of a nationwide curfew from 11pm to 6am. The measure comes...
Food fight: British PM under pressure to meet footballer over school meal vouchers
In the Press: Chile votes to change its constitution with 78 percent of voters in favour of the change, Spain imposes a nationwide curfew, while the UK government is under fire for not offering lunch vouchers to school...
Thai opposition party calls for PM to resign amid protests | DW News
Thailand’s largest opposition party has called for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to resign at the start of a special parliamentary debate on ongoing widespread protests. The Prime Minister called the session in...
US election 2020: President Trump casts his vote – BBC News
President Donald Trump has voted early in the US election, while on a campaign visit in Florida. It marks the first time an incumbent president has voted, in-person, in the state.