Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said Monday supporters were beginning a nationwide strike after her deadline expired for strongman Alexander Lukashenko to step down.
Spain declares state of emergency and imposes curfew
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.
Colombia kills top ELN guerrilla commander
Colombia’s president has announced the death of a prominent National Liberation Army rebel commander. Andres Felipe Vanegas Londono, who used the alias Uriel, was said to be responsible for kidnappings, murdering human...
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...
Brussels toughens local coronavirus measures as Belgium’s caseloads spiral
Brussels on Monday announced it will shut down all cultural events for three weeks, and close gyms, pools, museums and theatres, mandate mask-wearing in public, and bring forward its curfew. FRANCE 24 correspondent Dave...
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...