The coronavirus outbreak has forced many people to put their lives on hold. Turkish entrepreneur Zeynep Tilki had plans to open a boutique this year, but when the pandemic hit she decided to set up a stall in markets...
Body positivity movement: ‘Why is my body not important?’ – BBC News
The body positivity movement has taken over social media and forced the diet industry to reinvent itself. Its mainstream success has lead to more diversity in the beauty and fashion industries, but not all feel included...
Why extremist militias are on the rise in the West African Sahel | DW News
The West Sahel is becoming Africa’s hotbed of terrorism. The Sahel is dry, hot and vast, so it’s difficult to govern. That provides room for criminals who’ve trafficked people, weapons and drugs for...
Australia closes state border for first time in 100 years to stop Covid-19 spread
The border between Australia’s two most populous states will close from Tuesday for an indefinite period, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said on Monday, following an outbreak of the coronavirus in his state.
Child sex abuse warning as coronavirus school closures continue
Child sex abuse offenders are “taking advantage” of the coronavirus pandemic to make and share more abusive material online. That warning from Catherine De Bolle, head of European law enforcement agency...
Meet the socially distant robot scientist – BBC News
A robotic scientist – that could increase the pace of scientific discovery – has been developed by researchers at the University of Liverpool. The technology is part of what the Royal Society of Chemistry...
Driving into the art of Vincent Van Gogh – BBC News
Toronto’s Immersive Van Gogh exhibition allows audiences to experience art from the comfort of their car. Producers had to rethink how people would experience the show in light of social-distancing restrictions...