Senegalese fishermen have joined forces to protect a species of endangered sea turtles in a case of “poacher turns protector”,
Breaking new ground | Baltimore protesters topple Columbus statue
Yet another statue of Christopher Columbus was pulled down by protesters, this time in Baltimore. Landing on its head, it broke into several pieces, prompting the crowd to cheer.
Hong Kong activists seek foreign support | DW News
Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong are calling for global unity with their cause after China imposed a sweeping national security law. Over the weekend, some demonstrators made a point of waving American flags to...
Australian state hit by second wave of virus
In Australia, fears of a second wave of coronavirus appear to have materialised, with 127 new cases recorded in the southern state of Victoria. FRANCE 24 correspondent Richelle Harrison Plesse says it’s the...
Coronavirus: India overtakes Russia in Covid-19 cases – BBC News
India has recorded more than 24,000 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, taking its total above that of Russia. The country now has the third-largest number of confirmed cases in the world, 697,413. There have...
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...
Honk, honk! | BLM protesters block entrance to San Francisco Airport with their cars
Dozens of BLM activists blocked the main entrance to San Francisco Airport and sounded their horns.