Deaths from the coronavirus now exceed 30,000 in Mexico, overtaking France as the country with the fifth-highest number of fatalities. Nearly 7,000 new infections were recorded on Saturday, bringing Mexico’s...
Entrepreneur in Turkey looks for opportunity amid pandemic – My Story
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...
Bullseye! | Turkey tests its first homegrown anti-ship cruise missile
Turkey’s domestically built anti-ship cruise missile has passed its final test, hitting a target some 200km away, the country’s defense industry has said. It’s expected to be adopted by the military shortly. Footage of...
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.
Algeria buries repatriated skulls of resistance fighters as it marks independence from France
Algeria on Sunday buried the remains of 24 resistance fighters returned from Paris after more than a century and a half as it marked the 58th anniversary of its independence from France.
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...