Floods across central and eastern China have left more than 140 people dead and 38 million people affected, the waters swelling lakes and rivers to record highs. FRANCE 24 correspondent Charles Pellegrin says worse is...
Germany slow to condemn China’s Hong Kong security law | DW News
The approval of Hong Kong’s new security law, which outlaws criticism of the Chinese government, has sparked strong reactions from governments around the world. While Germany expressed concern for Hong Kong’s...
Poland’s conservative President Duda re-elected – BBC News
Poland’s incumbent President Andrzej Duda has narrowly beaten challenger Rafal Trzaskowski in Sunday’s presidential vote. The National Electoral Commission said Mr Duda had won 51.2% of the votes. It is...
Focal Point: France’s role in Africa
France has been criticising Turkey’s role in Libya, calling it a threat to several African countries. Turkey says it’s merely co-operating with a UN-recognised government while France continues to support illegitimate...
Tensions high as ‘Blue Lives Matter’ & BLM protesters face off in NYC
Tensions were running high between pro-police supporters, ‘Blue Lives Matter’, and a group of ‘Black Lives Matter’ counter-protesters in NYC. At least one BLM protester was detained as scuffles...
Can Europe’s summer tourist season be salvaged?
As EU member states tentatively reopen their borders to international travellers, Talking Europe asks whether the summer season – and Europe’s valuable tourism sector – can be salvaged. With 10 percent of the...
Coronavirus Africa: South Africa alcohol ban +++ Distrust in Cameroon hospitals | DW News
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on alcohol sales and announced the return of a national curfew. South Africa is facing a rapid increase in coronavirus cases after loosening what had been one...