Police and protesters have been hurt in riots that broke out outside the National Assembly in the Serbian capital Belgrade. The protests began peacefully on Tuesday evening and included students and families, angered by...
Chancellor unveils £30 billion “Plan for Jobs” as mass unemployment looms – BBC News
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £30 billion spending programme, in the face of mass unemployment and a prolonged economic crisis following the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement to the House of Commons Mr...
Johnny Depp denies “destructive and violent behaviour” at High Court in London – BBC News
The Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has denied that he ‘regularly engaged in destructive and violent behaviour’ in relation to his former wife Amber Heard. The actor is suing the publisher of The Sun, News Group...
Anti-Maskers and the face mask debate | COVID-19 Special
Experts say wearing face masks is imperative when trying to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But as the coronavirus pandemic wears on, many are experiencing fatigue with masks and social distancing rules. But nowhere...
Coronavirus: Brazil’s President Bolsonaro tests positive – BBC News
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus. He took the test, his fourth, on Monday after developing symptoms, including a high temperature. Mr Bolsonaro has repeatedly played down the...
Hong Kong leader Lam announces to ‘vigorously implement’ new security law | DW News
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam said that the government will “vigorously implement” a controversial new national security law imposed on the semi-autonomous Chinese territory by Beijing last...
All over for Hong Kong? China orders corporations to comply with new sedition laws
The ink’s barely dry on #Beijing‘s new National Security #Law for #HongKong and already it’s all coming to a head. US tech giants Facebook and Google are among those announcing they’re...