France has declared its state of health emergency over as coronavirus cases decrease. Jan Cedric Hansen, VP, Global Health Security Alliance, says while the announcement is not premature, there is a risk the public will...
India’s growing Covid-19 waste challenges workers – BBC News
India’s Covid-19 caseload is rising, and people have been urged to wear face masks even when they are outdoors. But the directive has created another problem – there is no system of safely discarding Covid...
A Night of Defiance: A look at how the coup attempt unfolded
When the attempted coup took place on the night of July the 15th, 2016, it changed the course of Turkish history. At least 250 people were killed and more than 2,000 injured as tanks rolled onto the streets and fighter...
Florida reports single-day record in US with 15,000 new cases
More than 15,000 new coronavirus cases have been reported in Florida. That’s the highest number of new cases in a single day by any US state since the pandemic began. New York previously held the record, with...
Poland’s Duda holds slim lead in neck-to neck presidential election – exit poll
Incumbent Andrzej Duda was only marginally ahead in Poland’s presidential election on Sunday, an exit poll found, in a result seen as likely to have profound implications for its relations with the rest of the...
Gaming giant Ubisoft under fire over sexual harassment claims
French video game company Ubisoft has seen its share price tumble after being hit by sexual harassment and bullying claims. FRANCE 24 business correspondent Catherine Bennett says three top executives have resigned over...
Women of the Future: My Avatar and Me – BBC News
Amelia Hemphill has made her own avatar and entered a virtual world occupied by our digital twins.