JK Rowling and Salman Rushdie among 150 public figures who have signed an open letter expressing concerns over the weakening of public debate and an “intolerance of opposing views”
Global Warming: UN warns of higher temperatures
The World Meteorological Organization says global temperatures could rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius over the next five years
Reality Check | Coronavirus Cases Surging but Deaths are Not, Here’s Why
With new cases of coronavirus surging across the country, the nation is panicking once again talking about the need for more masks, more lock-downs and asking when we can finally get that vaccine. But hold on, because...
Coronavirus in the USA: Trump’s downfall? | To the point
A superpower laid low by the coronavirus: Infections in the USA continue to rise and the economy is on life support. Will the pandemic cost President Trump the election? Guests: Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson (KCRW Radio...
Gyms, pools and beauty salons to re-open in England – BBC News
Lockdown restrictions are being eased again in England. The government says leisure facilities and beauty salons can reopen gradually over the coming weeks. On 12 June outdoor swimming pools re-open along with some...
Spain, Ireland & Luxembourg in race for key eurozone position
Politicians from Spain, Ireland and Luxembourg are competing to become the next President of Eurogroup, the monthly meeting of eurozone finance ministers. The group will vote for their new chairman later on Thursday...
Coronavirus: The doctors helping save lives in two countries – BBC News
A group of British Pakistani doctors are using new technology, and what they’ve learnt from fighting coronavirus in the UK – to help their counterparts in Pakistan who are trying to tackle the disease. Using...