Russians on Sunday vote in regional polls overshadowed by the poisoning of main opposition leader Alexei Navalny, an economic crisis exacerbated by the coronavirus and major protests in some regions.
Wildfires turn US West Coast into ‘hellscape’ | DW News
In the United States, firefighters are hoping a change of weather could help them battle around 100 blazes across several western states. Days of dry and windy conditions have been feeding the flames in Oregon...
New warnings over care homes as coronavirus cases rise – BBC News
charity that represents care providers in England has warned that the UK government’s coronavirus testing regime has “serious problems.” It comes after the Department of Health and Social Care issued a...
Police fire tear gas as migrants demand to leave Lesvos
Thousands of refugees have been demonstrating against poor living conditions, after their camp was destroyed by fire earlier this week In Greek island of Lesvos. Filio Kontrafouri reports.
Japan’s Ruling Liberal Democratic Party to choose Abe’s successor
Japan is preparing to select its next prime minister. The vote follows the sudden resignation of Shinzo Abe due to declining health. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party will choose his successor on Monday. Our Tokyo...
Lord Chancellor says the UK’s plan to override the Brexit deal is “an insurance policy”
Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland has told Sophy Ridge the UK’s plan to override the Brexit deal is “an insurance policy” if negotiations with the EU fail and it “isn’t something we want to...
Irish Justice Minister says UK’s actions over Brexit have ‘damaged trust’ with Ireland
Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee says the UK’s actions over Brexit have set talks back and “damaged trust” between Britain and Ireland. She told Sophy Ridge it is “simply not the case”...