There are claims that Germany has been meddling with voters’ minds ahead of Polish presidential elections. The Foreign Ministry in Warsaw has accused German media of trying to influence polling in Poland.
South Africa reinstates night-time curfew to curb coronavirus surge
With 12,000 new daily cases, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country is facing a coronavirus storm worse than any seen before. The president has reinstated a night-time curfew across the nation, and a...
Bastille Day: Muted celebrations under shadow of Covid-19
France celebrates its national day, Bastille Day, on Tuesday, July 14 and rehearsals have been taking place in recent days for the traditional flypast over Paris, but this year’s celebrations are set to be a much more...
Seoul mayor’s funeral draws outcry amid sexual harassment allegations | DW News
A funeral service has been held for the mayor of South Korea’s capital Seoul, amid controversy. More than half a million people signed an online petition opposing the publicly-funded ceremony, which was also...
Coronavirus pandemic: France ends state of health emergency as cases decrease
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...
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...
Members of African church in Istanbul testify to freedom of worship
African migrants living in Turkey often find it difficult to integrate into the society because of cultural and language barriers. But some have found joining religious organisations helpful. In this report, members of...