Australia’s second most populous city began a six-week lockdown on Thursday following a spike in new coronavirus cases, as states around the country tightened internal borders to prevent a second wave sweeping the...
Serbia protests against the government’s coronavirus response turn violent | DW News
Strong police forces fired tear gas at crowds in Belgrade and other cities as protesters pelted the police with stones and flares. The unrest escalated as many are outraged by the government’s coronavirus response...
France rules out ‘total lockdown’ in case of Covid-19 second wave
The French government said Wednesday it was girding for a possible surge in coronavirus cases in coming months but would not respond to any new outbreak with another nationwide lockdown.
Ivorian Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies at 61
The landscape for Ivory Coast’s upcoming elections is shaken up following the shock announcement of the death of the country’s Prime minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly, the chosen candidate of President Alassane...
UK finance minister announces employment bonus and tax cuts
The UK’s finance minister Rishi Sunak has announced an economic stimulus package to aid Britain’s post-coronavirus recovery. The measures include temporary changes to stamp duty, a large VAT cut, and a 2 billion pound...
CrossTalk | QUARANTINE EDITION | ‘Ghislaine Maxwell’
With the arrest and charging of Ghislaine Maxwell, the Jeffrey Epstein saga takes a new turn. What about the timing and the specific indictments? What kind of defense can be expected? Is a deal in the cards? And will...
Was Turkey’s Covid-19 success a result of its healthcare system?
Turkey has been praised for its fight against Covid-19 as it has managed to act swiftly in response to the deadly virus. Many believe Turkey’s years of investment in its healthcare system is the reason behind its...