The world’s most famous ballet theatre was forced to shut its doors for six months earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But now it’s back, albeit with limited audiences. Diana Magnay spoke to...
World welcomes New Year with low-key celebrations in shadow of pandemic
From Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Acropolis, fireworks burst in skies above eerily deserted landmarks as the world ushered in the New Year with muted celebrations and said good riddance to a pandemic-ridden 2020.
FRANCE 24’s special Brexit coverage as the UK finally leaves the EU
After more than four years of political wrangling, the United Kingdom finally left the European Union on December 31. Brexit, which has dominated politics on both sides of the Channel since 2016, became a reality as Big...
How 2021 was celebrated around the world – BBC News
Countries around the world have welcomed 2021 with fireworks, but crowds were only allowed at some displays. Strict lockdown and border closures in New Zealand have all but eliminated Covid, so New Year’s Eve...
Putin delivers New Year’s Eve address in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir #Putin delivers his traditional #NewYear’s Eve address in #Moscow on Thursday, December 31. The Russian president’s annual speech traditionally recalls the main events of the current year and...
US green lights sale of 3,000 bombs to Saudi Arabia
The #US State Department has approved the possible sale of 3,000 precision-guided munitions to #SaudiArabia, alongside more than $4 billion in arms transfers to other regional states, arguing the deals support “national...
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says there are reasons to be optimistic in 2021
In his New Year message, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said there were reasons to be optimistic at the start of 2021, as the UK enters a new post-Brexit relationship with the EU and a COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out.