Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal have been paused without an agreement – less than a month before the transition period comes to an end. The UK’s lead negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel...
Is Putin’s power ebbing away in Russia’s own back yard? – BBC News
For Russian President Vladimir Putin, it’s not just the coronavirus pandemic that is making 2020 a difficult year. In recent months the Kremlin has faced a whole series of geo-political challenges on its doorstep...
Will a Covid vaccine be mandatory? – BBC News
With a coronavirus vaccine approved in the UK, and other countries expected to follow, many are asking when they will be vaccinated and if it will be mandatory. So how might the rollout be carried out around the world...
Plumes of Smoke | Drone footage of fire after explosion at Durban refinery
At least seven people were injured in a massive explosion at a crude oil refinery in Durban South Africa, though there have been no reports of fatalities despite the scale of the blast.
US Congress to halt Trump’s troop withdrawal from Germany | DW News
Lawmakers in the US Congress are preparing to block President Donald Trump’s order to withdraw US troops from Germany. It’s a rare instance of the Democratic and Republican parties working together to pass...
Drawn-out aftermath | Post-election turmoil prompted by US election system flaws
With inauguration day less than two months away, Trump supporters are still coming out, chanting ‘stop the steal!’ and citing multiple election irregularities. Even though Biden has invited Trump to his...
Peruvian protesters clash with stranded travelers amid protest for better working conditions
Protesters blocking the Panamerica Sur highway in the Peruvian city of Ica clashed with travelers from dozens of stranded buses as demonstrators demand better working conditions. The clashes lasted for several hours and...