Despite its repeated promises to deliver reforms since coming to power in 2017, Zimbabwe’s government has been unable to convince the international community that it is protecting human rights and tackling...
South Africa ‘buckling’ under number of coronavirus cases
Funeral directors wearing full biohazard suits, nurses wearing raincoats because of the lack of PPE – these are all becoming familiar sights in South Africa. Communities in the country are becoming overwhelmed by...
Why are temperatures reaching 30°C in Siberia?
Recent temperatures in Siberia have reached over 30° Celsius. Now, researchers have concluded that a heatwave, which has turned traditionally icy outposts into beach resorts, was caused by humans.
Turkey marks fourth anniversary of 2016 defeated coup
Turkey has marked four years since the country defeated a military coup. On July 15th, 2016 a network under the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation, attempted to take control of the country. But it was the Turkish people...
Obama, billionaires and corporate Twitter accounts hacked by scammers promising instant richness
The Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Uber and Bill Gates, among others, were hacked on Wednesday, as scammers overtook then and sent messages promising instant richness if followers sent money to fake bitcoin email...
Trump ends Hong Kong privileges, China vows retaliation | DW News
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending Hong Kong’s special trade privileges. Trump also announced sanctions against officials and banks involved in Beijing’s crackdown on civil rights...
Coronavirus in a devolved UK: Northern Ireland – BBC News
The four nations of the UK have each had strikingly different responses to the coronavirus crisis. Devolution has meant different policies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland – from easing lockdown...