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...
India’s growing Covid-19 waste challenges workers – BBC News
India’s Covid-19 caseload is rising, and people have been urged to wear face masks even when they are outdoors. But the directive has created another problem – there is no system of safely discarding Covid...
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...
Florida reports single-day record in US with 15,000 new cases
More than 15,000 new coronavirus cases have been reported in Florida. That’s the highest number of new cases in a single day by any US state since the pandemic began. New York previously held the record, with...
Malian state TV goes off air amid anti-president protests
Protesters in Mali took the streets of the capital Bamako on Friday shouting “Enough is Enough” – they are seeking the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. Shots were also fired at the...
Gaming giant Ubisoft under fire over sexual harassment claims
French video game company Ubisoft has seen its share price tumble after being hit by sexual harassment and bullying claims. FRANCE 24 business correspondent Catherine Bennett says three top executives have resigned over...