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...
Horrifying discovery | Code-breaking cops find Dutch torture chamber
Dutch police have uncovered a criminal torture chamber near the Belgian border, leading to the arrest of six men on suspicion of kidnap and assault. The torture chamber, which contained a dentist’s chair and tools...
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...
Angela Merkel lays out vision to unify European Union in parliamentary address | DW News
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on the European Union to unite and emerge stronger from the greatest challenge it has ever faced — the coronavirus pandemic. At the European Parliament in Brussels...
Coronavirus in Australia: Melbourne returns to lockdown as cases surge – BBC News
Five million residents of the Australian city of Melbourne have been told to stay at home for six weeks, amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Victoria State Premier Daniel Andrews announced the lockdown after the state...
Coronavirus: Immunity explained – BBC News
Can you become reinfected with coronavirus if you’ve already had it? BBC Health reporter Rachel Schraer takes a look at what we know so far about immunity and Covid-19. Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin