Inseparable, intense, secretive and spookily intertwined: these are the two sibling protagonists at the centre of Daisy Johnson’s unsettling novel “Sisters”. The author tells us about how the relationship...
Chaos in the US Capitol, in memes
Here’s a look at how the internet reacted to the chaos in the US Capitol, in memes.
US violence: John Bercow says ‘big-mouthed thug’ Donald Trump is the author of his own misfortune
Former Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, says Donald Trump must have known he was ‘lighting the touch paper’ when he addressed crowds of supporters in Washington DC. Mr Bercow added that he...
Coronavirus pandemic: Large parts of Beijing sealed off after surge in Cases
#China has sealed off a large city near #Beijing, cutting transport links and banning millions of residents from leaving, as authorities move to stem the country’s largest Covid-19 outbreak in six months. Around...
Fighting for the climate: France’s new eco-warriors
France’s new generation of environmental activists have rejected traditional marches and petitions they deem ineffective and old-fashioned in favour of shock tactics: occupying public spaces, blockading...
‘It’s just been about survival’: French restaurants to remain closed until at least mid-February
#France will keep its #restaurants, cinemas and ski resorts closed while it cranks up its #Covid-19 vaccination rollout because the coronavirus is still spreading too fast and hospitals remain under severe pressure...
Kyrgyzstan heads to polls for snap elections and referendum after October uprising
Voters in Kyrgyzstan are due to choose a new president on Sunday. On the same day, this Central Asian country of six million people will also be voting in a referendum, on whether to switch from a semi-parliamentary to...