It was Wednesday when the German chancellor herself came out to announce it was Novichok. Alexey Navalny, the Kremlin’s most outspoken critic, poisoned with the same Soviet-era nerve agent used against former...
What’s the difference between weather and climate? – BBC News
With extreme weather events on the rise, Reality Check’s Chris Morris unpacks the difference and relationship between weather and climate. Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin.
Undercover reporter reveals culture of racism and impunity in French police force
This French reporter infiltrated the country’s police force, where he witnessed a culture of racism, violence and impunity. Valentin Gendrot spent two years as a junior officer and documented his undercover experience...
Nigerian restaurant offers diners ‘illusion of flight’
This is your captain speaking: for those missing travel, an aeroplane-themed restaurant is taking off in Nigeria.
Lebanon struggles with dual trauma
People in Beirut struggle with trauma as their city grapples with the impact of the devastating August 4 port explosion.
UK ethnic minorities at higher risk of Covid-19
Black and Asian ethnic groups are twice as likely to die from coronavirus in the UK compared to white people, highlighting the disproportionate impact of the virus
Is the UK heading for a second peak of COVID-19?
Despite more places being added to the government’s coronavirus watch list, most areas in the UK are much safer than they were during the first peak. Apart from a spike in Scotland, the R number – which...