Recent data shows that South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world. A lower birth rate is expected to have severe consequences on the economy, weakening economic growth and depressing fiscal revenue. But as...
Musicians rely on Africa-based streaming site to show work
Mdundo, a Kenya-based audio streaming platform, has attracted 90,000 musicians and millions of users as artists look for ways to showcase their work. Dominic Brian Omondi reports.
Dog ownership skyrockets during pandemic lockdowns
When coronavirus plunged much of the world into lockdown many people found solace in their pets. Dog ownership skyrocketed last year, but now pet owners are worried their animals won’t be able to cope when their...
Heavy rains in Australia’s most populous state spark worst floods in 50 years
Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales on Sunday issued more evacuation orders following the worst flooding in decades.
Anti-lockdown protests erupt across Europe as tempers fray over tightening restrictions
Demonstrators took to the streets in several European cities on Saturday to protest Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, with clashes between demonstrators and police erupting in the German city of Kassel while in London...
12 meters high | Over a 1,000 babies take to the skies during Indian ritual
Each year, more than 1,000 newborn babies take to the skies during the ancient Thookkam ritual in southern #India. The babies are lifted 12 meters off the ground while being held in the arms of men tied to makeshift...
Rivers of lava | Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption up close
A drone dispatched to Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula has relayed spectacular images of a volcano that continues to spew lava days after it erupted.