The total number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has hit a new milestone, surpassing seven million. The US remains the world’s worst-hit nation with the most cases and deaths. Italy was one of the first...
Trump nominates religious conservative Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court – BBC News
President Trump has announced that he is nominating the conservative federal judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the US Supreme Court. The nomination will trigger a bitter political battle in Congress as Republicans try...
Fighting polio and conspiracies – BBC News
In Pakistan, the first nationwide polio vaccination campaign since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is underway. Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only two countries in the world yet to eliminate wild...
Should Israeli PM Netanyahu Step Down?
Thousands of Israelis are protesting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for his resignation. Should he step down? We take a double look at what’s fuelling these demonstrations.
Why Are Dictators Turning to Social Media?
Dictators around the world are shunning traditional media outlets and instead turning their attention to social media to rebrand their image. North Korea is using a show called ‘Echo of Truth’ on YouTube to...
Breonnna Taylor’s family condemn court ruling
The family of Breonna Taylor – who was shot and killed by US police – have said she has been failed by the system and her killing had “robbed the world of a queen”. Protesters say they...
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