Thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon on Saturday to denounce this week’s coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in the first such demonstration since the generals seized power.
DR Congo political shake-up: Senate leader resigns as Kabila’s influence wanes
In this edition, the senate president in DR Congo resigns after colleagues file a motion of no confidence against him. He’s the latest Kabila-era leader to step out of the picture. We bring you more from our...
Biden and Brussels: New US president, new transatlantic ties?
“The United States is back. And Europe stands ready.” Those were the words of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as Joe Biden became 46th president of the United States. There were audible...
Meet the first female British chef with three Michelin stars – BBC News
Northern Irish chef Clare Smyth is the first British female to be awarded three Michelin stars. Her debut fine dining restaurant, Core, opened in 2017. It has an emphasis on sustainable food, sourced from farmers and...
Russia expels diplomats as row over Alexei Navalny jailing escalates- BBC News
Russia has expelled three European diplomats after accusing them of joining protests in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny who has been jailed for two and a half years.
Crisis in Syria: Refugees in Idlib camps face war, weather and Covid | DW News
In Syria, the conditions facing refugees in the northwest of the country are increasingly desperate. There is ongoing fighting, the coronavirus pandemic, heavy rains and bitterly cold temperatures. Tens of thousands of...