One of Belarus’s leading opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova has been detained while trying to cross into Ukraine, border officials said on September 8.
Last Australian journalists flee China after diplomatic standoff | DW News
Two Australian journalists fled China on Monday night after Chinese authorities sought to interview them, according to the Australian government and their employers. They were the last two accredited Australian...
Coronavirus lockdown leads to surge in unplanned pregnancies | COVID19 Special
Pregnancy is a stressful time for any expectant mother. That’s even more true now because of the pandemic. Pregnant women could be at greater risk of developing serious side effects from Covid.19. But...
Proposal to change UK’s Brexit deal will ‘break international law’ minister says – BBC News
A government bill promised by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that will change the UK’s Brexit deal with the EU will ‘break international law’ according to one cabinet minister. The Northern Ireland...
Australian govt evacuates two journalists from China
Two journalists working for Australian media in China have been rushed home for their own safety, amid a diplomatic row. It took days of negotiations for the pair, who were wanted by police for questioning, to be...
Deputy chief medic: COVID-19 infections rise is ‘great concern’
A sharp rise in coronavirus cases is a “great concern” and a sign that people have relaxed too much, England’s deputy chief medic, Jonathan Van-Tam has said. The UK’s weekly rate of new COVID-19...
Stream of claims | Navalny case used to threaten gas pipeline project
The condition of the prominent Russian opposition activist, Alexey Navalny, has improved, and he’s no longer in a coma. German medics treating him haven’t presented any ‘definitive proof’ or...