The global medical emergency has presented an opportunity to check on the health of the planet. Initially there had been hope that the slowdown in the world economy would be good for the planet. Air traffic almost...
FinCEN Files: The Israeli settlers Chelsea boss Abramovich helped fund – BBC News
An investigation by BBC News Arabic has found that Russian oligarch, Roman Abramovich, controls companies that have donated $100m to an Israeli settler organisation. Elad operates in occupied East Jerusalem. By allowing...
Tighter restrictions in Bolton may be curbing the rise in coronavirus infections – BBC News
Bolton in Greater Manchester is one of the areas where tighter restrictions have been imposed, including a ban on being in other people’s homes. Pubs, bars and restaurants there can offer take-away or delivery...
Families of Wuhan Covid-19 victims accuse China of blocking lawsuits
Grieving #Wuhan families sue the government for their Covid-19 #losses. China uses drones to warn its citizens about coronavirus
Floods, food shortages spark Nigeria food crisis fear
#Nigerian farmers are concerned heavy #floods and a ban on rice and #maize imports could push the country into a severe food crisis.
In full: COVID-19 cases set to soar across the UK
Sir Patrick Vallance and Prof Chris Whitty, the two men in charge of the government’s coronavirus response, warned that the infection rate would soar over coming weeks, putting increased pressure on the NHS. They...
Who is KIm Yo Jong?
You can’t really trust much you hear coming out of North Korea. For example, its leader Kim Jong-un has been reported dead on several occasions; this week, though, he’s apparently set to unveil some new weapons fit for...