Dutch police have uncovered a criminal torture chamber near the Belgian border, leading to the arrest of six men on suspicion of kidnap and assault. The torture chamber, which contained a dentist’s chair and tools...
Rain batters central Japan as over 60 feared dead
Pounding rain that has triggered devastating landslides and floods in southern Japan is moving northeast to cities of Gifu and Nagano
Egyptian doctors: ‘Death or prison’
Egyptian authorities have detained more than eight doctors and pharmacists for expressing safety concerns and criticising the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Who are the doctors? #Egypt #Sisi #Covid-19...
How to prevent the next zoonotic pandemic? | COVID-19 Special
More than 11 million people worldwide have officially contracted the Coronavirus so far, almost 550,000 are linked to Covid-19. While we are still battling this pandemic – and prepare for future ones, scientists...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro feels “very well” after Covid-19 diagnosis – BBC News
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus. He took the test, his fourth, on Monday after developing symptoms, including a high temperature. Mr Bolsonaro has repeatedly played down risks...
Rishi Sunak: Three things to know from chancellor’s speech – BBC News
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled further plans to boost the economy after the coronavirus-imposed lockdown in the UK. The BBC’s Nick Eardley details the things you need to know from the speech.
Pubs close after hundreds of customers exposed to coronavirus risk – BBC News
Hundreds of customers who were at three pubs in different parts of England over the weekend have been contacted by staff, after a number of people tested positive for coronavirus. The pubs in West Yorkshire, Hampshire...