Banksy has funded a rescue boat to save refugees encountering danger in the Mediterranean Sea. The boat, named the Louise Michel, was bought with proceeds from some of the Bristol street artist’s works. It has...
Belarus government bans or expels most foreign journalists
It’s been three weeks since Belarus’ contested election and protesters aren’t letting up. Now, Belarus has banned most foreign media from working in the country, in another attempt to hinder coverage...
South Korean couple brings vacation to their home
Here is a look at how a South Korean couple brought vacation to their home after virus pandemic dampened their plans to go somewhere warm and exotic this year.
Which countries have the most coronavirus cases?
The number of positive #coronavirus tests has reached 25 million, with staggering figures reported in the US, India and Brazil. But there’s still hope that the situation could be improving, as deaths in those...
‘Happy birthday, you rat’: Belarus protesters target Lukashenko despite military threat
Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in Minsk in opposition to Alexander Lukashenko, with many directing chants of “happy birthday, you rat” towards the embattled Belarusian president. Lukashenko...
‘Ocean Shield 2020’ | Russian Northern Fleet drills in Bering Sea
The Ocean ‘Shield 2020’ naval drills were held in the navigable part of the Bering Sea, and involved the Varyag missile cruiser and the Omsk nuclear-powered submarine.
Italian firefighters battle wildfire near Palermo
Thousands were forced to flee their homes in Altofonte, near the Sicilian city of Palermo, as firefighters spent all night getting the wildfire under control.