Month: October 2020

Read MoreA relic of Italian history has been revived by the coronavirus pandemic. A curious design feature seen on walls in some Italian cities is a little window that can discreetly open to serve food and drink to people on the street. Chris Livesay is in Florence where these “wine windows” are back in service.A…

Read More Third Republican senator tests positive How healthy is Trump? Liberals respond to Trump infection Trump’s base stays loyal as president fights Covid Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 3.12pm BST Donald Trump Jr says he has tested negative for Covid-19 but will stay clear of duties for…

Read More Sudan’s transitional authorities and a rebel alliance signed on Saturday a peace deal initialed in August that aims to put an end to the country’s decades-long civil wars, in a televised ceremony marking the agreement. “The next biggest challenge is to work with all local and international partners to preach the agreement and…

Read More Republican governors and lawmakers in many states have followed President Donald Trump’s lead on their response to the coronavirus, declining to impose mask mandates and pushing to lift restrictions on businesses and social gatherings as swiftly as possible. In the hours after the nation learned that Trump had tested positive for the virus,…

Read MoreThe brazen killing of a Toronto-area mosque caretaker points to rise of far-right groups in Canada, experts say.The brazen killing of a Toronto-area mosque caretaker points to rise of far-right groups in Canada, experts say.

Read More<p>Attacker is believed to be an uncle related to family, according to local reports</p><p>Attacker is believed to be an uncle related to family, according to local reports</p>

Read MoreTaiwan’s defence ministry said the Canadian warship sailed into Taiwan Strait from the South China Sea.Taiwan’s defence ministry said the Canadian warship sailed into Taiwan Strait from the South China Sea.

Read MoreArmenia accused Azerbaijan of new offensive, while Azeri defence ministry says it destroyed Armenian military equipment.Armenia accused Azerbaijan of new offensive, while Azeri defence ministry says it destroyed Armenian military equipment.

Read More<p>New policy on threatening behaviour sparks incredulity among those who have faced targeted abuse for years</p><p>New policy on threatening behaviour sparks incredulity among those who have faced targeted abuse for years</p>

Read More A new bill could close loophole allowing under-18s to marry in England and Wales, as charities warn Covid has exacerbated hidden child marriage When Payzee Mahmod was married at 16 to a man nearly twice her age she didn’t understand the words spoken during the Islamic ceremony – and nobody thought to translate…

Read MoreTwo suspects detained in Brussels and another in the province of Hainault, according to the prosecutor’s office.Two suspects detained in Brussels and another in the province of Hainault, according to the prosecutor’s office.

Read MoreAt least 13 killed and more than 30 people wounded after car bomb hits building in Ghani Khel district, officials say.At least 13 killed and more than 30 people wounded after car bomb hits building in Ghani Khel district, officials say.

Read MoreAt least 496 individuals are in prison as a result of crackdown against anti-government protests, Amnesty said.At least 496 individuals are in prison as a result of crackdown against anti-government protests, Amnesty said.

Read MoreThe president’s diagnosis has thrown the US election into chaos as campaigning is halted.The president’s diagnosis has thrown the US election into chaos as campaigning is halted.

Read More After a coronavirus-related delay, Israel’s navy is preparing for the long-awaited arrival of its next generation of missile boats — giving it a powerful new tool to defend its strategic natural gas industry from the threat of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The first missile boat of “Project Magen” is scheduled to arrive…

Read MoreReporter Dimitris Psarras has spent decades investigating one of Greece’s most violent far-right groups, Golden Dawn.Reporter Dimitris Psarras has spent decades investigating one of Greece’s most violent far-right groups, Golden Dawn.

Read More The Democratic House speaker said on MSNBC that Donald Trump’s announcement early on Friday that he and his wife, Melania, had tested positive for Covid-19 was ‘very sad’. She added, however, that Trump’s actions during the pandemic were ‘a brazen invitation for something like this to happen’ A fine line between sympathy and blame as liberals respond to…

Read MoreMadrid has started its first day under a partial lockdown with police controlling travel in and out of the Spanish capitalMadrid has started its first day under a partial lockdown with police controlling travel in and out of the Spanish capital

Read MoreIt is the first European capital to return to lockdown as residents express exasperation.It is the first European capital to return to lockdown as residents express exasperation.

Read MoreRelations with Israel tied to removing Sudan from US list of states sponsoring terrorism, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo says.Relations with Israel tied to removing Sudan from US list of states sponsoring terrorism, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo says.

Read More The director’s new Small Axe series kicks off with the landmark 1971 trial of the Mangrove Nine. It’s his aim to fill these gaps in British history, he says, and to open the industry to other black film-makers Photographer Misan Harriman is gently cajoling actor Shaun Parkes as the sun burns through the…

Read More He started as a cook in the Michelin-starred Antonio Restaurant, and then quickly rose through the ranks to become head chef in just three years. “The opportunities are definitely better in Macau as many hotels, casinos and resorts have opened here,” said the 31-year-old.Last year, he was the given the task of opening…

Read More<p>Antibody cocktail is no new it has not yet been peer-reviewed but is ‘very promising’, say experts</p><p>Antibody cocktail is no new it has not yet been peer-reviewed but is ‘very promising’, say experts</p>

Read More The Russian Armed Forces move to equip some of its combat helicopters with suicide drones, according to multiple reports. A modular cluster of unguided aviation missiles, developed by the research center Zaslon (Screen) for the helicopter gunship Mi-28NM, will allow helicopters to fire mini-drones and suicide drones from the missile launch tubes. The…

Read More Donald Trump has been flown to a military hospital after contracting Covid-19. Officials said the president would spend a few days at the Walter Reed national military medical centre. While he was in transit, a video was posted to Trump’s Twitter account in which the president addressed the camera directly, thanking people for their…

Read MoreThe military deployment comes as President Lopez Obrador suggested the caravan was linked to the US election.The military deployment comes as President Lopez Obrador suggested the caravan was linked to the US election.

Read MoreIn briefings, interviews and rallies, Trump has repeatedly claimed the virus is ‘under control and will ‘go away’In briefings, interviews and rallies, Trump has repeatedly claimed the virus is ‘under control and will ‘go away’

Read MorePolice face criticism for cremating teenager’s body against the wishes of her family and religious customs.Police face criticism for cremating teenager’s body against the wishes of her family and religious customs.

Read MoreThe Armenian Prime Minister discusses the continuing dispute with Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.The Armenian Prime Minister discusses the continuing dispute with Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Read MoreThe president of Azerbaijan discusses whether peace talks with Armenia are possible.The president of Azerbaijan discusses whether peace talks with Armenia are possible.

Read More Buoyed by support for idea from Angela Merkel, PM hopes to overcome French opposition Boris Johnson will demand that the increasingly isolated French president, Emmanuel Macron, caves in to UK demands on fishing as the price for a trade and security deal at a key meeting with the European commission president on Saturday.…

Read MoreTerrorism charges filed against four suspects in connection with the killing of singer that ignited deadly protests.Terrorism charges filed against four suspects in connection with the killing of singer that ignited deadly protests.

Read MoreEight months since the first case was detected, number of cases and fatalities surge in the South Asian nation.Eight months since the first case was detected, number of cases and fatalities surge in the South Asian nation.

Read MoreIn 2019, the far-right leader, then interior minister, refused to allow more than 100 refugees to disembark from a ship.In 2019, the far-right leader, then interior minister, refused to allow more than 100 refugees to disembark from a ship.

Read More Residents of Cooktown in far north Queensland are being advised to leave the area as an uncontrolled bushfire burns along Oakey Creek Road A large “dangerous and uncontrolled” bushfire was threatening lives and homes in far north Queensland, with residents told to leave immediately. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services was fighting a…