Prostitution continues in Germany, despite Covid-19
In Germany, brothels have been shut since March 15 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and there are no plans to re-open them for now. As prostitution is legal in Germany, sex workers…
Burundi’s President Dead of Heart Attack Aged 55
Burundi's outgoing President Pierre Nkurunziza has died at the age of 55. The government says he died of a heart attack on Monday, but as people criticise the authorities' approach to and…
Shock rocker Alice Cooper takes on the coronavirus in his new song
Whether it was cutting off his own head on stage with a guillotine, or false rumours that he bit the head of a chicken live on stage, his theatrical shows caused a…
Masks: The new plastic epidemic
Designed to shield us from the health crisis, the number of masks and gloves discarded in public spaces are contributing to another epidemic: plastic pollution. France has just doubled fines for littering…
FG arraigns alleged Taraba kidnap kingpin, Wadume, six others
FG arraigns alleged Taraba kidnap kingpin, Wadume, six others…
Reflection and grief as Houston pays respects to George Floyd
It was their last chance to say goodbye: thousands of Houston residents braved the sun and heat Monday to honor George Floyd at a public viewing full of pain and reflection. A…