UN ‘extremely concerned’ as Burundi’s president appoints suspected rights abusers
A human rights report voiced disappointment at Burundi's new leader, who took power in June. The report cites political appointees accused of human rights abuses and lawlessness among Evariste Ndayishimiye's supporters.…
Belarus president puts military on alert amid EU border tensions
Belarus says it has closed its border with EU countries. But Polish officials have described the action as just "another element of the propaganda campaign," saying the situation at the border hasn't…
Exclusive: In Afghanistan, the Taliban eye their return to centre stage
In Afghanistan, the time for dialogue has finally arrived. Historic Intra-Afghan negotiations began on September 12 in Doha, Qatar and, for the first time, representatives of the Taliban and the Afghan government…
UFC middleweight: Israel Adesanya talks about his journey to UFC Champion
Ultimate Fighting Championship interim middleweight champion, Nigeria’s Israel ‘the Last Stylebender’ Adesanya, could not hide his joy at finally being in Nigeria, 16 years after he left his country of birth. Guardian…
Curfew begins for London pubs
The last call echoed around pubs and bars in London and Wales earlier than usual Thursday night, as tighter rules to try to stop a coronavirus surge came into force.…
Arctic ice shrinks to 2nd lowest level on record
Arctic ice shrinks to 2nd lowest level on record…
Venice in times of Covid-19
Venice is widely considered to be the centre of European art and architecture. But after six months of Covid-19, including three months of lockdown that crushed the tourism industry, Eve Jackson visits…