The leading opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville has spent election day in hospital after becoming seriously ill with Covid-19. In a video circulating on social media, 61-year-old Guy Brice Parfait…
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Brazil: President Bolsonaro calls governors ‘tyrants’ over lockdowns
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has described as “tyrants” state governors and mayors who have imposed lockdowns to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Addressing supporters at his birthday celebrations in Brasilia, he…
Israel: Election hopes and fears play out in crater town
The town of Mitzpe Ramon is recovering from its isolation in the desert. Often the inhabitants had only themselves and their crater for company. The population of 5,211 lives on…
South China Sea: Huge Chinese ‘fishing fleet’ alarms Philippines
The Philippines has called on China to withdraw more than 200 ships it accuses of encroaching upon its territorial waters in the South China Sea. Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana said…
Saudi Arabia: Aramco’s profits slide nearly 45% after lower oil demand
The oil giant Saudi Aramco has announced that its profits fell sharply last year as lockdowns around the world curbed demand for oil. Earnings in 2020 fell by nearly 45%…
UK: Leicester City marches Man U out of FA Cup 3-1
Leicester City reached their first FA Cup semi-final for 39 years with a fully deserved win over Manchester United at King Power Stadium. Brendan Rodgers’ side will face Southampton at…
Spain: Lionel Messi scores twice on record-breaking 768th appearance
Lionel Messi celebrated a record-breaking 768th appearance for Barcelona with two goals as the Spanish giants thrashed Real Sociedad 6-1 in La Liga. The Argentina forward, 33, moved one game…
France: Late drama as hosts deny Wales Grand Slam 32-30 at death
Guinness Six Nations: France v Wales France (17) 32 Tries: Taofifenua, Dupont, Ollivon, Dulin Cons: Jalibert 2, Ntamack Pens: Ntamack 2 Wales: (17) 30 Tries: Biggar, Navidi, Adams Cons: Biggar…
Afghanistan: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on unannounced Kabul visit
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, weeks before a planned withdrawal of all remaining US troops. After meeting President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, he…
UK: Police attacked as ‘Kill the Bill’ demo turns violent
Protesters have attacked police after thousands of people turned up to a demonstration that officers had “strongly advised” against attending. Officers suffered broken bones and police vans were set alight…