The president of Belarus has said his critics are “strangling” his country and waging “hybrid warfare”. Alexander Lukashenko told parliament common sense had been abandoned and “many red lines” crossed…
France: Paris imposes quarantine on UK travellers
France has become the latest European country to introduce restrictions on UK tourists due to the spread of the Indian coronavirus variant. The French government announced that from 31 May,…
Nigeria: Many missing feared dead after boat sinks in Kebbi state
Dozens of people are missing feared dead in north-western Nigeria after a boat carrying about 200 broke in two and sank, officials say. Most passengers were women and children travelling…
Switzerland: Swiss abandon years of EU talks and reject treaty
After years of talks, Switzerland has scrapped efforts aimed at agreeing an over-arching treaty with the EU. Switzerland is not in the European Union but has signed up to many…
USA: Biden orders intelligence report on Corona virus origin
US President Joe Biden has ordered intelligence agencies to investigate the emergence of Covid-19, amid growing controversy about the virus’s origins. In a statement, Mr Biden asked US intelligence groups…
USA: Kelly Clarkson to replace Ellen DeGeneres on US TV
Singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson will take over Ellen DeGeneres’ slot on US TV, network NBC has confirmed. Earlier this month, DeGeneres announced her talk show would come…
USA: Brad Pitt awarded joint custody of children with Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt has been granted joint custody of his children with Angelina Jolie following a lengthy court battle. Ms Jolie filed for divorce in 2016 and the pair have since…
USA: Eight killed in California rail yard shooting
A gunman has killed eight people at a commuter train yard in California. The shooting took place at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) rail yard in San Jose.…
USA: Elliot Page wins praise for sharing swimming shorts image after top surgery
Elliot Page has won praise for posing bare-chested for the first time since coming out as trans in December. An Instagram post shared by the actor showed him smiling while…
USA: John Cena sorry over Taiwan remark backlash
WWE star John Cena has apologised to China for calling Taiwan a country. The actor and former professional wrestling champion described Taiwan as a country in a promotional video for…