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Thugs Invade Warehouse In Abuja, Loot Food Items

25 October 2020

Armed thugs have invaded and looted a warehouse in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, where COVID-19 palliatives believed to have been kept. The building located at Idu close to train station, was attacked while the food items were being carted away. The incident has led to tension in the area as residents were seen runing for their lives. As at the time of this report, no security operative was around to stop the thugs. Recall that security operatives on Saturday prevented a group of miscreants from gaining access into the Art and Culture building located at Area 10 in an attempt… [...]

Akeredolu Decries Jail Break In Ondo, Says Schools To Remain Closed

25 October 2020

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has decried the jailbreak recorded in the state after thugs hijacked peaceful protests calling for an end to police brutality and bad governance. Some thugs had last Thursday broke into the Nigeria Correctional Centre in the Okitipupa Local Council Area of the state and freed inmates before setting the facility on fire. They later proceeded to the local government secretariat building, destroyed the offices and set ablaze all buses parked within the premises. Speaking on Sunday, Governor Akeredolu said he had already taken a tour of the affected properties alongside heads of… [...]

Bandits Ransack Katsina Village, Kill Man, Kidnap Wife, Son In Fresh Attack

25 October 2020

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani armed bandits have launched a fresh attack on Sabon Garin Bilbis community under Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State in the early hours of Sunday around 1:00am. According to Katsina Post, the bandits ransacked the community and carted away valuables including food items and animals for hours without resistance. The bandits also shot one Ashiru Umar on his leg, leading to his death from bleeding and kidnapped his wife and child. Killings and kidnapping for ransom have continued in Katsina despite security reinforcement in the state. Insecurity Insurgency News AddThis : Original Author : … [...]

Nigerian Government Responsible For Attack On Lekki Protesters, Says Femi Falana-led Group

25 October 2020

Femi Falana, SAN. The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, a group led by Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has said that the Nigerian Government should be held responsible for the attack on #ENDSARS protesters in Lagos. Falana also condemned the hoarding of COVID-19 palliatives by some state governments, which led to increase in hunger-rate in the country, thereby resulting in the looting of state warehouses. Femi Falana, SAN. Falana said, "though ASCAB does not support looting regardless of the status of the perpetrators, rich or poor, the real looters are the public officers who have been implicated… [...]

Thugs Attack NAFDAC Office, Cart Away Fake And Expired Drugs

25 October 2020

Suspected thugs have attacked the office of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control in Kaduna State, carting away seized fake and expired drugs and beverages. The drugs were seized from illicit drug dealers and meant for destruction. ChannelsTV Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Government has warned of health risk from drugs and beverages looted from the NAFDAC office and other warehouses in the state capital. Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement said the looted items including expired, prohibited and dangerous drugs, posed a great danger to the health of the people and therefore warned that… [...]

Many Feared Dead During Looting Of COVID-19 Palliatives In Adamawa, Governor Announces Curfew

25 October 2020

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Many people have been feared dead in a stampede during looting of foodstuffs at a government warehouse in Adamawa State. In the aftermath, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri imposed a dusk to dawn curfew throughout the state to avert further loss of lives. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri In a statewide broadcast, Governor Fintiri said, "It has become necessary to address you this afternoon following the activities of some misguided elements who have broken into warehouses owned by the state government and carted away COVID-19 palliatives. "Furthermore, reports of people dying in the stampede have been received and we… [...]

We Will Not Watch While Our Children Are Massacred, Says Nigerian Mothers Group

25 October 2020

File Photo: Mothers Protest in #EndSARS A group made up of Nigerian women has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure justice for victims of last Tuesday's Lekki massacre, saying mothers won't watch while their children were being killed by government agents. The mothers under the aegis of Nkata Ndi Inyom, condemned the shooting and killing of Nigerian youths by the police and army. File Photo: Mothers Protest in #EndSARS Convener of the group, Chief (Mrs) Josephine Anenih, in a statement said, "We watched in disbelief and horror at the senseless brutality perpetrated on our children. "We condemn in the… [...]

Buhari, Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Killed #EndSARS Protesters At Lekki Toll Gate By Bayo Oluwasanmi

25 October 2020

Bayo Oluwasanmi Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, aka Sanwo-Tinubu, is one of the agents of aged despot being used to stamp out domestic dissent. Sanwo-Olu in cahoot with General Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his political godfather, violated constitutional safeguards and disregard the rights of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate by using soldiers to fire live ammunition on defenseless peaceful protesters. Sanwo-Olu, Tinubu had vigorously denied knowledge and involvement in the killings of the protesters. So also Buhari who in his hollow address to the nation deliberately tap-danced around the murder of protesters at Lekki Toll Gate. SaharaReporters… [...]

Group Tells Buhari To Order Soldiers To Vacate Streets Of Nigeria

25 October 2020

The Centre for Transparency Advocacy has asked President Muhammadu Buhari and all state governments to order the immediate evacuation of the military from the streets of Nigeria. The group made the call following reports of harassment and killings of citizens by the military including at the Lekki Toll Gate area of Lagos last Tuesday. In a statement by Faith Nwadishi, Executive Director, CTA, the group held that while the concerned authorities had continued to deny the killings of anybody by the military, the government must show leadership and empathy. While calling for restraints on the military, CTA stressed that all… [...]

LEAD Network Condemns Lekki Massacre, Demand Justice For Victims

25 October 2020

The Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Advocacy Network has condemned the harassment and killing of protesters in Lagos and has called on security operatives to swiftly move to de-escalate the tension it has created in the country. The group expressed dismay at the actions of the Nigerian military and called on the government to ensure that everyone, who played a role in the Lekki massacre was brought to justice while adequate compensations should be given to families of victims. In a statement, Executive Director of LEAD Network, Chukwuma Okenwa, held that the protection of lives and properties remains a core responsibility of… [...]

Africa: Start-Up Uses App to Help Farmers Know When to Feed Their Fish

25 October 2020

[Balancing Act] London -- For several years IoT has been one of those annoying acronyms at conferences. In reality, it already existed in a number of M2M applications like fleet management. But actual innovation and new applications in Africa were thin on the ground, which is worrying as it forms part of the 5G business case. This week Russell Southwood talks to start-up founder Dave Okech, Aquarech about using IoT for fish farming. [...]

Botswana: President Masisi Spurs Young Farmer

25 October 2020

[Botswana Daily News] Ramongala -- Young farmer, Mooketsi Oleseng is set for a bright future in small stock farming with the donation of a pedigree meat master ram by President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi [...]

Sudan: Removing Sudan From Terrorism List Is Step to Ease Debt Burden - IMF

24 October 2020

[SNA] Washington -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated on Friday that the US government's plans to lift Sudan from the list of states sponsoring terrorism would remove one of the obstacles facing the heavily indebted country in its quest to ease the debt burden. [...]

East Africa: Trump Warns Ethiopia of Egyptian Attack On Dam

24 October 2020

[Independent (Kampala)] Washington -- President Donald Trump has voiced his concern about the failed talks on the building of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the River Nile, saying he believes Egypt will launch an attack against it. [...]

Kenya: Nuclear Energy Project Spills Over 2030

24 October 2020

[Nation] Kenya's plan to have a nuclear power plant will now wait beyond the 2030 timeline envisioned when the idea was conceptualised. [...]

Zimbabwe: Central Bank Debt Accumulation Above U.S.$2 Billion

24 October 2020

[Zimbabwe Independent] The US$2,23 billion debt accumulated by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) in the 12 months since July 2019 could be grossly understated, as fresh details emerged this week indicating the central bank could be violating borrowing rights to sustain the foreign currency auction system. [...]

Zimbabwe: Man Stabs, Injures Neighbour Over U.S.$100 Debt

24 October 2020

[New Zimbabwe] Mutare -- A Mutare man has been admitted in hospital after he sustained serious injuries recently when he was stabbed by a neighbour over a US$100 debt. [...]

Zimbabwe: Vic Falls Stock Exchange Launches With Only One Trading Partner

24 October 2020

[New Zimbabwe] Victoria Falls -- Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has launched the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) here which will kick start the operationalisation of the Victoria Falls Special Economic Zone (SEZ). [...]

South Africa: Opponent of Coal Mine Extension Murdered in Her Home

23 October 2020

[GroundUp] Fikile Ntshangase, a vocal opponent of plans to extend the Somkhele coal mine, was murdered in her home on Thursday night. [...]

Namibia: Farmers Count Veld Fire Losses

23 October 2020

[New Era] With swathes of grassland destroyed and hundreds of livestock burned to death, wildfires have brought misery and anguish to communal farmers in the Omaheke region. [...]

Zimbabwe: Striking Teachers Demand Urgent Meeting With Mnangagwa

23 October 2020

[New Zimbabwe] Teachers' unions have petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa demanding an urgent meeting with him over poor remuneration and working conditions. [...]

Zimbabwe: Second-Hand Clothes, Cheap Imports Choke Local Retailers

24 October 2020

[Zimbabwe Independent] TEXTILE industry experts have bemoaned the demise of Zimbabwe's clothing sector as a result of serious competition from second-hand wear and cheap imports that have hit hard formal retailers such as Edgars Stores. [...]

Namibia: The Rise and Fall of James Hatuikulipi

23 October 2020

[Namibian] James Hatuikulipi, the man accused of masterminding Namibia's biggest fishing corruption scandal, had the world at his feet, earning a total package of around N$30 million a year from his daily investment job. [...]

Namibia: Trade Ministry Visits Public Projects in Tsumeb

23 October 2020

[Namibia Economist] Hon Verna Sinimbo, the Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade paid a courtesy visit to Tsumeb to familiarize herself with the progress made on the ongoing construction of the Tsumeb Industrial Park, to meet the Sida !Hanab Community and to visit the Tsumeb Open Market. [...]

Somalia: Mobile Money Transfers Give Somali Farmers a One-Up On the Climate

23 October 2020

[FAO] Cash+ helps farmers in Somalia through the lean season [...]

Zimbabwe: Iran Ambassador Rallies Behind Anti-Sanctions Campaign

23 October 2020

[New Zimbabwe] The new Iran Ambassador to Zimbabwe Abbas Navazani has called for the urgent lifting of economic sanctions imposed against Zimbabwe by the West and the US. [...]

Nigeria: Civil Unrest Hurting Nigeria's Outlook, IMF Warns

23 October 2020

[This Day] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday expressed concern about the civil unrest in Lagos and some other parts of Nigeria, following the shooting of some #EndSARS protesters Lekki Tollgate on Tuesday night. [...]

Nigeria: #EndSARS - Protest May Mar Nigeria's Growth Projection - IMF

23 October 2020

[Premium Times] Activities surrounding the #ENDSARS protest may mar the already documented Nigeria's growth projection, the International Monetary Fund has said. [...]

Zimbabwe: 'Sanctions Removal Will Leave Zanu-PF Exposed'

23 October 2020

[New Zimbabwe] The National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) president, Lovemore Madhuku has said the reason why he supports the removal of sanctions in Zimbabwe is to make sure Zanu PF will be left with no excuses to blame for its economic failures. [...]

Ethiopia: How a Brewery in Ethiopia Is Restoring a Watershed

23 October 2020

[World Bank] The community in Enda-Mokoni Woreda in Tigray Regional State in Ethiopia, has long relied on natural spring water from the May-Muk micro watershed for daily water needs and to irrigate crops. But since the 1970s, increased demand for farmland, firewood and other natural resources degraded the watershed, threatening livelihoods and the community's water supply, said farmer Hailu Birhanu. [...]

South Sudan: Currency Loses More Value Amid Plans to Change It

23 October 2020

[East African] South Sudan's currency drastically depreciated against the dollar last week, just after the government announced plans to change it, an indication that more currency hoarders had surrendered the now seemingly old notes. [...]

Africa: Meet Three Entrepreneurs Creating Impact in African Markets

24 October 2020

[Atlantic Council] The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) invests in companies and projects in lower and middle income countries, including emerging economies in Africa, to address critical global and regional challenges. [...]

South Africa: Transnet Multibillion-Rand Locomotive Deal - 'It's Strange, to Say the Least,' Notes Judge

23 October 2020

[Daily Maverick] According to finance executive Yousuf Laher, former Transnet CFO Anoj Singh was 'known to raise his voice and have a temper'. Laher testified that he held a 'little fear' that he would be branded as insubordinate if he raised too many questions about two Transnet locomotive deals. [...]

Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Commissions 64km Kete Krachi - Dodiokope Road - Inspects 15km Kete Krachi Town Roads

23 October 2020

[Ghana Presidency] The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Thursday, 22nd October 2020, commissioned the sixty-four-kilometre (64km) Kete Krachi - Dodiokope Road Project, in the newly created Oti Region. [...]

South Africa: Funds Allocated for EC Drought Relief

23 October 2020

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Water and Sanitation has allocated R230 million to Amatola Water for a period of three years to assist the Eastern Cape to mitigate the effects of drought. [...]

Venezuelan opposition politician Leopoldo Lopez arrives in Spain

25 October 2020

Spanish foreign ministry confirms Lopez's arrival after spending a year at Spanish ambassador's residence in Venezuela. [...]

#EndSARS: How Nigerians harness social media against police abuse

25 October 2020

Activists use online platforms to raise awareness and coordinate protests, as well as connect with volunteers. [...]

Azerbaijan, Armenia agree on fresh humanitarian truce: US

25 October 2020

The latest truce will take effect on Monday morning, according to a joint statement by the US, Armenia and Azerbaijan. [...]

What do all sides get from the Sudan-Israel deal?

25 October 2020

The US president has announced a normalisation deal between Sudan and Israel. [...]

US Senate debates Supreme Court nominee Barrett: What to expect

25 October 2020

Democrats appeal to voters as Republicans rush to confirm a conservative to Supreme Court days before the election. [...]

Nigeria seeks to halt looting amid fury over ‘food warehouses’

25 October 2020

Gov't-run sites holding supplies meant for distribution during earlier lockdowns have been ransacked this week. [...]

US Senate moves closer to confirming Trump’s Supreme Court pick

25 October 2020

Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed on Monday, after the Senate voted to limit debate on the matter. [...]

Lewis Hamilton overtakes Schumacher with record 92nd F1 win

25 October 2020

Lewis Hamilton powers to victory in the Portuguese Grand Prix to become Formula One's record all-time race winner. [...]

What the US election means for Iranian Americans

25 October 2020

The hardship Iranian Americans have faced under Trump is just one example of how American democracy is in a crisis. [...]

Amnesty International accuses Guinea of post-election crackdown

25 October 2020

The UK-based rights group said Guinean security forces fired live rounds at protesters during post-election unrest. [...]

US Supreme Court pick ‘often ruled for police’ in force cases

25 October 2020

As an appellate judge, Amy Coney Barrett often sided with police in excessive force cases, a Reuters analysis found. [...]

Belarus police fire stun grenades as 100,000 protest

25 October 2020

The opposition has given Belarusian President Lukashenko an ultimatum: Resign by midnight or face a national strike. [...]

US 2020: What does the world make of it all?

25 October 2020

The Stream asks a panel of Al Jazeera correspondents for the global view. [...]

White House defends Pence campaigning after aide’s COVID-19 test

25 October 2020

Mike Pence's chief of staff tests positive for COVID-19, but the US vice president will remain on the campaign trail. [...]

‘Cancel Borat’: Some in Kazakhstan not amused by comedy sequel

25 October 2020

While the movie is a satire on American culture, not everyone in Kazakhstan has appreciated the joke. [...]

Chileans vote in historic referendum on constitution

25 October 2020

Voters cast ballots on whether to replace Pinochet-era constitution with new charter drafted by citizens. [...]

Spain declares state of emergency to stem soaring COVID-19 cases

25 October 2020

Spain calls for a nationwide curfew in hopes of preventing a new rise in infections. [...]

Malaysia’s king rejects PM’s push for COVID emergency rule

25 October 2020

Critics have denounced the prime minister's proposal for emergency rule as an attempt to maintain his grip on power. [...]

In Pictures: Thousands rally in Baghdad on protest anniversary

25 October 2020

Large groups of protesters also gathered in other southern provinces. [...]

‘Boycott French products’ launched over Macron’s Islam comments

25 October 2020

Several Arab food companies withdraw French products from supermarkets in response to Macron's statements on Islam. [...]

Protesters gather in Bangkok after PM snubs call to resign

25 October 2020

Demonstrators seeking to keep up pressure on the government ahead of Monday's special parliament session. [...]

Nagorno-Karabakh: Fighting continues, Baku issues Russia warning

25 October 2020

Armenia, Azerbaijan blame each other for continuation of the conflict as Aliyev warns Moscow not to get involved. [...]

American Voter: Tom Noll

25 October 2020

Al Jazeera's American Voter series asks the same questions to voters across the US. [...]

The odd friends: The young liberal and the elderly conservative

25 October 2020

How a 30-something Democrat and a 90-something Republican built a friendship based on curiosity, empathy and respect. [...]

Dream on progressives, Trump is not going to jail

25 October 2020

Even if Trump loses the election, there will be no legal 'reckoning' for his alleged crimes. [...]

Covid-19: TfL issues almost 500 fines to passengers not wearing masks

26 October 2020

Transport for London issues nearly 500 fines of £100 to people not wearing face coverings. [...]

Bow crane collapse family 'treated disgracefully'

25 October 2020

June Harvey was killed when a 65ft crane crashed down on to her house in east London in July. [...]

Covid-19: Arrests at London anti-lockdown protest

24 October 2020

Eighteen people are arrested as police disperse crowds protesting against coronavirus restrictions. [...]

Walthamstow stabbing: Teenage boy killed in street

24 October 2020

The 17-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene in east London on Friday night. [...]

Breast cancer survivors launch bra fitting service

25 October 2020

Kate Courtman and Sarah Mountford set up the Bra Sisters to help women find bras post-mastectomy. [...]

British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia

24 October 2020

One of the world's oldest motorbike brands is expanding in Asia, the biggest market for two-wheelers. [...]

Shakespeare's Globe among venues to get slice of Culture Recovery Fund

24 October 2020

The London venue is one of 35 venues to get millions of pounds from the Culture Recovery Fund. [...]

The Giant, my uncle and Hilary Mantel

24 October 2020

The rogue gene still active in mid Ulster and the row over a 237-year-old skeleton. [...]

How to protect your mental health

16 March 2020

Advice on protecting your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak. [...]

New guidance - what must I do?

28 September 2020

Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus. [...]

Coronavirus: What it does to the body

14 March 2020

What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated? [...]

Coronavirus: What are the social distancing rules?

15 October 2020

Keeping a certain distance away from other people cuts the risk of passing on - or catching - coronavirus. [...]

Covid-19 pandemic: Tracking the global coronavirus outbreak

25 October 2020

Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world. [...]

Arsenal 0-1 Leicester City: Jamie Vardy scores to give Foxes win

25 October 2020

Fit-again Jamie Vardy comes off the bench to score a late winner for Leicester against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. [...]

Giro d'Italia: Tao Geoghegan Hart wins first Grand Tour

25 October 2020

Tao Geoghegan Hart becomes only the second British man to win the Giro d'Italia as he takes the title in Milan. [...]

Karen Hills: Tottenham Hotspur head coach self-isolating after Covid-19 contact

25 October 2020

Tottenham head coach Karen Hills is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19. [...]

Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea: Hosts still searching for first home win this season

24 October 2020

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is adamant his team should have been awarded a penalty in Saturday's goalless draw at Manchester United. [...]

West Ham United 1-1 Manchester City: Michail Antonio scores spectacular goal for Hammers

24 October 2020

Michail Antonio scores a wonderful goal in a 1-1 draw against Manchester City, who have now won once in four Premier League games. [...]

France condemns 'unacceptable' comments from Turkey's Erdogan

25 October 2020

France has condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over comments he made about Emmanuel Macron's mental health and treatment of Muslims. [...]

The newspaper that gave Black Britain a megaphone

25 October 2020

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The pandemic has created a second crisis in India — the rise of child trafficking

25 October 2020

One evening in August, a 14-year-old boy snuck out of his home and boarded a private bus to travel from his village in Bihar to Jaipur, a chaotic, crowded and historical city 800 miles away in India's Rajasthan state. [...]

Scotland tells families not to trick-or-treat this Halloween because of Covid-19

24 October 2020

The Scottish government says families should celebrate Halloween at home this year instead of going trick-or-treating to minimize the spread of Covid-19. [...]

Analysis: Boris Johnson's 2020 plans are ruined

24 October 2020

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Short-form video app Quibi is shutting down after just six months

21 October 2020

Much like its content, Quibi didn't last very long. [...]

Bitcoin surges after Paypal jumps into the cryptocurrency business

22 October 2020

PayPal is launching its own cryptocurrency service, allowing people to buy, hold and sell digital currency on its site and applications. [...]

Why it's so hard to dethrone Google

22 October 2020

If you use the internet, Google is practically inescapable. This is most evident in how we search for almost everything online — so much so that "Google" is synonymous with search. [...]

This car just smashed through speed records at 316 mph

21 October 2020

A little-known American automaker has just snatched the title of world's fastest production car. [...]

Forget silicon. This material could be a game-changer for solar power

14 October 2020

Solar energy is poised for what could be its biggest transformation in over half a century. [...]

US cities are losing 36 million trees a year. Here's why it matters

18 September 2019

If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, the nation's latest heat wave might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a recent study. [...]

Miami's Little Haiti wasn't a target for developers. Until the seas started to rise

12 July 2019

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How rich people could help save the planet from the climate crisis

12 July 2019

Rich people don't just have bigger bank balances and more lavish lifestyles than the rest of us -- they also have bigger carbon footprints. [...]

Lily Allen launches sex toy, encouraging women to talk confidently about pleasure

22 October 2020

Lily Allen has teamed up with a German sex toy brand to launch her own sex toy -- and start a discussion about female sexuality. [...]

Seven leading African photographers from across the continent

29 April 2019

Contemporary photography in Africa appears to be thriving, bolstered by the emergence of new arts initiatives, prizes and platforms showcasing the continent's best image-makers. [...]

Why the image of first lady is judged so harshly

17 October 2020

The role of first lady of the United States is one of the most visible public positions in the world. From the moment votes are counted, and often during campaigning in the preceding months, the spouse of a newly elected president is thrust into the spotlight, where she remains for the duration of his term. [...]

Can antimicrobial fashion protect you from the coronavirus?

14 October 2020

With no end to the global pandemic in sight, fashion and sportswear brands have been quickly adapting their lines to include face masks decorated with logos and stylish patterns. [...]

Kim Kardashian West at 40: Looking back at her style evolution

21 October 2020

Scrolling through images of outfits worn over the years by Kim Kardashian West, who turns 40 today, one thing remains consistent throughout: how confident she looks in even the most questionable of them. [...]

Meet the designer making technicolor adult playgrounds

18 September 2020

Over the enduring pandemic, designer Yinka Illori's studio has shared the spirit of hope through two inspiring murals pasted in London this summer. [...]

Italian islands become 'sex pilgrimage' sites

6 October 2020

They're pristine, wild and extremely hot -- and not just because of the high temperature and the stunning volcanic landscape with constant little eruptions. [...]

Friendly dolphin vanishes after 37 years

20 October 2020

As the Irish government moves the country back into a strict, national lockdown for six weeks, an unlikely story continues to break through the endless Covid-19 headlines. [...]

Canadian town of Asbestos chooses new name

20 October 2020

It's been one of the most divisive elections in North America this year. [...]

Airline that went bust due to Covid makes a comeback

20 October 2020

It was one of the early casualties of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, it looks set to be resurrected. [...]

How to visit the Maldives during Covid-19

23 October 2020

If you're planning a trip to the Maldives here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. [...]

The world's most beautiful bars

21 October 2020

Hotel bars are the fast track to opulence. [...]