Paris bans demo over black Frenchman who died in 2016 police operation
Paris police banned on Tuesday a demonstration planned in memory of Adama Traore, a 24-year old black Frenchman who died in a 2016 police operation which some have likened to the death of George Floyd in the United States.
UK warns China: do not destroy the jewel of Hong Kong
The United Kingdom warned Beijing on Tuesday to step back from the brink over an “authoritarian” national security law in Hong Kong that it said risked destroying one of the jewels of Asia’s economy while ruining the reputation of China.
Outdoor seating only: Parisian cafes eek out space along sidewalks
The Cafe de Flore in Paris, once a favourite drinking hole of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre, spread its tables along the pavement, in front of the neighbouring book store, and reopened on Tuesday for the first time in 11 weeks.
UK committed to working with stats watchdog over virus, says PM’s spokesman
British health minister Matt Hancock has spoken to the head of the country’s statistics watchdog to pledge his commitment to work closely with it after David Norgrove criticised the government for publishing testing data that were “far from complete”.
Zimbabwe tightens coronavirus lockdown in capital Harare
Zimbabwean troops and police on Tuesday tightened the coronavirus lockdown in the capital Harare, blocking many cars and buses from entering the central business district as cases of infections increased.
Brazil’s Supreme Court judge shelves request to seize Bolsonaro’s cellphone
Brazil’s Supreme Court Judge Celso de Mello shelved on Monday night a request made by political parties to seize President Jair Bolsonaro’s cellphone as part of an investigation on whether or not he tried to meddle with law enforcement for personal rea…
Bosnia’s security minister to resign over migrant dispute
Bosnia’s security minister announced his resignation on Tuesday over what he called a lack of support in handling a migrant crisis from a government plagued by infighting.
UK warns China against destroying the ‘jewel’ of Hong Kong with crackdown
The United Kingdom said on Tuesday that China was risking the destruction of one of the jewels of Asia’s economy with a crackdown in the former colony of Hong Kong that breaches international law.
China’s President Xi says need to improve monitoring for diseases of unknown causes
China needs to improve its monitoring for diseases of unknown causes and unusual public health incidents, said President Xi Jinping according to state television.
India steps up efforts to curb locust infestation
Battling its worst desert locust outbreak in decades, India is ordering new equipment to control the swarms before summer crop-sowing gathers pace in the middle of this month.
