French Prime Minister Jean Castex warned today the country is seeing a ‘clear worsening’ of its coronavirus outbreak. Nearly 10,000 new cases were recorded yesterday, a record since wide-scale testing began, but Castex said a recent increase in Covid-19 hospitalisations was particularly worrying. Despite the surge in cases, Castex said he would aim to avoid … Read more
How much is that doggy in the window? Proud owners share sweet snaps of their pets perched on ledges for contest to find the nation’s cutest Dogs often sit in the window waiting for their owners or looking out for squirrels To celebrate adorable dogs SafeStyle UK launched a #DogInTheWindow contest Here, they share some … Read more
Hotel Rwanda hero who saved 1,200 lives during country’s 1994 genocide and was played by Don Cheadle in the film is arrested on terror charges Paul Rusesabagina, 66, is a well-known critic of President Paul Kagame There was an international arrest warrant for him for crimes including terrorism Police announced his arrest on Monday but … Read more
Fears of a coup in Mali are growing after mutinous troops today seized the country’s president and several government ministers, sparking condemnation by UN chiefs. Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, 75, was seized in a dramatic escalation of a months-long crisis in the fragile West African country. Prime Minister Boubou Cisse has also been seized, say … Read more
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to retaliate after suggesting a Turkish ship had been attacked in waters contested by Greece. The claim came hours after France sent two warships supported by fighter jets to the region experiencing mounting tensions, in an effort to back Greece. Speaking at an event to celebrate the 19th anniversary of … Read more
Strawberry yields forever: Warm weather sees British growers harvest one of the country’s biggest ever hauls The sunshine will make the berries sweeter than in previous years Record levels of sunshine in recent weeks have led to an estimated 20 per cent increase in strawberry production Tesco has bought an extra 300 tons of British-grown … Read more
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden dons his naval uniform to mark the country’s Veterans Day by laying a wreath at Stockholm’s Maritime Museum Prince Carl Philip of Sweden donned his military regalia today for Veterans Day Fourth-in-line, 41, wore a white hat and double breasted navy jacket to salute Father-of-two looked sombre as saluted the flag … Read more
Romania may well be the home of Dracula, but the country definitely won’t fill you with horror, as these incredible drone photographs show. They were taken by Radio Free Europe photographer Amos Chapple, from New Zealand, during a recent road trip through the southeastern European country. His images reveal ancient fortified churches, charming towns and rugged … Read more
Bhutan prides itself as being one of the world’s happiest places. And after feasting your eyes on these stunning images it’s clear to see why this might be the case. The landlocked country in the eastern Himalayas is home to a mesmerising mix of breathtaking scenery, from gaping valleys to soaring snowy peaks, and ancient … Read more
TV presenter Jules Hudson says the coronavirus outbreak has had a ‘devastating’ impact on his finances – and he would like the Chancellor to do more to help self-employed media workers like him. Hudson, 50, who has had to stop filming BBC One’s Escape To The Country due to the lockdown, also reveals that he … Read more