Within hours of the first signs of fighting by Armenia and Azerbaijan, the two sides’ efforts to shape public opinion went into overdrive.
World Food Program awarded 2020 Nobel peace prize
The United Nations’ World Food Program has been awarded the 2020 Nobel peace prize in Oslo.
How Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death gave Americans a chance to grieve
This country has seen so much death this year, and seemingly so little mourning – the death of a well-known person gives us this opportunity.
Trump eyes return to rallies after doctor says COVID-19 treatment completed
The US President said he was likely to take a test for the coronavirus on Friday after testing positive for it a week ago.
The leader’s not for #turning: is Jacinda Ardern really the future of liberal democracy?
Dealing with three catastrophes in her first term played well for Jacinda Ardern. However, if she wins New Zealand’s election, she’ll have to deliver some big policy successes to keep the Kiwis happy.
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Archbishop of Canterbury slams ‘shameful’ Church of England cover-up
A UK inquiry found that from the 1940s to 2018, 390 people in positions of trust within the Church of England were convicted of sexual offences against children.
Italy imposes outdoor mask law in a bid to curb second COVID-19 wave
The government passed the decree even though Italy’s overall per capita infection rate is currently among the lowest in Europe.
Virus-hit Britain recruits Dr Karl Kennedy from Neighbours
The United States has Dr Anthony Fauci. Victoria has Professor Brett Sutton. In Britain, we have Dr Karl Kennedy.
French president Macron announces new COVID-19 restrictions
“In places where the disease is circulating too quickly (…) there will be new restrictions”, Macron said during an interview.