Month: March 2021

Categories EU

Reopening economy before over-65s get Covid vaccine ‘would spell trouble’, Hungarian PM warns

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Hungary’s prime minister has announced that the country’s economy will not reopen before all individuals over the age of 65 have been vaccinated against Covid 19, and warned that removing restrictions early “would spell trouble.” … Read More >Reopening economy before over-65s get Covid vaccine ‘would spell trouble’, Hungarian PM warns

Categories Asia & Pacific

Beijing blasts Western sanctions over alleged human rights abuses, says ‘door to China’ can no longer be opened with cannons

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a fierce rebuke of European and American sanctions levied on Beijing over alleged human rights abuses, claiming the West will regret their “stupid and arrogant behavior.” … Read More >Beijing blasts Western sanctions over alleged human rights abuses, says ‘door to China’ can no longer be opened with cannons

Categories World

Australia’s PM urges parliament to ‘get this house in order’ as female staffers stage protest after workplace sex videos leak

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Australian parliament staffers have staged a protest after imagery was leaked that allegedly showed their male colleagues engaging in workplace sex acts. They decried the building as a “disgusting” place for women to work. … Read More >Australia’s PM urges parliament to ‘get this house in order’ as female staffers stage protest after workplace sex videos leak

Categories World

‘Catastrophe’ declared in parts of New South Wales as torrential rains batter Australia, sparking spider plague

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Australia’s insurance industry has declared a “catastrophe” for areas in New South Wales after days of intense downpours led to severe floods across the country, prompting evacuation orders as humans and animals alike seek refuge. … Read More >‘Catastrophe’ declared in parts of New South Wales as torrential rains batter Australia, sparking spider plague

Categories EU

Germany to impose its harshest Covid-19 lockdown yet for Easter holiday as Merkel asks churches to hold online services only

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Germany is set to bring its tightest coronavirus lockdown yet, shuttering all but the most vital of services, including religious gatherings for Easter, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced following a meeting with regional leaders. … Read More >Germany to impose its harshest Covid-19 lockdown yet for Easter holiday as Merkel asks churches to hold online services only

Categories Russia

Under threat of ban, Twitter has begun removing content prohibited in Russia – but Moscow says social network is acting too slowly

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US social media giant Twitter has begun to remove banned content after Russia’s state regulator Roskomnadzor threatened to block it altogether. The agency has demanded that the California-based site delete more than 3,000 posts. … Read More >Under threat of ban, Twitter has begun removing content prohibited in Russia – but Moscow says social network is acting too slowly

Categories Russia

Moscow now has ‘no relations’ with EU because Brussels has ‘destroyed’ once friendly ties, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov claims

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Months of political tension and a wave of new sanctions have severed all links between the EU and Russia, Moscow’s top diplomat has said, adding that his country is ready to resume cooperation if Brussels decides it is interested. … Read More >Moscow now has ‘no relations’ with EU because Brussels has ‘destroyed’ once friendly ties, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov claims