UN criticizes use of child soldiers after Burkina Faso govt says massacre of over 130 people was carried out by kids

The United Nations (UN) has condemned the use of child soldiers after reports from Burkina Faso that a recent attack, in which over 130 people were killed in mass shootings and home raids, was carried out by kids as young as 12. … Read More >UN criticizes use of child soldiers after Burkina Faso govt says massacre of over 130 people was carried out by kids

Europe still ‘on thin ice’ with Covid, says Merkel, urging caution over highly transmissible Delta variant

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has issued a warning over the Delta variant of Covid-19, after calling for British tourists in the EU to quarantine. UK PM Boris Johnson meanwhile sees a “real opportunity to open up travel”. … Read More >Europe still ‘on thin ice’ with Covid, says Merkel, urging caution over highly transmissible Delta variant

Sun’s out, masks off: Greece scraps mandatory face covering rule outdoors in time for summer, as Covid risk drops

Greek authorities have announced that people will no longer be required to wear masks outdoors – unless attending a large gathering – as Greece’s Covid situation has improved, with cases dropping and vaccinations increasing. … Read More >Sun’s out, masks off: Greece scraps mandatory face covering rule outdoors in time for summer, as Covid risk drops

European human rights group ‘extremely concerned’ over French prisoners ‘deliberately beaten’ in custody

The Council of Europe’s human rights body has stated that it is “extremely concerned” about the treatment of prisoners in French jails and police stations, warning that people in custody have been “deliberately beaten.” … Read More >European human rights group ‘extremely concerned’ over French prisoners ‘deliberately beaten’ in custody

Greek priest attacks senior bishops with ACID during disciplinary hearing over alleged COCAINE possession

Senior members of the Greek Orthodox Church have received acid burns after a fellow clergyman “sprinkled” them with the chemical. The incident happened as they gathered to discuss the priest’s dismissal over a drug case. … Read More >Greek priest attacks senior bishops with ACID during disciplinary hearing over alleged COCAINE possession