‘No culture, no future’: French actress strips NAKED at awards ceremony to protest Covid-19 restrictions (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Actress Corinne Masiero disrobed on stage during a French awards ceremony, exposing the audience to her anger over the government’s closure of cinemas and other cultural institutions amid the Covid-19 crisis. … Read More >‘No culture, no future’: French actress strips NAKED at awards ceremony to protest Covid-19 restrictions (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Italy’s Rome and Milan to be declared Covid ‘red zones’ as whole country heads for Easter lockdown amid rising infections

Rome and Italy’s business capital Milan will be plunged into the country’s toughest Covid-19 restrictions from Monday in a bid to stem the rising tide of infections, the health ministry said on Friday. … Read More >Italy’s Rome and Milan to be declared Covid ‘red zones’ as whole country heads for Easter lockdown amid rising infections

‘Kurz must go’: Austrians lash out at govt as thousands of anti-lockdown demonstrators march through Vienna (VIDEO)

Thousands of protesters flooded Austria’s capital amid growing anger over the government’s remaining coronavirus restrictions. The rally resulted in scuffles and several arrests, according to reports. … Read More >‘Kurz must go’: Austrians lash out at govt as thousands of anti-lockdown demonstrators march through Vienna (VIDEO)

Cambodians who flout Covid rules could face 20 YEARS in prison after parliament passes draconian law

New legislation adopted in Cambodia would make violating coronavirus measures a serious offense punishable by up to two decades behind bars. The harsh law has been criticized as a way to crack down on dissent. … Read More >Cambodians who flout Covid rules could face 20 YEARS in prison after parliament passes draconian law

Sao Paulo to enact Brazil’s strictest Covid-19 measures as governor warns state on ‘verge of collapse’

Brazil’s state of Sao Paulo will adopt the country’s most severe Covid-19 restrictions this weekend in a bid to curb the spread of the virus and prevent hospitals being overwhelmed, Governor Joao Doria announced on Wednesday. … Read More >Sao Paulo to enact Brazil’s strictest Covid-19 measures as governor warns state on ‘verge of collapse’

Beijing accused of using Covid pandemic to control journalists – foreign media group report

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China (FCCC) has accused Beijing of using Covid-19 as “yet another way to control journalists,” curbing visas and surveilling reporters. China says it’s protecting its citizens from the virus. … Read More >Beijing accused of using Covid pandemic to control journalists – foreign media group report

Sweden clamps down on restaurant hours, advises solo shopping in bid to curb ‘worrying’ Covid-19 situation

The Swedish government will tighten the opening hours of hospitality businesses and order shoppers to go out alone in a bid to avoid a third wave of Covid-19 infections, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven announced on Wednesday. … Read More >Sweden clamps down on restaurant hours, advises solo shopping in bid to curb ‘worrying’ Covid-19 situation