2 killed, 20 missing as powerful landslide ploughs through houses due to heavy rain in Japan (VIDEO)

Several homes have been destroyed by a landslide amid torrential rain in the city of Atami in the Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. With at least two people killed and around 20 missing, officials have called in the army for help. … Read More >2 killed, 20 missing as powerful landslide ploughs through houses due to heavy rain in Japan (VIDEO)

Tourist hub Bali swept up in Indonesia’s harsh lockdown despite 71% vaccination rate, as country’s infections spike

Hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints have been erected across Indonesia as authorities attempt to enforce a harsh lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19, which has surged in the country in recent weeks. … Read More >Tourist hub Bali swept up in Indonesia’s harsh lockdown despite 71% vaccination rate, as country’s infections spike

Trudeau condemns spate of arson attacks on Catholic churches as Canada reels from unmarked graves scandal

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has denounced the ongoing spree of arson and vandalism targeting churches as “unacceptable.” The attacks are believed to be retaliation to historic abuses of indigenous children in church-run schools. … Read More >Trudeau condemns spate of arson attacks on Catholic churches as Canada reels from unmarked graves scandal

Vatican hails vaccinations as ‘one of the greatest achievements’ of modern science in push against vaccine skepticism

The official bioethics academy of the Catholic Church has come forward alongside a host of global medical associations to demand an end to the “myths and disinformation” interfering with the fight against Covid-19. … Read More >Vatican hails vaccinations as ‘one of the greatest achievements’ of modern science in push against vaccine skepticism

WATCH: Hundreds protest in Istanbul as Erdogan withdraws Turkey from international treaty protecting women’s rights

Protesters have taken to the streets across Turkey to express their outrage over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s move to quit the Istanbul Convention – a treaty offering protection against domestic violence. … Read More >WATCH: Hundreds protest in Istanbul as Erdogan withdraws Turkey from international treaty protecting women’s rights

One-third of French Covid-19 infections are extremely transmissible Delta variant, says health minister, 4th wave possible

The French health minister has warned of the very real risk that the Covid-19 epidemic will once again gain strength in France, with the highly transmissible Delta variant now representing around 33% of new infections. … Read More >One-third of French Covid-19 infections are extremely transmissible Delta variant, says health minister, 4th wave possible

French Senate considers mandatory Covid vaccines for adults aged 24-59 in effort to curb potential fourth wave

The French Senate is considering implementing obligatory vaccinations for those aged 24-59 to help the country weather the anticipated next spike of coronavirus infections in what would be a fourth wave of cases. … Read More >French Senate considers mandatory Covid vaccines for adults aged 24-59 in effort to curb potential fourth wave