Russian elections: How democratic are they?
Ahead of this week’s elections many opposition candidates have been prevented from running.
The lifting of almost all coronavirus restrictions on 19 July in England, needs to be done with the right messaging, the World Health Organization’s special envoy on Covid-19, Dr David Nabarro has said. “I’ve been hearing from some that the mood in Britain is one of great relief that everything can be sort of stopped…
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta says hopes of developing nations adapting to climate change remain low, as pledges made during the Paris climate talks six years ago remain unfulfilled. On Monday, he urged countries to end carbon emissions and called for an increase in climate financing.
The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives.
There will be a broad and deep agenda to be discussed between US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson ahead of the G7 summit, a former US ambassador to the EU has said. While there was some political differences between the two leaders it was important to focus on the important issues…
With some parts of the world lifting lockdown restrictions employers are looking at where their employees should be based. While some are demanding their workforce return to the office others are paving the way for permanent home-based employment or hybrid working. So what are the challenges facing employers and employees? BBC World News spoke to…
Some fashion companies are creating virtual clothes to reduce their environmental footprint.