Nigeria: Many missing feared dead after boat sinks in Kebbi state
Dozens of people are missing feared dead in north-western Nigeria after a boat carrying about 200 broke in two and…
Iran bans cryptocurrency mining for four months after blackouts
Iran has announced a four-month ban on the energy-consuming mining of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin after cities suffered unplanned blackouts.…
Swiss abandon years of EU talks and reject treaty
After years of talks, Switzerland has scrapped efforts aimed at agreeing an over-arching treaty with the EU. Switzerland is not…
Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist’s arrest
The president of Belarus has said his critics are “strangling” his country and waging “hybrid warfare”. Alexander Lukashenko told parliament…
AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs
By Jane Wakefield Technology reporter A camera system that uses AI and facial recognition intended to reveal states of emotion…
From protests to ‘patriots’: Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissent
From protests to ‘patriots’: Why China is crushing Hong Kong dissentClose In 2019, Hong Kong was rocked by mass anti-government…
Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus
The families of a dissident journalist and his girlfriend, held after a plane was diverted to Belarus, have spoken of…
Covid-19: Has India’s deadly second wave peaked?
Soutik Biswas India correspondent Coronavirus pandemic India has recorded 26 million Covid-19 cases – second only to the US. It…
George Floyd sister says Biden broke promise on bill
George Floyd death George Floyd’s sister has boycotted a meeting with US President Joe Biden, saying he “broke a promise”…
Indian police visit Twitter’s office after ‘manipulated media’ label
Indian police have visited a Twitter office to serve notice, after the social media giant labelled a tweet as “manipulated…