Netanyahu trial: Israeli prime minister faces Jerusalem court

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is about to go on trial for corruption, the first time a…

Coronavirus in Kenya: ‘I buried my cousin on Facebook Live’

The chairs were placed at least 1m (3ft) apart – family sat on one side, church…

WHO to sign confidentiality clause with Madagascar on coronavirus herbal ‘cure’

The World Health Organisation is to sign a confidentiality clause with Madagascar on the formulation of…

Rick Bright: ‘Ousted’ vaccine expert says US is facing its ‘darkest winter’

A former top US health official has told Congress the country could face its “darkest winter…

Togo to issue Covid-19 bonds this week

Next Thursday, May 14, Togo will issue its Covid-19 social bonds. The country announced this on the…

Coronavirus: Brazil records highest daily rise in deaths

Brazil has recorded its highest daily rise in the number of deaths from the coronavirus, health…

Afghan attack: US secretary of state condemns shooting at Kabul maternity ward

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has condemned a militant attack on a maternity ward in…

South Africa’s coronavirus lockdown: Doubts creep in

It is tempting to imagine that South Africa will look back, almost fondly, on late March…

White House staff ordered to wear masks

White House staff have been ordered to wear masks when entering the West Wing after two…

Ethiopian court jails ex-minister for corruption

A court in Bahirdar, northern Ethiopia, has sentenced the country’s former communications minister and close ally…