Russia plans its own space station in 2025
The International Space Station is nearing the end of its life and Russia is working on a new module....
Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries
Coronavirus continues to pose “unprecedented risks to travellers”, the US state department says....
US killer requests death by firing squad in Nevada
Zane Michael Floyd was sentenced to death for the fatal shooting of four people in Nevada in 1999....
Idriss Déby obituary: End of Chad’s ‘Great Survivor’
Killed by rebels, the Chadian president’s three decades in power were defined by battles....
Who are the rivals to lead Germany after Chancellor Merkel?
The Greens’ candidate is the only woman, up against some veteran male politicians....
Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven
After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island’s wildlife has been thriving....
Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India’s most populous state
With a population larger than Brazil, an Indian state struggles to cope as Covid-19 sweeps through it....
George Floyd death: Three Americans assess Derek Chauvin trial
A retired police veteran, a Minnesota resident and a black political hopeful share their thoughts....
The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son
A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children’s sexuality....
Why the world should pay attention to Taiwan’s drought
The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years....