2020-11-13

USA

Trump says 'time will tell' who'll be president but fails to concede

In ruling out a national coronavirus lockdown under his tenure, the US President appeared to acknowledge that the decision might not be his much longer.

13/11/2020

World News

Coronavirus: Italy records new high of nearly 41,000 daily cases

Italy extended partial lockdowns to two regions that include Naples and Florence on Friday.

13/11/2020

My Europe Series

Analysis: Biden victory signals change not just in US, but Europe too

What does Joe Biden's victory mean for Europe and the future of Trump-style politics across the globe?

13/11/2020

World News

Euro 2020: North Macedonia celebrates qualifying for the big time

The Balkan nation triumphed in Thursday's play-offs along with Hungary, Scotland and Slovakia to complete the 24-team line-up for the pandemic-delayed tournament.

13/11/2020

No Comment

Drones light up Seoul's night sky in bid to give South Koreans a boost

The drone flash mob was aimed at encouraging South Koreans amid economic difficulties and COVID-19 challenges.

13/11/2020

Ireland

EU 'unlikely' to give UK more time to adjust after Brexit transition

Trade experts say an initial grace period of around three to six months may be necessary to allow businesses to get used to the changes.

13/11/2020

My Europe Series

Moldova votes: Will pro-EU candidate Sandu oust Putin's pick Dodon?

Sunday's presidential election has been interpreted as a referendum on the direction of Europe's poorest country, with Dodon representing closer links with Russia and Sandu with the EU.

13/11/2020

Partner content

Emerging from lockdown - Dubai’s music scene hits the right notes

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Dubai's thriving music scene is bouncing back after lockdown, albeit with responsible social distancing in place. Some of its leading lights - and a literal Legend - tell Focus how important that scene is.

13/11/2020

World News

Being stolen is 'best thing that could happen' for artwork's prestige

With many galleries and museums across the world shutting their doors in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, some of the most famous looted pieces of art can now steal back some of the limelight.

13/11/2020

World News

Pictures of the week: striking images from this week's top stories

This week the Greek island of Crete was hit by the floods and Europe grappled with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. These and many other events are told through this week's most striking photographs.

13/11/2020

Travel News

Refugees in Iraq use the power of radio to tell their stories

For the thousands of Syrian Kurds exiled in Iraq, this community radio station helps to keep the community connected.

13/11/2020

Sweden

Sweden introduces tougher measures to curb rising coronavirus cases

Sweden is introducing new local and national measures to reduce the increasing burden on its health care system.

13/11/2020

Croatia

Croatia's ex-PM Ivo Sanader found guilty in corruption case

Ivo Sanader was sentenced to eight years in prison for funnelling state money through an advertising agency for personal gain and to benefit his former party.

13/11/2020

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia accused of 'sportswashing' its human rights record

Amnesty International said Saudi Arabia's hosting of a golf tournament was 'pure hypocrisy' given its alleged human rights abuses.

13/11/2020

World News

How hard is the coronavirus second wave hitting in Europe?

New lockdowns, nighttime curfews and military field hospitals: here's how European countries are trying to fight a fresh wave of coronavirus.

13/11/2020

World

Property mogul & reality TV star Mohamed Hadid talks cookbooks & kibbeh in lockdown

The global pandemic has triggered a boom in reading, according to the president of the International Publishers Association.

13/11/2020

World

Sporty UAE staycations prove a hit amidst COVID-19 travel restrictions

Global tourism, being one of the world’s most important and fastest growing economic sectors, took a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

13/11/2020

World

How is the ancient art of Egyptian puppetry making a comeback?

The art of puppetry in Egypt dates back to ancient times and the rule of the Pharaohs.

13/11/2020

The Cube

French coronavirus film gives floor to 'usual suspects of conspiracy'

French politicians and NGOs have severely criticised a new film "Hold Up" which features several debunked conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 pandemic.

13/11/2020

No Comment

Typhoon leaves at least 42 dead and 20 missing in Philippines

Typhoon Vamco knocked down power lines and damaged homes as it passed north of Manila.

13/11/2020

Romania

Romania moves away from coal towards new sustainable jobs

The Romanian government has announced the closure of two of the four coal mines still active in its Jiu Valley, but the country is looking to more sustainable businesses and other projects for the future.

13/11/2020

Denmark

Should we be worried about Denmark's coronavirus mutation?

COVID-19 is mutating in mink. But what does that mean?

13/11/2020

Earth News

Traffickers are smuggling reptiles into Europe ‘under their clothes’

Rare tortoise species can be worth up to €30,000 when sold on the black market.

13/11/2020

Europe News

EU interior ministers pledge to take down terrorist content

A strengthened role for Interpol in intelligence sharing is among the ideas that are being discussed in a virtual meeting hosted by European Commissioner Ylva Johansson.

13/11/2020

Ireland

Wild Mountain Thyme: Film slammed over Irish accents and cliches

The trailer for the new movie Wild Mountain Thyme has come in for criticism for ropey accents and too many cliches.

13/11/2020

Belarus

EU condemns death of Belarusian artist after police arrest

The European Union has condemned the death of a Belarusian artist, whose passing has sparked emotional tributes in the country.

13/11/2020

World

Alba's famous truffle fair held online amid Italy COVID restrictions

Organisers held virtual truffle tasting sessions to ensure the event went ahead for food lovers.

13/11/2020

The Cube

Project aims to inform public of vaccine research progress via social

From test tubes to TikTok, scientists head to social media platforms to communicate the progress of their vaccine research.

13/11/2020

Sport

Football for Friendship to set digital world record during pandemic

In partnership with Gazprom

“Even in difficult situations there are ways for us to be together and set a goal together as a united team spirit," says 14-year-old Irintsoa Rakotomamonjy, who participated in this year’s digital International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship (F4F).

13/11/2020

Earth News

What can we learn about air pollution and lockdown from Pakistan?

After enjoying cleaner air in lockdown, Pakistan pollution reaches hazardous levels again.

13/11/2020