Britain’s Hollywood star John Boyega has teamed up with Converse in a new initiative to nurture the next wave of talented black filmmakers. Politically aware Boyega lead Black Lives Matter marches in London last year.
Philippines human rights defenders are celebrating the news that journalist Maria Ressa has been awarded the Nobel peace prize.
Africa’s worsening reaction to the climate crisis is causing a broad range of alarming issues, including worsening poverty, food security and forcing people to leave their homes, according to a major assessment of how the issue is impacting the continent.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has handled the coronavirus pandemic so badly there that a report to be released next week is calling for him to face murder charges.
The United States easing its coronavirus travel restrictions, re-opening to passengers from the United Kingdom, European Union and other nations, comes at a welcome time.
South Africa’s top court ruled that former President Jacob Zuma must remain in jail serving his 15-month sentence for failing to attend a corruption inquiry.
The price of gas in the United Kingdom has rocketed in recent weeks, putting several energy suppliers out of business and prompting warnings of food shortages in supermarkets.
Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao announced he will run for president of the Philippines next year after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte’s cosy relationship with China.
Honduras' ruling party presidential candidate Nasry Asfura remains the favourite ahead of the Nov. 28 election. It’s a boost to backers of the country's current government.
Job vacancies in the United Kingdom have hit a record high as the economic recovery continues, according to official figures.
