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Chopper’s Politics Podcast: Jeremy Corbyn on the Coronavirus response and his leadership regrets

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Subscribe to Chopper’s Politics for free: https://playpodca.st/chopper The outgoing Labour leader joins Christopher Hope for his first and last interview with the Telegraph during his time in the post, before the new head of the party is revealed this weekend. He tells us why a national government isn’t the way to get the UK through … Read more Chopper’s Politics Podcast: Jeremy Corbyn on the Coronavirus response and his leadership regrets

In full: Corbyn criticises COVID-19 testing

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The outgoing leader of the Labour party has called for an increase in coronavirus testing. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Sky News … Read more In full: Corbyn criticises COVID-19 testing

Parties go online as Singapore shuts clubs over COVID-19

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Singapore has closed many of its entertainment venues as it enforced social distancing measures following a jump in COVID-19 cases. However, COVID-19 cannot dampen the spirits of DJs and party-goers who have now taken their parties to the online world. Clubbers can send virtual gifts to the DJs, which can later be exchanged for cash. … Read more Parties go online as Singapore shuts clubs over COVID-19

The battle for the heart of the Labour party | FT

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The FT follows prominent Corbyn critic and veteran MP Margaret Hodge as the opposition searches for a new leader. What kind of Labour party does the country now need? She joins the campaign trail and interviews key Labour figures including Alistair Campbell, Owen Jones, and Jess Philips about their hopes and fears. See if you … Read more The battle for the heart of the Labour party | FT

US outlines proposal for Venezuela transition, sanctions relief

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The White House has proposed a plan to put in place a transitional government in Venezuela comprised of members of the opposition and President Nicolas Maduro’s party in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. President Donald Trump’s calculus is that Maduro’s government might be tempted by the US proposal as the oil-rich country reels from … Read more US outlines proposal for Venezuela transition, sanctions relief

U.S. Calls on Maduro, Guaido to Step Aside in Venezuela Shift

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The U.S. called on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido to step aside and allow a transitional government to take power and set up new elections, a shift in strategy aimed at breaking a political stalemate in the country. With previous U.S. efforts to oust Maduro stalled, the Trump administration’s special representative … Read more U.S. Calls on Maduro, Guaido to Step Aside in Venezuela Shift

Iran-Turkey gas pipeline goes up IN FLAMES after alleged ‘terrorist attack’

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Russia Today (RT) the Russian state funded broadcaster is reporting on an alleged terror attack against an Iran-Turkey gas pipeline. A senior official with Iran’s state gas company has alleged that terrorists were behind an explosion and massive fire on the pipeline transporting natural gas from the Islamic Republic to Turkey. “This morning, terrorists attacked … Read more Iran-Turkey gas pipeline goes up IN FLAMES after alleged ‘terrorist attack’

Xi inspects wetland conservation, urban management in Hangzhou

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Chinese President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping inspected wetland conservation and technology-based urban management on Tuesday in the city of Hangzhou, of east China’s Zhejiang Province. #ZeroPoverty2020 Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play … Read more Xi inspects wetland conservation, urban management in Hangzhou

Hungary’s Orban handed open-ended powers to fight coronavirus, alarming rights groups

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on March 30 secured the right to rule by decree after his Fidesz party passed a law in parliament granting him open-ended extra powers to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Story by Erin Ogunkeye. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN … Read more Hungary’s Orban handed open-ended powers to fight coronavirus, alarming rights groups

Coronavirus: critics slam Hungary’s sweeping emergency powers

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Viktor Orban secured the right to rule by decree after his Fidesz party passed a law in parliament granting him open-ended extra powers to fight the coronavirus outbreak. The PM, who has gradually increased his power during his decade in office, has been often in conflict with the European Union, and rights organisation over his … Read more Coronavirus: critics slam Hungary’s sweeping emergency powers