Turkish police have arrested more than 200 people for holding unauthorised protests on May Day, which has seen rallies across the world despite the continued spread of Covid-19.

The protesters in Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, were caught breaching restrictions imposed to curb a third wave of coronavirus.Marches led by workers and unions are held on 1 May every year as part of International Labour Day celebrations in many countries.This year, the rallies took place once again against…

But the withdrawal, which runs until 11 September, comes amid escalating violence, with Afghan security forces on high alert for reprisal attacks.The Taliban have warned they are no longer bound by an agreement not to target international troops.Under a deal signed last year between the militants and then-President Donald Trump, foreign forces were to have left by 1 May while the Taliban held off attacking international troops.

Officials told Reuters during this time the Taliban has…

But the withdrawal, which runs until 11 September, comes amid escalating violence, with Afghan security forces on high alert for reprisal attacks.The Taliban have warned they are no longer bound by an agreement not to target international troops.Under a deal signed last year between the militants and then-President Donald Trump, foreign forces were to have left by 1 May while the Taliban held off attacking international troops.

Officials told Reuters during this time the Taliban has…

But the withdrawal, which runs until 11 September, comes amid escalating violence, with Afghan security forces on high alert for reprisal attacks.The Taliban have warned they are no longer bound by an agreement not to target international troops.Under a deal signed last year between the militants and then-President Donald Trump, foreign forces were to have left by 1 May while the Taliban held off attacking international troops.

Officials told Reuters during this time the Taliban has…

Ms Jenner, who came out as a trans woman in 2015, told a reporter: "It just isn't fair. And we have to protect girls' sports in our schools."

The Republican candidate for governor gave what appeared to be an impromptu interview to the TMZ website.A number of US states are considering a ban on trans girls in women's sports.Mississippi signed such a ban into law in March, although it is expected to face appeals. The Human Rights Campaign - the largest LGBT advocacy group in the US - says…

Ms Jenner, who came out as a trans woman in 2015, told a reporter: "It just isn't fair. And we have to protect girls' sports in our schools."

The Republican candidate for governor gave what appeared to be an impromptu interview to the TMZ website.A number of US states are considering a ban on trans girls in women's sports.Mississippi signed such a ban into law in March, although it is expected to face appeals. The Human Rights Campaign - the largest LGBT advocacy group in the US - says…

Ms Jenner, who came out as a trans woman in 2015, told a reporter: "It just isn't fair. And we have to protect girls' sports in our schools."

The Republican candidate for governor gave what appeared to be an impromptu interview to the TMZ website.A number of US states are considering a ban on trans girls in women's sports.Mississippi signed such a ban into law in March, although it is expected to face appeals. The Human Rights Campaign - the largest LGBT advocacy group in the US - says…

Ms Jenner, who came out as a trans woman in 2015, told a reporter: "It just isn't fair. And we have to protect girls' sports in our schools."

The Republican candidate for governor gave what appeared to be an impromptu interview to the TMZ website.A number of US states are considering a ban on trans girls in women's sports.Mississippi signed such a ban into law in March, although it is expected to face appeals. The Human Rights Campaign - the largest LGBT advocacy group in the US - says…

Some 3,523 deaths were officially recorded in the past 24 hours - but the real figure is thought to be far higher as many fatalities go unreported.All adults in India are now eligible to be vaccinated.But several states say they do not have the doses to carry out the exercise.India had previously focused on vaccinating frontline workers and the over-45s. The country is facing acute shortages of medical oxygen and hospital beds, as a devastating second wave of Covid-19 batters its health…

Some 3,523 deaths were officially recorded in the past 24 hours - but the real figure is thought to be far higher as many fatalities go unreported.All adults in India are now eligible to be vaccinated.But several states say they do not have the doses to carry out the exercise.India had previously focused on vaccinating frontline workers and the over-45s. The country is facing acute shortages of medical oxygen and hospital beds, as a devastating second wave of Covid-19 batters its health…

Some 3,523 deaths were officially recorded in the past 24 hours - but the real figure is thought to be far higher as many fatalities go unreported.All adults in India are now eligible to be vaccinated.But several states say they do not have the doses to carry out the exercise.India had previously focused on vaccinating frontline workers and the over-45s. The country is facing acute shortages of medical oxygen and hospital beds, as a devastating second wave of Covid-19 batters its health…

The four-stage plan outlined by President Emmanuel Macron aims to largely reopen the country by 30 June.Foreign tourists with a Covid-19 "health pass" will be allowed to visit France again from 9 June.

France's infection rate has fallen since introducing a third lockdown, but numbers remain high in some areas.…

The four-stage plan outlined by President Emmanuel Macron aims to largely reopen the country by 30 June.Foreign tourists with a Covid-19 "health pass" will be allowed to visit France again from 9 June.

France's infection rate has fallen since introducing a third lockdown, but numbers remain high in some areas.…

The four-stage plan outlined by President Emmanuel Macron aims to largely reopen the country by 30 June.Foreign tourists with a Covid-19 "health pass" will be allowed to visit France again from 9 June.

France's infection rate has fallen since introducing a third lockdown, but numbers remain high in some areas.…

Public health and civil rights groups have lobbied vigorously for the ban, citing the disproportionate harms of menthol cigarettes on black Americans.But critics fear prohibition could give rise to clandestine sales, and more confrontations with law enforcement.The proposed ban would affect more than a third of US cigarette purchases.A final decision though will take months - and possibly years - to implement.

The FDA's announcement on Thursday marked the agency's deadline to respond to…

Public health and civil rights groups have lobbied vigorously for the ban, citing the disproportionate harms of menthol cigarettes on black Americans.But critics fear prohibition could give rise to clandestine sales, and more confrontations with law enforcement.The proposed ban would affect more than a third of US cigarette purchases.A final decision though will take months - and possibly years - to implement.

The FDA's announcement on Thursday marked the agency's deadline to respond to…

Public health and civil rights groups have lobbied vigorously for the ban, citing the disproportionate harms of menthol cigarettes on black Americans.But critics fear prohibition could give rise to clandestine sales, and more confrontations with law enforcement.The proposed ban would affect more than a third of US cigarette purchases.A final decision though will take months - and possibly years - to implement.

The FDA's announcement on Thursday marked the agency's deadline to respond to…

In February attackers shot dog walker Ryan Fischer in the chest and took Lady Gaga's dogs, Koji and Gustav.Mr Fischer had to have part of his lung removed but survived the attack, and has since left the hospital.

On Thursday Los Angeles police announced they had charged three suspects for the incident itself as well as two others as accomplices.James Jackson, Jaylin White and Lafayette Whaley - aged 18, 19, and 27, respectively - have been charged with attempted murder and…

In February attackers shot dog walker Ryan Fischer in the chest and took Lady Gaga's dogs, Koji and Gustav.Mr Fischer had to have part of his lung removed but survived the attack, and has since left the hospital.

On Thursday Los Angeles police announced they had charged three suspects for the incident itself as well as two others as accomplices.James Jackson, Jaylin White and Lafayette Whaley - aged 18, 19, and 27, respectively - have been charged with attempted murder and…

In February attackers shot dog walker Ryan Fischer in the chest and took Lady Gaga's dogs, Koji and Gustav.Mr Fischer had to have part of his lung removed but survived the attack, and has since left the hospital.

On Thursday Los Angeles police announced they had charged three suspects for the incident itself as well as two others as accomplices.James Jackson, Jaylin White and Lafayette Whaley - aged 18, 19, and 27, respectively - have been charged with attempted murder and…