Why Thailand plans to ban recreational weed
Since Thailand legalized cannabis in June 2022, shops selling cannabis have sprung up all over the country. But in a major U-turn, the current government plans to roll back recreational use of…
Mexico City begins 2021 with ban on single-use plastics
One of the world's biggest cities has prohibited the use of single-use plastic materials including plastic forks, straws and cups. Mexico's capital is striving to revamp its image as an eco-friendly, sustainable…
Rome bar bans virus talk
The message is clear and posted above the counter: "It is forbidden to talk about coronavirus, government measures or virology". In this small bar in the outskirts of Rome, the owner has…
COVID-19 watch: Total cases in Nigeria now 66,805, #EndSARS Protest: IGP begs police officers to return to duty
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday.…
FIFA bans Africa football chief Ahmad Ahmad for 5 years over corruption
The Madagascan official has been handed a five-year ban from all football-related activity for financial misconduct. His misappropriation of funds included a pilgrimage to Mecca.…
Greece: demonstrators defy ban on public gatherings to mark uprising anniversary
Athens residents defy a government ban on all gatherings to demonstrate for the anniversary of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising, which killed 24 people. Greek riot police used teargas and water cannons to…
USL player gets six-match ban for use of homophobic slur
Phoenix Rising FC midfielder Junior Flemmings has been suspended for six games for using a homophobic slur against San Diego Loyal midfielder Collin Martin, the USL Championship said in a statement on…
Saudi Arabia to lift ban on Umrah pilgrimage after seven months
Saudi Arabia will reopen the pilgrimage to residents, and then visitors from select countries. Authorities said it will return to its full capacity only after the threat of the virus has been…
Japan bans German pork imports over African swine fever
Just days after a boar with African swine fever was found in Germany, the country's pork producers have been cut off from key Asian markets. Japan joined China, South Korea and Singapore…
Coronavirus skeptics vow to ‘storm Berlin’ despite demo ban
Anti-coronavirus protesters in Berlin are planning a large-scale demonstration at the weekend in defiance of a ban imposed by the state's authorities. Police in the capital are preparing for all eventualities.…