Belarus’s president, Alexander Lukashenko, has emerged as an unconventional figure in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In contrast to many nations implementing strict lockdowns and social distancing measures, Lukashenko has resisted such actions, encouraging life to go on as normal in the Eastern European country of 9.5 million people. His distinctive approach includes advocating... 

A brothel in Austria has provided Covid-19 vaccinations for customers – and offered free entry to a ‘sauna club’ for anyone who agrees to have the jab. Funpalast brothel in Vienna offers clients a 30-minute session in the sexual ‘sauna club’ with the ‘lady of their choice’ if they get the vaccine at the on-site clinic. The brothel said the project, which started...