Brazilian President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/jair-bolsonaro">Jair Bolsonaro </a>said on Wednesday that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">novel coronavirus </a>may have been created to wage "biological warfare" in a veiled reference to China.&nbsp;

The remarks became even sharper when Bolsonaro talked about the country whose GDP has "grown the most" . China is the only country amongst the G20 nations whose economy rose last year with a 2.3 per cent expansion. &nbsp;

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"It's a new virus. Nobody knows whether it was born in a laboratory or because a human ate some animal they shouldn't have," Bolsonaro was quoted as saying by news agency AFP.

"But the military knows all about chemical, biological and radiological warfare. Could we be fighting a new war? I wonder. Which country's GDP has grown the most?"

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The Brazilian president and his close aides have in the past too slammed China something which has strained relations with Brazil's biggest trading partner.&nbsp;

Brazil's former foreign minister Ernesto Araujo was replaced after he criticised "Maoist China" and its aim for "world domination". &nbsp;

Supporters of right-wing leaders like Bolsonaro and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump </a>have backed the theory that the virus originated in a lab in China's Wuhan, the virus's first epicentre.&nbsp;

However, World Health Organization (WHO) in its March report concluded that it's "extremely unlikely" that Covid-19 originated in a lab.&nbsp; 
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that the novel coronavirus may have been created to wage "biological warfare" in a veiled reference to China.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that the novel coronavirus may have been created to wage "biological warfare" in a veiled reference to China. The remarks became even sharper when Bolsonaro talked about the country whose GDP has "grown the most" . China is the only country amongst the G20 nations whose economy rose last year with a 2.3 per cent expansion. Watch | "It's a new virus. Nobody knows whether it was born in a laboratory or because a human ate some animal they shouldn't have," Bolsonaro was quoted as saying by news agency AFP. "But the military knows all about chemical, biological and radiological warfare. Could we be fighting a new war? I wonder. Which country's GDP has grown the most?" Also read | Bolsonaro was warned about Brazil's Covid crisis: Former health minister The Brazilian president and his close aides have in the past too slammed China something which has strained relations with Brazil's biggest trading partner. Brazil's former foreign minister Ernesto Araujo was replaced after he criticised "Maoist China" and its aim for "world domination". Supporters of right-wing leaders like Bolsonaro and Donald Trump have backed the theory that the virus originated in a lab in China's Wuhan, the virus's first epicentre. However, World Health Organization (WHO) in its March report concluded that it's "extremely unlikely" that Covid-19 originated in a lab.

'Military knows all about biological warfare': Bolsonaro's swipe at China over COVID-19

Madrid residents on Tuesday handed a resounding victory to the region's hardline leader Isabel Diaz Ayuso who has soared in prominence for stubbornly resisting virus restrictions.

With nearly all the votes counted, the results showed a solid win for Ayuso, a rising star in the right-wing Popular Party (PP), who won almost 45 per cent of the votes, handing a stinging defeat to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists.

"Today begins a new chapter in the history of Spain," a teary-eyed Ayuso declared in her victory speech, her words echoing that of PP chief Pablo Casado who declared the result to be "a turning point for national politics".&nbsp;

With 95 per cent of the votes counted, Ayuso more than doubled her party's showing in the 2019 ballot, winning 65 of the regional parliament's 136 seats, while the Socialists shed 13 seats to secure just 24.&nbsp;

Falling shy of an absolute majority of 69 seats, the 42-year-old will be forced to seek support to rule from the far-right Vox which secured 13 seats -- an option she has said "wouldn't be the end of the world".

With the left facing with a major defeat, Pablo Iglesias, head of the far-left Podemos, junior partner in Spain's ruling coalition, announced he was stepping down from politics.&nbsp;

"We have failed, we have been very far from putting together a sufficient majority," he said, just seven weeks after standing down as deputy prime minister to run as his party's candidate in a risky gamble he ultimately lost.

"When you are no longer useful, you need to know when to withdraw," he admitted.&nbsp;

Although the party secured more votes than last time, with just 10 seats it will remain a minor player in the regional parliament while its hard-left rival Mas Madrid secured 24.&nbsp;

<h2>Heroine of hospitality&nbsp;</h2>

At the helm of Spain's richest region for just over 18 months, Ayuso has been one of the leading critics of Sanchez's leftist government and its handling of the pandemic.

An outspoken hardliner, she has won widespread support for resisting government pressure to impose tighter restrictions on the local economy.

Madrid is the only major European capital that has kept bars, restaurants and theatres open since the national lockdown ended in June 2020.&nbsp;

Just over 5.1 million people were eligible to vote in Tuesday's election, which comes after a bitterly-fought and divisive campaign in a region that has been ruled by the PP for 26 years.&nbsp;

From the early hours, there were long queues outside polling stations, with turnout standing at 76 percent, some 11 percentage points higher than 2019.

Although Madrid has suffered Spain's highest numbers of infections and deaths, Ayuso consistently defied calls to shut bars and restaurants, with the hospitality sector regarding her as a heroine.

<h2>'Beer is important'&nbsp;</h2>

Her call for a snap election caught the political establishment by surprise but was an astute move aimed at cashing in on the political capital she had clearly accrued.

With "freedom" her campaign slogan, the populist leader focused on people's need for normality, despite the pandemic. &nbsp;

"Having beers is important," she said last month. "After a bad day, a beer cheers you up."&nbsp;

Although critics had said her lax restrictions had ultimately cost lives in a region where almost 15,000 coronavirus patients have died -- one in five of Spain's overall toll of 78,000 -- her business-focused approach paid off at the polls.

"Ayuso deserves to be loved for what she's done in keeping bars open and saving jobs," said 63-year-old civil servant Jose Luis Cordon after casting his ballot for the PP.&nbsp;

Although the left had tried to warn voters about Ayuso's likely tie-up with Vox, their words appeared to fall on deaf ears.&nbsp;

Despite the left taking a drubbing, analysts said it wouldn't have a major impact on Spain's ruling coalition, although it would likely exacerbate the antagonism between the PP and the government.&nbsp;

Madrid residents on Tuesday handed a resounding victory to the region's hardline leader Isabel Diaz Ayuso who has soared in prominence for stubbornly resisting virus restrictions.

Madrid residents on Tuesday handed a resounding victory to the region's hardline leader Isabel Diaz Ayuso who has soared in prominence for stubbornly resisting virus restrictions. With nearly all the votes counted, the results showed a solid win for Ayuso, a rising star in the right-wing Popular Party (PP), who won almost 45 per cent of the votes, handing a stinging defeat to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists. "Today begins a new chapter in the history of Spain," a teary-eyed Ayuso declared in her victory speech, her words echoing that of PP chief Pablo Casado who declared the result to be "a turning point for national politics". With 95 per cent of the votes counted, Ayuso more than doubled her party's showing in the 2019 ballot, winning 65 of the regional parliament's 136 seats, while the Socialists shed 13 seats to secure just 24. Falling shy of an absolute majority of 69 seats, the 42-year-old will be forced to seek support to rule from the far-right Vox which secured 13 seats -- an option she has said "wouldn't be the end of the world". With the left facing with a major defeat, Pablo Iglesias, head of the far-left Podemos, junior partner in Spain's ruling coalition, announced he was stepping down from politics. "We have failed, we have been very far from putting together a sufficient majority," he said, just seven weeks after standing down as deputy prime minister to run as his party's candidate in a risky gamble he ultimately lost. "When you are no longer useful, you need to know when to withdraw," he admitted. Although the party secured more votes than last time, with just 10 seats it will remain a minor player in the regional parliament while its hard-left rival Mas Madrid secured 24. Heroine of hospitality At the helm of Spain's richest region for just over 18 months, Ayuso has been one of the leading critics of Sanchez's leftist government and its handling of the pandemic. An outspoken hardliner, she has won widespread support for resisting government pressure to impose tighter restrictions on the local economy. Madrid is the only major European capital that has kept bars, restaurants and theatres open since the national lockdown ended in June 2020. Just over 5.1 million people were eligible to vote in Tuesday's election, which comes after a bitterly-fought and divisive campaign in a region that has been ruled by the PP for 26 years. From the early hours, there were long queues outside polling stations, with turnout standing at 76 percent, some 11 percentage points higher than 2019. Although Madrid has suffered Spain's highest numbers of infections and deaths, Ayuso consistently defied calls to shut bars and restaurants, with the hospitality sector regarding her as a heroine. 'Beer is important' Her call for a snap election caught the political establishment by surprise but was an astute move aimed at cashing in on the political capital she had clearly accrued. With "freedom" her campaign slogan, the populist leader focused on people's need for normality, despite the pandemic. "Having beers is important," she said last month. "After a bad day, a beer cheers you up." Although critics had said her lax restrictions had ultimately cost lives in a region where almost 15,000 coronavirus patients have died -- one in five of Spain's overall toll of 78,000 -- her business-focused approach paid off at the polls. "Ayuso deserves to be loved for what she's done in keeping bars open and saving jobs," said 63-year-old civil servant Jose Luis Cordon after casting his ballot for the PP. Although the left had tried to warn voters about Ayuso's likely tie-up with Vox, their words appeared to fall on deaf ears. Despite the left taking a drubbing, analysts said it wouldn't have a major impact on Spain's ruling coalition, although it would likely exacerbate the antagonism between the PP and the government.

Anti-lockdown leader wins solid re-election in Madrid

Pfizer sharply increased its projections for 2021 revenues and profits on Tuesday, citing much higher COVID-19 vaccine sales as it targets the inoculations as a "durable" revenue stream.

The drugmaker, which has a number of projects to expand vaccinations to additional populations and to provide booster doses, now estimates 2021 revenues of $26 billion from the vaccine, up from $15 billion previously.

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Pfizer now sees profits of between $3.55 and $3.65 a share for the year, an increase of 45 cents from the previous estimate.

Chief Executive Albert Bourla expects "durable demand" for COVID-19 vaccines, similar to that of the flu vaccine.

The company is ramping up capacity for the shots, which were developed with German company BioNTech.

"It is our hope that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will continue to have a global impact by helping to get the devastating pandemic under control and helping economies around the world not only open -- but stay open," Bourla said in prepared remarks ahead of a conference call later Tuesday.&nbsp;

He said that would create "a scenario in which Pfizer can continue to be both a leader and a beneficiary."

Pfizer reported net income of $4.9 billion, up 45 per cent from the same period of the prior year.

Revenues also jumped 45 per cent to $14.6 billion, including $3.5 billion in COVID-19 vaccine sales.

Pfizer expects to deliver 1.6 billion doses this year under contracts signed through mid-April.

The company's results also included a "solid" performance in non-vaccine products. Products with higher sales included Eliquis, which is used to prevent blood clots, and Xeljanz, which treats rheumatoid arthritis, among other ailments.&nbsp;

As with other COVID-19 vaccine producers, Pfizer developed its version at an exceptionally fast pace. The company is expected to soon win approval in the United States to provide shots to children 12 to 15 years old, and is researching providing the doses to healthy children six months to 11 years old.

Pfizer also is evaluating a third dose of the treatment "to understand the effect of a booster" against COVID-19 variants now in circulation.

The drugmaker said it reached agreements with Israel to supply millions of doses in 2022, and with Canada to supply 125 million doses in 2022 and 2023, with options into 2024.

The company and partner BioNTech have significant supply agreements with the United States and the European Union.&nbsp;

After logistical problems in Europe, Pfizer and BioNTech are on track to significantly boost vaccine production in Puurs, Belgium.

As of May 3, Pfizer and BioNTech have shipped about 430 million doses of the vaccine to 91 countries around the world.

The company is building more capacity and expects to manufacture at least three billion doses in 2022, up from 2.5 billion now expected in 2021. In February, Pfizer said it expected to produce up to two billion doses in 2021.

Pfizer shares rose 0.8 percent to $40.13 in pre-market trading.

Pfizer sharply increased its projections for 2021 revenues and profits on Tuesday, citing much higher COVID-19 vaccine sales as it targets the inoculations as a "durable" revenue stream.

Pfizer sharply increased its projections for 2021 revenues and profits on Tuesday, citing much higher COVID-19 vaccine sales as it targets the inoculations as a "durable" revenue stream. The drugmaker, which has a number of projects to expand vaccinations to additional populations and to provide booster doses, now estimates 2021 revenues of $26 billion from the vaccine, up from $15 billion previously. Watch | Pfizer now sees profits of between $3.55 and $3.65 a share for the year, an increase of 45 cents from the previous estimate. Chief Executive Albert Bourla expects "durable demand" for COVID-19 vaccines, similar to that of the flu vaccine. The company is ramping up capacity for the shots, which were developed with German company BioNTech. "It is our hope that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will continue to have a global impact by helping to get the devastating pandemic under control and helping economies around the world not only open -- but stay open," Bourla said in prepared remarks ahead of a conference call later Tuesday. He said that would create "a scenario in which Pfizer can continue to be both a leader and a beneficiary." Pfizer reported net income of $4.9 billion, up 45 per cent from the same period of the prior year. Revenues also jumped 45 per cent to $14.6 billion, including $3.5 billion in COVID-19 vaccine sales. Pfizer expects to deliver 1.6 billion doses this year under contracts signed through mid-April. The company's results also included a "solid" performance in non-vaccine products. Products with higher sales included Eliquis, which is used to prevent blood clots, and Xeljanz, which treats rheumatoid arthritis, among other ailments. As with other COVID-19 vaccine producers, Pfizer developed its version at an exceptionally fast pace. The company is expected to soon win approval in the United States to provide shots to children 12 to 15 years old, and is researching providing the doses to healthy children six months to 11 years old. Pfizer also is evaluating a third dose of the treatment "to understand the effect of a booster" against COVID-19 variants now in circulation. The drugmaker said it reached agreements with Israel to supply millions of doses in 2022, and with Canada to supply 125 million doses in 2022 and 2023, with options into 2024. The company and partner BioNTech have significant supply agreements with the United States and the European Union. After logistical problems in Europe, Pfizer and BioNTech are on track to significantly boost vaccine production in Puurs, Belgium. As of May 3, Pfizer and BioNTech have shipped about 430 million doses of the vaccine to 91 countries around the world. The company is building more capacity and expects to manufacture at least three billion doses in 2022, up from 2.5 billion now expected in 2021. In February, Pfizer said it expected to produce up to two billion doses in 2021. Pfizer shares rose 0.8 percent to $40.13 in pre-market trading.

Pfizer raises 2021 sales forecast for Covid vaccines to $26 billion

The European Commission said Tuesday that efforts to win approval for the EU's massive investment deal with China were effectively "suspended" given the soured diplomatic relations between both sides after tit-for-tat sanctions.

"We now in a sense have suspended... political outreach activities from the European Commission side," EU Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis told AFP in an interview.

"It's clear in the current situation with the EU sanctions in place against China and Chinese counter sanctions in place, including against members of European Parliament (that) the environment is not conducive for ratification of the agreement," Dombrovskis said.

Trying to ratify the deal "will depend really on how broader EU-China relations will evolve", he added.

To the surprise of many, the European Union and China in late December approved a major investment pact, wrapping up seven years of painstaking negotiations thanks to a final push by Germany.

The pact has been defended as a much needed opening to China's long-closed economy for European companies, but was sure to face a difficult ratification amongst the 27 member states as well as the European Parliament.

Dombrovskis, a former Latvian prime minister, is in charge of spearheading that approval process in the EU, which has already met with pushback from key MEPs.

The European Union sanctioned four Chinese officials in March over suspected human rights violations in China's far western region of Xinjiang.

China responded by imposing its own sanctions against European politicians, scholars and research groups.

 
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The European Commission said Tuesday that efforts to win approval for the EU's massive investment deal with China were effectively "suspended" given the soured diplomatic relations between both sides after tit-for-tat sanctions.

The European Commission said Tuesday that efforts to win approval for the EU's massive investment deal with China were effectively "suspended" given the soured diplomatic relations between both sides after tit-for-tat sanctions. "We now in a sense have suspended... political outreach activities from the European Commission side," EU Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis told AFP in an interview. "It's clear in the current situation with the EU sanctions in place against China and Chinese counter sanctions in place, including against members of European Parliament (that) the environment is not conducive for ratification of the agreement," Dombrovskis said. Trying to ratify the deal "will depend really on how broader EU-China relations will evolve", he added. To the surprise of many, the European Union and China in late December approved a major investment pact, wrapping up seven years of painstaking negotiations thanks to a final push by Germany. The pact has been defended as a much needed opening to China's long-closed economy for European companies, but was sure to face a difficult ratification amongst the 27 member states as well as the European Parliament. Dombrovskis, a former Latvian prime minister, is in charge of spearheading that approval process in the EU, which has already met with pushback from key MEPs. The European Union sanctioned four Chinese officials in March over suspected human rights violations in China's far western region of Xinjiang. China responded by imposing its own sanctions against European politicians, scholars and research groups.

EU efforts to ratify China investment deal on ice after sanctions

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May 5 in history: Battle of Puebla, first American in space, and more

A 25-year-old woman in Mali has given birth to nine babies in Morocco on Tuesday.&nbsp;

According to the Malian government, all nine babies and the mother are "doing well".

Halima Cisse was expected to deliver seven babies, according to ultrasounds done in Morocco and Mali.&nbsp;

Giving birth to seven babies at once is a rare phenomenon and rarer is delivering nine kids.

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"The mother and babies are doing well so far," Mali's Health Minister Fanta Siby told news agency AFP.&nbsp;

The Malian health ministry said that Cisse has given birth to five girls and four boys and all nine kids were delivered by caesarean section.

Siby said that the mother and children would return back to Mali in several weeks.&nbsp;

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Local media reports had expressed concerns about Cisse's and her babies health.&nbsp;

Earlier, the Malian government shifted Cisse to Morocco on March 30 for providing her with better treatment.&nbsp;

However, Moroccan health ministry spokesman Rachid Koudhari said he had no information regarding such delivery being taken place in one of the hospitals of the country.&nbsp;

Siby congratulated "the medical teams of Mali and Morocco, whose professionalism is at the origin of the happy outcome of this pregnancy". 
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A 25-year-old woman in Mali has given birth to nine babies in Morocco on Tuesday. According to the Malian government, all nine babies and the mother are "doing well".

A 25-year-old woman in Mali has given birth to nine babies in Morocco on Tuesday. According to the Malian government, all nine babies and the mother are "doing well". Halima Cisse was expected to deliver seven babies, according to ultrasounds done in Morocco and Mali. Giving birth to seven babies at once is a rare phenomenon and rarer is delivering nine kids. Also read | Baby born in Iraq with three penises makes medical history "The mother and babies are doing well so far," Mali's Health Minister Fanta Siby told news agency AFP. The Malian health ministry said that Cisse has given birth to five girls and four boys and all nine kids were delivered by caesarean section. Siby said that the mother and children would return back to Mali in several weeks. Also read | 'Miracle baby': Woman becomes pregnant, despite being virgin Local media reports had expressed concerns about Cisse's and her babies health. Earlier, the Malian government shifted Cisse to Morocco on March 30 for providing her with better treatment. However, Moroccan health ministry spokesman Rachid Koudhari said he had no information regarding such delivery being taken place in one of the hospitals of the country. Siby congratulated "the medical teams of Mali and Morocco, whose professionalism is at the origin of the happy outcome of this pregnancy".

Not two or three, woman in Mali gives birth to nine babies

The United Kingdom and India have finalised a deal that would allow citizens of the two countries to work and live in each other's country for a period of two years, a report said.&nbsp;

The Home Office said the scheme for people in the age group of 18- 30 would allow "the brightest and best" to come to Britain based on "skills and talent", BBC reported.

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It added that the two countries would also encourage a "crackdown" on illegal migration.&nbsp;

The Young Professionals Scheme will allow a maximum of 3,000 people each from India and the UK every year to the other country.

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Both countries can decide to increase or reduce the limit agreed upon.&nbsp;

"This landmark agreement with our close partners in the government of India will provide new opportunities to thousands of young people in the UK and India seeking to live, work and experience each other's cultures," Home Secretary Priti Patel said.&nbsp;

The agreement comes as British PM <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/boris-johnson">Boris Johnson </a>and his Indian counterpart <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/narendra-modi">Narendra Modi </a>held a virtual meeting on Tuesday in which both leaders agreed on a "2030 Roadmap" as a framework for strengthening relations across fields including health, climate, trade, education, and science and technology.&nbsp;

Britain and India will also start formal free trade deal talks later this year, the UK government confirmed on Tuesday.&nbsp; 
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The United Kingdom and India have finalised a deal that would allow citizens of the two countries to work and live in each other's country for a period of two years, a report said.

The United Kingdom and India have finalised a deal that would allow citizens of the two countries to work and live in each other's country for a period of two years, a report said. The Home Office said the scheme for people in the age group of 18- 30 would allow "the brightest and best" to come to Britain based on "skills and talent", BBC reported. Watch | It added that the two countries would also encourage a "crackdown" on illegal migration. The Young Professionals Scheme will allow a maximum of 3,000 people each from India and the UK every year to the other country. Also read | Post-Brexit roadmap: Key takeaways from UK-India trade deal Both countries can decide to increase or reduce the limit agreed upon. "This landmark agreement with our close partners in the government of India will provide new opportunities to thousands of young people in the UK and India seeking to live, work and experience each other's cultures," Home Secretary Priti Patel said. The agreement comes as British PM Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting on Tuesday in which both leaders agreed on a "2030 Roadmap" as a framework for strengthening relations across fields including health, climate, trade, education, and science and technology. Britain and India will also start formal free trade deal talks later this year, the UK government confirmed on Tuesday.

India, UK agree deal to allow young people work and live in each other's countries

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden </a>on Tuesday said that he hoped of a summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a Europe trip in June.&nbsp;

"That is my hope and expectation," Biden was quoted as saying by news agency AFP.&nbsp;

Biden is scheduled to attend a G7 meet in Britain in mid-June, followed by NATO and EU summits in Brussels. &nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Kremlin has not confirmed the summit, but Yury Ushakov, an advisor of Putin, said that the planning is underway.&nbsp;

Austria and Finland have shown interest in hosting the meeting between the two leaders.&nbsp;

The US president in April proposed a meeting with Putin as the relations between both the countries hit a new low over tensions in Ukraine, treatment of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, among other issues.&nbsp;

Weeks ago, Biden also described Putin as a "killer", to which the Russian president responded that "it takes one to know one".&nbsp;

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In April, the US expelled 10 Russian diplomats over claims of Russia's large-scale cyberattack on US computer systems and meddling in the presidential election in 2020.&nbsp;

Kremlin retaliated with tit-for-tat expulsions.

"I made very clear to Putin that we are not going to seek escalation but their actions will have consequences," Biden earlier said.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that he hoped of a summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a Europe trip in June. "That is my hope and expectation," Biden was quoted as saying by news agency AFP.

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that he hoped of a summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a Europe trip in June. "That is my hope and expectation," Biden was quoted as saying by news agency AFP. Biden is scheduled to attend a G7 meet in Britain in mid-June, followed by NATO and EU summits in Brussels. Watch | Meanwhile, Kremlin has not confirmed the summit, but Yury Ushakov, an advisor of Putin, said that the planning is underway. Austria and Finland have shown interest in hosting the meeting between the two leaders. The US president in April proposed a meeting with Putin as the relations between both the countries hit a new low over tensions in Ukraine, treatment of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, among other issues. Weeks ago, Biden also described Putin as a "killer", to which the Russian president responded that "it takes one to know one". Also read | Putin-Biden may meet in June for a summit: Top Kremlin aide In April, the US expelled 10 Russian diplomats over claims of Russia's large-scale cyberattack on US computer systems and meddling in the presidential election in 2020. Kremlin retaliated with tit-for-tat expulsions. "I made very clear to Putin that we are not going to seek escalation but their actions will have consequences," Biden earlier said. (With inputs from agencies)

It is my 'hope and expectation': Joe Biden on summit with Putin

A big chunk of rocket debris, possibly weighing tonnes, is falling back to Earth and could touch down in a few weeks.&nbsp;

The debris we are mentioning is from Long March 5B that China recently launched as part of its first module for a proposed space station.&nbsp;

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The incident comes approximately a year after another Chinese rocket fell to Earth as it found itself in the Atlantic Ocean before shedding debris in the African nation of Cote D'Ivoire.

"It's potentially not good," Jonathan McDowell, astrophysicist at the Astrophysics Center at Harvard University, was quoted as saying by The Guardian.

"Last time they launched a Long March 5B rocket they ended up with big long rods of metal flying through the sky and damaging several buildings in the Ivory Coast."

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"Most of it burned up, but there were these enormous pieces of metal that hit the ground. We are very lucky no one was hurt."

Since the weekend, the massive piece has dropped about 80 km in altitude and SpaceNews reported that amateur ground observations suggested it was tumbling in an uncontrolled manner.&nbsp;

This, and its speed, makes it impossible to forecast where it will land when Earth’s atmosphere eventually drags it down, though McDowell believes most likely it will fall into the water as the ocean covers about 71 per cent of the planet.

 
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A big chunk of rocket debris, possibly weighing tonnes, is falling back to Earth and could touch down in a few weeks. The debris we are mentioning is from Long March 5B that China recently launched as part of its first module for a proposed space station.

A big chunk of rocket debris, possibly weighing tonnes, is falling back to Earth and could touch down in a few weeks. The debris we are mentioning is from Long March 5B that China recently launched as part of its first module for a proposed space station. Also read | China launches first module for new space station The incident comes approximately a year after another Chinese rocket fell to Earth as it found itself in the Atlantic Ocean before shedding debris in the African nation of Cote D'Ivoire. "It's potentially not good," Jonathan McDowell, astrophysicist at the Astrophysics Center at Harvard University, was quoted as saying by The Guardian. "Last time they launched a Long March 5B rocket they ended up with big long rods of metal flying through the sky and damaging several buildings in the Ivory Coast." Also read | This collision may increase space debris around Earth by 20 per cent "Most of it burned up, but there were these enormous pieces of metal that hit the ground. We are very lucky no one was hurt." Since the weekend, the massive piece has dropped about 80 km in altitude and SpaceNews reported that amateur ground observations suggested it was tumbling in an uncontrolled manner. This, and its speed, makes it impossible to forecast where it will land when Earth’s atmosphere eventually drags it down, though McDowell believes most likely it will fall into the water as the ocean covers about 71 per cent of the planet.

Concerns mount as giant chunk of Chinese rocket is falling to Earth

A 21-year-old woman was arrested in the US for attempting to smuggle three pounds of cocaine hidden inside the sole of seven pairs of shoes, custom officials said on Tuesday.

The Georgian woman, who was arriving from Jamaica, was arrested at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after a white powdery substance concealed in the soles of the shoes tested positive for cocaine.&nbsp;

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"Smugglers go through great lengths to conceal drugs from our officers," Paula Rivera, CBP Port Director for the Area Port of Atlanta said in a press release.&nbsp;

"Narcotics interdiction remains a priority CBP enforcement mission, one that we take very seriously."

The officials also said that the estimated street value of the cocaine is about $40,000.&nbsp;

Earlier, also smugglers have tried to hide drugs in the shoes' soles.&nbsp;

Also read | <a href="http://wionews.com/world/shipment-with-19-kgs-of-cocaine-coated-cereal-intercepted-by-us-authorities-365467">Shipment with 19 kgs of cocaine-coated cereal intercepted by US authorities</a>

In images shared by CBP, the sole of the shoes, ranging from sneakers to sandals can be seen. &nbsp;

In December, CBP said a drug-sniffing dog at the checkpoint in Yuma was able to detect over a pound of fentanyl that was duct-taped inside the shoes of an Arizona man.

A 21-year-old woman was arrested in the US for attempting to smuggle three pounds of cocaine hidden inside the sole of seven pairs of shoes, custom officials said on Tuesday.

A 21-year-old woman was arrested in the US for attempting to smuggle three pounds of cocaine hidden inside the sole of seven pairs of shoes, custom officials said on Tuesday. The Georgian woman, who was arriving from Jamaica, was arrested at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after a white powdery substance concealed in the soles of the shoes tested positive for cocaine. Also read | 'Europe's biggest haul': 23 tonnes of cocaine seized by customs authorities "Smugglers go through great lengths to conceal drugs from our officers," Paula Rivera, CBP Port Director for the Area Port of Atlanta said in a press release. "Narcotics interdiction remains a priority CBP enforcement mission, one that we take very seriously." The officials also said that the estimated street value of the cocaine is about $40,000. Earlier, also smugglers have tried to hide drugs in the shoes' soles. Also read | Shipment with 19 kgs of cocaine-coated cereal intercepted by US authorities In images shared by CBP, the sole of the shoes, ranging from sneakers to sandals can be seen. In December, CBP said a drug-sniffing dog at the checkpoint in Yuma was able to detect over a pound of fentanyl that was duct-taped inside the shoes of an Arizona man.

US: Woman arrested after cocaine hidden in sole of shoes found in airport

The life of a 23-month-old child could be saved thanks to a heroic jump from a man into a bay in Maryland on Sunday.&nbsp;

Eight people were earlier hospitalised after a multivehicle accident on the Route 90 bridge, authorities said, as reported by CNN. &nbsp;

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The accident caused the toddler to fall into the water after the car was "teetering" over a guardrail, the fire department said in a statement.&nbsp;

"A heroic witness jumped from the bridge into the bay and rescued the child," city authorities said in a statement, as reported by NBC News.&nbsp;

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The man, who wishes to remain unnamed, was also involved in the accident, Ryan Whittington, firefighter and medic at Ocean City Fire Department, said.&nbsp;

He added that the girl and the man were rescued by boaters in the bay.&nbsp;

The girl was flown to The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and reports say that her condition is stable.&nbsp;

Whittington said all eight people who were hospitalised, including the girl, have been discharged and are doing well.&nbsp;

"The real hero in this situation is the good Samaritan that jumped in to provide life-saving measures for the infant. I'd like to shake his hand or buy him a beer or both someday," Rob Korb, a life member of the Ocean City Fire Department and a senior deputy fire marshal in Worcester County, said.&nbsp;

The life of a 23-month-old child could be saved thanks to a heroic jump from a man into a bay in Maryland on Sunday. Eight people were earlier hospitalised after a multivehicle accident on the Route 90 bridge, authorities said, as reported by CNN.

The life of a 23-month-old child could be saved thanks to a heroic jump from a man into a bay in Maryland on Sunday. Eight people were earlier hospitalised after a multivehicle accident on the Route 90 bridge, authorities said, as reported by CNN. Also read | Dubai: 34 cars involved in a mega pile-up accident on Emirates Road The accident caused the toddler to fall into the water after the car was "teetering" over a guardrail, the fire department said in a statement. "A heroic witness jumped from the bridge into the bay and rescued the child," city authorities said in a statement, as reported by NBC News. Also read | Boy crashes bike during TikTok livestream, viewer saves his life The man, who wishes to remain unnamed, was also involved in the accident, Ryan Whittington, firefighter and medic at Ocean City Fire Department, said. He added that the girl and the man were rescued by boaters in the bay. The girl was flown to The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and reports say that her condition is stable. Whittington said all eight people who were hospitalised, including the girl, have been discharged and are doing well. "The real hero in this situation is the good Samaritan that jumped in to provide life-saving measures for the infant. I'd like to shake his hand or buy him a beer or both someday," Rob Korb, a life member of the Ocean City Fire Department and a senior deputy fire marshal in Worcester County, said.

Heroic jump from man into water saves toddler after multivehicle crash

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