Journalist Maria Ressa's libel conviction on Monday has raised fresh concerns about press freedom under Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has a history of clashing with the media.

Duterte's history of clashes with Philippine media

One of the most-widely used dictionaries, Merriam-Webster is set to change the definition of “racism” after a young black woman suggested the word should reflect the oppressive realities faced by many people of colour.

Merriam-Webster will reframe definition of 'racism' to address oppression

Argentina confirmed more than 1,000 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday as the rate of new infections continued to rise just days after it extended lockdown measures in the capital Buenos Aires, the country's largest city and epicenter for the virus.

Argentina's new daily coronavirus cases top 1,000 for first time

Greg Glassman, the CEO of CrossFit has resigned after his comments on the US protests sparked trouble for him. Currently, major American cities are witnessing protests over the murder of George Floyd, who was murdered by a policeman named Derek Chauvin.

Greg Glassman, CEO of CrossFit resigns after 'racist' remarks

Australia is on course to have largely eradicated the coronavirus by July, a public health official said on Wednesday, as the country's most populous state announced the removal of restrictions on community sports.

Australia on track to see coronavirus largely gone by July, sport resumes

Lawmakers in New York on Tuesday voted to repeal an old law which protects the disciplinary records of officers from the public. State governor Andrew Cuomo said that he plans to sign the bill into law this week, which will attempt to counter police brutality.

New York votes on scrapping law which protects disciplinary records of police officers

Chickens in Pakistan have been feasting on captured locusts under an initiative to combat swarms of the insects that are threatening food supplies in the impoverished country.

Pakistan battles locusts by turning them into chicken feed

On the first anniversary of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, the police arrested 53 people after a fresh wave of protests against China. Activists in the city took to the streets again, and blocked roads in the centre of the city to cut off contact.

Hong Kong marks one year of pro-democracy activism with fresh protests, 53 arrested

North Korea is allegedly making millions selling sand illegally. According to media reports, the country, which is continuously under the international radar for flouting sanctions, and for overzealously conducting nuclear tests, which makes especially its neighbour South Korea anxious.

North Korea allegedly making millions by selling its sand illegally

The Trump administration on Tuesday overturned an Obama-era rule that barred hunters in Alaska national preserves from baiting bear traps or killing denning bear cubs and wolf pups or other practices that have been condemned by environmental and wildlife protection groups.

Trump administration ends ban on killing Alaska bear cubs, wolf pups

Canada and the United States are set to extend a ban on non-essential travel to late July as both countries seek to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Canada, US set to extend border closure to end-July

A New York City police officer who was recorded on video shoving a woman to the ground during a protest against police brutality was criminally charged on Tuesday over the incident.

NYC police officer who shoved protester charged with assault

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