<p>European Union leaders have agreed upon a plan for injecting billions of euros of emergency aid into Europe's battered economies.</p>

<p>European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the fund would mobilise €1 trillion of investment.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-people-from-ethnic-communities-are-worst-affected-by-coronavirus-in-uk-294312" hreflang="en">Why people from ethnic communities are worst affected by coronavirus in UK</a></strong></p>

<p>The various heads of the bloc held a meeting through video conferencing during which&nbsp;they agreed to set up a massive recovery fund, closely tied to it's seven-year budget.</p>

<p>They also confirmed that €540bn of financial support would be released through existing mechanisms from 1 June.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccine-trial-on-humans-starts-in-uk-294384" hreflang="en">COVID-19 vaccine trial on humans starts in UK</a></strong></p>

<p>Previously, a bitter argument had taken place regarding how to fund the much-needed aid.</p>

<p>Italy, which has hit the hardest by the outbreak in Europe,&nbsp;had urged its EU partners&nbsp;to show more solidarity.</p>

<p>However, after the relief fund got passed it's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said "great progress" had been made.</p>

<p>Leaders also agreed to follow guidance from the EU Commission, the organisation's executive arm, on easing their respective lockdowns once the spread of the virus had reduced for a "significant period".</p>

<p>Details of how the longer term recovery plan will be funded will be discussed at another videoconference on May 6.</p>

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European Union leaders have agreed upon a plan for injecting billions of euros of emergency aid into Europe's battered economies. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the fund would mobilise €1 trillion of investment.

European Union leaders have agreed upon a plan for injecting billions of euros of emergency aid into Europe's battered economies. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the fund would mobilise €1 trillion of investment. Also read: Why people from ethnic communities are worst affected by coronavirus in UK The various heads of the bloc held a meeting through video conferencing during which they agreed to set up a massive recovery fund, closely tied to it's seven-year budget. They also confirmed that €540bn of financial support would be released through existing mechanisms from 1 June. Also read: COVID-19 vaccine trial on humans starts in UK Previously, a bitter argument had taken place regarding how to fund the much-needed aid. Italy, which has hit the hardest by the outbreak in Europe, had urged its EU partners to show more solidarity. However, after the relief fund got passed it's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said "great progress" had been made. Leaders also agreed to follow guidance from the EU Commission, the organisation's executive arm, on easing their respective lockdowns once the spread of the virus had reduced for a "significant period". Details of how the longer term recovery plan will be funded will be discussed at another videoconference on May 6.

EU leaders agree to mobilise €1 trillion as Covid-19 rescue plan

<p>Brigham and Women's hospital in Boston introduces a new age robot to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The robot is named 'Spot'. Spot is a four-legged robot and has a stature similar to that of dogs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This robot is created by Boston Dynamics, this robotics company is known for its designs that mirror life-like movements that resemble people and animals.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Robots have been introduced as the new line of defence. They are used to minimize the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Robots have performed actions such as taking food preparation jobs, performing medical intake exam and disinfecting cities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Countries like Spain and India are using drones to maintain their country-wide clock down. Italy is sending out its drones to monitor the temperature of its civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spot is still in its prototype stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Spot has many features that will help health workers stay safe from the virus, it can carry food and medical supplies for those who are isolated due to the coronavirus. With a UV-C light attached to it, Spot could be used to disinfect various public spaces even the hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spot has an Ipad attached to it that is connected with the doctor who can talk to patients and evaluate its symptoms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spot could have thermal cameras that could check for fever.</p>


Brigham and Women's hospital in Boston introduces a new age robot to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The robot is named 'Spot'. Spot is a four-legged robot and has a stature similar to that of dogs.

Brigham and Women's hospital in Boston introduces a new age robot to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The robot is named 'Spot'. Spot is a four-legged robot and has a stature similar to that of dogs. This robot is created by Boston Dynamics, this robotics company is known for its designs that mirror life-like movements that resemble people and animals. Healthcare providers need our help. Today, we’re open-sourcing our work to make mobile robots part of a COVID-19 response to reduce risk to frontline medical staff. Here’s an overview of how we plan to use mobile robots to combat the virus: https://t.co/7sVHbvlb1B pic.twitter.com/m6dDTN7aN4 — Boston Dynamics (@BostonDynamics) April 23, 2020 × Robots have been introduced as the new line of defence. They are used to minimize the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Robots have performed actions such as taking food preparation jobs, performing medical intake exam and disinfecting cities. Today, we open-sourced our Spot software development kit and announced our first-ever user conference Actuate! Learn more about what users like @donttrythis and @testedcom are doing with Spot's SDK on our blog: https://t.co/GEc66PGyCx See the full video: https://t.co/sYn292AwmJ pic.twitter.com/cnIjMvSFIQ — Boston Dynamics (@BostonDynamics) January 23, 2020 × Countries like Spain and India are using drones to maintain their country-wide clock down. Italy is sending out its drones to monitor the temperature of its civilians. Spot is still in its prototype stage. The Spot has many features that will help health workers stay safe from the virus, it can carry food and medical supplies for those who are isolated due to the coronavirus. With a UV-C light attached to it, Spot could be used to disinfect various public spaces even the hospitals. Spot has an Ipad attached to it that is connected with the doctor who can talk to patients and evaluate its symptoms. Spot could have thermal cameras that could check for fever.

Boston Dynamics launch new 'Spot' robot to fight coronavirus pandemic

<p>US vaccine expert Rick Bright who was fired for opposing the chloroquine treatment promoted by President Donald Trump as the cure of the coronvirus pandemic,&nbsp;is to file a whistleblower complaint, his lawyers say.</p>

<p>Under US law, a whistleblower complaint can be filed if a person believes their employer retaliated against them for exercising their rights as an employee.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vaccine-expert-removed-by-trump-for-opposing-chloroquine-294109">US vaccine expert removed by Trump for opposing chloroquine</a></strong></p>

<p>"In our filing we will make clear that Bright was sidelined for one reason only -because he resisted efforts to provide unfettered access to potentially dangerous drugs, including chloroquine, a drug promoted by the administration as a panacea, but which is untested and possibly deadly when used improperly," a statement from the doctor's lawyers said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harvard-professor-becomes-a-billionaire-from-stake-in-company-discovering-covid-19-vaccine-294398" hreflang="en">Harvard professor becomes a billionaire from stake in company discovering Covid-19 vaccine</a></strong></p>

<p>Bright was&nbsp;the director of Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), the government agency for developing and procuring treatments and vaccines for&nbsp;against COVID-19.</p>

<p>However, he was removed from this position on Tuesday transferred to a lesser position in the National Institutes of Health.</p>

<p>Bright had claimed that the move was a direct response to his resistance to "misguided directives" to support the use of malaria treatments chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus.</p>

<p>However,&nbsp;Trump had denied the accusation and said that he had "never heard" of him.</p>


US vaccine expert Rick Bright who was fired for opposing the chloroquine treatment promoted by President Donald Trump as the cure of the coronvirus pandemic, is to file a whistleblower complaint, his lawyers say.

US vaccine expert Rick Bright who was fired for opposing the chloroquine treatment promoted by President Donald Trump as the cure of the coronvirus pandemic, is to file a whistleblower complaint, his lawyers say. Under US law, a whistleblower complaint can be filed if a person believes their employer retaliated against them for exercising their rights as an employee. Also read: US vaccine expert removed by Trump for opposing chloroquine "In our filing we will make clear that Bright was sidelined for one reason only -because he resisted efforts to provide unfettered access to potentially dangerous drugs, including chloroquine, a drug promoted by the administration as a panacea, but which is untested and possibly deadly when used improperly," a statement from the doctor's lawyers said. Also read: Harvard professor becomes a billionaire from stake in company discovering Covid-19 vaccine Bright was the director of Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), the government agency for developing and procuring treatments and vaccines for against COVID-19. However, he was removed from this position on Tuesday transferred to a lesser position in the National Institutes of Health. Bright had claimed that the move was a direct response to his resistance to "misguided directives" to support the use of malaria treatments chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus. However, Trump had denied the accusation and said that he had "never heard" of him.

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<p>Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is facing a backlash for her statement that casinos and other businesses should be reopened amid the coronavirus crisis just to revive the economy.</p>

<p>In a TV interview with CNN, Goodman said, “Assuming that everyone is a carrier, open businesses that generate infections will be closed again.”</p>

<p>She also went on to add that ensuring safety in Casino is not a mayor's job.</p>

<p>The state of Nevada which is home to Las Vegas has seen 163 coronavirus deaths and the number of coronavirus cases is closing to 4,000 mark. Due to the lockdown, Las Vegas is the worst hit as the city will lose over 3,00,000 will be left unemployed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Every one of those lives is a tragic loss. But when you count 150 versus 2.3 million, you have to say, ‘We have to open up. We have to go back',” Goodman said.</p>

<p>Ever since the interview, she has faced massive backlash for her views. Netizens across Twitter have slammed Mayor Carolyn Goodman.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Famous late night host Jimmy Kimmel joined the netizens and slammed the mayor calling her "dangerously misguided".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The United States has the highest number of infected cases in the world with 869,172 cases.&nbsp;</p>


Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is facing a backlash for her statement that casinos and other businesses should be reopened amid the coronavirus crisis just to revive the economy.

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is facing a backlash for her statement that casinos and other businesses should be reopened amid the coronavirus crisis just to revive the economy. In a TV interview with CNN, Goodman said, “Assuming that everyone is a carrier, open businesses that generate infections will be closed again.” She also went on to add that ensuring safety in Casino is not a mayor's job. The state of Nevada which is home to Las Vegas has seen 163 coronavirus deaths and the number of coronavirus cases is closing to 4,000 mark. Due to the lockdown, Las Vegas is the worst hit as the city will lose over 3,00,000 will be left unemployed. “Every one of those lives is a tragic loss. But when you count 150 versus 2.3 million, you have to say, ‘We have to open up. We have to go back',” Goodman said. Ever since the interview, she has faced massive backlash for her views. Netizens across Twitter have slammed Mayor Carolyn Goodman. Rep. Steven Horsford, a Democrat who represents a part of Las Vegas, said Mayor Goodman’s remarks to @andersoncooper were “outrageous:” “I condemn her remarks. My community is not going to be used as an experiment,” he told me — Manu Raju (@mkraju) April 23, 2020 × The Mayor of Las Vegas: “We offer to be a control group.” Insane Clown Posse: “We refuse to risk even one Juggalo life.”#ThisIs2020 pic.twitter.com/JoGQOKxk2E — Nelson Carvajal (@nelsoncarvajal) April 23, 2020 × When I watched that interview with Mayor Goodman I struggled to balance her being completely insane with the fact that Las Vegas is probably uniquely gutted by the shutdown. It’s a one industry town based on packing people into confined spaces and enabling their risky behavior. — Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) April 23, 2020 × It appears the mayor of Las Vegas got hold of all the drink tickets before quarantine. pic.twitter.com/EaxTRQnAuE — Cousin Sal (@TheCousinSal) April 22, 2020 × Famous late night host Jimmy Kimmel joined the netizens and slammed the mayor calling her "dangerously misguided". Dear Las @Vegas. It would appear that your @mayoroflasvegas Carolyn Goodman is dangerously misguided. I am not easily shocked anymore, but the interview she is doing with @andersoncooper @cnn right now is bonkers. — Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) April 22, 2020 × The United States has the highest number of infected cases in the world with 869,172 cases.

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<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday that the army would be sent in to help Ontario and Quebec provinces combat coronavirus outbreaks.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;long-term care facilities in the provinces have been hit the hardest by the pandemic.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/can-dogs-detect-covid-19-canines-in-training-to-sniff-out-virus-294360" hreflang="en">Can dogs detect COVID-19? Canines in training to sniff out virus</a></strong></p>

<p>Seventy to 80 percent of all COVID-19 deaths in the two provinces were at long-term care homes, with the number of fatalities at the homes surpassing 1,000 in Quebec and 500 in Ontario.</p>

<p>Trudeau said, "There have been requests for military assistance by both Ontario and Quebec which, of course, we will be answering."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unimaginable-human-tragedy-in-europes-care-homes-who-on-covid-19-epidemic-294361" hreflang="en">Unimaginable human tragedy in Europe's care homes: WHO on COVID-19 epidemic</a></strong></p>

<p>"Our women and men in uniform will step up with the valour and courage they've always shown," he added.</p>

<p>Ontario has asked for an unspecified number of soldiers to be deployed at five of its most affected care homes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Quebec asked for 1,000 troops in addition to 130 military doctors and medics previously requested, to help overwhelmed staff at elderly care homes.</p>

<p>Trudeau said the Canadian military "will be there with support so that provinces can get control of the situation."</p>

<p>Quebec had tried to recruit 2,000 new staff for its long-term care facilities in recent weeks to ease the workload for existing staff, but few applied.</p>

<p>Even with a salary top-up from the government, the jobs are relatively low-paying.</p>

<p>Quebec Premier Francois Legault lamented on Thursday that 9,500 healthcare and senior care workers in the province had not shown up for work this week; 4,000 are under quarantine or are being treated for the virus, while 5,500 feared exposure.&nbsp;</p>


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday that the army would be sent in to help Ontario and Quebec provinces combat coronavirus outbreaks. The long-term care facilities in the provinces have been hit the hardest by the pandemic.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday that the army would be sent in to help Ontario and Quebec provinces combat coronavirus outbreaks. The long-term care facilities in the provinces have been hit the hardest by the pandemic. Also read: Can dogs detect COVID-19? Canines in training to sniff out virus Seventy to 80 percent of all COVID-19 deaths in the two provinces were at long-term care homes, with the number of fatalities at the homes surpassing 1,000 in Quebec and 500 in Ontario. Trudeau said, "There have been requests for military assistance by both Ontario and Quebec which, of course, we will be answering." Also read: Unimaginable human tragedy in Europe's care homes: WHO on COVID-19 epidemic "Our women and men in uniform will step up with the valour and courage they've always shown," he added. Ontario has asked for an unspecified number of soldiers to be deployed at five of its most affected care homes. Quebec asked for 1,000 troops in addition to 130 military doctors and medics previously requested, to help overwhelmed staff at elderly care homes. Trudeau said the Canadian military "will be there with support so that provinces can get control of the situation." Quebec had tried to recruit 2,000 new staff for its long-term care facilities in recent weeks to ease the workload for existing staff, but few applied. Even with a salary top-up from the government, the jobs are relatively low-paying. Quebec Premier Francois Legault lamented on Thursday that 9,500 healthcare and senior care workers in the province had not shown up for work this week; 4,000 are under quarantine or are being treated for the virus, while 5,500 feared exposure.

Trudeau sends army to fight pandemic in Ontario, Quebec

<p>Instagram is in works for a new feature which helps a user know a deceased person's account. The new feature will show a "Remembering" sign on the deceased user's account.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company has said that this feature has been in working on this feature for quite some time. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the work on the feature to &nbsp;‘help support the community during a difficult time.' This feature is yet to be launched.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But a user named Jane Manchun Wong discovered this feature first after testing it on her account. Wong shared the&nbsp; this feature on her Twitter account.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A spokesperson of Instagram revealed: "We've been working on these updates for some time, though this is one — among others — that we've accelerated in light of COVID-19 to help support our community during a difficult time."</p>

<p>The family of a deceased user can fill up a form where they will have to provide necessary proof and documents. After memorialising the account, there will be no changes in the account but a 'Remembering' sign will appear above the profile picture of the user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The feature cannot be used on public accounts and memorialised accounts don't appear in public spaces, like people's Explore section.&nbsp;</p>


Instagram is in works for a new feature which helps a user know a deceased person's account. The new feature will show a "Remembering" sign on the deceased user's account.

Instagram is in works for a new feature which helps a user know a deceased person's account. The new feature will show a "Remembering" sign on the deceased user's account. The company has said that this feature has been in working on this feature for quite some time. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the work on the feature to ‘help support the community during a difficult time.' This feature is yet to be launched. But a user named Jane Manchun Wong discovered this feature first after testing it on her account. Wong shared the this feature on her Twitter account. Instagram confirms via @InstagramComms that they're working on account memorialization https://t.co/BgWKlH7njg — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) April 22, 2020 × A spokesperson of Instagram revealed: "We've been working on these updates for some time, though this is one — among others — that we've accelerated in light of COVID-19 to help support our community during a difficult time." The family of a deceased user can fill up a form where they will have to provide necessary proof and documents. After memorialising the account, there will be no changes in the account but a 'Remembering' sign will appear above the profile picture of the user. The feature cannot be used on public accounts and memorialised accounts don't appear in public spaces, like people's Explore section.

'Remembering': Instagram's new feature lets you acknowledge deceased user's account amid COVID-19

<p>US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was unwell.</p>

<p>He said that the media reports claiming that Kim was ''ailing'' are ''incorrect'' and those media organisations are using ''old documents" to fool the audience.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-may-have-known-of-coronavirus-in-november-us-renews-accusations-294377" hreflang="en">China may have known of coronavirus in November: US renews accusations</a></strong></p>

<p>Trump declined to say if he had direct knowledge from North Korea that Kim was fine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US official, on Monday reported that Washington was "monitoring intelligence" that Kim was in "grave danger" after undergoing surgery after an online media outlet run mostly by North Korean defectors, separately said that Kim underwent a cardiovascular procedure earlier this month and was recovering at a villa in North Pyongan province.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-war-ii-veteran-dies-of-coronavirus-a-century-after-twin-lost-his-life-to-spanish-flu-294359" hreflang="en">World War II veteran dies of coronavirus a century after twin lost his life to Spanish flu</a></strong></p>

<p>It said that Kim, who is in his mid-30s, had needed urgent treatment due to heavy smoking, obesity and fatigue.</p>

<p>Trump's denial of the report came two days after he declined to comment on the matter, saying only that he wished Kim well.</p>

<p>South Korea, which is still technically at war with the North, earlier said it had seen no unusual movements in its neighbor.</p>

<p>"I hope he's not in medical trouble. I hope he's not. I have gotten along very well with him," Trump said Thursday.</p>

<p>Trump declined to state when he was last in touch with Kim, saying ''we have a good relationship with North Korea.''</p>

<p>Trump has met Kim three times in historic summitry and has voiced admiration for him, although hopes have dimmed for reaching a comprehensive agreement.</p>


US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was unwell. He said that the media reports claiming that Kim was ''ailing'' are ''incorrect'' and those media organisations are using ''old documents" to fool the audience.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was unwell. He said that the media reports claiming that Kim was ''ailing'' are ''incorrect'' and those media organisations are using ''old documents" to fool the audience. Also read: China may have known of coronavirus in November: US renews accusations Trump declined to say if he had direct knowledge from North Korea that Kim was fine. US official, on Monday reported that Washington was "monitoring intelligence" that Kim was in "grave danger" after undergoing surgery after an online media outlet run mostly by North Korean defectors, separately said that Kim underwent a cardiovascular procedure earlier this month and was recovering at a villa in North Pyongan province. Also read: World War II veteran dies of coronavirus a century after twin lost his life to Spanish flu It said that Kim, who is in his mid-30s, had needed urgent treatment due to heavy smoking, obesity and fatigue. Trump's denial of the report came two days after he declined to comment on the matter, saying only that he wished Kim well. South Korea, which is still technically at war with the North, earlier said it had seen no unusual movements in its neighbor. "I hope he's not in medical trouble. I hope he's not. I have gotten along very well with him," Trump said Thursday. Trump declined to state when he was last in touch with Kim, saying ''we have a good relationship with North Korea.'' Trump has met Kim three times in historic summitry and has voiced admiration for him, although hopes have dimmed for reaching a comprehensive agreement.

Reports on Kim's ailing health incorrect, says Trump

<p>Animal rights group PETA has offered 250,000 euros that is &nbsp;over Rs 2 crores to the Spanish city of Pamplona which hosts the world-famous bull racing festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This money was given to the city so that they ban the bull racing permanently but the money offered is puny as compared to the revenue the city makes due to the festival. An eight-day San Fermin fiesta fetches 74 million euros.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a letter written by PETA, it said: "The Running of the Bulls and bullfights ... are a vestige of a far less enlightened time when people didn't understand that animals feel pain and thought nothing of risking fellow humans' safety." This letter was sent to the city mayor Enrique Maya and was accessed by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The city officials have called off this year's week-long festival for the first time in four decades. This may be due to the coronavirus cases in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PETA has voiced its protest against the festival that was made famous by Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel 'The Sun Also Rises'. The animal rights group has always displayed visually striking protests on the eve of the infamous San Fermin.&nbsp;</p>


Animal rights group PETA has offered 250,000 euros that is over Rs 2 crores to the Spanish city of Pamplona which hosts the world-famous bull racing festival. This money was given to the city so that they ban the bull racing permanently but the money offered is puny as compared to the revenue the city makes due to the festival.

Animal rights group PETA has offered 250,000 euros that is over Rs 2 crores to the Spanish city of Pamplona which hosts the world-famous bull racing festival. This money was given to the city so that they ban the bull racing permanently but the money offered is puny as compared to the revenue the city makes due to the festival. An eight-day San Fermin fiesta fetches 74 million euros. In a letter written by PETA, it said: "The Running of the Bulls and bullfights ... are a vestige of a far less enlightened time when people didn't understand that animals feel pain and thought nothing of risking fellow humans' safety." This letter was sent to the city mayor Enrique Maya and was accessed by Reuters. The city officials have called off this year's week-long festival for the first time in four decades. This may be due to the coronavirus cases in the country. PETA has voiced its protest against the festival that was made famous by Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel 'The Sun Also Rises'. The animal rights group has always displayed visually striking protests on the eve of the infamous San Fermin.

PETA offers money to Spanish city to 'permanently' ban San Fermin festival

Health mistakes to be avoided once global lockdowns are lifted

<p>Local authorities in Japan are sacrificing tens of thousands of flowers to ensure that visitors stay at home, as the country attempts to contain the&nbsp;coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>The reason cited by the officials is that&nbsp;there is concern that flower festivals could become the source of new infection clusters.</p>

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<p>This week, in an attempt to keep flower viewers away, workers began severing the buds of about 3,000 rose bushes at Yono park in Saitama, north of Tokyo.</p>

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<p>The local government had already cancelled the annual rose festival, but the park is still open to the public.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/most-patients-hospitalised-with-covid-19-had-chronic-health-issues-says-study-294411" hreflang="en">Most patients hospitalised with COVID-19 had chronic health issues, says study</a></strong></p>

<p>This has&nbsp;promptied&nbsp;the decision to rid the venue of its main attraction, 180 varieties of rose bushes that reach their peak from around the middle of May.</p>

<p>A local official said that&nbsp;''it’s very painful, but we decided to take action after looking at the situation in other cities''.</p>

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Local authorities in Japan are sacrificing tens of thousands of flowers to ensure that visitors stay at home, as the country attempts to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

Local authorities in Japan are sacrificing tens of thousands of flowers to ensure that visitors stay at home, as the country attempts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The reason cited by the officials is that there is concern that flower festivals could become the source of new infection clusters. Also read: Anti-viral drug being hailed as coronavirus cure, fails first clinical trial This week, in an attempt to keep flower viewers away, workers began severing the buds of about 3,000 rose bushes at Yono park in Saitama, north of Tokyo. 与野公園バラ園 薔薇はもうシーズン終わりかけかな〜結構痛んでる感もあったけど、色んな薔薇が咲いてて見応えありました pic.twitter.com/8zDg0UFANr — 真央⚘🍆 (@ma0h_xx) June 2, 2019 × The local government had already cancelled the annual rose festival, but the park is still open to the public. Also read: Most patients hospitalised with COVID-19 had chronic health issues, says study This has promptied the decision to rid the venue of its main attraction, 180 varieties of rose bushes that reach their peak from around the middle of May. A local official said that ''it’s very painful, but we decided to take action after looking at the situation in other cities''. Japan reported more than 430 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing the country’s total to more than 12,000,

Flowers being chopped off in Japanese gardens to deter visitors

<p>China is going to&nbsp;prosecute a Belizean citizen for his alleged involvement in providing funds to “meddle” in Hong Kong affairs, a Chinese newspaper reported on Friday.</p>

<p>The newspaper backed by the ruling Communist Party,&nbsp;said security authorities concluded their investigation against Lee Henley Hu Xiang to the Guangzhou prosecutorate. Lee will be prosecuted, the report said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-arrests-belizean-taiwanese-citizens-over-alleged-meddling-in-hong-kong-affairs-265421">China arrests Belizean, Taiwanese citizens over alleged meddling in Hong Kong affairs</a></strong></p>

<p>He is the first overseas national to be charged with working with foreign groups to intervene in Hong Kong.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anti-viral-drug-being-hailed-as-coronavirus-cure-fails-first-clinical-trial-294417" hreflang="en">Anti-viral drug being hailed as coronavirus cure, fails first clinical trial</a></strong></p>

<p>''Investigations by the national security agency confirmed that the suspect provided a large amount of funds to hostile elements in the United States, colluded with foreign anti-China forces to intervene in Hong Kong affairs, and funded the implementation of criminal activities that endangered our national security,''&nbsp;the paper said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-warship-sails-through-sensitive-taiwan-strait-for-the-second-time-in-a-month-294403" hreflang="en">US warship sails through sensitive Taiwan Strait for the second time in a month</a></strong></p>

<p>Lee is cititizen of Central American country&nbsp;a Belize. He&nbsp;was arrested in November in Guangzhou.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/most-patients-hospitalised-with-covid-19-had-chronic-health-issues-says-study-294411" hreflang="en">Most patients hospitalised with COVID-19 had chronic health issues, says study</a></strong></p>

<p>His current whereabouts are unknown and he has made no public comments on the charges.</p>

<p>Hong Kong is governed under the ''One Country, Two Systems''&nbsp;principle which is supposed to provide for a level of independence to it that other cities in China do not have.</p>

<p>There have been no mass protests in Hong Kong since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>City authorities, however, led a surprise crackdown on Sunday where they arrested 15 prominent pro-democracy figures in the city.</p>

<p>It&nbsp;has been the site of massive pro-democracy protests since last year, with millions taking to the streets to demonstrate against what local residents have seen as increasing interference from mainland China, overpowering the local government.</p>


China is going to prosecute a Belizean citizen for his alleged involvement in providing funds to “meddle” in Hong Kong affairs, a Chinese newspaper reported on Friday.

China is going to prosecute a Belizean citizen for his alleged involvement in providing funds to “meddle” in Hong Kong affairs, a Chinese newspaper reported on Friday. The newspaper backed by the ruling Communist Party, said security authorities concluded their investigation against Lee Henley Hu Xiang to the Guangzhou prosecutorate. Lee will be prosecuted, the report said. Also read: China arrests Belizean, Taiwanese citizens over alleged meddling in Hong Kong affairs He is the first overseas national to be charged with working with foreign groups to intervene in Hong Kong. Also read: Anti-viral drug being hailed as coronavirus cure, fails first clinical trial ''Investigations by the national security agency confirmed that the suspect provided a large amount of funds to hostile elements in the United States, colluded with foreign anti-China forces to intervene in Hong Kong affairs, and funded the implementation of criminal activities that endangered our national security,'' the paper said. Also read: US warship sails through sensitive Taiwan Strait for the second time in a month Lee is cititizen of Central American country a Belize. He was arrested in November in Guangzhou. Also read: Most patients hospitalised with COVID-19 had chronic health issues, says study His current whereabouts are unknown and he has made no public comments on the charges. Hong Kong is governed under the ''One Country, Two Systems'' principle which is supposed to provide for a level of independence to it that other cities in China do not have. There have been no mass protests in Hong Kong since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. City authorities, however, led a surprise crackdown on Sunday where they arrested 15 prominent pro-democracy figures in the city. It has been the site of massive pro-democracy protests since last year, with millions taking to the streets to demonstrate against what local residents have seen as increasing interference from mainland China, overpowering the local government.

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