Morning News Brief: Coronavirus death toll rises, Zuckerberg meets top EU officials, and more
Coronavirus outbreak
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Coronavirus toll leaps past 1868 with 93 new deaths in China's Hubei province
So far five deaths have been recorded outside Mainland China -- Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, France and Taiwan.
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National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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Unitree Robotics targets $9 billion valuation in landmark IPO backed by DeepSeek and Tencent
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Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata OTT: When will Kangana Ranaut's film stream online?
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Major relief for TN CM Vijay as wife Sangeetha withdraws infidelity and divorce petition
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How many soldiers operate one S-400 battery?
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Rockstar to unveil GTA 6 extended look ahead of November launch
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‘Fake news’: MEA rejects report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey deal
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Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine
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Drug-resistant fungus that hides in hair and enters bloodstream reported in 23 US states
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India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
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Technology transfer deal boosts India's defence manufacturing ambitions
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Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy
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Morale plummets on USS Abraham Lincoln: Are US sailors reaching a breaking point? | GRAVITAS
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'Security can't be bought with Pakistan, Turkey deal': Iran tells Saudi Arabia
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Primetime trailer: Robert Pattinson channels Chris Hansen in A24's dark crime thriller
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Lightning bolt strikes football field in Thailand, killing a player during a match
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US loses 23,000 jobs in July as labour market slowdown deepens
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Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’, signals hardline shift
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Thailand teen killed grandparents before shooting teachers at school – What we know about suspect
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New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Pentagon releases new batch of 41 UFO files, including videos and images
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Thailand: 14-year-old goes on rampage, kills grandparents, teachers & self | Gravitas
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Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
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IAF officer held for sharing sensitive information in 'honey trap' case, booked under Official Secrets Act
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Why the Su-30MKI doesn't need external fuel tanks to fly vast distances
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US Senate passes sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill targeting energy revenue
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India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims
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Trump calls White House ballroom ruling a 'national disgrace' as court says Congress approval needed
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US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance
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Why the Su-30MKI is one of the heaviest fighters ever built
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Chilling video shows students take cover as teen opens fire at Thai school
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Reese Witherspoon's father hospitalised after poolside incident in Nashville: Report
The billionaire social network founder is the latest US tech executive to make the trip to EU headquarters, which is becoming an increasingly important player in technology regulation.
Apple says it won't be able to meet revenue estimates for March quarter due to coronavirus
The iPhone maker says its supply of smartphones would be hampered as production was slower than expected.
Premier League: Lampard asks for Chelsea fight after smash and grab Manchester United defeat
The Blues had two goals disallowed by VAR reviews and were furious Harry Maguire was not sent-off for an off-the-ball kick out at Michy Batshuayi before he headed in United's second goal after Anthony Martial's opener.
Sachin Tendulkar wins Laureus Award for Sporting Moment for his 2011 World Cup victory lap
Sachin Tendulkar had been a key player for the Indian cricket team during his tenure for the Men in Blue (1989-2013) scoring 34,357 runs across all formats.