Reacting strongly to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) claims, Indian Army on Tuesday asserted that no stage had its soldiers transgressed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) or resorted to any aggressive means, including firing.

India: Chinese troops transgressed into Indian Territory

Russia's opposition figure Alexei Navalny, a fierce critic of Vladimir Putin, who was allegedly poisoned using a Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok has come out of the medically induced coma, according to the hospital in Berlin where he is being treated.

Alexei Navalny out of induced coma, responds to verbal stimuli

The United Kingdom has set a deadline of October 15 to strike a free-trade deal with the European Union.

UK-EU Trade Deal: UK's Brexit negotiator calls on EU for interference

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The incumbent president of the United States, Donald Trump, has not been particularly fond of his predecessor Barack Obama. Not only has he often questioned his birthplace, but has also described him as "a Manchurian candidate" who obtained his Ivy League degrees only by way of affirmative action | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-hired-a-faux-bama-during-white-house-run-cohen-in-new-book-325533">READ MORE</a>

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Typhoon Haishen hit Japan on Sunday and bringing in its wake violent winds gusting up to 216 kmh (135 miles) and heavy rains. Japan Meteorological Agency predicted "record-level rainfall, landslides and floods. Surging tides are expected to cause flooding in low-lying areas, particularly around river mouths | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/typhoon-haishen-hits-japan-violent-winds-and-heavy-rains-lash-the-country-325571">READ MORE</a>

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Police said they were searching for a man in relation to a two-hour stabbing spree in the city of Birmingham, central England, early on Sunday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stabbings-in-birmingham-leave-one-dead-seven-injured-police-hunt-on-325573">READ MORE</a>

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China is recasting Wuhan as a heroic coronavirus victim and trying to throw doubt on the pandemic's origin story as it aims to seize the narrative at a time of growing global distrust of Beijing | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-tries-to-flip-the-pandemic-script-starring-a-reborn-wuhan-325546">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wikileaks-assange-to-fight-us-extradition-bid-in-uk-court-325569">WikiLeaks' Assange to fight US extradition bid in UK court</a>

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is slated to fight for his freedom in a UK court after a decade of legal drama | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wikileaks-assange-to-fight-us-extradition-bid-in-uk-court-325569">READ MORE</a>

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday officially announced the schedule of much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) set to go face-to-face in the season opener | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-scheduled-announced-chennai-super-kings-to-face-mumbai-indians-in-opener-325360">READ MORE</a>

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One week after Chadwick Boseman's demise, NBC is honouring the late 'Black Panther' actor with a re-run of a 2018 episode of Saturday Night Live | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/saturday-night-live-pays-tribute-to-chadwick-boseman-with-rerun-of-his-old-episode-325499">READ MORE</a>

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Trump hired a 'Faux-Bama' during White House run: Cohen in new book The incumbent president of the United States, Donald Trump, has not been particularly fond of his predecessor Barack Obama.

Trump hired a 'Faux-Bama' during White House run: Cohen in new book The incumbent president of the United States, Donald Trump, has not been particularly fond of his predecessor Barack Obama. Not only has he often questioned his birthplace, but has also described him as "a Manchurian candidate" who obtained his Ivy League degrees only by way of affirmative action | READ MORE Typhoon Haishen hits Japan, violent winds and heavy rains lash the country Typhoon Haishen hit Japan on Sunday and bringing in its wake violent winds gusting up to 216 kmh (135 miles) and heavy rains. Japan Meteorological Agency predicted "record-level rainfall, landslides and floods. Surging tides are expected to cause flooding in low-lying areas, particularly around river mouths | READ MORE Stabbings in Birmingham leave one dead, seven injured; police hunt on Police said they were searching for a man in relation to a two-hour stabbing spree in the city of Birmingham, central England, early on Sunday | READ MORE China tries to flip the pandemic script, starring a 'reborn' Wuhan China is recasting Wuhan as a heroic coronavirus victim and trying to throw doubt on the pandemic's origin story as it aims to seize the narrative at a time of growing global distrust of Beijing | READ MORE WikiLeaks' Assange to fight US extradition bid in UK court WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is slated to fight for his freedom in a UK court after a decade of legal drama | READ MORE IPL 2020 scheduled announced, Chennai Super Kings to face Mumbai Indians in opener The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday officially announced the schedule of much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) set to go face-to-face in the season opener | READ MORE 'Saturday Night Live' pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman with rerun of his old episode One week after Chadwick Boseman's demise, NBC is honouring the late 'Black Panther' actor with a re-run of a 2018 episode of Saturday Night Live | READ MORE ALSO WATCH | Republicans hold 53 seat majority in Senate, Democrats need 4 seats to gain majority

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Germany has threatened Russia with sanctions over poisoning of Russian critic Alexei Navalny. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that Moscow must come clean on the poisoning of the Russian opposition leader.

Germany threatens Russia with sanctions over poisoning of Alexei Navalny

Mr Navalny was flown to Berlin after falling ill on a flight in Siberia last month, and remains in a coma.

Alexei Navalny | Russia to probe attempted murder angle | WION-DW partnership

An elegant complex of red-brick buildings, the "Proletarka" in the Russian city of Tver was designed as model housing for workers. But a century later, its impoverished residents are living in squalor.

Russia: Soviet housing complex survives in appalling condition

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane reached Ladakh on Thursday (September 3) to review the ongoing security situation along the Line of Actual Control in the region.

Army Chief General Naravane reaches Ladakh to take stock of situation amid India-China border row

While there is massive anticipation surrounding the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl?page=1">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, scheduled to kick-start on September 19, COVID-19 has already left an impact in the lucrative tournament as after 13 members of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) contingent, one member from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team has tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus.&nbsp;

The latest positive case takes the tally to 14. However, the positive member of the BCCI medical team was tested in India and didn’t leave for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the cash-rich tournament is scheduled to be played. &nbsp;

As per BCCI SOPs, testing is rigorous on everyone who is involved in IPL 2020. A webinar was held by the BCCI last week, where members of the BCCI medical team answered queries from players and franchises in a bid to clear their doubts of bio-secure bubble protocols and other safety guidelines.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-will-ipl-2020-schedule-release-bcci-president-sourav-ganguly-clears-up-the-air-324921" hreflang="en">When will IPL 2020 schedule release? BCCI president Sourav Ganguly clears up the air</a>

However, some IPL teams failed to get in touch with the medical expert in the BCCI medical team after the webinar. Reportedly, the person has been moved to a separate quarantine facility and is self-isolating. But no confirmation has been issued by the board on this matter yet.

Moreover, two people at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru have also tested positive for the coronavirus but they are not linked to IPL 2020.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Sourav Ganguly, to ABP News, confirmed that IPL 2020 schedule will be out on Friday (September 4) if the final details are cleared on Thursday. It was apparently delayed due to COVID-19 cases in the CSK camp.&nbsp;

Even the BCCI has acquired necessary exemptions on quarantine for players and staff which means no one participating in IPL will have to self-isolate when travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi or Sharjah to Abu Dhabi for matches. Abu Dhabi has strict quarantine rules in place as compared to other Emirates with new positive cases in UAE touching 735 as reported on Wednesday.

While there is massive anticipation surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to kick-start on September 19, COVID-19 has already left an impact in the lucrative tournament as after 13 members of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) contingent, one member from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team has tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus.

While there is massive anticipation surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to kick-start on September 19, COVID-19 has already left an impact in the lucrative tournament as after 13 members of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) contingent, one member from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team has tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. The latest positive case takes the tally to 14. However, the positive member of the BCCI medical team was tested in India and didn’t leave for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the cash-rich tournament is scheduled to be played. As per BCCI SOPs, testing is rigorous on everyone who is involved in IPL 2020. A webinar was held by the BCCI last week, where members of the BCCI medical team answered queries from players and franchises in a bid to clear their doubts of bio-secure bubble protocols and other safety guidelines. ALSO READ: When will IPL 2020 schedule release? BCCI president Sourav Ganguly clears up the air However, some IPL teams failed to get in touch with the medical expert in the BCCI medical team after the webinar. Reportedly, the person has been moved to a separate quarantine facility and is self-isolating. But no confirmation has been issued by the board on this matter yet. Moreover, two people at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru have also tested positive for the coronavirus but they are not linked to IPL 2020. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Four ICC Elite Panel umpires to officiate in league Meanwhile, Sourav Ganguly, to ABP News, confirmed that IPL 2020 schedule will be out on Friday (September 4) if the final details are cleared on Thursday. It was apparently delayed due to COVID-19 cases in the CSK camp. Even the BCCI has acquired necessary exemptions on quarantine for players and staff which means no one participating in IPL will have to self-isolate when travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi or Sharjah to Abu Dhabi for matches. Abu Dhabi has strict quarantine rules in place as compared to other Emirates with new positive cases in UAE touching 735 as reported on Wednesday.

IPL 2020: Member of BCCI medical team tests positive for COVID-19 - Report

The Danish government on Monday proposed significantly boosting state spending next year, including creating a $1.5 billion “war chest” to help its coronavirus-hit economy and secure access to a future vaccine.

Denmark plans $1.5 billion coronavirus 'war chest' in fiscal boost

Japan's factory activity contracted at the slowest pace in six months in August, reducing some of the heat on policymakers pressured to take more radical steps to prevent the economy from sliding deeper into recession.

Japan's August factory activity shrinks at slowest pace in 6 months

A Hong Kong pro-democracy union of healthcare workers and several activists, including Joshua Wong, called on Sunday (August 30) for a boycott of the government's universal coronavirus testing plan, in which medical staff from mainland China are set to assist.

Hong Kong activists urge boycott of mass COVID-19 testing

The Islamabad High Court has ordered Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to surrender in the corruption case. Watch this video to know more.

Pakistan: Islamabad High Court orders ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif to surrender

Pritam Singh, Singapore's Indian-origin politician scripted history on Monday when the city-state's Parliament conferred the duties and privileges to him as the country's first Leader of the Opposition.

Pritam Singh becomes Singapore's first Leader of Opposition

Actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing King T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther movie, died of colon cancer at 43. Actor's family releases official statement on twitter. Chadwick Boseman never publicly discussed his health condition.

Rest in Power, King T'Challa: Black Panther Actor Chadwick Boseman is no more

Athens is ready for a "significant de-escalation" in the Eastern Mediterranean provided Turkey halts its "provocative actions", Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Wednesday.

Greek Prime Minister offers 'de-escalation' if Turkey eases off in Eastern Mediterranean

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/traces-of-industrial-chemical-substances-found-on-navalnys-clothes-and-fingers-head-doctor-at-omsk-hospital-322181">Traces of industrial chemical substances found on Navalny's clothes and fingers: Head doctor at Omsk hospital</a>

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Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny who is fighting for his life after being allegedly poisoned had been diagnosed with a metabolic disease caused by low blood sugar, Reuters reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/traces-of-industrial-chemical-substances-found-on-navalnys-clothes-and-fingers-head-doctor-at-omsk-hospital-322181">Russia urges dialogue between Belarusian authorities and citizens to resolve crisis</a>

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President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Security Council agreed at a meeting on Friday that the Belarusian authorities and its people should enter into dialogue to resolve the political crisis.

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The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest over what it said was China's ''illegal'' confiscation of fish aggregating devices from Filipino fisherman in a disputed lagoon held by Beijing in the South China Sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-turkey-to-convert-another-former-istanbul-church-into-mosque-322160">Now, Turkey to convert another former Istanbul church into mosque</a>

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday ordered another ancient Orthodox church that became a mosque and then a popular Istanbul museum to be turned back into a place of Muslim worship.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-study-says-contact-tracing-apps-may-be-ineffective-to-control-coronavirus-spread-322188">New study says contact tracing apps may be ineffective to control coronavirus spread</a>

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Apps that are used for contact tracing in the wake of novel coronavirus are not likely to contain the virus's spread without following measures that include social distancing and closure of indoor spaces, according to a review of studies.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/k-pop-band-bts-breaks-youtube-record-with-10-million-views-in-20-minutes-322220">K-pop band BTS breaks YouTube record with 10 million views in 20 minutes</a>

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BTS has done it again. The Korean pop band broke YouTube record with their new song ‘Dynamite’ as they recorded a smashing 10 million views in just 20 minutes of the music video release.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-united-captain-harry-maguire-arrested-after-altercation-at-mykonos-bar-322168">Manchester United captain Harry Maguire arrested after altercation at Mykonos bar</a>

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Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, who is also the costliest defender on the basis of transfer fees paid (£85million), has been arrested at the Green island of Mykonos for having a row with other tourists outside a bar.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-united-captain-harry-maguire-arrested-after-altercation-at-mykonos-bar-322168">Human consumption to Earth's resources fall in 2020</a> 
 
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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new report has claimed that the human consumption of earth's resources witnessed a fall in 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/13-year-old-boy-with-stutter-wins-heart-after-speech-at-democratic-convention-joe-biden-322174">13-year-old boy with stutter wins heart after speech at Democratic Convention</a>

<img alt="Brayden Harrington" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="193fd57f-be04-4f34-ad0e-310d0912c671" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%287%29_43.jpg" />

On the day of Joe Biden receiving a nomination at Democratic Convention, a 13-year-old was undoubtedly the star of the night after he made an emotional two-minute speech in which he talked about Biden's advice that helped him to work on his problem of stuttering.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singing-is-no-more-of-a-covid-19-risk-than-talking-but-volume-matters-study-322170">Singing is no more of a COVID-19 risk than talking but volume matters: Study</a>

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Singing is no more risky than speaking when it comes to the possibility of spreading the new coronavirus, British scientists said on Thursday, adding that volume is the most important risk factor. 
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Traces of industrial chemical substances found on Navalny's clothes and fingers: Head doctor at Omsk hospital Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny who is fighting for his life after being allegedly poisoned had been diagnosed with a metabolic disease caused by low blood sugar, Reuters reported.

Traces of industrial chemical substances found on Navalny's clothes and fingers: Head doctor at Omsk hospital Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny who is fighting for his life after being allegedly poisoned had been diagnosed with a metabolic disease caused by low blood sugar, Reuters reported. Russia urges dialogue between Belarusian authorities and citizens to resolve crisis President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Security Council agreed at a meeting on Friday that the Belarusian authorities and its people should enter into dialogue to resolve the political crisis. South China Sea: Philippines protests against China's 'illicit' warnings The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest over what it said was China's ''illegal'' confiscation of fish aggregating devices from Filipino fisherman in a disputed lagoon held by Beijing in the South China Sea. Now, Turkey to convert another former Istanbul church into mosque Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday ordered another ancient Orthodox church that became a mosque and then a popular Istanbul museum to be turned back into a place of Muslim worship. New study says contact tracing apps may be ineffective to control coronavirus spread Apps that are used for contact tracing in the wake of novel coronavirus are not likely to contain the virus's spread without following measures that include social distancing and closure of indoor spaces, according to a review of studies. K-pop band BTS breaks YouTube record with 10 million views in 20 minutes BTS has done it again. The Korean pop band broke YouTube record with their new song ‘Dynamite’ as they recorded a smashing 10 million views in just 20 minutes of the music video release. Manchester United captain Harry Maguire arrested after altercation at Mykonos bar Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, who is also the costliest defender on the basis of transfer fees paid (£85million), has been arrested at the Green island of Mykonos for having a row with other tourists outside a bar. Human consumption to Earth's resources fall in 2020 Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new report has claimed that the human consumption of earth's resources witnessed a fall in 2020. 13-year-old boy with stutter wins heart after speech at Democratic Convention On the day of Joe Biden receiving a nomination at Democratic Convention, a 13-year-old was undoubtedly the star of the night after he made an emotional two-minute speech in which he talked about Biden's advice that helped him to work on his problem of stuttering. Singing is no more of a COVID-19 risk than talking but volume matters: Study Singing is no more risky than speaking when it comes to the possibility of spreading the new coronavirus, British scientists said on Thursday, adding that volume is the most important risk factor.

Top 10 world news: Navalny's poisoning, Russia on Belarus crisis, and more

Senior government officials held a meeting last weekend to find a lasting solution to the rising cases of teenage pregnancies in the country

Kenya: Alarm over rise in teen pregnancies during pandemic

Alarm in Kenya over rise in teen pregnancies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

Kenya battles teen pregnancies amid COVID-19 pandemic

HSBC Holdings PLC warned its bad debt charges could blow past a previous estimate to $13 billion this year and said its profits more than halved, as the coronavirus pandemic hammered the bank's retail and corporate customers worldwide.

Fineprint: HSBC's net profit plunges 96 per cent

Marcela Sosa has her own private escape from the tedium of a coronavirus lockdown in the small Buenos Aires home the 12-year-old shares with six others: her violin and a computer connection that lets members of her youth orchestra play together online.

Argentina: Young Musicians rehearse together on Zoom video chat amid pandemic

A staggering 900-plus girls and women are missing and feared dead in Peru since COVID-19 confinement began, authorities said Monday.

Peru: Over 900 girls, women feared dead since pandemic began

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-and-indian-troops-have-completed-disengagement-says-chinas-foreign-ministry-316473">Chinese and Indian troops have 'completed disengagement', says China</a>

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China's foreign ministry said the two sides were preparing for a fifth round of talks between military commanders at an unspecified date.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-new-zealand-of-violating-international-law-over-hong-kong-move-316477">China accuses New Zealand of violating international law over Hong Kong move</a>

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New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters had announced the suspension saying "New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong's criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/documents-will-prove-canada-plotted-with-fbi-huawei-executive-meng-wanzhous-lawyer-316487">Documents will prove Canada plotted with FBI: Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's lawyer</a>

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Lawyers for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on Monday demanded the release of unredacted Canadian spy service documents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/comfort-woman-row-japan-warns-south-korea-against-abes-statue-316505">'Comfort woman' row: Japan warns South Korea against Abe's statue</a>

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South Korea's private botanic garden in the rural Pyeongchang county displayed statues that appears to depict Japan's PM Abe, kneeling and bowing to a seated "comfort woman"

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-anti-submarine-aircraft-approaches-within-100-km-of-chinas-shanghai-316476">US anti-submarine aircraft approaches within 100 km of China's Shanghai</a>

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The P-8A anti-submarine aircraft along with EP-3E reconnaissance plane reportedly entered the Taiwan Strait and flew near the coast of Zhejiang and Fujian.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/googles-new-data-cable-to-link-us-uk-and-spain-316475">Google's new data cable to link US, UK and Spain</a>

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According to Google's estimate, underwater data cables are vital to global communications infrastructure as they carry out approximately 98 per cent of the world's data.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-drops-plan-to-conduct-advance-polling-for-people-under-quarantine-316452">Sri Lanka drops plan to conduct advance polling for people under quarantine</a>

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Over 16 million voters are registered to vote on August 5 to elect a 225-member parliament for a 5-year term.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/modernas-covid-vaccine-could-be-ready-for-use-by-year-end-us-316375">Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine could be ready for use by year end: US&nbsp;</a>

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Moderna has received nearly $1 billion from the US government, which is helping to bankroll several vaccine candidates under its Operation Warp Speed program.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-voices-great-concern-at-virus-spike-issues-spain-warning-316464">Germany voices 'great concern' at virus spike, issues Spain warning</a>

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Germany has fared better than many of its neighbours in suppressing the virus, but Wieler urged citizens not to squander the progress following a spike numbers in recent weeks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-denies-possibility-of-another-war-in-north-korea-thanks-reliable-effective-nuclear-arms-316451">Kim Jong Un denies possibility of another war in North Korea; thanks 'reliable, effective' nuclear arms</a>

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According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim said that his country has tried to become “a nuclear state” with “an absolute might” 
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Chinese and Indian troops have 'completed disengagement', says China China's foreign ministry said the two sides were preparing for a fifth round of talks between military commanders at an unspecified date.

Chinese and Indian troops have 'completed disengagement', says China China's foreign ministry said the two sides were preparing for a fifth round of talks between military commanders at an unspecified date. China accuses New Zealand of violating international law over Hong Kong move New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters had announced the suspension saying "New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong's criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China". Documents will prove Canada plotted with FBI: Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's lawyer Lawyers for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on Monday demanded the release of unredacted Canadian spy service documents. 'Comfort woman' row: Japan warns South Korea against Abe's statue South Korea's private botanic garden in the rural Pyeongchang county displayed statues that appears to depict Japan's PM Abe, kneeling and bowing to a seated "comfort woman" US anti-submarine aircraft approaches within 100 km of China's Shanghai The P-8A anti-submarine aircraft along with EP-3E reconnaissance plane reportedly entered the Taiwan Strait and flew near the coast of Zhejiang and Fujian. Google's new data cable to link US, UK and Spain According to Google's estimate, underwater data cables are vital to global communications infrastructure as they carry out approximately 98 per cent of the world's data. Sri Lanka drops plan to conduct advance polling for people under quarantine Over 16 million voters are registered to vote on August 5 to elect a 225-member parliament for a 5-year term. Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine could be ready for use by year end: US Moderna has received nearly $1 billion from the US government, which is helping to bankroll several vaccine candidates under its Operation Warp Speed program. Germany voices 'great concern' at virus spike, issues Spain warning Germany has fared better than many of its neighbours in suppressing the virus, but Wieler urged citizens not to squander the progress following a spike numbers in recent weeks. Kim Jong Un denies possibility of another war in North Korea; thanks 'reliable, effective' nuclear arms According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim said that his country has tried to become “a nuclear state” with “an absolute might”

Top 10 world news today: China on disengagement at LAC, China's row with New Zealand over Hong Kong and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-nsa-robert-obrien-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-316315">Trump's NSA Robert O'Brien tests positive for coronavirus</a>

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The White House has said staff is regularly tested for the virus, and O'Brien is the most senior official to be found positive amid the pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-plans-to-buy-gold-mine-in-arctic-trudeau-government-to-decide-deal-316251">China plans to buy gold mine in Arctic; Trudeau government to decide deal</a>

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A Chinese stat-run company is planning to buy a gold mine in the Canadian Arctic which has sparked concerns for the Canadian government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virtual-kidnappings-warning-for-chinese-students-in-australia-316217">'Virtual kidnappings' warning for Chinese students in Australia</a>

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Over 1,000 "Chinese authority" scams were recorded last year by Australia's consumer watchdog.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-ambassador-to-south-korea-shaves-off-moustache-guess-why-316242">US ambassador to South Korea shaves off moustache, guess why?</a>

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US ambassador to South Korea Harris whose mother was a Japanese had reportedly told the local South Korean media two years that he had decided to grow the moustache as a sign of starting a career as a diplomat.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-ii-becomes-first-royal-to-attend-virtual-unveiling-of-portrait-316264">Queen Elizabeth II becomes first Royal to attend virtual unveiling of portrait</a>

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The portrait shows the Queen sitting on a gilded chair in a blue knee-length dress, with a tea cup next to her on a table.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-26-rohingya-refugees-found-alive-on-a-small-island-316239">Malaysia: 26 Rohingya refugees found alive on a small island</a>

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Malaysia has been harsh on the undocumented foreign workers, especially the Rohingya refugees.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-help-hong-kong-in-building-emergency-field-hospital-due-to-surge-in-virus-316222">China to help Hong Kong in building emergency field hospital due to surge in virus</a>

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Since July, over 1,000 cases of coronavirus cases have been reported, which is more than 40 per cent of the total since the virus first hit the city in late January.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-deports-uighur-muslims-back-to-china-via-third-countries-reports-316218">Turkey deports Uighur Muslims back to China via third countries: Reports</a>

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According to a report of The Telegraph, Turkey is helping China repatriate Uighur Muslims by sending them to third countries from which they can be extradited by Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-demonstrators-terrorists-and-promises-retribution-against-them-316198">Trump calls demonstrators 'terrorists' and promises 'retribution' against them</a>

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“And at some point, there’s going to be retribution because there has to be. These people are vandals, but they’re agitators, but they're really — they’re terrorists, in a sense,” he added.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/18-of-the-worlds-20-most-monitored-cities-are-in-china-1-camera-for-every-41-people-316189">18 of the world’s 20 most monitored cities are in China, 1 camera for every 4.1 people</a>

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According to an annual report published by the UK-based Comparitech, worldwide there are 770 million cameras in use, with 54% of them in China alone.

Trump's NSA Robert O'Brien tests positive for coronavirus The White House has said staff is regularly tested for the virus, and O'Brien is the most senior official to be found positive amid the pandemic.

Trump's NSA Robert O'Brien tests positive for coronavirus The White House has said staff is regularly tested for the virus, and O'Brien is the most senior official to be found positive amid the pandemic. China plans to buy gold mine in Arctic; Trudeau government to decide deal A Chinese stat-run company is planning to buy a gold mine in the Canadian Arctic which has sparked concerns for the Canadian government. 'Virtual kidnappings' warning for Chinese students in Australia Over 1,000 "Chinese authority" scams were recorded last year by Australia's consumer watchdog. US ambassador to South Korea shaves off moustache, guess why? US ambassador to South Korea Harris whose mother was a Japanese had reportedly told the local South Korean media two years that he had decided to grow the moustache as a sign of starting a career as a diplomat. Queen Elizabeth II becomes first Royal to attend virtual unveiling of portrait The portrait shows the Queen sitting on a gilded chair in a blue knee-length dress, with a tea cup next to her on a table. Malaysia: 26 Rohingya refugees found alive on a small island Malaysia has been harsh on the undocumented foreign workers, especially the Rohingya refugees. China to help Hong Kong in building emergency field hospital due to surge in virus Since July, over 1,000 cases of coronavirus cases have been reported, which is more than 40 per cent of the total since the virus first hit the city in late January. Turkey deports Uighur Muslims back to China via third countries: Reports According to a report of The Telegraph, Turkey is helping China repatriate Uighur Muslims by sending them to third countries from which they can be extradited by Beijing. Trump calls demonstrators 'terrorists' and promises 'retribution' against them “And at some point, there’s going to be retribution because there has to be. These people are vandals, but they’re agitators, but they're really — they’re terrorists, in a sense,” he added. 18 of the world’s 20 most monitored cities are in China, 1 camera for every 4.1 people According to an annual report published by the UK-based Comparitech, worldwide there are 770 million cameras in use, with 54% of them in China alone.

Top 10 world news today: Trump's NSA Robert O'Brien tests positive for COVID-19, Rohingya refugees found alive and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-a-real-time-response-britain-defends-decision-on-spanish-quarantine-move-316089">'It's a real time response': Britain defends decision on Spanish quarantine move</a>

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Raab said the decision was taken as a "real-time response" to the surge in coronavirus cases in Spain and to protect their own citizens.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-lives-matter-protests-turn-ugly-in-us-as-texas-reports-one-death-316068">Black Lives Matter protests turn ugly in US as Texas reports one death</a>

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Portland is now the scene of a highly controversial crackdown by federal agents ordered by US President Donald Trump -- one that is not supported by local officials, and which many said smacked of authoritarianism.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigerian-fashion-label-swaps-couture-for-coronavirus-ppe-kits-316059">Nigerian fashion label swaps couture for coronavirus PPE kits</a>

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Folake Akindele Coker founded Tiffany Amber in 1998, and it's now considered one of Nigeria's most influential fashion and lifestyle brands.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-declares-emergency-in-border-town-over-first-suspected-covid-19-case-316097">North Korea declares emergency in border town over first COVID-19 case</a>

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Kim convened an emergency politburo meeting in response to what he called a "critical situation in which the vicious virus could be said to have entered the country", the North's KCNA state news reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volunteer-indicted-over-french-cathedral-fire-316020">Volunteer indicted over French cathedral fire</a>

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The man, already held and released by police last week, was indicted "on charges of destruction and damage by fire" of the gothic cathedral of Nantes, the public prosecutor for the western city said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alibaba-jack-ma-summoned-by-indian-court-on-former-employees-complaint-316027">Alibaba, Jack Ma summoned by Indian court on former employee's complaint</a>

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The case comes weeks after India cited security concerns in banning Alibaba's UC News, UC Browser and 57 other Chinese apps after a clash between the two countries' forces on their border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-bull-tcp-group-says-thai-heir-not-a-part-of-company-after-controversies-316117">Red Bull TCP Group says Thai heir not a part of company after controversies</a>

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After the online and offline outrage over the decision, the attorney-general's office has decided to set up a committee to investigate why the charges were dropped.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israelis-continue-to-protest-against-governments-response-to-coronavirus-crisis-316062">Israelis continue to protest against government's response to coronavirus crisis</a>

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Last week, Israel police used water cannons to disperse the crowd in Jerusalem. Israel is reporting an average of 2,000 coronavirus cases daily.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-says-russian-navy-to-get-hypersonic-nuclear-strike-weapons-316099">Putin says Russian Navy to get hypersonic nuclear strike weapons</a>

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Putin, who says he does not want an arms race, has often spoken of a new generation of Russian nuclear weapons that he says are unequalled and can hit almost anywhere in the world. Some Western experts have questioned how advanced they are.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vietnamese-city-reimposes-distancing-after-first-local-infections-in-months-316120">Vietnamese city reimposes distancing after first local infections in months</a>

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Authorities gave no further detail on how the new infections were contracted nor whether they were believed to be linked.

'It's a real time response': Britain defends decision on Spanish quarantine move Raab said the decision was taken as a "real-time response" to the surge in coronavirus cases in Spain and to protect their own citizens.

'It's a real time response': Britain defends decision on Spanish quarantine move Raab said the decision was taken as a "real-time response" to the surge in coronavirus cases in Spain and to protect their own citizens. Black Lives Matter protests turn ugly in US as Texas reports one death Portland is now the scene of a highly controversial crackdown by federal agents ordered by US President Donald Trump -- one that is not supported by local officials, and which many said smacked of authoritarianism. Nigerian fashion label swaps couture for coronavirus PPE kits Folake Akindele Coker founded Tiffany Amber in 1998, and it's now considered one of Nigeria's most influential fashion and lifestyle brands. North Korea declares emergency in border town over first COVID-19 case Kim convened an emergency politburo meeting in response to what he called a "critical situation in which the vicious virus could be said to have entered the country", the North's KCNA state news reported. Volunteer indicted over French cathedral fire The man, already held and released by police last week, was indicted "on charges of destruction and damage by fire" of the gothic cathedral of Nantes, the public prosecutor for the western city said. Alibaba, Jack Ma summoned by Indian court on former employee's complaint The case comes weeks after India cited security concerns in banning Alibaba's UC News, UC Browser and 57 other Chinese apps after a clash between the two countries' forces on their border. Red Bull TCP Group says Thai heir not a part of company after controversies After the online and offline outrage over the decision, the attorney-general's office has decided to set up a committee to investigate why the charges were dropped. Israelis continue to protest against government's response to coronavirus crisis Last week, Israel police used water cannons to disperse the crowd in Jerusalem. Israel is reporting an average of 2,000 coronavirus cases daily. Putin says Russian Navy to get hypersonic nuclear strike weapons Putin, who says he does not want an arms race, has often spoken of a new generation of Russian nuclear weapons that he says are unequalled and can hit almost anywhere in the world. Some Western experts have questioned how advanced they are. Vietnamese city reimposes distancing after first local infections in months Authorities gave no further detail on how the new infections were contracted nor whether they were believed to be linked.

Top 10 world news today: Emergency declared in North Korea, Texas protests, and more

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued an emergency airworthiness directive for 2,000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 NG and Classic aircraft that have been in storage, warning they could have corrosion that could lead to a dual-engine failure.

US FAA issues emergency directive on 2,000 Boeing 737 NG, Classic planes

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-judiciary-says-passengers-on-harassed-airliner-can-sue-terrorist-us-military-in-iran-courts-315930">Iranian judiciary says passengers on 'harassed' airliner can sue 'terrorist' US military in Iran courts</a>

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The US military said its F-15 was at a safe distance and the fighter was conducting a visual inspection of the airliner as it passed near the Tanf garrison in Syria, home to US forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-federal-agents-use-tear-gas-to-try-to-disperse-portland-protests-315919">US federal agents use tear gas to try to disperse Portland protests</a>

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Thousands of people gathered in Portland streets hours after a judge denied Oregon's request to restrict federal agents' actions when they arrest people during protests that have roiled the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-facebook-block-accounts-of-bolsonaro-allies-315885">Twitter, Facebook block accounts of Bolsonaro allies</a>

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The two US social media giants are also facing increasing pressure to act more aggressively against hate speech and false information on their platforms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-signs-orders-to-lower-prescription-drug-prices-315915">Donald Trump signs orders to lower prescription drug prices</a>

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One order would allow for the legal importation of cheaper prescription drugs from countries like Canada, while another would require discounts from drug companies now captured by middlemen to be passed on to patients, Trump said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-to-offer-compulsory-but-free-coronavirus-tests-to-travellers-315964">Germany to offer compulsory but free coronavirus tests to travellers</a>

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The local government said they want to protect their citizens and the travellers, while making sure that their basic human rights are not violated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-calls-greek-reaction-to-hagia-sophia-prayers-hostile-315912">Turkey calls Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers 'hostile'</a>

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Relations between the NATO allies have been uneasy in recent months -- over the issue of migration -- but tensions increased over Hagia Sophia and energy riches in the eastern Mediterranean.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sterilisation-programme-tried-to-breed-out-black-people-study-315914">US sterilisation programme tried to 'breed out' black people: Study</a>

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Almost 7,600 men, women and children as young as 10 were surgically sterilised under the programme that was created to serve the "public good" by preventing people deemed "feebleminded" and others from becoming parents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-survivor-miracle-larry-leaves-nyc-hospital-after-128-days-in-hospital-315897">COVID-19 survivor ‘Miracle Larry’ leaves NYC hospital after 128 days in hospital</a>

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Larry Kelly was hospitalized March 17 after contracting coronavirus when New York was an an epicentre of the novel virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-backs-us-rejects-beijings-south-china-sea-claims-315887">Australia backs US, rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims</a>

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Australia on Thursday said there was "no legal basis" to several disputed Chinese claims in the sea including those related to the construction of artificial islands on small shoals and reefs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-food-company-to-finally-rename-its-racially-offensive-cheese-brand-315884">Australian food company to finally rename its racially offensive cheese brand</a>

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Coon came under fresh scrutiny over racial connotations in recent months as the Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum in Australia.&nbsp;

Iranian judiciary says passengers on 'harassed' airliner can sue 'terrorist' US military in Iran courts The US military said its F-15 was at a safe distance and the fighter was conducting a visual inspection of the airliner as it passed near the Tanf garrison in Syria, home to US forces.

Iranian judiciary says passengers on 'harassed' airliner can sue 'terrorist' US military in Iran courts The US military said its F-15 was at a safe distance and the fighter was conducting a visual inspection of the airliner as it passed near the Tanf garrison in Syria, home to US forces. US federal agents use tear gas to try to disperse Portland protests Thousands of people gathered in Portland streets hours after a judge denied Oregon's request to restrict federal agents' actions when they arrest people during protests that have roiled the city. Twitter, Facebook block accounts of Bolsonaro allies The two US social media giants are also facing increasing pressure to act more aggressively against hate speech and false information on their platforms. Donald Trump signs orders to lower prescription drug prices One order would allow for the legal importation of cheaper prescription drugs from countries like Canada, while another would require discounts from drug companies now captured by middlemen to be passed on to patients, Trump said. Germany to offer compulsory but free coronavirus tests to travellers The local government said they want to protect their citizens and the travellers, while making sure that their basic human rights are not violated. Turkey calls Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers 'hostile' Relations between the NATO allies have been uneasy in recent months -- over the issue of migration -- but tensions increased over Hagia Sophia and energy riches in the eastern Mediterranean. US sterilisation programme tried to 'breed out' black people: Study Almost 7,600 men, women and children as young as 10 were surgically sterilised under the programme that was created to serve the "public good" by preventing people deemed "feebleminded" and others from becoming parents. COVID-19 survivor ‘Miracle Larry’ leaves NYC hospital after 128 days in hospital Larry Kelly was hospitalized March 17 after contracting coronavirus when New York was an an epicentre of the novel virus. Australia backs US, rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims Australia on Thursday said there was "no legal basis" to several disputed Chinese claims in the sea including those related to the construction of artificial islands on small shoals and reefs. Australian food company to finally rename its racially offensive cheese brand Coon came under fresh scrutiny over racial connotations in recent months as the Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum in Australia.

Top 10 world news today: Turkey slams Greek over Hagia Sophia, Portland stir, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-in-us-consulate-in-chengdu-interfered-in-our-internal-affairs-china-315732">People in US consulate in Chengdu interfered in our internal affairs: China</a>

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China's foreign ministry said the measure taken by it was the "legitimate and necessary response to the unjustified act by the US".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-7-billion-vaccinations-none-of-the-vaccines-appear-they-will-work-with-a-single-dose-says-bill-gates-on-combating-coronavirus-315718">'More than 7 billion vaccinations: None of the vaccines appear they will work with a 'single dose', says Bill Gates on combating coronavirus</a>

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates added that the vaccine would need to cover "70-80% coverage on a global basis".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-former-lawyer-michael-cohen-soon-to-return-home-from-prison-315714">Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen soon to return home from prison</a>

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The order came two weeks after Cohen was imprisoned in Otisville prison as a retaliation for planning to publish a book about Trump.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-bull-heir-boss-free-of-hit-and-run-charges-315750">Red Bull heir 'Boss' free of hit-and-run charges</a>

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The energy drink giant heir allegedly knocked over and killed the police officer near his compound.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-universities-in-uk-us-and-canada-hit-by-malware-attack-data-lost-315705">Several universities in UK, US and Canada hit by malware attack; data lost</a>

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The hackers targeted the company in May, but the universities were informed in July.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-muslim-prayer-in-hagia-sophia-after-mosque-reconversion-315692">First Muslim prayer in Hagia Sophia after mosque reconversion</a>

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Despite the coronavirus pandemic, tight crowds formed on Friday morning around the former cathedral for the prayer scheduled for around 1000 GMT, AFP correspondents said. Several people had spent the night in the area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-concerned-over-spike-in-infections-in-europe-coronavirus-covid19-315708">Coronavirus: WHO concerned over infections surge in Europe</a>

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The total number of cases in Europe on Thursday crossed three million, a fifth of over 15 million infections around the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/culture-of-sexism-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-hits-back-at-republican-ted-yohos-derogatory-slur-315649">'Culture of sexism': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits back at Republican Ted Yoho's derogatory slur</a>

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“What we are seeing is that incidents like these are happening in a pattern,” she said. “This is a pattern of an attitude towards women and dehumanisation of others.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-backlash-malaysia-abandons-move-to-license-social-media-videos-315681">After backlash, Malaysia abandons move to license social media videos</a>

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Expanding a decades old-law on video production, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on Thursday that licenses were needed for videos to be published on social and traditional media platforms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-historian-who-found-stalin-era-graves-is-convicted-315610">Russian historian who found Stalin-era graves is convicted</a>

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This has, in a way, ended a long campaign by the authorities to silence a scholar and rights activist whose work had challenged the Kremlin’s glorification of Russia’s past, including the Soviet era.

People in US consulate in Chengdu interfered in our internal affairs: China China's foreign ministry said the measure taken by it was the "legitimate and necessary response to the unjustified act by the US".

People in US consulate in Chengdu interfered in our internal affairs: China China's foreign ministry said the measure taken by it was the "legitimate and necessary response to the unjustified act by the US". 'More than 7 billion vaccinations: None of the vaccines appear they will work with a 'single dose', says Bill Gates on combating coronavirus Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates added that the vaccine would need to cover "70-80% coverage on a global basis". Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen soon to return home from prison The order came two weeks after Cohen was imprisoned in Otisville prison as a retaliation for planning to publish a book about Trump. Red Bull heir 'Boss' free of hit-and-run charges The energy drink giant heir allegedly knocked over and killed the police officer near his compound. Several universities in UK, US and Canada hit by malware attack; data lost The hackers targeted the company in May, but the universities were informed in July. First Muslim prayer in Hagia Sophia after mosque reconversion Despite the coronavirus pandemic, tight crowds formed on Friday morning around the former cathedral for the prayer scheduled for around 1000 GMT, AFP correspondents said. Several people had spent the night in the area. Coronavirus: WHO concerned over infections surge in Europe The total number of cases in Europe on Thursday crossed three million, a fifth of over 15 million infections around the world. 'Culture of sexism': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits back at Republican Ted Yoho's derogatory slur “What we are seeing is that incidents like these are happening in a pattern,” she said. “This is a pattern of an attitude towards women and dehumanisation of others.” After backlash, Malaysia abandons move to license social media videos Expanding a decades old-law on video production, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on Thursday that licenses were needed for videos to be published on social and traditional media platforms. Russian historian who found Stalin-era graves is convicted This has, in a way, ended a long campaign by the authorities to silence a scholar and rights activist whose work had challenged the Kremlin’s glorification of Russia’s past, including the Soviet era.

Top 10 world news today: China on consulate row with US, Hagia Sophia reopens & more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-warships-confronted-by-chinese-navy-in-disputed-south-china-sea-315387">Australian warships 'confronted' by Chinese Navy in disputed South China Sea</a>

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The incident took place when the Australia's Defence Force joint task group consisting of five ships was travelling through the area on the way to Hawaii for joint military war games with the US and Japan in the Philippine Sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-will-be-comfortable-sending-my-son-to-school-trump-backs-reopening-schools-315428">I will be comfortable sending my son to school: Trump backs reopening schools</a>

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Trump claimed that his administration is looking at researches to determine whether or not children transmit the deadly coronavirus as easily as adults.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dead-britons-pompeo-slams-world-health-organization-says-chief-tedros-bought-by-china-315441">'Dead Britons': Pompeo slams World Health Organization; says chief Tedros 'bought' by China</a>

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Pompeo told a private meeting of MPs that the WHO had become a 'political' body, alleging that its decisions were influenced by a deal struck between chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and China that helped him become its head.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/japan-holds-subdued-celebrations-to-mark-one-year-until-postponed-tokyo-2020-olympics-315434">Japan holds subdued celebrations to mark one year until postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics</a>

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Japan holds subdued celebrations on Thursday evening to mark one year until the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to raise concerns whether the quadrennial Games will go ahead next year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/juvenile-in-1944-ex-nazi-camp-guard-93-gets-suspended-sentence-315410">Juvenile in 1944, ex-Nazi camp guard, 93, gets suspended sentence</a>

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Being 17 or 18 years old at the time of the murders, Bruno has been charged with youth sentencing guidelines, while the prosecutors are calling for atleast a three-year prison sentence.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/popes-ex-envoy-luigi-ventura-to-stand-trial-on-sex-assault-charges-315430">Pope's ex-envoy Luigi Ventura to stand trial on sex assault charges</a>

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Ventura had resigned from his post after police had questioned him on sexual assualt charges. Ventura is set to appear in court in November.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worst-hit-us-sees-2600-coronavirus-cases-every-hour-315424">Worst-hit US sees 2,600 coronavirus cases every hour</a>

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In the latest figures, the US has reported more than 63,000 new cases in the last 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/closure-of-more-chinese-embassies-possible-says-trump-as-us-shuts-down-consulate-in-houston-315329">Closure of more Chinese embassies 'possible', says Trump as US shuts down consulate in Houston</a>

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The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-government-mocked-over-crackdown-on-video-making-315407">Malaysia government mocked over crackdown on video making</a>

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Earlier, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah told parliament that licenses were needed 'regardless of whether they are mainstream media agencies or personal media that broadcast films on social media or traditional channels.'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/detained-man-takes-policeman-hostage-with-grenade-in-ukraine-315389">Detained man takes policeman hostage with grenade in Ukraine</a>

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This is the second hostage situation in Ukraine within the past three days.

Australian warships 'confronted' by Chinese Navy in disputed South China Sea The incident took place when the Australia's Defence Force joint task group consisting of five ships was travelling through the area on the way to Hawaii for joint military war games with the US and Japan in the Philippine Sea.

Australian warships 'confronted' by Chinese Navy in disputed South China Sea The incident took place when the Australia's Defence Force joint task group consisting of five ships was travelling through the area on the way to Hawaii for joint military war games with the US and Japan in the Philippine Sea. I will be comfortable sending my son to school: Trump backs reopening schools Trump claimed that his administration is looking at researches to determine whether or not children transmit the deadly coronavirus as easily as adults. 'Dead Britons': Pompeo slams World Health Organization; says chief Tedros 'bought' by China Pompeo told a private meeting of MPs that the WHO had become a 'political' body, alleging that its decisions were influenced by a deal struck between chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and China that helped him become its head. Japan holds subdued celebrations to mark one year until postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics Japan holds subdued celebrations on Thursday evening to mark one year until the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to raise concerns whether the quadrennial Games will go ahead next year. Juvenile in 1944, ex-Nazi camp guard, 93, gets suspended sentence Being 17 or 18 years old at the time of the murders, Bruno has been charged with youth sentencing guidelines, while the prosecutors are calling for atleast a three-year prison sentence. Pope's ex-envoy Luigi Ventura to stand trial on sex assault charges Ventura had resigned from his post after police had questioned him on sexual assualt charges. Ventura is set to appear in court in November. Worst-hit US sees 2,600 coronavirus cases every hour In the latest figures, the US has reported more than 63,000 new cases in the last 24 hours. Closure of more Chinese embassies 'possible', says Trump as US shuts down consulate in Houston The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world. Malaysia government mocked over crackdown on video making Earlier, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah told parliament that licenses were needed 'regardless of whether they are mainstream media agencies or personal media that broadcast films on social media or traditional channels.' Detained man takes policeman hostage with grenade in Ukraine This is the second hostage situation in Ukraine within the past three days.

Top 10 world news today: South China Sea confrontation, Trump on school reopening and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houston-consulate-closure-china-warns-students-in-us-over-arbitrary-interrogations-and-detentions-315184" hreflang="en">Houston consulate row: China warns students in US over arbitrary detention</a>

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The US State Department said that China had engaged in spying operations adding that "these activities have increased markedly in scale and scope over the past few years".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-gets-caught-after-using-fake-death-certificate-to-avoid-jail-term-315188" hreflang="en">Man gets caught after using fake death certificate to avoid jail term</a>

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A criminal from Long Island tried avoiding jail by faking his death but was caught as his death certificate submitted by his lawyers had a spelling error.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-claims-on-imprisonment-of-uighur-are-lies-says-china-315182" hreflang="en">French claims on imprisonment of Uighur are 'lies', says China</a>

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China on Wednesday said that the French claims about the imprisonment of ethnic and religious minorities in China's Xinjiang region were unacceptable.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-us-of-slander-over-coronavirus-research-hacking-claims-315178" hreflang="en">China accuses US of 'slander' over coronavirus research hacking claims</a>

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Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 33, targeted biotech companies but did not appear to have actually compromised any COVID-19 research, the US Justice Department said Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unprecedented-escalation-china-may-shut-us-consulate-in-wuhan-315175" hreflang="en">'Unprecedented escalation': China may shut US consulate in Wuhan</a>

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No official confirmation has been given by Chinese officials yet, but this is the most likely expected move in a series of diplomatic rows between the two countries

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobel-prizes-banquet-cancelled-for-first-time-since-1956-due-to-covid-19-315173" hreflang="en">Nobel Prize's banquet cancelled for first time since 1956 due to COVID-19</a>

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This year's Nobel prize winners will be announced, however, the event that is usually held on December 10 will not take place.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-welcomes-tourists-100-days-after-lifting-coronavirus-induced-lockdown-315171" hreflang="en">Wuhan welcomes tourists 100 days after lifting coronavirus-induced lockdown</a>

COVID-19 was first discovered in a food market in Wuhan, where the first case was lodged after people started showing symptoms of pneumonia

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-houston-consulate-closed-to-protect-american-intellectual-property-us-315168" hreflang="en">China's Houston consulate closed to 'protect American intellectual property': US</a>

Earlier in the day, Beijing said the United States had ordered China to close its Houston consulate, terming it a "political provocation" that would further harm diplomatic relations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-says-there-is-no-evidence-of-russian-meddling-in-brexit-vote-315165" hreflang="en">UK says there is no evidence of Russian meddling in Brexit vote</a>

The British parliament's intelligence and security committee said in a report published on Tuesday that Russia had interfered in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/museums-engage-in-hilarious-online-battle-for-best-bum-exhibit-315161" hreflang="en">Museums engage in hilarious online battle for best bum exhibit</a>

As a result, the #curatorbattle which began in April has enthralled people with its June theme #bestmuseumbum.

Houston consulate row: China warns students in US over arbitrary detention The US State Department said that China had engaged in spying operations adding that "these activities have increased markedly in scale and scope over the past few years".

Houston consulate row: China warns students in US over arbitrary detention The US State Department said that China had engaged in spying operations adding that "these activities have increased markedly in scale and scope over the past few years". Man gets caught after using fake death certificate to avoid jail term A criminal from Long Island tried avoiding jail by faking his death but was caught as his death certificate submitted by his lawyers had a spelling error. French claims on imprisonment of Uighur are 'lies', says China China on Wednesday said that the French claims about the imprisonment of ethnic and religious minorities in China's Xinjiang region were unacceptable. China accuses US of 'slander' over coronavirus research hacking claims Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 33, targeted biotech companies but did not appear to have actually compromised any COVID-19 research, the US Justice Department said Tuesday. 'Unprecedented escalation': China may shut US consulate in Wuhan No official confirmation has been given by Chinese officials yet, but this is the most likely expected move in a series of diplomatic rows between the two countries Nobel Prize's banquet cancelled for first time since 1956 due to COVID-19 This year's Nobel prize winners will be announced, however, the event that is usually held on December 10 will not take place. Wuhan welcomes tourists 100 days after lifting coronavirus-induced lockdown COVID-19 was first discovered in a food market in Wuhan, where the first case was lodged after people started showing symptoms of pneumonia China's Houston consulate closed to 'protect American intellectual property': US Earlier in the day, Beijing said the United States had ordered China to close its Houston consulate, terming it a "political provocation" that would further harm diplomatic relations. UK says there is no evidence of Russian meddling in Brexit vote The British parliament's intelligence and security committee said in a report published on Tuesday that Russia had interfered in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Museums engage in hilarious online battle for best bum exhibit As a result, the #curatorbattle which began in April has enthralled people with its June theme #bestmuseumbum.

Top 10 world news today: Houston consulate row, China on Uighurs and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-virus-china-faces-worst-floods-in-30-years-314960" hreflang="en">After virus, China faces worst floods in 30 years</a>

More than 140 people have either died or disappeared so far but the actual number could be much higher with at least 28,000 homes destroyed

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-rich-are-looking-for-safe-heaven-as-virus-rages-314965" hreflang="en">Global rich are looking for safe heaven as virus rages</a>

The Vatican City is an option too. However, the rich may not yet be keen on heaven. All they are looking for is a safe haven.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-north-korea-enters-vaccine-race-314957" hreflang="en">Coronavirus: North Korea enters vaccine race</a>

North Korea has one of the worst healthcare systems in the world and many hospitals do not have access to running water or electricity.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-change-could-wipe-out-polar-bears-by-2100-report-314956" hreflang="en">Climate change could wipe out polar bears by 2100: Report</a>

Polar bears may be immediately affected by the consequences of climate change but other species in the animal kingdom may also soon follow.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-are-more-likely-to-be-infected-with-coronavirus-at-home-study-314954" hreflang="en">People are more likely to be infected with coronavirus at home: Study</a>

Out of 100 infected people, just two of them had caught the virus from non-household contacts, whereas, one in 10 were infected from their own families.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-recent-attacks-lay-bare-glaring-holes-in-tehrans-intelligence-inputs-314955" hreflang="en">Iran: Recent attacks lay bare glaring holes in Tehran's intelligence inputs</a>

Adding fuel to this theory is a recent attack at iranian bases on Syrian soil.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-asks-air-travellers-to-upload-covid-19-test-in-app-before-arrival-314952" hreflang="en">China asks air travellers to upload COVID-19 test in app before arrival</a>

According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, travellers would have to upload a picture of their coronavirus test and submit it to the Chinese embassy or consulate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pompeo-and-johnson-discuss-chinas-actions-in-hong-kong-and-xinjiang-314947" hreflang="en">Pompeo and Johnson discuss China's actions in Hong Kong and Xinjiang</a>

"The Prime Minister and Secretary of State also underlined their commitment to negotiate a strong UK-US Free Trade Agreement that benefits the economies of both countries."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-top-target-for-russia-says-intelligence-report-314915" hreflang="en">UK 'top target' for Russia, says intelligence report</a>

The much-awaited report has criticised and accused successive British governments of welcoming Russia's Oligarchs "with open arms".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-china-standoff-us-house-passes-ndaa-amendment-slams-chinese-aggression-against-india-at-galwan-valley-314944" hreflang="en">India-China standoff: US House passes NDAA amendment; slams 'Chinese aggression against India at Galwan Valley'</a>

The amendment said China's aggression and expansion around disputed territories, such as the Line of Actual Control, the South China Sea, the Senkaku Islands, is of significant concern.

After virus, China faces worst floods in 30 years More than 140 people have either died or disappeared so far but the actual number could be much higher with at least 28,000 homes destroyed Global rich are looking for safe heaven as virus rages The Vatican City is an option too.

After virus, China faces worst floods in 30 years More than 140 people have either died or disappeared so far but the actual number could be much higher with at least 28,000 homes destroyed Global rich are looking for safe heaven as virus rages The Vatican City is an option too. However, the rich may not yet be keen on heaven. All they are looking for is a safe haven. Coronavirus: North Korea enters vaccine race North Korea has one of the worst healthcare systems in the world and many hospitals do not have access to running water or electricity. Climate change could wipe out polar bears by 2100: Report Polar bears may be immediately affected by the consequences of climate change but other species in the animal kingdom may also soon follow. People are more likely to be infected with coronavirus at home: Study Out of 100 infected people, just two of them had caught the virus from non-household contacts, whereas, one in 10 were infected from their own families. Iran: Recent attacks lay bare glaring holes in Tehran's intelligence inputs Adding fuel to this theory is a recent attack at iranian bases on Syrian soil. China asks air travellers to upload COVID-19 test in app before arrival According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, travellers would have to upload a picture of their coronavirus test and submit it to the Chinese embassy or consulate. Pompeo and Johnson discuss China's actions in Hong Kong and Xinjiang "The Prime Minister and Secretary of State also underlined their commitment to negotiate a strong UK-US Free Trade Agreement that benefits the economies of both countries." UK 'top target' for Russia, says intelligence report The much-awaited report has criticised and accused successive British governments of welcoming Russia's Oligarchs "with open arms". India-China standoff: US House passes NDAA amendment; slams 'Chinese aggression against India at Galwan Valley' The amendment said China's aggression and expansion around disputed territories, such as the Line of Actual Control, the South China Sea, the Senkaku Islands, is of significant concern.

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