Here are some of the top stories to start your day:&nbsp;As per a new study, people who have been inoculated with a booster dose recover more than three days earlier from the Omicron variant of COVID-19 than the Delta variant.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-invasion-us-congress-votes-to-end-normal-trade-relations-with-russia-469239" hreflang="en">Ukraine invasion: US Congress votes to end normal trade relations with Russia</a>

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Ratcheting up pressure on Russia, the US Congress on Thursday voted to end normal trade relations with Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/study-says-people-inoculated-with-booster-dose-recover-more-than-three-days-earlier-from-omicron-than-delta-469245">Study says people inoculated with booster dose recover more than three days earlier from Omicron than Delta</a>

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Published in the Lancet medical journal, the study proved that the Omicron variant is less severe. It also confirms that those who have been infected by the variant are significantly less likely to lose their sense of smell.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-global-energy-crisis-iea-to-release-120-million-barrels-of-crude-india-supports-decision-469240">Amid global energy crisis, IEA to release 120 million barrels of crude</a>

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In face of the global energy shortage that the world is experiencing due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced that its member countries will be releasing a whopping 120 million barrels of crude oil reserves over a period of six months.

Watch | French Presidential election 2022: Macron's lead slips in French polls as Le Pen is closing the gap

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Here are some of the top stories to start your day: As per a new study, people who have been inoculated with a booster dose recover more than three days earlier from the Omicron variant of COVID-19 than the Delta variant.

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: As per a new study, people who have been inoculated with a booster dose recover more than three days earlier from the Omicron variant of COVID-19 than the Delta variant. Click on headlines to read more Ukraine invasion: US Congress votes to end normal trade relations with Russia Ratcheting up pressure on Russia, the US Congress on Thursday voted to end normal trade relations with Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine. Study says people inoculated with booster dose recover more than three days earlier from Omicron than Delta Published in the Lancet medical journal, the study proved that the Omicron variant is less severe. It also confirms that those who have been infected by the variant are significantly less likely to lose their sense of smell. Amid global energy crisis, IEA to release 120 million barrels of crude In face of the global energy shortage that the world is experiencing due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced that its member countries will be releasing a whopping 120 million barrels of crude oil reserves over a period of six months. Watch | French Presidential election 2022: Macron's lead slips in French polls as Le Pen is closing the gap Watch | Gravitas: Imran Khan to face no-trust vote on Saturday

Morning news brief: US ends normal trade ties with Russia, Omicron lasts three days less than Delta, and more

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: Amid Russia and Ukraine tensions at the border, US President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin "has to do something" while adding that his "guess is he will move in".

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: Amid Russia and Ukraine tensions at the border, US President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin "has to do something" while adding that his "guess is he will move in". Also, watch the declassified videos from a botched US drone attack that killed 10 civilians in Afghanistan in August, in the final days before American troops withdrew from the country. Click on headlines to read the full report: 'Severe costs': My guess is he will move in, says Biden on Putin's Ukraine invasion plan As Russia and Ukraine tensions at the border continue, US President Joe Biden said Putin "has to do something" while adding that "my guess is he will move in". "What I'm concerned about is this could get out of hand, very easily get out of hand because of the borders of Ukraine and what Russia may or may not do," the US president said. Tsunami-hit Tonga to receive humanitarian aid as airport reopens Tsunami-hit Tonga to receive aid after humanitarian flights finally made their way to the Pacific nation, which has been cut off from the rest of the world after a massive undersea volcanic eruption. Aircraft from Australia and New Zealand will arrive in Tonga on Thursday carrying much-needed humanitarian supplies. Satellite photos show Russian troops deployed near Ukraine border Joe Biden predicted that Russian Putin's decision on whether Russia will move into Ukraine will depend 'on which side of the bed he gets up on.' Tennis star Novak Djokovic has majority stake in biotech firm developing COVID-19 drug Novak Djokovic, a tennis star from Serbia and currently the world number one is also a co-founder and majority shareholder of a biotech firm developing a coronavirus (COVID-19) treatment, CEO of the Danish company said on Wednesday (January 19). WATCH | Afghanistan evacuation: Declassified footage of Kabul drone attack released by the US ×

Morning news brief: Biden on Russia-Ukraine tensions, Tonga to receive humanitarian aid and more

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: The number of daily coronavirus (COVID-19) cases reached 300 million on Friday amid a rise in cases globally due to the Omicron variant.

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: The number of daily coronavirus (COVID-19) cases reached 300 million on Friday amid a rise in cases globally due to the Omicron variant. Reports claim at least 2 million coronavirus cases are being reported daily as the world continues to battle the virus. Another top headline is from the United States as three men were sentenced to life in prison on Friday (January 7) for the February 2020 shooting of 25-year-old African-American jogger Ahmaud Arbery, a case that highlighted tensions in the country over racial justice. Also read South Korea's reaction to North Korea's claim of a recently launched hypersonic missile. Click on headlines to read the full report: 300 million COVID-19 cases reported worldwide amid Omicron surge As the number of Omicron variant cases continues to rise, the number of daily coronavirus cases reached 300 million on Friday. The Omicron variant is believed to spread faster than other variants. Several countries in Europe including the US have been hit hard with escalating coronavirus cases. South Korea calls North’s recent hypersonic missile launch claim an 'exaggeration' Calling North Korea's claim of recently launched hypersonic missile an exaggeration, South Korea said on Friday that it was a normal ballistic missile, which could be intercepted. Although South Korea has avoided to dispute such weapons tests by North in the past, it chose to change the course this time. The move will surely attract sharp reaction from Pyongyang. Three men sentenced to life in prison for murder of Ahmaud Arbery In the United States, three men were sentenced to life in prison on Friday (January 7) for the February 2020 shooting of 25-year-old African-American jogger Ahmaud Arbery, a case that highlighted tensions in the country over racial justice. 'Feel a bit like in prison': Amid Novak Djokovic row, another tennis player held over visa issues in Australia After Novak Djokovic's detention in Australia, another tennis player has been held over visa issues ahead of the Australian Open 2022. Czech women's player Renata Voracova was detained by authorities on Friday (January 7) over visa disputes. The 38-year-old Voracova reacted to the situation as she said it's like a "prison". Watch: Gravitas: Crypto Scammers stole $14 billion in 2021 ×

Morning news brief: South Korea on Kim's hyperonic missile claim, Ahmaud Arbery case and more

Amid the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, the US conducted drone strike in Kabul targeting an explosive-laden vehicle in the Afghan capital.

On Monday morning, news wire AFP reported rockets were fired in Kabul however the destination of the rockets was unknown just hours after the drone strike in the Afghan capital.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday as a Category 4 storm as it destroyed&nbsp;power lines in New Orleans causing "catastrophic transmission damage."

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-conducts-drone-strike-on-explosive-laden-car-in-kabul-409269">US conducts drone strike on explosive-laden car in Kabul</a>

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The US military said it had conducted "a self-defence unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike" in Kabul &nbsp;"eliminating an imminent ISIS-K threat"

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/rockets-fired-over-kabul-targets-unclear-report-409275">Rockets fired over Kabul, targets unclear: Report</a>

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On Sunday evening the US military had carried out&nbsp;"unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike" in Kabul targeting an explosive-laden car.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-ida-pummels-louisiana-power-lines-in-new-orleans-destroyed-409278">Hurricane Ida pummels Louisiana; power lines in New Orleans destroyed</a>

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The US weather department warned that rainfall of upto 25 to 46 centimetres could lash southern Louisiana even as Hurricane Ida was downgraded to a Category 3 storm.

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The 19-year-old Avani Lekhara had qualified for the final finishing 7th in the qualification round with a total score of 621.7. Avani staged a good recovery after a slow start to advance to the finals.

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Amid the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, the US conducted drone strike in Kabul targeting an explosive-laden vehicle in the Afghan capital. On Monday morning, news wire AFP reported rockets were fired in Kabul however the destination of the rockets was unknown just hours after the drone strike in the Afghan capital.

Amid the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, the US conducted drone strike in Kabul targeting an explosive-laden vehicle in the Afghan capital. On Monday morning, news wire AFP reported rockets were fired in Kabul however the destination of the rockets was unknown just hours after the drone strike in the Afghan capital. Meanwhile, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday as a Category 4 storm as it destroyed power lines in New Orleans causing "catastrophic transmission damage." Click on the headline to know more US conducts drone strike on explosive-laden car in Kabul The US military said it had conducted "a self-defence unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike" in Kabul "eliminating an imminent ISIS-K threat" Rockets fired over Kabul, targets unclear: Report On Sunday evening the US military had carried out "unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike" in Kabul targeting an explosive-laden car. Hurricane Ida pummels Louisiana; power lines in New Orleans destroyed The US weather department warned that rainfall of upto 25 to 46 centimetres could lash southern Louisiana even as Hurricane Ida was downgraded to a Category 3 storm. Tokyo Paralympics: India's Avani Lekhara secures gold in 10m air-rifle standing SH1 final, equals world record The 19-year-old Avani Lekhara had qualified for the final finishing 7th in the qualification round with a total score of 621.7. Avani staged a good recovery after a slow start to advance to the finals. Watch: 5 faces to watch out for in Afghanistan

Morning news brief: Hurricane Ida destroys power lines in New Orleans & more

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ISIS has claimed responsibility for the blasts in Kabul that killed dozens, including 13 US soldiers.&nbsp;Pentagon spokesman John Kirby has said&nbsp;threat persists after suicide bombings at Kabul airport.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-isis-claim-responsibility-for-kabul-blasts-that-killed-dozens-including-13-us-soldiers-408667">ISIS claim responsibility for Kabul blasts as dozens die, including US troops</a>

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The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the deadly bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pentagon-says-threat-persists-after-suicide-bombings-at-kabul-airport-408668">Pentagon says threat persists after suicide bombings at Kabul airport</a>

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Pentagon has said that the&nbsp;threat persists after ISIS-K claimed&nbsp;responsibility for the deadly double attack at Kabul airport.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/why-is-kabul-airport-attack-worst-us-loss-in-afghanistan-since-2011-408670">Why is Kabul airport attack worst US loss in Afghanistan since 2011?</a>

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13 US troops have been killed in the Kabul airport attack that transformed a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover, is&nbsp;the worst loss for the country since 2011.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/will-hunt-you-down-joe-biden-warns-kabul-bombers-vows-to-avenge-deaths-of-us-soldiers-408665" hreflang="en">Biden says 'will hunt down' Kabul bombers, vows to avenge US soldiers' deaths</a>

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The United States President Joe Biden paid tribute to US soldiers who lost their lives in suicide bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26) and hailed them as "selfless heroes".&nbsp;

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the blasts in Kabul that killed dozens, including 13 US soldiers.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the blasts in Kabul that killed dozens, including 13 US soldiers. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby has said threat persists after suicide bombings at Kabul airport. Click on the headlines to read the full story: ISIS claim responsibility for Kabul blasts as dozens die, including US troops The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the deadly bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. Pentagon says threat persists after suicide bombings at Kabul airport Pentagon has said that the threat persists after ISIS-K claimed responsibility for the deadly double attack at Kabul airport. Why is Kabul airport attack worst US loss in Afghanistan since 2011? 13 US troops have been killed in the Kabul airport attack that transformed a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover, is the worst loss for the country since 2011. Biden says 'will hunt down' Kabul bombers, vows to avenge US soldiers' deaths The United States President Joe Biden paid tribute to US soldiers who lost their lives in suicide bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26) and hailed them as "selfless heroes".

Morning news brief: ISIS claim responsibility for Kabul blasts and more

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As the US continues to evacuate its personnel from Kabul airport, the Biden administration along with allied countries issued a terror warning asking people to stay away from the airport.

Meanwhile, China hit out at US report on COVID-19 origins.&nbsp;In Japan, authorities have decided to stop the use of 1.63 million doses of Moderna's Covid vaccine after reports of contamination.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/terror-threat-at-kabul-airport-say-us-and-allies-amid-evacuation-408392">'Terror threat' at Kabul airport, say US and allies amid evacuation</a>

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Thousands of Afghans continue to be stranded at Kabul airport even as the US ramped up its evacuation operations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-us-of-politicisation-and-scapegoating-over-covid-19-origin-report-408395">China accuses US of 'politicisation' and 'scapegoating' over COVID-19 origin report</a>

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After&nbsp;the release of an intelligence report on the COVID-19, China demanded,&nbsp;without any evidence, that American labs be investigated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-halts-use-of-163-million-moderna-covid-19-vaccine-over-contamination-408390">Japan halts use of 1.63 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine over contamination</a>

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Drugmaker Takeda&nbsp;said it had 'received reports from several vaccination centres that foreign substances have been found inside unopened vials from specific lots'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pep-guardiola-set-to-leave-manchester-city-in-2023-408398">Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City in 2023</a>

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"The next step will be a national team, if there is a possibility," Guardiola was quoted by Spanish daily Marca.

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Here is a round-up of WION's Daily Morning News Brief on what’s happening around the world today. As the US continues to evacuate its personnel from Kabul airport, the Biden administration along with allied countries issued a terror warning asking people to stay away from the airport.

Here is a round-up of WION's Daily Morning News Brief on what’s happening around the world today. As the US continues to evacuate its personnel from Kabul airport, the Biden administration along with allied countries issued a terror warning asking people to stay away from the airport. Meanwhile, China hit out at US report on COVID-19 origins. In Japan, authorities have decided to stop the use of 1.63 million doses of Moderna's Covid vaccine after reports of contamination. 'Terror threat' at Kabul airport, say US and allies amid evacuation Thousands of Afghans continue to be stranded at Kabul airport even as the US ramped up its evacuation operations. China accuses US of 'politicisation' and 'scapegoating' over COVID-19 origin report After the release of an intelligence report on the COVID-19, China demanded, without any evidence, that American labs be investigated. Japan halts use of 1.63 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine over contamination Drugmaker Takeda said it had 'received reports from several vaccination centres that foreign substances have been found inside unopened vials from specific lots'. Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City in 2023 "The next step will be a national team, if there is a possibility," Guardiola was quoted by Spanish daily Marca. Watch- Gravitas: Is Hibatullah Akhundzada the new Emir of the Islamic Emirate?

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Joe Biden has said that the&nbsp;US is 'on pace' to end the Afghan mission by August 31. On the coronavirus front, a&nbsp;study has found that&nbsp;messenger RNA Covid vaccines are only 66 per cent&nbsp;effective against Delta variant

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/joe-biden-says-us-on-pace-to-end-afghan-mission-by-august-31-408146" hreflang="en">Joe Biden says US 'on pace' to end Afghan mission by August 31</a>

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President Joe Biden has informed G7 leaders that the US mission in Kabul is "on pace" to end by an August 31 pullout deadline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/study-finds-that-pfizer-moderna-covid-19-vaccines-only-66-effective-against-delta-variant-408157">Study finds messenger RNA Covid vaccines 66% effective against Delta variant</a>

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A study conducted by a large number of&nbsp;US health workers has found that messenger RNA Covid vaccines 66 per cent&nbsp;effective against Delta.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-new-leader-to-present-iran-plan-in-first-white-house-visit-408170">Israel's new leader to present Iran plan in first White House visit</a>

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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will push US&nbsp;President Joe Biden to harden his approach to Iran during his first White House visit, with few prospects their talks will lead to renewed movement on Israeli-Palestinian peace.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-governors-concerned-over-bolsonaro-support-among-military-police-408175">Brazil governors concerned over Bolsonaro support among military police</a>

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&nbsp;Brazil's state governors are concerned about military police turning out in support of President Jair Bolsonaro in an upcoming march, minutes published on Tuesday showed, as the far-right former army captain continues to sow doubt about next year's presidential election.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Joe Biden has said that the US is 'on pace' to end the Afghan mission by August 31.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Joe Biden has said that the US is 'on pace' to end the Afghan mission by August 31. On the coronavirus front, a study has found that messenger RNA Covid vaccines are only 66 per cent effective against Delta variant Click on the headlines to read the full story: Joe Biden says US 'on pace' to end Afghan mission by August 31 President Joe Biden has informed G7 leaders that the US mission in Kabul is "on pace" to end by an August 31 pullout deadline. Study finds messenger RNA Covid vaccines 66% effective against Delta variant A study conducted by a large number of US health workers has found that messenger RNA Covid vaccines 66 per cent effective against Delta. Israel's new leader to present Iran plan in first White House visit Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will push US President Joe Biden to harden his approach to Iran during his first White House visit, with few prospects their talks will lead to renewed movement on Israeli-Palestinian peace. Brazil governors concerned over Bolsonaro support among military police Brazil's state governors are concerned about military police turning out in support of President Jair Bolsonaro in an upcoming march, minutes published on Tuesday showed, as the far-right former army captain continues to sow doubt about next year's presidential election.

Morning news brief: US 'on pace' to end Afghan mission by August 31, and more

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Canada would consider taking in additional Afghan refugees on behalf of the United States or other allies if asked to do so, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said on Friday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/powerful-storm-threatens-us-east-coast-407347">Powerful storm threatens US east coast</a>

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A swath of the US east coast, including New York City, was under alert Friday due to approaching storm Henri, which is expected to become the first hurricane to hit the New England area in decades.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-would-consider-accepting-afghan-refugees-on-behalf-of-us-allies-minister-407364">Canada would consider accepting Afghan refugees on behalf of US allies - Minister</a>

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Canada would consider taking in additional Afghan refugees on behalf of the United States or other allies if asked to do so, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said on Friday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-flies-to-rescue-of-americans-trying-to-escape-kabul-407350">US flies to rescue of Americans trying to escape Kabul</a>

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The US military in Afghanistan sent helicopters to&nbsp;rescue&nbsp;over 150&nbsp;Americans&nbsp;unable to reach the&nbsp;Kabul&nbsp;airport gates, an official said Friday, in the first evidence that US forces were willing and able to go beyond the US-secured compound to help people seeking evacuation.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/perus-castillo-picks-career-diplomat-as-new-foreign-minister-407366">Peru's Castillo picks career diplomat as new foreign minister</a>

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Career&nbsp;diplomat&nbsp;Oscar Maurtua was sworn in as&nbsp;Peru's&nbsp;new&nbsp;foreign&nbsp;minister&nbsp;on Friday to replace a leftist professor who resigned just weeks into the job over controversial comments he made before taking the role.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-announces-picks-for-ambassador-to-china-japan-positions-407363">US President&nbsp;announces picks for&nbsp;ambassador to China, Japan&nbsp;positions</a>

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US President Joe Biden announced on Friday that he is nominating Nicholas Burns as ambassador to China and Rahm Emanuel as top envoy to Japan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/afghanistan-crisis-cannot-guarantee-final-outcome-joe-biden-407362">Watch |&nbsp;Afghanistan Crisis: Cannot guarantee 'final outcome' - Joe Biden</a>

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Canada would consider taking in additional Afghan refugees on behalf of the United States or other allies if asked to do so, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said on Friday.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Canada would consider taking in additional Afghan refugees on behalf of the United States or other allies if asked to do so, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said on Friday. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Powerful storm threatens US east coast A swath of the US east coast, including New York City, was under alert Friday due to approaching storm Henri, which is expected to become the first hurricane to hit the New England area in decades. Canada would consider accepting Afghan refugees on behalf of US allies - Minister Canada would consider taking in additional Afghan refugees on behalf of the United States or other allies if asked to do so, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said on Friday. US flies to rescue of Americans trying to escape Kabul The US military in Afghanistan sent helicopters to rescue over 150 Americans unable to reach the Kabul airport gates, an official said Friday, in the first evidence that US forces were willing and able to go beyond the US-secured compound to help people seeking evacuation. Peru's Castillo picks career diplomat as new foreign minister Career diplomat Oscar Maurtua was sworn in as Peru's new foreign minister on Friday to replace a leftist professor who resigned just weeks into the job over controversial comments he made before taking the role. US President announces picks for ambassador to China, Japan positions US President Joe Biden announced on Friday that he is nominating Nicholas Burns as ambassador to China and Rahm Emanuel as top envoy to Japan. Watch | Afghanistan Crisis: Cannot guarantee 'final outcome' - Joe Biden

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EU has condemned what it called Belarus’s “aggressive behavior” in organising illegal border crossings to&nbsp;destabilise&nbsp;the 27-nation bloc.&nbsp;An earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people in Haiti had left the Caribbean nation "on its knees."

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-rare-meeting-erdogan-says-regional-rivals-turkey-and-uae-making-progress-406678">Erdogan says Turkey and UAE making progress after rare meeting</a>

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan&nbsp;has said regional rivals Turkey and the United Arab Emirates have made progress in relations after holding&nbsp;rare talks with a visiting delegation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/direct-attack-european-union-accuses-belarus-of-using-migrants-as-political-weapon-406693">'Direct attack': EU accuses Belarus of using migrants as political weapon</a>

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The&nbsp;European Union has accused Belarus&nbsp;President Alexander Lukashenko of orchestrating the arrival of thousands of people at the borders of Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland in retaliation for sanctions imposed on the former Soviet republic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-dont-know-how-that-happens-president-biden-says-no-way-to-withdraw-from-afghanistan-without-chaos-ensuing-406698">Biden says no way to withdraw from Afghanistan without 'chaos ensuing'</a>

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President Joe&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;has defended his administration's handling of the US&nbsp;withdrawal from Afghanistan, saying problems were inevitable in ending the 20-year US&nbsp;involvement there.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/quake-leaves-haiti-on-its-knees-as-impatience-grows-over-lack-of-aid-406706">Quake leaves Haiti 'on its knees' as impatience grows over lack of aid</a>

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An earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people in Haiti had left the Caribbean nation "on its knees", Prime Minister Ariel Henry said on Wednesday, as survivors showed increasing frustration about the sluggish arrival of relief to hard-hit areas.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. EU has condemned what it called Belarus’s “aggressive behavior” in organising illegal border crossings to destabilise the 27-nation bloc.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. EU has condemned what it called Belarus’s “aggressive behavior” in organising illegal border crossings to destabilise the 27-nation bloc. An earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people in Haiti had left the Caribbean nation "on its knees." Click on the headlines to read the full story: Erdogan says Turkey and UAE making progress after rare meeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said regional rivals Turkey and the United Arab Emirates have made progress in relations after holding rare talks with a visiting delegation. 'Direct attack': EU accuses Belarus of using migrants as political weapon The European Union has accused Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko of orchestrating the arrival of thousands of people at the borders of Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland in retaliation for sanctions imposed on the former Soviet republic. Biden says no way to withdraw from Afghanistan without 'chaos ensuing' President Joe Biden has defended his administration's handling of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, saying problems were inevitable in ending the 20-year US involvement there. Quake leaves Haiti 'on its knees' as impatience grows over lack of aid An earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people in Haiti had left the Caribbean nation "on its knees", Prime Minister Ariel Henry said on Wednesday, as survivors showed increasing frustration about the sluggish arrival of relief to hard-hit areas.

Morning news brief: EU accuses Belarus of using migrants, quake leaves Haiti 'on its knees' and more

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Indian assessment has found that&nbsp;Pak terror groups are now present in Kabul.&nbsp;Sydney has recorded the&nbsp;deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic while Melbourne has extended its lockdown.

Click on the headlines to read the full story:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-terror-groups-now-present-in-kabul-finds-indian-assessment-406431">Pak terror groups now present in Kabul, finds Indian assessment</a>

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With the Taliban emerging as the dominant force in Afghanistan, including capital&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-afghanistan-crisis-us-says-taliban-has-pledged-safe-passage-406423">Kabul</a>, according to Indian assessment Pakistan based terror groups like&nbsp;Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)&nbsp;have made their&nbsp;presence in parts of the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawmakers-to-probe-biden-administration-over-afghanistan-406424" hreflang="en">US lawmakers to probe Biden administration over Afghanistan</a>

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Members of the US&nbsp;Congress, including many of President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats, said on Tuesday they were increasingly frustrated with events in Afghanistan, vowing to investigate what went wrong.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-johnson-discuss-afghanistan-on-call-agree-to-hold-g7-meeting-406425" hreflang="en">Biden, Johnson discuss Afghanistan on call, agree to hold G7 meeting</a>

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US&nbsp;President Joe Biden spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday on the situation in Afghanistan and they agreed to hold a virtual G7 leaders’ meeting next week to discuss a common strategy and approach, the White House said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sydney-records-deadliest-day-of-covid-19-pandemic-melbourne-lockdown-extended-406433" hreflang="en">Sydney records deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic, Melbourne lockdown extended</a>

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Australia's biggest city of&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;recorded its deadliest day of the COVID-19 pandemic&nbsp;as troops and police set up roadblocks to limit the movement of people, while Melbourne faced a nightly curfew and a further two weeks of lockdown.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Indian assessment has found that Pak terror groups are now present in Kabul.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Indian assessment has found that Pak terror groups are now present in Kabul. Sydney has recorded the deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic while Melbourne has extended its lockdown. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Pak terror groups now present in Kabul, finds Indian assessment With the Taliban emerging as the dominant force in Afghanistan, including capital Kabul, according to Indian assessment Pakistan based terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have made their presence in parts of the country. US lawmakers to probe Biden administration over Afghanistan Members of the US Congress, including many of President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats, said on Tuesday they were increasingly frustrated with events in Afghanistan, vowing to investigate what went wrong. Biden, Johnson discuss Afghanistan on call, agree to hold G7 meeting US President Joe Biden spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday on the situation in Afghanistan and they agreed to hold a virtual G7 leaders’ meeting next week to discuss a common strategy and approach, the White House said. Sydney records deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic, Melbourne lockdown extended Australia's biggest city of Sydney recorded its deadliest day of the COVID-19 pandemic as troops and police set up roadblocks to limit the movement of people, while Melbourne faced a nightly curfew and a further two weeks of lockdown.

Morning news brief: Pak terror groups now present in Kabul, Melbourne lockdown extended and more

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A probe has been opened by the Brazilian Supreme chief justice against President Jair Bolsonaro over an investigative leak.&nbsp;The United States and Britain ordered the deployment of thousands of troops to Afghanistan to evacuate their nationals, as the Taliban overran more key regional cities in an offensive that has left the capital dangerously exposed.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-alert-for-rain-declared-in-china-as-flood-death-toll-hits-21-405036" hreflang="en">'Red alert' for rain declared in China as flood death toll hits 21</a>

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Five cities in the central Chinese province of Hubei have declared "red alerts" after torrential rain left 21 people dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 6,000 people, state media reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-chief-justice-opens-probe-into-bolsonaro-over-investigation-leak-405029">Brazil’s chief justice opens probe into Bolsonaro over investigation leak</a>

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The Brazilian Supreme Court’s chief justice said Thursday he&nbsp;opened a probe into right-wing President Jair&nbsp;Bolsonaro&nbsp;for posting documents to social media from a sealed police investigation into the hacking of a federal election court.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-advances-in-afghanistan-us-and-britain-to-evacuate-embassies-405040">Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies</a>

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The&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;claimed control over two of Afghanistan's biggest cities on Thursday, according to media reports, as the United States and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staff.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jailed-samsung-chief-released-on-parole-405050">Jailed Samsung chief released on parole</a>

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The jailed de facto leader of the giant Samsung group walked free on parole Friday, the latest instance of South Korea's long tradition of freeing business leaders imprisoned for corruption or tax evasion on economic grounds.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. A probe has been opened by the Brazilian Supreme chief justice against President Jair Bolsonaro over an investigative leak.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. A probe has been opened by the Brazilian Supreme chief justice against President Jair Bolsonaro over an investigative leak. The United States and Britain ordered the deployment of thousands of troops to Afghanistan to evacuate their nationals, as the Taliban overran more key regional cities in an offensive that has left the capital dangerously exposed. Click on the headlines to read the full story: 'Red alert' for rain declared in China as flood death toll hits 21 Five cities in the central Chinese province of Hubei have declared "red alerts" after torrential rain left 21 people dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 6,000 people, state media reported. Brazil’s chief justice opens probe into Bolsonaro over investigation leak The Brazilian Supreme Court’s chief justice said Thursday he opened a probe into right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro for posting documents to social media from a sealed police investigation into the hacking of a federal election court. Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies The Taliban claimed control over two of Afghanistan's biggest cities on Thursday, according to media reports, as the United States and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staff. Jailed Samsung chief released on parole The jailed de facto leader of the giant Samsung group walked free on parole Friday, the latest instance of South Korea's long tradition of freeing business leaders imprisoned for corruption or tax evasion on economic grounds.

Morning news brief: Brazil's Supreme Court opens probe into Bolsonaro, China on 'red alert' and more

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Turkish President Recep&nbsp;Tayyip&nbsp;Erdogan is ready&nbsp;to 'receive' Taliban leader as the US backs Afghan forces. Meanwhile, Israel and Morocco have signed three deals for the first time since ties were normalised last year.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/erdogan-ready-to-receive-taliban-leader-as-us-backs-afghan-forces-404762" hreflang="en">Erdogan ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as US backs Afghan forces</a>

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As the Taliban continues to make inroads seizing provincial capitals, Turkey President Recep Tayyip&nbsp;Erdogan&nbsp;said he could meet with the militant group in order to ensure peace in Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-and-morocco-sign-three-deals-to-mark-historic-visit-404764">Israel and Morocco sign three deals to mark historic visit</a>

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The foreign ministers of Morocco and Israel signed three accords on Wednesday during the first visit by a top official from the Jewish state since ties were normalised last year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-helicopter-with-16-on-board-crashes-in-far-east-404758">Russia: Helicopter with 16 on board crashes in far east</a>

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A helicopter with 16 people on board, most of them tourists, crashed in the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia's far east on Thursday, the local government said, with seven of them unaccounted for.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-to-keep-borders-closed-this-year-phased-reopening-in-2022-404776">New Zealand to keep borders closed this year; phased reopening in 2022</a>

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New Zealand Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jacinda-arderns-popularity-dips-as-vaccine-rollout-in-new-zealand-slows-down-402909">Jacinda Ardern</a>&nbsp;declared on Thursday that the country will keep its&nbsp;borders&nbsp;closed this year amid the coronavirus&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;and would look to reopen in 2022 in a phased manner.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as the US backs Afghan forces.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as the US backs Afghan forces. Meanwhile, Israel and Morocco have signed three deals for the first time since ties were normalised last year. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Erdogan ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as US backs Afghan forces As the Taliban continues to make inroads seizing provincial capitals, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he could meet with the militant group in order to ensure peace in Afghanistan. Israel and Morocco sign three deals to mark historic visit The foreign ministers of Morocco and Israel signed three accords on Wednesday during the first visit by a top official from the Jewish state since ties were normalised last year. Russia: Helicopter with 16 on board crashes in far east A helicopter with 16 people on board, most of them tourists, crashed in the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia's far east on Thursday, the local government said, with seven of them unaccounted for. New Zealand to keep borders closed this year; phased reopening in 2022 New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared on Thursday that the country will keep its borders closed this year amid the coronavirus pandemic and would look to reopen in 2022 in a phased manner.

Morning news brief: Erdogan 'ready' to receive Taliban leader, Israel and Morocco sign three deals and more

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Seoul will face a "serious security crisis" for going ahead with its joint military drills with the United States, a senior Pyongyang official threatened Wednesday, saying the South had missed its opportunity to improve inter-Korean ties.&nbsp;Don't regret my decision: Biden on American forces withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/i-do-not-regret-my-decision-says-biden-as-two-more-cities-fall-to-taliban-in-afghanistan-404538" hreflang="en">I do not regret my decision, says Biden as two more cities fall to Taliban</a>

Taliban continues&nbsp;its surge across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/dear-world-leaders-dont-leave-afghanistan-in-chaos-cricketer-rashid-khan-404512">Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;with the capture of two more provincial cities with a total of eight provinces seized in the last couple of days.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-warns-of-security-crisis-over-us-seoul-drills-404535" hreflang="en">North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over US-Seoul drills</a>

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North Korea has warned&nbsp;South Korea and the United States of risking a "huge security crisis" by choosing to escalate tensions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/your-dad-made-mistakes-cuomo-addresses-his-daughters-in-resignation-404542" hreflang="en">'Your dad made mistakes': Cuomo addresses his daughters in resignation</a>

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New York Governor Andrew&nbsp;Cuomo addressed his three daughters in his resignation&nbsp;following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed 11 women.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-russia-conduct-joint-military-drills-with-j-20-fighters-missiles-and-drones-404552" hreflang="en">China-Russia conduct joint military drills with J-20 fighters, missiles and drones</a>

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Russia and China launched the biggest joint military exercise in&nbsp;China’s north-central&nbsp;Ningxia region on Monday involving 10,000 ground troops and Air Forces of the two countries.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Seoul will face a "serious security crisis" for going ahead with its joint military drills with the United States, a senior Pyongyang official threatened Wednesday, saying the South had missed its opportunity to improve inter-Korean ties.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Seoul will face a "serious security crisis" for going ahead with its joint military drills with the United States, a senior Pyongyang official threatened Wednesday, saying the South had missed its opportunity to improve inter-Korean ties. Don't regret my decision: Biden on American forces withdrawal from Afghanistan. Click on the headlines to read the full story: I do not regret my decision, says Biden as two more cities fall to Taliban Taliban continues its surge across Afghanistan with the capture of two more provincial cities with a total of eight provinces seized in the last couple of days. North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over US-Seoul drills North Korea has warned South Korea and the United States of risking a "huge security crisis" by choosing to escalate tensions. 'Your dad made mistakes': Cuomo addresses his daughters in resignation New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addressed his three daughters in his resignation following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed 11 women. China-Russia conduct joint military drills with J-20 fighters, missiles and drones Russia and China launched the biggest joint military exercise in China’s north-central Ningxia region on Monday involving 10,000 ground troops and Air Forces of the two countries.

Morning news brief: North Korea warns US, China, Russia conduct joint military exercises and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

The coronavirus cases have reached a record high in the United States as top infectious disease expert&nbsp;Dr. Anthony&nbsp;Fauci fears the existence of another variant. Meanwhile, a Brazilian congressional committee&nbsp;voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots, in a major defeat for far-right President Jair&nbsp;Bolsonaro.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-cases-reach-record-high-in-us-as-fauci-fears-another-variant-403287" hreflang="en">Coronavirus cases reach record high in US as Fauci fears another variant</a>

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As&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-cases-top-200-million-worldwide-as-delta-variant-poses-threat-403243">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;cases surge in the United States, top US infections disease expert&nbsp;Anthony Fauci&nbsp;warned that if another variant comes into the country then it could mean "trouble".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/setback-for-bolsonaro-after-voting-change-sought-by-him-defeated-in-congress-403288" hreflang="en">Setback for Bolsonaro after voting change sought by him defeated in Congress</a>

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President&nbsp;Jair Bolsonaro suffered a setback after a&nbsp;Brazilian congressional committee voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/naftali-bennett-says-israel-doing-world-a-great-service-with-covid-booster-shots-403283" hreflang="en">Naftali Bennett says Israel doing world a 'great service' with Covid booster shots</a>

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Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday that Israel was doing the world a "great service" by administering Covid vaccine booster shots, despite the World Health Organization's plea for a moratorium.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-records-highest-daily-covid-19-cases-in-current-outbreak-403296" hreflang="en">China records highest daily COVID-19 cases in current outbreak</a>

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China recorded the highest daily COVID-19 cases in its current wave with 124 new locally transmitted&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-cases-reach-record-high-in-us-as-fauci-fears-another-variant-403287">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;cases.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The coronavirus cases have reached a record high in the United States as top infectious disease expert Dr.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The coronavirus cases have reached a record high in the United States as top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci fears the existence of another variant. Meanwhile, a Brazilian congressional committee voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots, in a major defeat for far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Coronavirus cases reach record high in US as Fauci fears another variant As coronavirus cases surge in the United States, top US infections disease expert Anthony Fauci warned that if another variant comes into the country then it could mean "trouble". Setback for Bolsonaro after voting change sought by him defeated in Congress President Jair Bolsonaro suffered a setback after a Brazilian congressional committee voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots. Naftali Bennett says Israel doing world a 'great service' with Covid booster shots Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday that Israel was doing the world a "great service" by administering Covid vaccine booster shots, despite the World Health Organization's plea for a moratorium. China records highest daily COVID-19 cases in current outbreak China recorded the highest daily COVID-19 cases in its current wave with 124 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases.

Morning news brief: Coronavirus cases reach record high in US, setback for Bolsonaro and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Pentagon has said that the&nbsp;United States has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan. Meanwhile, the Indian men's hockey team won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pentagon-says-us-has-approved-potential-sales-of-howitzers-to-taiwan-402976" hreflang="en">Pentagon says US has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan</a>

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The&nbsp;Pentagon has said that the US&nbsp;State Department approved the potential sale of 40 155mm M109A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer artillery systems to Taiwan in a deal valued at up to $750 million.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-2020-india-end-41-year-medal-wait-in-mens-hockey-as-they-win-bronze-402994" hreflang="en">Tokyo 2020: India end 41-year medal wait in men's hockey as they win bronze</a>

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Indian men's hockey team staged a stunning comeback against Germany to win a medal for India for the first time since 1980. The Men in Blue were quick to concede the first goal after Germany's Timur Oruz scored in the opening 2 minutes.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-says-it-is-unacceptable-that-some-countries-are-using-most-of-vaccines-global-supply-402979">WHO calls for halting COVID-19 vaccine boosters in favor of unvaccinated</a>

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Calling for a halt on COVID-19 vaccine boosters until at least the end of September, WHO chief&nbsp;Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that ''we&nbsp;cannot accept countries that have already used most of the global supply of vaccines using even more of it.''

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-believe-iranians-seized-asphalt-princess-tanker-us-402984">We believe Iranians seized Asphalt Princess tanker: US</a>

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After UK's maritime security agency on Wednesday said the suspected hijacking of Panama-flagged&nbsp;MV Asphalt Princess&nbsp;in the Gulf of Oman had ended, the US administration said it was seized by Iranian personnel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-evacuated-as-wildfire-reaches-turkeys-thermal-power-plant-402978">Hundreds evacuated as wildfire reaches Turkey's thermal power plant</a>

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Hundreds of people were evacuated as the&nbsp;wildfire&nbsp;continued to rage in Turkey's Mugla province.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Pentagon has said that the United States has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Pentagon has said that the United States has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan. Meanwhile, the Indian men's hockey team won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Pentagon says US has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan The Pentagon has said that the US State Department approved the potential sale of 40 155mm M109A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer artillery systems to Taiwan in a deal valued at up to $750 million. Tokyo 2020: India end 41-year medal wait in men's hockey as they win bronze Indian men's hockey team staged a stunning comeback against Germany to win a medal for India for the first time since 1980. The Men in Blue were quick to concede the first goal after Germany's Timur Oruz scored in the opening 2 minutes. WHO calls for halting COVID-19 vaccine boosters in favor of unvaccinated Calling for a halt on COVID-19 vaccine boosters until at least the end of September, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that ''we cannot accept countries that have already used most of the global supply of vaccines using even more of it.'' We believe Iranians seized Asphalt Princess tanker: US After UK's maritime security agency on Wednesday said the suspected hijacking of Panama-flagged MV Asphalt Princess in the Gulf of Oman had ended, the US administration said it was seized by Iranian personnel. Hundreds evacuated as wildfire reaches Turkey's thermal power plant Hundreds of people were evacuated as the wildfire continued to rage in Turkey's Mugla province.

Morning news brief: US approves weapon deal with Taiwan, India wins bronze medal in hockey and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

The United States has said that the car bomb blast in&nbsp;heavily fortified "Green Zone", ''bears all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks." Meanwhile, a&nbsp;Belarus NGO has said that Alexander Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kabul-attacks-bear-the-hallmark-of-taliban-us-402696" hreflang="en">Kabul attacks bear the 'hallmark' of Taliban: US</a>

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After blasts hit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/car-bomb-attack-at-afghanistan-defence-ministers-house-in-kabul-gunmen-enter-his-house-reports-402675">Kabul</a>, the United States said "it does bear all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks" even as US troops continue their pullout from the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-ngo-says-alexander-lukashenko-planned-exiled-activist-vitaly-shishovs-murder-402695">Belarus NGO says Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder</a>

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A Belarusian NGO has accused the regime of strongman Alexander Lukashenko of being behind the murder of its head Vitaly&nbsp;Shishov, who was found hanged in a park in Ukraine's capital.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/neither-side-can-put-the-other-one-down-singapore-pm-on-us-china-rivalry-402709">'Neither side can put the other one down': Singapore PM on US-China rivalry</a>

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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Aspen Security Forum said that there is bipartisan consensus in the US about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-warship-heads-for-south-china-sea-amid-tension-with-beijing-402643">China</a>&nbsp;but added that "stance is to take a hard line. And I'm not sure that is the right consensus."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-is-under-attack-president-jair-bolsonaro-lashes-out-at-new-probe-for-attacks-on-voting-system-402698">Brazil's President Bolsonaro lashes out at new probe for attacks on voting</a>

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President Jair Bolsonaro has lashed out at electoral authorities for ordering an investigation of his campaign against Brazil's electronic voting system, saying he refused to be "intimidated" and that the country "is under attack."

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The United States has said that the car bomb blast in heavily fortified "Green Zone", ''bears all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The United States has said that the car bomb blast in heavily fortified "Green Zone", ''bears all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks." Meanwhile, a Belarus NGO has said that Alexander Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Kabul attacks bear the 'hallmark' of Taliban: US After blasts hit Kabul, the United States said "it does bear all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks" even as US troops continue their pullout from the region. Belarus NGO says Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder A Belarusian NGO has accused the regime of strongman Alexander Lukashenko of being behind the murder of its head Vitaly Shishov, who was found hanged in a park in Ukraine's capital. 'Neither side can put the other one down': Singapore PM on US-China rivalry Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Aspen Security Forum said that there is bipartisan consensus in the US about China but added that "stance is to take a hard line. And I'm not sure that is the right consensus." Brazil's President Bolsonaro lashes out at new probe for attacks on voting President Jair Bolsonaro has lashed out at electoral authorities for ordering an investigation of his campaign against Brazil's electronic voting system, saying he refused to be "intimidated" and that the country "is under attack."

Morning news brief: Belarus NGO accuses Lukashenko of 'murder', Bolsonaro lashes out at new probe and more

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning.&nbsp;The United States expresses&nbsp;concern over a report that China is building more than 100 new&nbsp;silos&nbsp;for intercontinental ballistic missiles.&nbsp;France is investigating&nbsp;fashion retailers for concealing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.&nbsp;Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf a town.

This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-calls-report-of-china-building-more-than-100-nuclear-missile-silos-concerning-395234" hreflang="en">Report that China building new nuclear missile silos 'concerning': US</a>

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The United States has said China's rapid build-up of its nuclear forces was concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it "on practical measures to reduce the risks of destabilising arms races."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-launches-probe-into-fashion-groups-over-forced-uyghur-labour-395237">France launches probe into fashion groups over forced Uyghur labour</a>

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France has opened an inquiry into allegations four fashion groups&nbsp;profited from the forced labour of the Uyghur minority in&nbsp;China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/approximately-1000-evacuated-as-canadian-fires-engulf-town-395243" hreflang="en">Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf town</a>

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About 1,000 people were evacuated in western Canada, authorities said Thursday, as fires raged amid an unprecedented heatwave, charring most of at least one town.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-any-vaccine-is-better-than-no-vaccine-says-estonia-envoy-395254" hreflang="en">Exclusive: Any vaccine is better than no vaccine, says Estonia Envoy</a>

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Estonia's envoy&nbsp;Katrin Kivi has said, "any vaccine is better than no vaccine" after&nbsp;the European Union&nbsp;launched&nbsp;a digital COVID certificate system&nbsp;designed to help citizens travel more freely across the 27-nation bloc and open up summer tourism.

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Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning. The United States expresses concern over a report that China is building more than 100 new silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning. The United States expresses concern over a report that China is building more than 100 new silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles. France is investigating fashion retailers for concealing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang. Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf a town. This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story. Report that China building new nuclear missile silos 'concerning': US The United States has said China's rapid build-up of its nuclear forces was concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it "on practical measures to reduce the risks of destabilising arms races." France launches probe into fashion groups over forced Uyghur labour France has opened an inquiry into allegations four fashion groups profited from the forced labour of the Uyghur minority in China. Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf town About 1,000 people were evacuated in western Canada, authorities said Thursday, as fires raged amid an unprecedented heatwave, charring most of at least one town. Exclusive: Any vaccine is better than no vaccine, says Estonia Envoy Estonia's envoy Katrin Kivi has said, "any vaccine is better than no vaccine" after the European Union launched a digital COVID certificate system designed to help citizens travel more freely across the 27-nation bloc and open up summer tourism.

Morning news brief: US expresses 'concern' over China's new ICBM silos, France launches probe over forced Uyghur labour and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From UK's former finance minister Javid being appointed as health minister, to Palestinian authorities deploying forces. From Donald Trump joining Rumble to Thousands turning up for Paris Pride March.&nbsp;

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We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-former-finance-minister-javid-appointed-as-health-minister-394201">UK's former finance minister Javid appointed as health minister</a>

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British former finance minister Sajid Javid will replace Matt Hancock as the country's health minister, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said on Saturday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-authority-deploys-forces-during-protest-against-critics-death-394199">Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic's death</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-authority-deploys-forces-during-protest-against-critics-death-394199"><img alt="The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Saturday deployed security forces to confront protesters who took to the streets of Ramallah in the West Bank after one of President Mahmoud Abbas's biggest critics died in custody." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7e655dc5-9a3a-4186-9423-ee3e246a0d09" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-27%20at%2010.10.42%20AM.png" /></a> 
The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Saturday deployed security forces to confront protesters who took to the streets of Ramallah in the West Bank after one of President Mahmoud Abbas's biggest critics died in custody.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/donald-trump-joins-video-platform-rumble-ahead-of-ohio-rally-394198"><iframe allow="conversion-measurement" data-google-container-id="1" frameborder="0" height="1" id="google_ads_iframe_/11440465/Wionews_Web/Wionews_AS_ATF_970x90_0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="google_ads_iframe_/11440465/Wionews_Web/Wionews_AS_ATF_970x90_0" scrolling="no" srcdoc="" title="3rd party ad content" width="1"></iframe>Donald Trump joins video platform Rumble ahead of Ohio rally</a>

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Former US&nbsp;President Donald Trump joined video platform Rumble on Saturday, the same day he will take the stage at a campaign-style rally in Ohio, his first such event since the January&nbsp;6 attack on the US&nbsp;Capitol.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peruvians-take-to-the-streets-in-lima-amid-fears-over-election-meddling-394197">Peruvians take to the streets in Lima amid fears over election meddling</a>

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Thousands of Peruvians supporting socialist Pedro Castillo and right-wing rival Keiko Fujimori took to the streets on Saturday amid swirling uncertainty over the result of a tight June 6 presidential election that has been held up by legal challenge.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-turn-out-for-paris-pride-march-394211">Thousands turn out for Paris Pride march</a>

<img alt="Around 30,000 people turned out for the annual Pride march in Paris Saturday, police said, starting for the first time in one of the capital's working-class suburbs." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5d90b578-f07c-484e-9403-be6b2528338b" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-27%20at%2010.15.20%20AM.png" />

Around 30,000 people turned&nbsp;out&nbsp;for the annual&nbsp;Pride&nbsp;march&nbsp;in&nbsp;Paris&nbsp;Saturday, police said, starting for the first time in one of the capital's working-class suburbs.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-health-secretary-matt-hancock-quits-after-kissing-row-394209">Watch:&nbsp;UK health secretary Matt Hancock quits after kissing row</a>

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From UK's former finance minister Javid being appointed as health minister, to Palestinian authorities deploying forces.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From UK's former finance minister Javid being appointed as health minister, to Palestinian authorities deploying forces. From Donald Trump joining Rumble to Thousands turning up for Paris Pride March. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. UK's former finance minister Javid appointed as health minister British former finance minister Sajid Javid will replace Matt Hancock as the country's health minister, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said on Saturday. Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic's death The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Saturday deployed security forces to confront protesters who took to the streets of Ramallah in the West Bank after one of President Mahmoud Abbas's biggest critics died in custody. Donald Trump joins video platform Rumble ahead of Ohio rally Former US President Donald Trump joined video platform Rumble on Saturday, the same day he will take the stage at a campaign-style rally in Ohio, his first such event since the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Peruvians take to the streets in Lima amid fears over election meddling Thousands of Peruvians supporting socialist Pedro Castillo and right-wing rival Keiko Fujimori took to the streets on Saturday amid swirling uncertainty over the result of a tight June 6 presidential election that has been held up by legal challenge. Thousands turn out for Paris Pride march Around 30,000 people turned out for the annual Pride march in Paris Saturday, police said, starting for the first time in one of the capital's working-class suburbs. Watch: UK health secretary Matt Hancock quits after kissing row

Morning News Brief: Palestinian authorities deploy forces, new health secretary for UK, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Biden urging Afghans to 'decide their future', to IAEA demanding Iran's answer on monitoring. From Sydney entering lockdown as Delta variant cases surge to Brazil judges revoking passport of ex-environment minister who is under probe.&nbsp;

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We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/biden-calls-on-afghans-to-decide-their-future-as-withdrawal-nears-end-394038">Biden calls on Afghans to 'decide their future' as withdrawal nears end</a>

<img alt="US President Joe Biden met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah, on Friday at the White House where he called on Afghans to decide the future of their country as the last US troops pack up after 20 years of war and government forces struggle to repel Taliban advances." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c807c2e4-0a92-4183-8967-2cf258c11cd0" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-26%20at%209.51.59%20AM.png" />

US&nbsp;President Joe Biden met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah, on Friday at the White House where he called on Afghans to decide the future of their country as the last US&nbsp;troops pack up after 20 years of war and government forces struggle to repel Taliban advances.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iaea-demands-irans-answer-on-monitoring-tehran-says-not-obliged-to-reply-394039">IAEA demands Iran's answer on monitoring, Tehran says not obliged to reply</a>

<img alt="The UN nuclear watchdog on Friday demanded an immediate reply from Iran on whether it would extend a monitoring agreement that expired overnight, prompting an Iranian envoy to respond that Tehran was under no obligation to provide an answer." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="75439dd7-08a7-4fc0-baaf-eca70e7a92af" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-26%20at%209.53.24%20AM.png" />

The UN&nbsp;nuclear watchdog on Friday demanded an immediate reply from Iran on whether it would extend a monitoring agreement that expired overnight, prompting an Iranian envoy to respond that Tehran was under no obligation to provide an answer.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sydney-flags-broader-lockdown-as-delta-variant-cases-swell-394050">Sydney flags broader lockdown as Delta variant cases swell</a>

<img alt="Central Sydney's streets were deserted on Saturday as Australia's largest city began a week-long lockdown to contain the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant, with authorities warning broader restrictions could follow." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="da25c952-290f-4a5d-aeb5-83f5bc0fe1ee" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-26%20at%209.54.58%20AM.png" />

Central Sydney's streets were deserted on Saturday as Australia's largest city began a week-long lockdown to contain the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant, with authorities warning broader restrictions could follow.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/helicopter-carrying-colombias-president-duque-struck-by-bullets-in-attack-394035">Helicopter carrying Colombia's President Duque struck by bullets in attack</a>

<img alt="A helicopter carrying Colombia's President Ivan Duque and others was struck by multiple bullets in an attack on Friday, he said in a video message." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f7da2d61-7ff7-4189-91c6-050c1abfaec2" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-26%20at%209.57.39%20AM.png" />

A helicopter carrying Colombia's President Ivan Duque and others was struck by multiple bullets in an attack on Friday, he said in a video message.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-judge-revokes-passport-of-ex-environment-minister-under-probe-394036">Brazil judge revokes passport of ex-environment minister under probe</a>

<img alt="A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday revoked the passport of former Environment Minister Ricardo Salles, who stepped down earlier this week amid an investigation into his alleged role in allowing illegal exports of timber from the Amazon rainforest." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="752bd6f2-de67-4abe-bfce-d243f80847d5" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-26%20at%209.59.11%20AM.png" />

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday revoked the passport of former Environment Minister Ricardo Salles, who stepped down earlier this week amid an investigation into his alleged role in allowing illegal exports of timber from the Amazon rainforest. 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/florida-building-collapse-159-victims-still-missing-under-debris-394052">Watch |&nbsp;Florida building collapse: 159 victims still missing under debris</a>

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Biden urging Afghans to 'decide their future', to IAEA demanding Iran's answer on monitoring. From Sydney entering lockdown as Delta variant cases surge to Brazil judges revoking passport of ex-environment minister who is under probe.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Biden urging Afghans to 'decide their future', to IAEA demanding Iran's answer on monitoring. From Sydney entering lockdown as Delta variant cases surge to Brazil judges revoking passport of ex-environment minister who is under probe. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Biden calls on Afghans to 'decide their future' as withdrawal nears end US President Joe Biden met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah, on Friday at the White House where he called on Afghans to decide the future of their country as the last US troops pack up after 20 years of war and government forces struggle to repel Taliban advances. IAEA demands Iran's answer on monitoring, Tehran says not obliged to reply The UN nuclear watchdog on Friday demanded an immediate reply from Iran on whether it would extend a monitoring agreement that expired overnight, prompting an Iranian envoy to respond that Tehran was under no obligation to provide an answer. Sydney flags broader lockdown as Delta variant cases swell Central Sydney's streets were deserted on Saturday as Australia's largest city began a week-long lockdown to contain the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant, with authorities warning broader restrictions could follow. Helicopter carrying Colombia's President Duque struck by bullets in attack A helicopter carrying Colombia's President Ivan Duque and others was struck by multiple bullets in an attack on Friday, he said in a video message. Brazil judge revokes passport of ex-environment minister under probe A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday revoked the passport of former Environment Minister Ricardo Salles, who stepped down earlier this week amid an investigation into his alleged role in allowing illegal exports of timber from the Amazon rainforest. Watch | Florida building collapse: 159 victims still missing under debris

Morning News Brief: Biden calls on Afghans to 'decide their future', IAEA demands Iran' answer on monitoring, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From deaths outnumbering births in Britain to John McAfee's wife&nbsp;warning about his death just days before his apparent suicide. From a new discovery of ancient humans in Israel to another lockdown in Sydney.&nbsp;

We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deaths-outnumber-births-in-britain-for-the-first-time-since-1976-393790">Deaths outnumber births in Britain for the first time since 1976</a>

<img alt="In 2020, births in the UK reached a new low, with more deaths than births for the first time since 1976." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="62a8291d-6829-4767-b337-f74b5ed0cb1f" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-25%20at%208.58.23%20AM.png" />

Official data reveal that 683,180 babies were born in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland in 2020, the equivalent of one every 46.2 seconds. There were, however, 689,708 deaths.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-finds-no-evidence-irans-downing-of-airliner-was-premeditated-393780">Canada finds ‘no evidence’ Iran's downing of airliner was premeditated</a>

<img alt="Canada said on Thursday it had found no evidence that Iran's downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane last year had been premeditated, and condemned what it called the incompetence and recklessness of those responsible." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="90404645-7899-4c63-9a50-1c70a45b65f9" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-25%20at%208.59.42%20AM_0.png" />

Canada said on Thursday it had found no evidence that Iran's downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane last year had been premeditated, and condemned what it called the incompetence and recklessness of those responsible.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/john-mcafees-wife-warned-us-authorities-want-him-dead-in-an-old-twitter-post-393801">John McAfee’s wife warned 'US authorities want him dead’ in an old Twitter post</a>

<img alt="&quot;US officials are determined to have John die in prison to make an example of him for speaking out against the corruption within government agencies,&quot; said John McAfee's wife Janice McAfee in a Father's Day note for John on June 20." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7858cc26-ad37-4c29-8275-4241f06dcb4c" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-25%20at%209.02.05%20AM.png" />

"US officials are determined to have John die in prison to make an example of him for speaking out against the corruption within government agencies," said John McAfee's wife Janice McAfee in a Father's Day note for John on June 20.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nesher-ramla-homo-new-form-of-ancient-human-unearthed-in-israel-393794">Nesher Ramla Homo: New form of ancient human unearthed in Israel</a>

<img alt="Researchers in Israel have discovered a previously unknown type of ancient human who coexisted with our species around 100,000 years ago." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f9a6af5b-7aa0-4367-9da8-4ba7538d1bbb" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-25%20at%209.03.31%20AM.png" />

Researchers in Israel have discovered a previously unknown type of ancient human who coexisted with our species around 100,000 years ago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lockdown-ordered-in-central-sydney-areas-hit-by-covid-surge-393803">Lockdown ordered in central Sydney areas hit by Covid surge</a>

<img alt="Residents of four neighbourhoods of central Sydney were ordered to remain at home for a week on Friday to contain a growing outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b0b513f0-f43a-464a-9575-5923d3821b72" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-25%20at%209.05.39%20AM.png" />

Residents of four neighbourhoods of central&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;were ordered to remain at home for a week on Friday to contain a growing outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19.

Watch |<a href="'To ensure no safe haven for terrorists': White House on Biden-Ghani meeting">&nbsp;'To ensure no safe haven for terrorists': White House on Biden-Ghani meeting</a>

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From deaths outnumbering births in Britain to John McAfee's wife warning about his death just days before his apparent suicide.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From deaths outnumbering births in Britain to John McAfee's wife warning about his death just days before his apparent suicide. From a new discovery of ancient humans in Israel to another lockdown in Sydney. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Deaths outnumber births in Britain for the first time since 1976 Official data reveal that 683,180 babies were born in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland in 2020, the equivalent of one every 46.2 seconds. There were, however, 689,708 deaths. Canada finds ‘no evidence’ Iran's downing of airliner was premeditated Canada said on Thursday it had found no evidence that Iran's downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane last year had been premeditated, and condemned what it called the incompetence and recklessness of those responsible. John McAfee’s wife warned 'US authorities want him dead’ in an old Twitter post "US officials are determined to have John die in prison to make an example of him for speaking out against the corruption within government agencies," said John McAfee's wife Janice McAfee in a Father's Day note for John on June 20. Nesher Ramla Homo: New form of ancient human unearthed in Israel Researchers in Israel have discovered a previously unknown type of ancient human who coexisted with our species around 100,000 years ago. Lockdown ordered in central Sydney areas hit by Covid surge Residents of four neighbourhoods of central Sydney were ordered to remain at home for a week on Friday to contain a growing outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19. Watch | 'To ensure no safe haven for terrorists': White House on Biden-Ghani meeting

Morning News Brief: Lockdown in Sydney as cases surge, new form of ancient human unearthed in Israel, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From 43 people being killed after airstrike hits a&nbsp;market in Tigray, to John McAfee dying in jail. From Hong Kong's Apple Daily's last edition to hundreds of graves being discovered at a school in Canada.

We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/43-killed-after-airstrike-hits-the-market-in-ethiopias-conflict-torn-tigray-393524">43 killed after airstrike hits the market in Ethiopia's conflict-torn Tigray</a>

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At least 43 people were killed when an airstrike targeted a market in Ethiopia's war-torn northern district of Tigray. Two injured survivors of the attack in the small town of Togoga described the incident to the media.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/john-mcafee-antivirus-software-creator-turned-fugitive-dies-by-hanging-in-spanish-jail-393513">John McAfee, antivirus software creator turned fugitive, dies by hanging in Spanish jail</a>

<img alt="John David McAfee, the founder of the eccentric antivirus software company McAfee, was found dead in his prison cell in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday, shortly after the country's National Court approved his extradition to the United States to face criminal tax evasion charges, according to his lawyers." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0729847e-943f-4145-8da6-060f7c4ac9f4" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-24%20at%2010.15.25%20AM.png" />

John David McAfee, the eccentric founder of the antivirus software company McAfee, was found dead in his prison cell in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday. He died shortly after the country's National Court approved his extradition to the United States to face criminal tax evasion charges, according to his lawyers.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kongs-pro-democracy-apple-daily-signs-off-in-painful-farewell-393526">Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily signs off in painful farewell</a>

<img alt="Hong Kong's most vocal pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, printed its last edition on Thursday after a stormy year in which its tycoon owner and other staff were arrested under a new national security law, and its assets were frozen." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8087f23d-6047-4d51-b956-647643d077b2" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-24%20at%2010.21.23%20AM.png" />

Hong&nbsp;Kong's&nbsp;most vocal pro-democracy newspaper,&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;Daily, printed its last edition on Thursday after a stormy year in which its tycoon owner and other staff were arrested under a new national security law, and its assets were frozen.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-unmarked-graves-found-at-another-indigenous-school-in-canada-393533">Hundreds of unmarked graves found at another Indigenous school in Canada</a>

<img alt="The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan claims to have discovered hundreds of unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2dd4388f-ec91-40ee-85cf-fb6402b05a4d" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-24%20at%2010.22.55%20AM.png" />

The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan claims to have discovered hundreds of unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-law-is-wrong-angela-merkel-joins-other-eu-leaders-in-criticising-hungarys-anti-lgbt-law-393534">'This law is wrong': Angela Merkel joins other EU leaders in criticising Hungary's anti-LGBT law</a>

<img alt="German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="02f1493b-8c5a-4dbd-8449-b6fcf7c4c787" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-24%20at%2010.24.03%20AM.png" />

German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools.

Watch:&nbsp;Will Pakistan stay in FATF's grey list?

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From 43 people being killed after airstrike hits a market in Tigray, to John McAfee dying in jail. From Hong Kong's Apple Daily's last edition to hundreds of graves being discovered at a school in Canada.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From 43 people being killed after airstrike hits a market in Tigray, to John McAfee dying in jail. From Hong Kong's Apple Daily's last edition to hundreds of graves being discovered at a school in Canada. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. 43 killed after airstrike hits the market in Ethiopia's conflict-torn Tigray At least 43 people were killed when an airstrike targeted a market in Ethiopia's war-torn northern district of Tigray. Two injured survivors of the attack in the small town of Togoga described the incident to the media. John McAfee, antivirus software creator turned fugitive, dies by hanging in Spanish jail John David McAfee, the eccentric founder of the antivirus software company McAfee, was found dead in his prison cell in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday. He died shortly after the country's National Court approved his extradition to the United States to face criminal tax evasion charges, according to his lawyers. Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily signs off in painful farewell Hong Kong's most vocal pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, printed its last edition on Thursday after a stormy year in which its tycoon owner and other staff were arrested under a new national security law, and its assets were frozen. Hundreds of unmarked graves found at another Indigenous school in Canada The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan claims to have discovered hundreds of unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School. 'This law is wrong': Angela Merkel joins other EU leaders in criticising Hungary's anti-LGBT law German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools. Watch: Will Pakistan stay in FATF's grey list?

Morning News Brief: 43 killed after airstrike in Tigray, hundreds of unmarked graves found at an indigenous school in Canada, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From a new report showing various&nbsp;countries relying on China for vaccines now seeing Covid surge, to the US seizing&nbsp;36 Iranian-linked websites for alleged disinformation. From a new revelation about Jamal Khashoggi's murder to the trial of the first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law.&nbsp;

We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/countries-relying-on-chinese-vaccines-reporting-covid-19-surge-report-393242">Countries relying on Chinese vaccines reporting COVID-19 surge: Report</a>

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Countries like Mongolia, Seychelles and Bahrain had relied on the easily accessible Chinese COVID-19 vaccines to combat the coronavirus pandemic and bring back normalcy. These countries are now battling a surge in infections.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seizes-36-iranian-linked-websites-for-alleged-disinformation-393220">US seizes 36 Iranian-linked websites for alleged disinformation</a>

<img alt="US seizes 36 Iranian-linked websites for alleged disinformation" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3b294de7-1484-4a0c-b669-03b45c3c84f8" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-23%20at%209.03.01%20AM.png" />

The US&nbsp;Justice Department said on Tuesday it seized 36 Iranian-linked websites, many of them associated with either disinformation activities or violent organisations, taking them offline for violating US&nbsp;sanctions.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudis-who-killed-journalist-khashoggi-received-paramilitary-training-in-us-report-393221">Saudis who killed journalist Khashoggi received paramilitary training in US: Report</a>

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Four Saudis who participated in the 2018 killing of the Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi received paramilitary training in the United States the previous year under a contract approved by the State Department, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trial-of-first-person-charged-under-hong-kongs-national-security-law-begins-393234">Trial of first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law begins</a>

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The trial of the first person charged under the national security law in Hong Kong begins on Wednesday, almost a year after he was charged with driving his motorbike into officers during a rally while carrying a flag with a protest slogan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/biden-sees-work-needed-to-address-problems-created-by-big-tech-firms-white-house-393250">Biden sees work needed to address problems created by big tech firms: White House</a>

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US&nbsp;President Joe Biden believes steps are needed to safeguard privacy, bolster innovation and deal with other problems created by big technology platforms, the White House said on Tuesday, signaling his support for legislation concerning Big Tech.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-likely-to-soon-face-antitrust-claims-over-play-store-from-us-states-sources-393249">Google likely to soon face antitrust claims over Play store from US states: Sources</a>

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A group of state attorneys general may file a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google as early as next week, accusing the search and advertising giant of violating antitrust law in running its mobile app store, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

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Watch:&nbsp;'No peace plan presented by Taliban': Afghanistan

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From a new report showing various countries relying on China for vaccines now seeing Covid surge, to the US seizing 36 Iranian-linked websites for alleged disinformation.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From a new report showing various countries relying on China for vaccines now seeing Covid surge, to the US seizing 36 Iranian-linked websites for alleged disinformation. From a new revelation about Jamal Khashoggi's murder to the trial of the first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Countries relying on Chinese vaccines reporting COVID-19 surge: Report Countries like Mongolia, Seychelles and Bahrain had relied on the easily accessible Chinese COVID-19 vaccines to combat the coronavirus pandemic and bring back normalcy. These countries are now battling a surge in infections. US seizes 36 Iranian-linked websites for alleged disinformation The US Justice Department said on Tuesday it seized 36 Iranian-linked websites, many of them associated with either disinformation activities or violent organisations, taking them offline for violating US sanctions. Saudis who killed journalist Khashoggi received paramilitary training in US: Report Four Saudis who participated in the 2018 killing of the Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi received paramilitary training in the United States the previous year under a contract approved by the State Department, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. Trial of first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law begins The trial of the first person charged under the national security law in Hong Kong begins on Wednesday, almost a year after he was charged with driving his motorbike into officers during a rally while carrying a flag with a protest slogan. Biden sees work needed to address problems created by big tech firms: White House US President Joe Biden believes steps are needed to safeguard privacy, bolster innovation and deal with other problems created by big technology platforms, the White House said on Tuesday, signaling his support for legislation concerning Big Tech. Google likely to soon face antitrust claims over Play store from US states: Sources A group of state attorneys general may file a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google as early as next week, accusing the search and advertising giant of violating antitrust law in running its mobile app store, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Watch: 'No peace plan presented by Taliban': Afghanistan

Morning news brief: Countries rely on Chinese vaccines, US seizes Iranian-linked websites, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From brazilians protesting Bolsonaro's role in half a million COVID-19 deaths to three people being injured in explosion at Serbian ammunition plant. From Biden to host Israeli president to Taiwan welcoming its vaccine aid.&nbsp;

We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazilians-protest-bolsonaros-role-in-half-a-million-covid-19-deaths-392661">Brazilians protest Bolsonaro's role in half a million COVID-19 deaths</a>

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Thousands took to the streets across Brazil on Saturday to protest against President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response, blasting the leader for not acquiring vaccines fast enough and for questioning the need for mask-wearing.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-to-host-israeli-president-rivlin-on-june-28-white-house-392663">Biden to host Israeli President Rivlin on June 28: White House</a>

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US&nbsp;President Joe Biden plans to host Israel's new president, Reuven Rivlin, at the White House on June 28, the White House said on Saturday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/forces-for-good-will-prevail-taiwan-welcomes-massive-us-vaccine-aid-392666">'Forces for good will prevail' - Taiwan welcomes massive US vaccine aid</a>

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Taiwan reacted with an outpouring of thanks to the United States for shipping 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to the major semiconductor-producing island, more than doubling its arsenal as it deals with a rise in domestic infections.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-far-right-tests-voters-appetite-in-regional-elections-392660">French far-right tests voters' appetite in regional elections</a>

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French voters go to the polls on Sunday in regional elections that will test the appeal of far-right leader Marine Le Pen's softened image less than a year before the next presidential election.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-injured-in-explosion-at-serbian-ammunition-plant-392662">Three injured in explosion at Serbian ammunition plant</a>

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Three workers sustained light injuries in a strong explosion that rocked an ammunition plant's facilities in the Serbian town of Cacak on Saturday evening, state RTS television reported.

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Watch:&nbsp;China making inroads in Sri Lanka, India keeps a close watch

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From brazilians protesting Bolsonaro's role in half a million COVID-19 deaths to three people being injured in explosion at Serbian ammunition plant.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From brazilians protesting Bolsonaro's role in half a million COVID-19 deaths to three people being injured in explosion at Serbian ammunition plant. From Biden to host Israeli president to Taiwan welcoming its vaccine aid. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Brazilians protest Bolsonaro's role in half a million COVID-19 deaths Thousands took to the streets across Brazil on Saturday to protest against President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response, blasting the leader for not acquiring vaccines fast enough and for questioning the need for mask-wearing. Biden to host Israeli President Rivlin on June 28: White House US President Joe Biden plans to host Israel's new president, Reuven Rivlin, at the White House on June 28, the White House said on Saturday. 'Forces for good will prevail' - Taiwan welcomes massive US vaccine aid Taiwan reacted with an outpouring of thanks to the United States for shipping 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to the major semiconductor-producing island, more than doubling its arsenal as it deals with a rise in domestic infections. French far-right tests voters' appetite in regional elections French voters go to the polls on Sunday in regional elections that will test the appeal of far-right leader Marine Le Pen's softened image less than a year before the next presidential election. Three injured in explosion at Serbian ammunition plant Three workers sustained light injuries in a strong explosion that rocked an ammunition plant's facilities in the Serbian town of Cacak on Saturday evening, state RTS television reported. Watch: China making inroads in Sri Lanka, India keeps a close watch

Morning news brief: Brazilians protest Bolsonaro's role in COVID-19 deaths and more

Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest stories of Monday morning-&nbsp;Chile's centre-right ruling coalition has secured 21% of votes for its list of new constitution delegates with 59% of votes counted.&nbsp;In the Israel-Gaza conflict, Blinken and Qatar's Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discuss 'efforts to restore calm in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza in light of the tragic loss of civilian life. On the other hand, the Taliban group plans to attend the Istanbul summit but wants the end negotiations to take place in Doha. The negotiating teams met in Doha on May 14 after a long pause. This and more below. To read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="Chile ruling coalition heading for disappointment in constitutional delegates vote">Chile ruling coalition heading for disappointment in constitutional delegates vote</a>

Independent candidates emerged as the big winners of the weekend vote to pick 155 men and women to rewrite the current charter drafted during the 1973-1990 dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.

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<a href="Online gambling soared during lockdown especially among regular gamblers: Study">Online gambling soared during lockdown especially among regular gamblers: Study</a>

For instance, usage of online gambling, including poker, bingo, and casino games, grew six-fold among regular gamblers. Respondents who gambled occasionally were still found to be more than twice as likely than before to gamble online. Those who struggled financially before the pandemic were more likely to report gambling during the lockdown.

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<a href="Taliban open to Istanbul summit but wants end negotiations to take place in Doha">Taliban open to Istanbul summit but wants end negotiations to take place in Doha</a>

According to Tolo News, the Taliban group plans to attend the Istanbul summit but wants the end negotiations to take place in Doha. The negotiating teams met in Doha on May 14 after a long pause.

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<a href="Israel-Palestine conflict: Gaza fighting enters second week, death toll nears 200">Israel-Palestine conflict: Gaza fighting enters second week, death toll nears 200</a>

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City flatten three buildings and kill at least 42 people on Sunday, as reported by Aljazeera news.

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<a href="China bars foreign curriculum, ownership in some private schools">China bars foreign curriculum, ownership in some private schools</a>

The laws, which will come into effect on Sept. 1, are the latest in a series of measures taken by Beijing to tighten control of its fast-growing education sector and public discourse.

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<a href="Online gambling soared during lockdown especially among regular gamblers: Study">Blinken discusses Gaza in calls with Qatari, Egyptian, Saudi foreign ministers&nbsp;</a>

Blinken and Qatar's Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed 'efforts to restore calm in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza in light of the tragic loss of civilian life, the State Department said.&nbsp;

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Watch -&nbsp;<a href="Palestinian FM accuses Israel of 'War Crimes' throughout Gaza">Palestinian FM accuses Israel of 'War Crimes' throughout Gaza</a>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">Watch-&nbsp;<a href="Brazil's fight against COVID-19 hampered by heavy rainfall">Brazil's fight against COVID-19 hampered by heavy rainfall</a></div>

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Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest stories of Monday morning- Chile's centre-right ruling coalition has secured 21% of votes for its list of new constitution delegates with 59% of votes counted.

Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest stories of Monday morning- Chile's centre-right ruling coalition has secured 21% of votes for its list of new constitution delegates with 59% of votes counted. In the Israel-Gaza conflict, Blinken and Qatar's Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discuss 'efforts to restore calm in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza in light of the tragic loss of civilian life. On the other hand, the Taliban group plans to attend the Istanbul summit but wants the end negotiations to take place in Doha. The negotiating teams met in Doha on May 14 after a long pause. This and more below. To read the full story, please click on the headline. Chile ruling coalition heading for disappointment in constitutional delegates vote Independent candidates emerged as the big winners of the weekend vote to pick 155 men and women to rewrite the current charter drafted during the 1973-1990 dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Online gambling soared during lockdown especially among regular gamblers: Study For instance, usage of online gambling, including poker, bingo, and casino games, grew six-fold among regular gamblers. Respondents who gambled occasionally were still found to be more than twice as likely than before to gamble online. Those who struggled financially before the pandemic were more likely to report gambling during the lockdown. Taliban open to Istanbul summit but wants end negotiations to take place in Doha According to Tolo News, the Taliban group plans to attend the Istanbul summit but wants the end negotiations to take place in Doha. The negotiating teams met in Doha on May 14 after a long pause. Israel-Palestine conflict: Gaza fighting enters second week, death toll nears 200 Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City flatten three buildings and kill at least 42 people on Sunday, as reported by Aljazeera news. China bars foreign curriculum, ownership in some private schools The laws, which will come into effect on Sept. 1, are the latest in a series of measures taken by Beijing to tighten control of its fast-growing education sector and public discourse. Blinken discusses Gaza in calls with Qatari, Egyptian, Saudi foreign ministers Blinken and Qatar's Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed 'efforts to restore calm in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza in light of the tragic loss of civilian life, the State Department said. Watch - Palestinian FM accuses Israel of 'War Crimes' throughout Gaza Watch- Brazil's fight against COVID-19 hampered by heavy rainfall

Morning news brief: China bars foreign curriculum, Blinken discusses Gaza in calls with foreign ministers and more

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