Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the biggest and latest news developments from the world.&nbsp;The United States Air Force (USAF) attacked&nbsp;eastern Syria near the Iraqi border, killing at least five Iran-backed militia fighters on Monday. In Italy, mask mandates are lifted starting Monday - people in the country are no longer required to wear masks in the face of falling Covid cases. The country's rating has also been changed to "white" to represent a low-risk zone. The death toll from the apartment complex collapse in Florida has gone up to 9, with rescue operations still underway, hopeful of finding more survivors. In France's regional elections, current President Macron and right-wing hopeful Le Pen suffered humiliating results, signalling a mixed response. Democracy continues to die in Hong Kong where authorities arrested a journalist who formerly worked with the now defunct Apple Daily newspaper.

This and more below; click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-carries-out-air-strikes-against-iran-backed-militia-in-iraq-syria-394352" hreflang="en">US carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria&nbsp;</a>

The United States said on Sunday it carried out another round of airstrikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria, this time in response to drone attacks by the militia against US personnel and facilities in Iraq

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/low-risk-zone-italy-goes-mask-free-as-covid-19-cases-continue-to-plummet-394386" hreflang="en">'Low -risk zone': Italy goes mask-free as COVID-19 cases continue to plummet</a>

Italy became a mask-free and low-risk coronavirus zone starting Monday. This declaration marks a milestone for Italy, which was the first European country to be hit by the pandemic in February 2020.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/florida-apartment-collapse-death-toll-climbs-to-nine-as-rescuers-race-to-find-survivors-394378" hreflang="en">Florida apartment collapse: Death toll climbs to nine as rescuers race to find survivors</a>

The death toll after the collapse of a Florida apartment tower rose to nine, officials said Sunday, with more than 150 people still missing and their weary families waiting nearly four days for information as to their fate.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-militia-fighters-killed-in-us-strikes-near-syria-iraq-border-394374" hreflang="en">Five militia fighters killed in US strikes near Syria-Iraq border</a>

The United States Air Force (USAF) attacks on eastern Syria near the Iraqi border killed at least five Iran-backed militia fighters on Monday

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-covid-19-response-team-holds-urgent-meeting-amid-outbreak-394361" hreflang="en">Australia's COVID-19 response team holds urgent meeting amid outbreak</a>

Australia`s COVID-19 response committee is due to hold an emergency meeting on Monday as outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant across the country prompted a lockdown in Sydney and renewed restrictions elsewhere

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/uk-singapore-launch-talks-on-digital-trade-agreement-394358" hreflang="en">UK, Singapore launch talks on digital trade agreement</a>

Britain and Singapore will on Monday start negotiations on a new digital trade agreement that could remove barriers, part of London's push to become what it calls a 'global tech powerhouse' post-Brexit.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-leaves-nothing-to-chance-ahead-of-party-centenary-394357" hreflang="en">China leaves nothing to chance ahead of Party centenary</a>

Behind roadblocks and hundreds of police in the Chinese capital of Beijing on Friday, fireworks resembling the national flag bloomed over the city as part of secretive and tightly choreographed rehearsal for the 100th anniversary of China's Communist Party.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-police-arrest-former-apple-daily-journalist-at-airport-media-394355" hreflang="en">Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport: Media</a>

Hong Kong police arrested a former senior journalist with the Apple Daily newspaper at the international airport on Sunday night on a suspected national security charge as he tried to leave the city, according to media reports.

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/twitter-interim-grievance-officer-for-india-quits-website-no-longer-shows-officers-name-394379" hreflang="en">Twitter interim grievance officer for India quits, website no longer shows officer's name</a>

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Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the biggest and latest news developments from the world. The United States Air Force (USAF) attacked eastern Syria near the Iraqi border, killing at least five Iran-backed militia fighters on Monday.

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the biggest and latest news developments from the world. The United States Air Force (USAF) attacked eastern Syria near the Iraqi border, killing at least five Iran-backed militia fighters on Monday. In Italy, mask mandates are lifted starting Monday - people in the country are no longer required to wear masks in the face of falling Covid cases. The country's rating has also been changed to "white" to represent a low-risk zone. The death toll from the apartment complex collapse in Florida has gone up to 9, with rescue operations still underway, hopeful of finding more survivors. In France's regional elections, current President Macron and right-wing hopeful Le Pen suffered humiliating results, signalling a mixed response. Democracy continues to die in Hong Kong where authorities arrested a journalist who formerly worked with the now defunct Apple Daily newspaper. This and more below; click on the headline to read the full story. US carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria The United States said on Sunday it carried out another round of airstrikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria, this time in response to drone attacks by the militia against US personnel and facilities in Iraq 'Low -risk zone': Italy goes mask-free as COVID-19 cases continue to plummet Italy became a mask-free and low-risk coronavirus zone starting Monday. This declaration marks a milestone for Italy, which was the first European country to be hit by the pandemic in February 2020. Florida apartment collapse: Death toll climbs to nine as rescuers race to find survivors The death toll after the collapse of a Florida apartment tower rose to nine, officials said Sunday, with more than 150 people still missing and their weary families waiting nearly four days for information as to their fate. Five militia fighters killed in US strikes near Syria-Iraq border The United States Air Force (USAF) attacks on eastern Syria near the Iraqi border killed at least five Iran-backed militia fighters on Monday Australia's COVID-19 response team holds urgent meeting amid outbreak Australia`s COVID-19 response committee is due to hold an emergency meeting on Monday as outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant across the country prompted a lockdown in Sydney and renewed restrictions elsewhere UK, Singapore launch talks on digital trade agreement Britain and Singapore will on Monday start negotiations on a new digital trade agreement that could remove barriers, part of London's push to become what it calls a 'global tech powerhouse' post-Brexit. China leaves nothing to chance ahead of Party centenary Behind roadblocks and hundreds of police in the Chinese capital of Beijing on Friday, fireworks resembling the national flag bloomed over the city as part of secretive and tightly choreographed rehearsal for the 100th anniversary of China's Communist Party. Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport: Media Hong Kong police arrested a former senior journalist with the Apple Daily newspaper at the international airport on Sunday night on a suspected national security charge as he tried to leave the city, according to media reports. Watch: Twitter interim grievance officer for India quits, website no longer shows officer's name

Morning news brief: US strikes near Syria-Iraq border kill five, Italy goes mask-free, 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>

<img alt="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." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4975b2ed-1d00-4a32-b3e4-c00eaedd9e37" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-27%20at%2010.08.31%20AM_0.png" />

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>

<img alt="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." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e330170f-26e9-43f3-965d-d7e4dcfa4c24" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-27%20at%2010.12.14%20AM.png" />

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>

<img alt="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" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="eb000f5f-cb16-4977-9aa1-674a2183633f" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-27%20at%2010.13.25%20AM.png" />

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

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of June 22. Latin America is witnessing its third wave of Covid infections. Colombia alone crossed 100,000 deaths on Tuesday, marking a grim milestone. The country of 50 million people has reported more than 3.9 million cases of coronavirus infections, as well as 100,582 deaths. The United Nations on Tuesday warned that 8,500 children were used as soldiers in all of 2020.&nbsp;The report verified that violations had been committed against 19,379 children in 21 conflicts. The most violations in 2020 were committed in Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen. On the science front, Indian scientists recently discover four near-Earth asteroids with help from NASA and local organisations.

This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-8500-children-used-as-soldiers-in-2020-un-393046" hreflang="en">More than 8,500 children used as soldiers in 2020: UN</a>

More than 8,500 children were used as soldiers last year in various conflicts across the world and nearly 2,700 others were killed, the United Nations said on Monday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombias-covid-19-deaths-pass-100000-in-unrelenting-third-wave-393045" hreflang="en">Colombia's COVID-19 deaths pass 100,000 in unrelenting third wave</a>

Reported deaths from COVID-19 in Colombia passed 100,000 on Monday, the country`s health ministry said, amid warnings of potential scarcity of treatment drugs and oxygen in hospitals during a long and brutal third peak of infections and deaths.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/tesla-to-hold-ai-day-in-about-a-month-for-hiring-musk-393042" hreflang="en">Tesla to hold AI Day in 'about a month' for hiring: Musk</a>

Tesla Inc chief Elon Musk is considering holding an AI Day in about a month, where the Silicon Valley billionaire will showcase the progress in AI software and hardware with an aim to recruit.

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/54187-Untitled%2520design%2520%25284%2529_122.jpg" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-refugee-crisis-largest-in-the-modern-history-of-latin-america-393058" hreflang="en">Venezuela refugee crisis: Largest in the modern history of Latin America</a>

Since 2015, over 5.6 million Venezuelans have fled the nation to flee violence, insecurity, and threats, as well as a long-running economic crisis that has resulted in a scarcity of food, medicines, and basic services.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-bans-us-ngo-bard-college-after-labelling-it-undesirable-393040" hreflang="en">Russia bans US NGO Bard College after labelling it 'undesirable'</a>

Russian state prosecutor's office said on Monday it banned Bard College, a US&nbsp;non-governmental organisation, after labelling it 'undesirable'.

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/28/196577-untitled-design-67.jpg" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/washington-in-talks-over-removal-of-foreign-fighters-from-libya-us-envoy-393039" hreflang="en">Washington in talks over removal of foreign fighters from Libya: US envoy</a>

The United States is in talks with some of the key actors in Libya over the withdrawal of foreign forces ahead of elections planned for December, Washington's top Libya envoy said on Monday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccine-or-jail-duterte-tells-filipinos-you-choose-393038" hreflang="en">COVID-19 vaccine or jail, Duterte tells Filipinos: ‘You choose’</a>

As the Philippines faces one of Asia's worst outbreaks, with over 1.3 million infections and over 23,000 deaths, President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to imprison those who refuse to be vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/indian-scientists-discover-four-near-earth-asteroids-in-nasa-backed-research-programme-393060" hreflang="en">Indian scientists discover four near-Earth asteroids in NASA-backed research programme</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/thirteen-people-in-france-go-on-trial-for-online-harassment-393059" hreflang="en">Thirteen people in France go on Trial for online harassment</a>

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Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of June 22. Latin America is witnessing its third wave of Covid infections. Colombia alone crossed 100,000 deaths on Tuesday, marking a grim milestone.

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of June 22. Latin America is witnessing its third wave of Covid infections. Colombia alone crossed 100,000 deaths on Tuesday, marking a grim milestone. The country of 50 million people has reported more than 3.9 million cases of coronavirus infections, as well as 100,582 deaths. The United Nations on Tuesday warned that 8,500 children were used as soldiers in all of 2020. The report verified that violations had been committed against 19,379 children in 21 conflicts. The most violations in 2020 were committed in Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen. On the science front, Indian scientists recently discover four near-Earth asteroids with help from NASA and local organisations. This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story. More than 8,500 children used as soldiers in 2020: UN More than 8,500 children were used as soldiers last year in various conflicts across the world and nearly 2,700 others were killed, the United Nations said on Monday. Colombia's COVID-19 deaths pass 100,000 in unrelenting third wave Reported deaths from COVID-19 in Colombia passed 100,000 on Monday, the country`s health ministry said, amid warnings of potential scarcity of treatment drugs and oxygen in hospitals during a long and brutal third peak of infections and deaths. Tesla to hold AI Day in 'about a month' for hiring: Musk Tesla Inc chief Elon Musk is considering holding an AI Day in about a month, where the Silicon Valley billionaire will showcase the progress in AI software and hardware with an aim to recruit. Venezuela refugee crisis: Largest in the modern history of Latin America Since 2015, over 5.6 million Venezuelans have fled the nation to flee violence, insecurity, and threats, as well as a long-running economic crisis that has resulted in a scarcity of food, medicines, and basic services. Russia bans US NGO Bard College after labelling it 'undesirable' Russian state prosecutor's office said on Monday it banned Bard College, a US non-governmental organisation, after labelling it 'undesirable'. Washington in talks over removal of foreign fighters from Libya: US envoy The United States is in talks with some of the key actors in Libya over the withdrawal of foreign forces ahead of elections planned for December, Washington's top Libya envoy said on Monday. COVID-19 vaccine or jail, Duterte tells Filipinos: ‘You choose’ As the Philippines faces one of Asia's worst outbreaks, with over 1.3 million infections and over 23,000 deaths, President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to imprison those who refuse to be vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus. Indian scientists discover four near-Earth asteroids in NASA-backed research programme Watch: Thirteen people in France go on Trial for online harassment

Morning news brief: Covid death toll in Colombia crosses 100,000; UN says 8,000 children used as soldiers in 2020, 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>

<img alt="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." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="82834a86-d109-47d8-8c89-c6d824ff4738" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-20%20at%209.40.28%20AM.png" />

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>

<img alt="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." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="829b8c32-15f7-4f1c-b0c6-497a1f55d010" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-20%20at%209.41.51%20AM.png" />

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>

<img alt="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." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8a041d40-75f6-4583-96b3-985bbcb8ac08" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-20%20at%209.43.02%20AM.png" />

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>

<img alt="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." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="15ef88ab-3dd3-4e7e-95c7-c553062be4de" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-20%20at%209.44.20%20AM.png" />

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>

<img alt="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." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="38505ae1-782a-4284-b033-a42c01ef7961" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-20%20at%2010.03.13%20AM.png" />

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

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Palestinians cancelling deal for near-expired COVID-19 vaccines from Israel to Kim Jong Un tightening ruling party disciple. And Mexico vaccinating migrants in Baja California.&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/judge-under-us-sanctions-set-to-take-over-iran-presidency-392512">Judge under US sanctions set to take over Iran presidency</a>

<img alt="Millions of Iranians voted on Friday in a contest set to hand the presidency to a hardline judge, who is subject to US sanctions, though anger over economic hardship and curbs on freedoms mean many will heed calls for a boycott." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fc74862a-d223-4ac2-a660-2ef59ae33d7c" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-19%20at%209.07.50%20AM.png" />

Millions of Iranians voted on Friday in a contest set to hand the presidency to a hardline judge, who is subject to US&nbsp;sanctions, though anger over economic hardship and curbs on freedoms mean many will heed calls for a boycott.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-flying-sikh-milkha-singh-dies-at-91-due-to-post-covid-complications-392501">'The Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh dies at 91 due to post-COVID complications</a>

<img alt="India's legendary athlete Milkha Singh passed away on Friday due to post-COVID complications." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fd9289df-ab53-43cb-b13f-538da1ff38a6" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-19%20at%209.09.22%20AM.png" />

India's legendary athlete Milkha Singh passed away on Friday due to post-COVID complications.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinians-cancel-deal-for-near-expired-covid-19-vaccines-from-israel-392515">Palestinians cancel deal for near-expired COVID-19 vaccines from Israel</a>

<img alt="The Palestinian Authority (PA) cancelled a deal on Friday to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel after an initial Israeli shipment showed an expiration date sooner than had been agreed, the PA health minister said." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c3260673-e952-49d6-89fb-979bacc7bbe4" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-19%20at%209.11.36%20AM.png" />

The Palestinian Authority (PA) cancelled a deal on Friday to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel after an initial Israeli shipment showed an expiration date sooner than had been agreed, the PA health minister said.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-tightens-ruling-party-discipline-appoints-new-politburo-members-392500">Kim Jong Un tightens ruling party discipline, appoints new politburo members</a>

<img alt="North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reinforced the ruling Workers' Party discipline and appointed new members of its powerful politburo, state media KCNA reported on Saturday." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d21aba46-cd87-4f98-a9ee-80979c095f99" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-19%20at%209.13.04%20AM.png" />

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reinforced the ruling Workers' Party discipline and appointed new members of its powerful politburo, state media KCNA reported on Saturday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-to-vaccinate-migrants-in-baja-california-under-new-border-initiative-392499">Mexico to vaccinate migrants in Baja California under new border initiative</a>

<img alt="Authorities in the Mexican border state of Baja California say they will include migrants in the new COVID-19 vaccination plan for border cities, which is aimed at accelerating the reopening of the shared land border with the United States." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b87ad3f1-e3be-4930-8203-f947e1635719" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-19%20at%209.14.57%20AM_0.png" />

Authorities in the Mexican border state of Baja California say they will include migrants in the new COVID-19 vaccination plan for border cities, which is aimed at accelerating the reopening of the shared land border with the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-taking-china-to-wto-over-wine-duties-392518">Australia taking China to WTO over wine duties</a>

<img alt="Australia is lodging a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization over China's imposition of anti-dumping duties on Australian wine exports, the government announced Saturday." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8270862a-788b-4c27-9d72-1eabdabe3233" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-19%20at%209.16.45%20AM.png" />

Australia&nbsp;is lodging a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization over China's imposition of anti-dumping duties on Australian wine exports, the government announced Saturday.

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Watch: Indian govt to Twitter: Rule of land is supreme, not your policy

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Palestinians cancelling deal for near-expired COVID-19 vaccines from Israel to Kim Jong Un tightening ruling party disciple.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Palestinians cancelling deal for near-expired COVID-19 vaccines from Israel to Kim Jong Un tightening ruling party disciple. And Mexico vaccinating migrants in Baja California. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Judge under US sanctions set to take over Iran presidency Millions of Iranians voted on Friday in a contest set to hand the presidency to a hardline judge, who is subject to US sanctions, though anger over economic hardship and curbs on freedoms mean many will heed calls for a boycott. 'The Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh dies at 91 due to post-COVID complications India's legendary athlete Milkha Singh passed away on Friday due to post-COVID complications. Palestinians cancel deal for near-expired COVID-19 vaccines from Israel The Palestinian Authority (PA) cancelled a deal on Friday to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel after an initial Israeli shipment showed an expiration date sooner than had been agreed, the PA health minister said. Kim Jong Un tightens ruling party discipline, appoints new politburo members North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reinforced the ruling Workers' Party discipline and appointed new members of its powerful politburo, state media KCNA reported on Saturday. Mexico to vaccinate migrants in Baja California under new border initiative Authorities in the Mexican border state of Baja California say they will include migrants in the new COVID-19 vaccination plan for border cities, which is aimed at accelerating the reopening of the shared land border with the United States. Australia taking China to WTO over wine duties Australia is lodging a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization over China's imposition of anti-dumping duties on Australian wine exports, the government announced Saturday. Watch: Indian govt to Twitter: Rule of land is supreme, not your policy

Morning news brief: Judge under US sanctions set to take over Iran presidency and more

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. 
 
In response to Palestinian actions, Israeli jets launched airstrikes in Gaza overnight. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country needs to prepare for "both dialogue and confrontation" with the United States under President Joe Biden. Team India and New Zealand will clash in World Test Championship final that will be played on Friday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lambda-new-variant-of-covid-19-that-is-affecting-29-countries-392308">Lambda: New variant of COVID-19 that is affecting 29 countries</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/14/182689-new-variant-of-coronavirus.jpg" />By designating it as a 'variable of interest,' the World Health Organization is signalling that it will be closely monitored in terms of infection strength before being added to the group of 'variables of concern,' which includes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-carries-out-fresh-airstrike-in-response-to-palestinian-arson-balloons-392293">Israel carries out a fresh airstrike in response to Palestinian arson balloons</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/16/198628-untitled-design-3.jpg" />In response to Palestinian actions, Israeli jets launched airstrikes in Gaza overnight (from Thursday to Friday), the army reported. This was a retaliation for the actions of militants in the Palestinian territory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-installs-billboards-demanding-citizens-to-behave-during-100-years-celebrations-392296">China installs billboards demanding citizens to 'behave' during 100 years' celebrations</a> 
 
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A little before the 100th birthday of China’s ruling Communist Party, banners and billboards have started popping out around the country, demanding ‘civilised’ behaviour from residents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-must-prepare-for-dialogue-and-confrontation-with-the-us-kim-jong-un-392280">North Korea must prepare for 'dialogue and confrontation' with the US: Kim Jong Un</a> 
 
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country needs to prepare for "both dialogue and confrontation" with the United States under President Joe Biden, state media reported Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-wtc-final-weather-predictions-ageas-bowl-pitch-conditions-and-probable-xi-392119">IND vs NZ, WTC Final: Weather predictions, Rose Bowl pitch conditions and probable XI</a> 
 
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Team India and New Zealand will clash against each other in World Test Championship final that will be played on Friday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Both teams will be looking to lift the Test Championship Mace and take home a cash price of US$ 1.6 million.&nbsp;

Watch: Iranians set to vote for president amid turnout concerns

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. In response to Palestinian actions, Israeli jets launched airstrikes in Gaza overnight.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. In response to Palestinian actions, Israeli jets launched airstrikes in Gaza overnight. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country needs to prepare for "both dialogue and confrontation" with the United States under President Joe Biden. Team India and New Zealand will clash in World Test Championship final that will be played on Friday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Lambda: New variant of COVID-19 that is affecting 29 countries By designating it as a 'variable of interest,' the World Health Organization is signalling that it will be closely monitored in terms of infection strength before being added to the group of 'variables of concern,' which includes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta. Israel carries out a fresh airstrike in response to Palestinian arson balloons In response to Palestinian actions, Israeli jets launched airstrikes in Gaza overnight (from Thursday to Friday), the army reported. This was a retaliation for the actions of militants in the Palestinian territory. China installs billboards demanding citizens to 'behave' during 100 years' celebrations A little before the 100th birthday of China’s ruling Communist Party, banners and billboards have started popping out around the country, demanding ‘civilised’ behaviour from residents. North Korea must prepare for 'dialogue and confrontation' with the US: Kim Jong Un North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country needs to prepare for "both dialogue and confrontation" with the United States under President Joe Biden, state media reported Friday. IND vs NZ, WTC Final: Weather predictions, Rose Bowl pitch conditions and probable XI Team India and New Zealand will clash against each other in World Test Championship final that will be played on Friday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Both teams will be looking to lift the Test Championship Mace and take home a cash price of US$ 1.6 million. Watch: Iranians set to vote for president amid turnout concerns

Morning news brief: New variant of COVID-19, Israeli airstrikes target Gaza, China’s warning to citizens and more

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Hong Kong police raided the office of Apple Daily, a newspaper known for its critical coverage of China and Hong Kong. US President Biden's first overseas trip put his diplomatic and negotiating philosophy on display, as he offered an often rosy take on the possibilities of cooperation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. These and other stories have been covered for you.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-putin-summit-takeaways-respect-optimism-and-some-scepticism-392063">Biden-Putin summit takeaways: Respect, optimism, and some scepticism</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/16/198781-untitled-design-75.jpg" />Biden and Putin did not use the word reset to describe the state of relations between the two nations after their summit in Switzerland.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shenzhou-12-chinas-rocket-carrying-first-crew-sets-off-to-new-space-station-392043">Shenzhou-12: China's rocket carrying first crew sets off to new space station</a> 
 
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The Shenzhou-12 spacecraft will dock with the Tianhe main section of the space station, which was placed in orbit on April 29.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-police-raid-pro-democracy-newspaper-apple-daily-arrest-editor-and-four-other-executives-392042">Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, arrest editor and four other executives</a> 
 
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Hong Kong police raided the office of Apple Daily, known for its critical coverage of China and Hong Kong, on Thursday morning. 
 
Watch: 'Russia poses one of the biggest challenges for NATO': Angela Merkel

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Hong Kong police raided the office of Apple Daily, a newspaper known for its critical coverage of China and Hong Kong.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Hong Kong police raided the office of Apple Daily, a newspaper known for its critical coverage of China and Hong Kong. US President Biden's first overseas trip put his diplomatic and negotiating philosophy on display, as he offered an often rosy take on the possibilities of cooperation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. These and other stories have been covered for you. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Biden-Putin summit takeaways: Respect, optimism, and some scepticism Biden and Putin did not use the word reset to describe the state of relations between the two nations after their summit in Switzerland. Shenzhou-12: China's rocket carrying first crew sets off to new space station The Shenzhou-12 spacecraft will dock with the Tianhe main section of the space station, which was placed in orbit on April 29. Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, arrest editor and four other executives Hong Kong police raided the office of Apple Daily, known for its critical coverage of China and Hong Kong, on Thursday morning. Watch: 'Russia poses one of the biggest challenges for NATO': Angela Merkel Watch: Billion Dollar Idea | Success story of Licious Food company | Abhay Hanjura and Vivek Gupta | WION

Morning news brief: Biden-Putin summit, China space mission, Apple Daily raids and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far.&nbsp;From&nbsp;Homeland Security chief saying US-Mexico border not open,&nbsp; to&nbsp;Coca Cola losing $4 bn as Cristiano Ronaldo removes the soft drink at a presser. And Racing 'fanatic' Queen Elizabeth has Royal Ascot in her sights.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-strikes-gaza-first-time-under-the-new-government-and-after-the-ceasefire-391754">Israel strikes Gaza, 1st time under the new government and after the ceasefire</a>

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Israel has launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, its first offensive since a new coalition government came to power, barely weeks after an 11-day battle with the Palestinian territory.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/homeland-security-chief-says-us-mexico-border-not-open-391760">Homeland Security chief says US-Mexico border not open</a>

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US Homeland Security chief Alejandro Mayorkas said on Tuesday the US southern border is not open to irregular migration, adding the Biden administration is developing 'lawful pathways' aimed at slowing the flow of people at the border.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/coca-cola-loses-4-billion-as-cristiano-ronaldo-removes-soft-drink-bottles-at-a-presser-391777">Coca Cola loses $4 bn as Cristiano Ronaldo removes soft drink at a presser</a>

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Following Cristiano Ronaldo's removal of Coca-Cola bottles from a Euro 2020 news conference on Monday, the company's market value was slashed by $4 billion.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/racing-fanatic-queen-elizabeth-has-royal-ascot-in-her-sights-391772">Racing 'fanatic' Queen Elizabeth has Royal Ascot in her sights</a>

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Racing "fanatic" Queen Elizabeth II could attend Royal Ascot this week even though there will be no traditional carriage procession should the British monarch make an appearance.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-speeds-visas-for-vulnerable-afghans-as-pullout-looms-but-congress-wants-more-391762">US speeds visas for Afghans as pullout looms, but Congress wants more</a>

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As the US military completes its withdrawal from Afghanistan in the coming weeks, the Biden administration says it is adding staff to hurry up the visa process for Afghans, who worked for the US government and want to flee to avoid Taliban reprisals.

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Homeland Security chief saying US-Mexico border not open, to Coca Cola losing $4 bn as Cristiano Ronaldo removes the soft drink at a presser.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Homeland Security chief saying US-Mexico border not open, to Coca Cola losing $4 bn as Cristiano Ronaldo removes the soft drink at a presser. And Racing 'fanatic' Queen Elizabeth has Royal Ascot in her sights. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Israel strikes Gaza, 1st time under the new government and after the ceasefire Israel has launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, its first offensive since a new coalition government came to power, barely weeks after an 11-day battle with the Palestinian territory. Homeland Security chief says US-Mexico border not open US Homeland Security chief Alejandro Mayorkas said on Tuesday the US southern border is not open to irregular migration, adding the Biden administration is developing 'lawful pathways' aimed at slowing the flow of people at the border. Coca Cola loses $4 bn as Cristiano Ronaldo removes soft drink at a presser Following Cristiano Ronaldo's removal of Coca-Cola bottles from a Euro 2020 news conference on Monday, the company's market value was slashed by $4 billion. Racing 'fanatic' Queen Elizabeth has Royal Ascot in her sights Racing "fanatic" Queen Elizabeth II could attend Royal Ascot this week even though there will be no traditional carriage procession should the British monarch make an appearance. US speeds visas for Afghans as pullout looms, but Congress wants more As the US military completes its withdrawal from Afghanistan in the coming weeks, the Biden administration says it is adding staff to hurry up the visa process for Afghans, who worked for the US government and want to flee to avoid Taliban reprisals. Watch: Twitter appoints interim Chief Compliance Officer for India ×

Morning news brief: Israel strikes Gaza, 1st time under the new government and after the ceasefire and more

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Egypt's highest civilian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures over a 2013 sit-in which ended with security forces killing hundreds of protesters, judicial sources said. Assailing the march as a 'provocation', Palestinian factions have called for a 'Day of Rage' in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas have warned of renewed hostilities if it goes ahead

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-upholds-death-sentence-for-12-senior-muslim-brotherhood-figures-391535">Egypt upholds death sentence for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/39829-flag.international.egypt-20180129013321.jpg" />Egypt's highest civilian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures over a 2013 sit-in which ended with security forces killing hundreds of protesters, judicial sources said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-nationalists-to-march-in-east-jerusalem-palestinians-plan-day-of-rage-391534">Israeli nationalists to march in East Jerusalem, Palestinians plan 'Day of Rage'</a> 
 
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Assailing the march as a 'provocation', Palestinian factions have called for a 'Day of Rage' in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas have warned of renewed hostilities if it goes ahead

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-canada-set-to-discuss-lifting-of-border-restrictions-sources-391525">US, Canada set to discuss lifting of border restrictions: Sources</a> 
 
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US and Canadian business leaders have voiced increasing concern about the ban on non-essential travel at land borders because of COVID-19 that was imposed in March 2020 and has been renewed on a monthly basis since. The measures, which also apply to the US-Mexico border, do not affect trade or other essential travel

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/switzerland-five-killed-in-plane-and-glider-crash-in-swiss-alps-391522">Switzerland: Five killed in plane and glider crash in Swiss Alps</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/34265-swiss-alps-skydiving-20171130054832.jpg" />Five people died when a glider and a small plane crashed in the Swiss Alps at the weekend, police said Monday, adding that they were investigating whether the two accidents were linked. 
 
Watch: NATO's communique against China much sharper than G7

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Egypt's highest civilian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures over a 2013 sit-in which ended with security forces killing hundreds of protesters, judicial sources said.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Egypt's highest civilian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures over a 2013 sit-in which ended with security forces killing hundreds of protesters, judicial sources said. Assailing the march as a 'provocation', Palestinian factions have called for a 'Day of Rage' in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas have warned of renewed hostilities if it goes ahead Click on the headlines to read the full story: Egypt upholds death sentence for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures Egypt's highest civilian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures over a 2013 sit-in which ended with security forces killing hundreds of protesters, judicial sources said. Israeli nationalists to march in East Jerusalem, Palestinians plan 'Day of Rage' Assailing the march as a 'provocation', Palestinian factions have called for a 'Day of Rage' in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas have warned of renewed hostilities if it goes ahead US, Canada set to discuss lifting of border restrictions: Sources US and Canadian business leaders have voiced increasing concern about the ban on non-essential travel at land borders because of COVID-19 that was imposed in March 2020 and has been renewed on a monthly basis since. The measures, which also apply to the US-Mexico border, do not affect trade or other essential travel Switzerland: Five killed in plane and glider crash in Swiss Alps Five people died when a glider and a small plane crashed in the Swiss Alps at the weekend, police said Monday, adding that they were investigating whether the two accidents were linked. Watch: NATO's communique against China much sharper than G7

Morning news brief: US-Canada border restrictions, 'Day of Rage' and more

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. 
 
Netanyahu said "if it's our destiny to be in the opposition, we'll do so with our heads high until we take down this bad government and return to lead the country our way".Conflicts in Myanmar's borderlands have reignited in several places since the army seized power on February 1 and overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday G7 leaders rallied around the need to "counter and compete" with China on challenges ranging from safeguarding democracy to the technology race.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-well-be-back-soon-says-netanyahu-vows-to-stay-in-politics-391256">Israel: 'We'll be back soon, says Netanyahu; vows to stay in politics</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/14/198324-untitled-design.jpg" />Netanyahu, 71, in typically combative style, vowed shortly before his defeat that "if it's our destiny to be in the opposition, we'll do so with our heads high until we take down this bad government and return to lead the country our way".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-junta-media-accuse-ethnic-army-of-killing-25-workers-391249">Myanmar junta media accuse the ethnic army of killing 25 workers</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/15/195051-myanmar-3.jpg" />Conflicts in Myanmar's borderlands have reignited in several places since the army seized power on February 1 and overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-rally-around-the-need-to-counter-and-compete-with-china-white-house-391244">G7 rally around the need to 'counter and compete' with China: White House</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/10/186430-white-house.jpg" />White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday G7 leaders rallied around the need to "counter and compete" with China on challenges ranging from safeguarding democracy to the technology race.

Watch: Queen Elizabeth reminded me of my mother, says US Prez Joe Biden

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-novak-djokovic-scripts-history-with-19th-grand-slam-in-thrilling-french-open-final-391233">Diego Maradona's doctor, six others, to be questioned in his death</a> 
 
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Diego Maradona's physician and six other caregivers accused of neglecting the football icon in his final days will be questioned by Argentine prosecutors from Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-novak-djokovic-scripts-history-with-19th-grand-slam-in-thrilling-french-open-final-391233">Tennis: Novak Djokovic scripts history with 19th Grand Slam in thrilling French Open final</a> 
 
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Novak Djokovic on Sunday won his 19th Grand Slam title while becoming the first man in 52 years to win all four majors twice as he turned the tables from two sets down to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Roland Garros final.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Netanyahu said "if it's our destiny to be in the opposition, we'll do so with our heads high until we take down this bad government and return to lead the country our way".

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Netanyahu said "if it's our destiny to be in the opposition, we'll do so with our heads high until we take down this bad government and return to lead the country our way".Conflicts in Myanmar's borderlands have reignited in several places since the army seized power on February 1 and overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday G7 leaders rallied around the need to "counter and compete" with China on challenges ranging from safeguarding democracy to the technology race. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Israel: 'We'll be back soon, says Netanyahu; vows to stay in politics Netanyahu, 71, in typically combative style, vowed shortly before his defeat that "if it's our destiny to be in the opposition, we'll do so with our heads high until we take down this bad government and return to lead the country our way". Myanmar junta media accuse the ethnic army of killing 25 workers Conflicts in Myanmar's borderlands have reignited in several places since the army seized power on February 1 and overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. G7 rally around the need to 'counter and compete' with China: White House White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday G7 leaders rallied around the need to "counter and compete" with China on challenges ranging from safeguarding democracy to the technology race. Watch: Queen Elizabeth reminded me of my mother, says US Prez Joe Biden Diego Maradona's doctor, six others, to be questioned in his death Diego Maradona's physician and six other caregivers accused of neglecting the football icon in his final days will be questioned by Argentine prosecutors from Monday. Tennis: Novak Djokovic scripts history with 19th Grand Slam in thrilling French Open final Novak Djokovic on Sunday won his 19th Grand Slam title while becoming the first man in 52 years to win all four majors twice as he turned the tables from two sets down to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Roland Garros final.

Morning news brief: Israel politics, Myanmar junta, G7 and more

We bring to you the biggest stories of the day so far.&nbsp;From&nbsp;Israel's Knesset to vote on new government, bringing an end to Netanyahu's record reign to&nbsp;US, South Korea reaffirm cooperation towards denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula. And&nbsp;evidence in Mexico serial killer's house suggests 17 victims while the Muslim victims of a truck attack are given farewell with coffins draped in Canadian flags.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/intense-iran-nuclear-talks-resume-as-germany-calls-for-rapid-progress-391080">'Intense' Iran nuclear talks resume as Germany calls for rapid progress</a>

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Indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal resumed in Vienna on Saturday as the European Union said negotiations were 'intense' and Germany called for rapid progress.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-knesset-to-vote-on-new-government-end-netanyahus-record-reign-391097">Israel's Knesset to vote on new government, end Netanyahu's record reign</a>

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year hold on power was set to end on Sunday when parliament votes on a new government, ushering in an administration that has pledged to heal a nation bitterly divided over the departure of the country's longest serving leader.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-south-korea-reaffirm-cooperation-towards-denuclearisation-of-korean-peninsula-391078">US, S Korea reaffirm cooperation towards denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula</a>

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-Yong reaffirmed a commitment between their countries and Japan to work closely toward the 'denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula', the State Department said.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/evidence-in-mexico-serial-killers-house-suggests-17-victims-391098">Evidence in Mexico serial killer's house suggests 17 victims</a>

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Investigators digging under the house of a suspected serial killer on the outskirts of Mexico City have said they have found 3,787 bone fragments so far, apparently belonging to 17 different victims.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/muslim-victims-of-truck-attack-given-farewell-with-coffins-draped-in-canadian-flags-391077">Victims of truck attack given farewell with coffins draped in Canadian flags&nbsp;</a>

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Several hundred mourners joined a public funeral service on Saturday to bid farewell to a Canadian Muslim family run over and killed by a man in a pick-up truck on last Sunday in an attack the police said was driven by hate.

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We bring to you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Israel's Knesset to vote on new government, bringing an end to Netanyahu's record reign to US, South Korea reaffirm cooperation towards denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula.

We bring to you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Israel's Knesset to vote on new government, bringing an end to Netanyahu's record reign to US, South Korea reaffirm cooperation towards denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula. And evidence in Mexico serial killer's house suggests 17 victims while the Muslim victims of a truck attack are given farewell with coffins draped in Canadian flags. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. 'Intense' Iran nuclear talks resume as Germany calls for rapid progress Indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal resumed in Vienna on Saturday as the European Union said negotiations were 'intense' and Germany called for rapid progress. Israel's Knesset to vote on new government, end Netanyahu's record reign Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year hold on power was set to end on Sunday when parliament votes on a new government, ushering in an administration that has pledged to heal a nation bitterly divided over the departure of the country's longest serving leader. US, S Korea reaffirm cooperation towards denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-Yong reaffirmed a commitment between their countries and Japan to work closely toward the 'denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula', the State Department said. Evidence in Mexico serial killer's house suggests 17 victims Investigators digging under the house of a suspected serial killer on the outskirts of Mexico City have said they have found 3,787 bone fragments so far, apparently belonging to 17 different victims. Victims of truck attack given farewell with coffins draped in Canadian flags Several hundred mourners joined a public funeral service on Saturday to bid farewell to a Canadian Muslim family run over and killed by a man in a pick-up truck on last Sunday in an attack the police said was driven by hate. Watch: UK PM Boris Johnson voices ’Serious Concern’ over Delta variant ×

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G7 leaders will agree to expand global Covid vaccine manufacturing to provide at least one billion doses to the world through sharing and financing schemes, Britain said Thursday. A religious leader in Pakistan was arrested for threatening and inciting violence over Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai`s remarks on marriage.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-leaders-agree-to-provide-1-billion-covid-vaccine-doses-to-world-uk-390730">G7 leaders agree to provide 1 billion Covid vaccine doses 'to world': UK</a> 
 
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The UK, which is hosting the big powers' gathering in southwest England, added it would donate at least 100 million surplus doses within the next year, including five million beginning in the coming weeks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shooting-in-grocery-store-in-florida-two-killed-including-one-child-390729">Shooting in a grocery store in Florida, two killed, including one child</a> 
 
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"Upon arrival deputies located three individuals deceased from gunshot wounds, one adult male, one adult female, and one child," the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said. "The shooter is one of the deceased."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-report-says-hong-kong-security-law-used-to-drastically-curtail-freedoms-390718">UK report says Hong Kong security law used to 'drastically curtail freedoms'</a> 
 
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Beijing has broken its legal obligations by undermining Hong Kong`s high degree of autonomy and used a national security law to "drastically curtail freedoms" in the global financial hub, according to a report by Britain on its former colony.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-religious-leader-held-for-threatening-malala-over-her-views-on-marriage-390719">Pakistan religious leader held for threatening Malala over her views on marriage</a>

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A religious leader in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa`s Lakki Marwat district was arrested for threatening and inciting violence over Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai`s remarks on marriage. 
 
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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. G7 leaders will agree to expand global Covid vaccine manufacturing to provide at least one billion doses to the world through sharing and financing schemes, Britain said Thursday.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. G7 leaders will agree to expand global Covid vaccine manufacturing to provide at least one billion doses to the world through sharing and financing schemes, Britain said Thursday. A religious leader in Pakistan was arrested for threatening and inciting violence over Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai`s remarks on marriage. Click on the headlines to read the full story: G7 leaders agree to provide 1 billion Covid vaccine doses 'to world': UK The UK, which is hosting the big powers' gathering in southwest England, added it would donate at least 100 million surplus doses within the next year, including five million beginning in the coming weeks. Shooting in a grocery store in Florida, two killed, including one child "Upon arrival deputies located three individuals deceased from gunshot wounds, one adult male, one adult female, and one child," the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said. "The shooter is one of the deceased." UK report says Hong Kong security law used to 'drastically curtail freedoms' Beijing has broken its legal obligations by undermining Hong Kong`s high degree of autonomy and used a national security law to "drastically curtail freedoms" in the global financial hub, according to a report by Britain on its former colony. Pakistan religious leader held for threatening Malala over her views on marriage A religious leader in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa`s Lakki Marwat district was arrested for threatening and inciting violence over Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai`s remarks on marriage. Watch | Gravitas: Chinese vaccines are facing global scrutiny

Morning news brief: US shooting, threat to Malala, Chinese vaccines and more

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When Iranians vote for a new president next week, they will do so in the depths of an economic crisis brought on by crippling sanctions and worsened by the pandemic. The European Union and the United States are set to commit at a summit in Brussels next week to end their transatlantic metals and aircraft trade disputes and call for progress on a new study into the origins of COVID-19.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-us-to-end-trade-tariffs-call-for-new-study-into-covid-19-origins-says-summit-draft-390485">EU, US to end trade tariffs, call for a new study into COVID-19 origins, says summit draft</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/13/173788-european-unions.jpg" />The seven-page draft aims to show concrete results of the "new dawn" hailed by EU leaders when U.S. President Joe Biden took over from Donald Trump in January.

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After years of international isolation, Iran's 83 million people are suffering as jobs are scarce, prices are rising and hopes for a brighter future are dwindling for many.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-palestinian-officers-reported-killed-in-west-bank-shootout-390471">Two Palestinian officers reported killed in West Bank shootout</a> 
 
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Online videos appeared to show Palestinian officers taking cover behind a vehicle as gunshots ranged in the background, with one shouting that they were exchanging fire with Israeli "undercover" forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-nuclear-talks-to-resume-over-the-weekend-says-us-390474">Iran nuclear talks to resume over the weekend says US</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/11/191042-natanz.jpg" />The talks seek to revive U.S. and Iranian compliance with a landmark pact under which Iran agreed to curbs on its nuclear program to make it harder to obtain fissile material for a bomb in return for the easing of US, European Union and UN sanctions. 
 
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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. When Iranians vote for a new president next week, they will do so in the depths of an economic crisis brought on by crippling sanctions and worsened by the pandemic.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. When Iranians vote for a new president next week, they will do so in the depths of an economic crisis brought on by crippling sanctions and worsened by the pandemic. The European Union and the United States are set to commit at a summit in Brussels next week to end their transatlantic metals and aircraft trade disputes and call for progress on a new study into the origins of COVID-19. Click on the headlines to read the full story: EU, US to end trade tariffs, call for a new study into COVID-19 origins, says summit draft The seven-page draft aims to show concrete results of the "new dawn" hailed by EU leaders when U.S. President Joe Biden took over from Donald Trump in January. Iran struggles through economic pain as presidential vote nears After years of international isolation, Iran's 83 million people are suffering as jobs are scarce, prices are rising and hopes for a brighter future are dwindling for many. Two Palestinian officers reported killed in West Bank shootout Online videos appeared to show Palestinian officers taking cover behind a vehicle as gunshots ranged in the background, with one shouting that they were exchanging fire with Israeli "undercover" forces. Iran nuclear talks to resume over the weekend says US The talks seek to revive U.S. and Iranian compliance with a landmark pact under which Iran agreed to curbs on its nuclear program to make it harder to obtain fissile material for a bomb in return for the easing of US, European Union and UN sanctions. Watch | Afghanistan: Islamic State claims responsibility for the attack on mine-clearing workers Watch: Meet Grace, the healthcare robot COVID-19 created

Morning news brief: EU, US to end trade tariffs, Iran polls and more

We bring to you the biggest stories of the day so far.&nbsp;From&nbsp;UK urging EU to show 'common sense' in post-Brexit talks, to&nbsp;UNGA president-elect Abdulla Shahid thanking India for support. Also, Israel says Hamas tried to disrupt Iron Dome.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-has-ability-to-try-to-disturb-rules-based-order-us-its-allies-defend-blinken-390264">'China has ability to try to disturb rules-based order, US, allies defend'</a>

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China is the single nation that militarily, economically, diplomatically and politically has the ability to try to disturb the rules-based order that the United States, its friends and allies strongly defend, US Secretary of State Tony Blinken has said.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shot-down-missiles-fired-by-israel-activated-air-defence-syria-390247">Shot down missiles fired by Israel, activated air defence: Syria</a>

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Syria's military sites were struck by Israeli missiles again on Tuesday night, according to Syrian media.

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In his first-ever interview since his massive victory for the post of President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly or UNGA, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has listed dealing with the COVID crisis, UN reforms among his 5 key priorities.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-says-hamas-tried-to-disrupt-iron-dome-ap-seeks-proof-390248">Israel says Hamas tried to disrupt Iron Dome, AP seeks proof</a>

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Israel's ambassador to the United States said on Tuesday that Hamas militants tried to disrupt Israel's Iron Dome rocket defence system from a Gaza building housing The Associated Press and other news outlets, prompting the Israeli air force to destroy the high rise last month.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-urges-eu-to-show-common-sense-in-post-brexit-talks-390255">UK urges EU to show 'common sense' in post-Brexit talks</a>

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The UK's chief negotiator called on the European Union to show 'pragmatism and common sense', instead of threatening to retaliate, as the two sides meet to resolve differences over the deal that was supposed to keep trade flowing after Brexit.

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We bring to you the biggest stories of the day so far. From UK urging EU to show 'common sense' in post-Brexit talks, to UNGA president-elect Abdulla Shahid thanking India for support.

We bring to you the biggest stories of the day so far. From UK urging EU to show 'common sense' in post-Brexit talks, to UNGA president-elect Abdulla Shahid thanking India for support. Also, Israel says Hamas tried to disrupt Iron Dome. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. 'China has ability to try to disturb rules-based order, US, allies defend' China is the single nation that militarily, economically, diplomatically and politically has the ability to try to disturb the rules-based order that the United States, its friends and allies strongly defend, US Secretary of State Tony Blinken has said. Shot down missiles fired by Israel, activated air defence: Syria Syria's military sites were struck by Israeli missiles again on Tuesday night, according to Syrian media. UNGA Prez Abdulla Shahid thanks India for support; says top focus on COVID-19 In his first-ever interview since his massive victory for the post of President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly or UNGA, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has listed dealing with the COVID crisis, UN reforms among his 5 key priorities. Israel says Hamas tried to disrupt Iron Dome, AP seeks proof Israel's ambassador to the United States said on Tuesday that Hamas militants tried to disrupt Israel's Iron Dome rocket defence system from a Gaza building housing The Associated Press and other news outlets, prompting the Israeli air force to destroy the high rise last month. UK urges EU to show 'common sense' in post-Brexit talks The UK's chief negotiator called on the European Union to show 'pragmatism and common sense', instead of threatening to retaliate, as the two sides meet to resolve differences over the deal that was supposed to keep trade flowing after Brexit. Watch: US Senate passes massive tech and manufacturing bill to compete with China ×

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Two passenger trains collided in the Sindh province of Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and injuring 50. Indian fugitive Mehul&nbsp;Choksi's lawyers gave the names of people involved in the alleged abduction to the police commissioner in a complaint. Abubakar Shekau, the head of the Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram, had killed himself, rival Islamist militants said in an audiotape.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/30-killed-50-injured-as-passenger-trains-collide-in-pakistans-sindh-province-389852">30 killed, 50 injured as passenger trains collide in Pakistan's Sindh province</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-officials-up-pressure-on-firms-foreign-adversaries-over-cyberattacks-389843">US officials up pressure on firms, foreign adversaries over cyberattacks</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boko-haram-leader-abubakar-shekau-killed-himself-confirms-islamic-state-west-african-province-389848">Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau killed himself, confirms Islamic State West African Province</a> 
 
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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Two passenger trains collided in the Sindh province of Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and injuring 50.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Two passenger trains collided in the Sindh province of Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and injuring 50. Indian fugitive Mehul Choksi's lawyers gave the names of people involved in the alleged abduction to the police commissioner in a complaint. Abubakar Shekau, the head of the Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram, had killed himself, rival Islamist militants said in an audiotape. Click on the headlines to read the full story: 30 killed, 50 injured as passenger trains collide in Pakistan's Sindh province Antigua police has started investigating Choksi's 'abduction': PM Gaston Browne US officials up pressure on firms, foreign adversaries over cyberattacks Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau killed himself, confirms Islamic State West African Province Amid accusations of genocide from the West, China policies could cut millions of Uyghur births in Xinjiang: Report Watch | Nigeria: Death toll surpasses 88 in gang attack on seven villages in Kebbi region

Morning news brief: Pakistan train accident, Choksi's 'abduction' and more

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In the worst attack in recent years, Burkina Faso has witnessed a death toll&nbsp;of 132 after&nbsp;attackers struck during the night on Friday, burning homes and markets, killing residents of the village of Solhan in Yagha province, bordering Niger.

Ahead of his meeting with G7 leaders, United Kingdom PM Boris Johnson has called the rich country leaders to make a commitment to vaccinate the entire world against COVID-19 by the end of 2022.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-johnson-calls-on-g7-to-vaccinate-world-by-end-of-2022-389687">UK's Johnson calls on G7 to vaccinate world by end of 2022</a>

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson&nbsp;calls for Group of Seven (G7) leaders&nbsp;to make a commitment to vaccinate the entire world against COVID-19 by the end of 2022 when they meet in Britain next week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-132-civilians-killed-in-burkina-fasos-worst-attack-in-years-389688">At least 132 civilians killed in Burkina Faso's worst attack in years</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/07/158555-untitled-design-4.jpg" />After armed assailants laid siege overnight to a village in the jihadist-plagued northeast, the death toll from the worst militant attack in Burkina Faso in recent years has risen to 132.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-domestic-security-warns-of-violence-as-netanyahu-faces-unseating-389689">Israel domestic security warns of violence as Netanyahu faces unseating</a>

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With the country on the verge of unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Russia's&nbsp;longest-serving leader, the&nbsp;head of Israel's domestic security service has issued a rare warning of possible violence in the country, during one of the most politically charged periods in decades.

Facebook says it could pay more corporate tax after G7 decision

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/18/160508-facebook-final.jpg" />Welcoming the progress made by the G7 group of countries on a minimum tax rate, the social media giant Facebook said that the&nbsp;agreement is a significant first step towards certainty for businesses and strengthening public confidence in the global tax system even if the decision means that it would have to pay more taxes and in different places.

HIV+ woman had COVID-19 for over 6 months which mutated 30 times: Study

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A new study has revealed an unsettling case of Covid-related mutation. An HIV positive&nbsp;woman in South Africa carried the virus for 216 days and reportedly during this time, the virus mutated at least 30 times.

Watch: Global Tax Deal: Historic agreement signed by G7 leaders

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Watch: Road To Recovery: US employers increase hiring

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Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas Plus: The Lab Leak Theory

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief to showcase what’s happening around the world today. In the worst attack in recent years, Burkina Faso has witnessed a death toll of 132 after attackers struck during the night on Friday, burning homes and markets, killing residents of the village of Solhan in Yagha province, bordering Niger.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief to showcase what’s happening around the world today. In the worst attack in recent years, Burkina Faso has witnessed a death toll of 132 after attackers struck during the night on Friday, burning homes and markets, killing residents of the village of Solhan in Yagha province, bordering Niger. Ahead of his meeting with G7 leaders, United Kingdom PM Boris Johnson has called the rich country leaders to make a commitment to vaccinate the entire world against COVID-19 by the end of 2022. Click on the headlines to read the full story: UK's Johnson calls on G7 to vaccinate world by end of 2022 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls for Group of Seven (G7) leaders to make a commitment to vaccinate the entire world against COVID-19 by the end of 2022 when they meet in Britain next week. At least 132 civilians killed in Burkina Faso's worst attack in years After armed assailants laid siege overnight to a village in the jihadist-plagued northeast, the death toll from the worst militant attack in Burkina Faso in recent years has risen to 132. Israel domestic security warns of violence as Netanyahu faces unseating With the country on the verge of unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Russia's longest-serving leader, the head of Israel's domestic security service has issued a rare warning of possible violence in the country, during one of the most politically charged periods in decades. Facebook says it could pay more corporate tax after G7 decision Welcoming the progress made by the G7 group of countries on a minimum tax rate, the social media giant Facebook said that the agreement is a significant first step towards certainty for businesses and strengthening public confidence in the global tax system even if the decision means that it would have to pay more taxes and in different places. HIV+ woman had COVID-19 for over 6 months which mutated 30 times: Study A new study has revealed an unsettling case of Covid-related mutation. An HIV positive woman in South Africa carried the virus for 216 days and reportedly during this time, the virus mutated at least 30 times. Watch: Global Tax Deal: Historic agreement signed by G7 leaders Watch: Road To Recovery: US employers increase hiring Watch: Gravitas Plus: The Lab Leak Theory

Morning news brief: Burkina Faso violence kills 132, Johnson calls on G7 to vaccinate the world, and more

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today.

AS US troops continue their withdrawal from the war-torn country, US Secretary of States Anthony Blinken has announced more than $266 million in additional humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, intended mainly for the country's COVID-19&nbsp;response. While the World Health Organisation is yet to give clearance to the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik-V, Russia's President Vladimir Putin defended the vaccine saying&nbsp;that Russian authorities had not registered a single fatality linked to the coronavirus vaccine.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sending-2665-million-in-aid-to-afghanistan-for-covid-response-389558">US sending $266.5 million in aid to Afghanistan for Covid response</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexicos-foreign-minister-blasts-oas-chief-ahead-of-election-389557">Mexico's foreign minister blasts OAS chief ahead of election</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/asean-envoys-meet-myanmar-junta-leader-to-press-for-dialogue-389555">ASEAN envoys meet Myanmar junta leader to press for dialogue</a>

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Watch: Russia: Vladimir Putin defends Sputnik-V's credibility

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. AS US troops continue their withdrawal from the war-torn country, US Secretary of States Anthony Blinken has announced more than $266 million in additional humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, intended mainly for the country's COVID-19 response.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. AS US troops continue their withdrawal from the war-torn country, US Secretary of States Anthony Blinken has announced more than $266 million in additional humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, intended mainly for the country's COVID-19 response. While the World Health Organisation is yet to give clearance to the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik-V, Russia's President Vladimir Putin defended the vaccine saying that Russian authorities had not registered a single fatality linked to the coronavirus vaccine. Click on the headlines to read the full story: US sending $266.5 million in aid to Afghanistan for Covid response Mexico's foreign minister blasts OAS chief ahead of election ASEAN envoys meet Myanmar junta leader to press for dialogue Watch: Russia: Vladimir Putin defends Sputnik-V's credibility Watch: Facebook suspends Trump's account until 2023

Morning news brief: US Covid aid to Afghanistan, Trump's Facebook account suspension and more

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Biden expanded a blacklist of Chinese firms that are off-limits to American investors over their links to Beijing's "military-industrial complex. On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Hong Kong police have reportedly arrested a member of the committee that organises the city's annual candlelight vigil for the massacre's victims.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/organiser-of-annual-tiananmen-square-vigil-in-hong-kong-arrested-on-massacres-32nd-anniversary-389352">The organiser of annual Tiananmen Square vigil in Hong Kong arrested on massacre's 32nd anniversary</a> 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-blacklists-28-more-chinese-firms-to-investors-says-white-house-389330">Joe Biden blacklists 28 more Chinese firms to investors, says White House</a> 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-indonesias-hijab-headbangers-trade-village-life-for-metal-heaven-389350">Indonesia's hijab headbangers trade village life for metal heaven</a> 
 
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Watch: The fatal story of 32 years old Tiananmen Square protests

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Watch: Belarus TV broadcasts tearful interview with detained activist Roman Protasevich

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Biden expanded a blacklist of Chinese firms that are off-limits to American investors over their links to Beijing's "military-industrial complex.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Biden expanded a blacklist of Chinese firms that are off-limits to American investors over their links to Beijing's "military-industrial complex. On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Hong Kong police have reportedly arrested a member of the committee that organises the city's annual candlelight vigil for the massacre's victims. Click on the headlines to read the full story: The organiser of annual Tiananmen Square vigil in Hong Kong arrested on massacre's 32nd anniversary Joe Biden blacklists 28 more Chinese firms to investors, says White House Indonesia's hijab headbangers trade village life for metal heaven Watch: The fatal story of 32 years old Tiananmen Square protests Watch: Belarus TV broadcasts tearful interview with detained activist Roman Protasevich

Morning news brief: US blacklists Chinese firms, Tiananmen anniversary and more

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today.

A magistrate court in Dominica on Wednesday rejected fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's bail appeal. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday a breakthrough in talks in Vienna to revive a nuclear deal before he leaves office in August required a "will" beyond his power. Around 10,000 of 80,000 planned Tokyo 2020 Olympic volunteers have quit, organisers have revealed as they battle persistent doubts over the Games with just 50 days until the opening ceremony.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pnb-scam-mehul-choksi-denied-bail-by-magistrate-court-on-charges-of-illegal-entry-into-dominica-389110">PNB scam: Mehul Choksi denied bail by the magistrate court on charges of illegal entry intoDominica</a>

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A magistrate court in Dominica on Wednesday rejected&nbsp;fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's bail appeal.&nbsp;He pleaded not guilty to allegations of illegal entry into the Caribbean island nation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/main-issues-with-us-on-nuclear-deal-resolved-only-a-few-left-irans-president-hassan-rouhani-389097">Main issues with US on nuclear deal resolved, only a few left: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani</a> 
 
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President Hassan Rouhani, Iran's main architect of the 2015 nuclear agreement,&nbsp;said on Wednesday a breakthrough in talks in Vienna to revive a nuclear deal before he leaves office in August required a "will" beyond his power.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-cargo-ship-sinking-sri-lanka-faces-one-of-worst-environmental-disasters-in-decades-389108">With cargo ship sinking, Sri Lanka faces one of worst environmental disasters in decades</a> 
 
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A chemical-laden cargo ship on its way to Singapore caught fire off Sri Lanka and as a result of the burning containers it carried, tonnes of chemicals&nbsp;spilled into the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;Reportedly, the MV X-Press Pearl caught fire due to a nitric acid leak.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lack-of-papal-apology-in-indigenous-school-abuse-shameful-canada-minister-389104">Lack of papal apology in indigenous school abuse 'shameful': Canada minister</a>

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Canada's Indigenous services minister said Wednesday it is "shameful" that the Pope has never formally apologized for abuses at the country's Catholic-run indigenous residential schools, which he termed "labour camps."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/10000-olympic-volunteers-quit-ahead-of-games-organisers-389106">10,000 Olympic volunteers quit ahead of Games: Organisers</a> 
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/27/196393-untitled-design-31.jpg" />Around 10,000 out of 80,000 planned Tokyo 2020 Olympic volunteers have quit, organisers have revealed as they battle persistent doubts over the Games with just 50 days until the opening ceremony. Tokyo 2020 chief Seiko Hashimoto ruled out a further postponement of the Games.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. A magistrate court in Dominica on Wednesday rejected fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's bail appeal.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. A magistrate court in Dominica on Wednesday rejected fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's bail appeal. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday a breakthrough in talks in Vienna to revive a nuclear deal before he leaves office in August required a "will" beyond his power. Around 10,000 of 80,000 planned Tokyo 2020 Olympic volunteers have quit, organisers have revealed as they battle persistent doubts over the Games with just 50 days until the opening ceremony. Click on the headlines to read the full story: PNB scam: Mehul Choksi denied bail by the magistrate court on charges of illegal entry intoDominica A magistrate court in Dominica on Wednesday rejected fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's bail appeal. He pleaded not guilty to allegations of illegal entry into the Caribbean island nation. Main issues with US on nuclear deal resolved, only a few left: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani President Hassan Rouhani, Iran's main architect of the 2015 nuclear agreement, said on Wednesday a breakthrough in talks in Vienna to revive a nuclear deal before he leaves office in August required a "will" beyond his power. With cargo ship sinking, Sri Lanka faces one of worst environmental disasters in decades A chemical-laden cargo ship on its way to Singapore caught fire off Sri Lanka and as a result of the burning containers it carried, tonnes of chemicals spilled into the Indian Ocean. Reportedly, the MV X-Press Pearl caught fire due to a nitric acid leak. Lack of papal apology in indigenous school abuse 'shameful': Canada minister Canada's Indigenous services minister said Wednesday it is "shameful" that the Pope has never formally apologized for abuses at the country's Catholic-run indigenous residential schools, which he termed "labour camps." 10,000 Olympic volunteers quit ahead of Games: Organisers Around 10,000 out of 80,000 planned Tokyo 2020 Olympic volunteers have quit, organisers have revealed as they battle persistent doubts over the Games with just 50 days until the opening ceremony. Tokyo 2020 chief Seiko Hashimoto ruled out a further postponement of the Games.

Morning news brief: Mehul Choksi denied bail, 10,000 Olympic volunteers quit and more

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Canadnia Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it is not an isolated incident that over 200 children were found buried at a former indigenous residential school. The EU, Britain and Japan continued to voice doubts at the WTO about a proposed intellectual property waiver on COVID-19 products. The IAEA said that Iran had enriched uranium stockpile 16 times over the deal limit.

 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mass-grave-containing-215-kids-not-an-isolated-issue-justin-trudeau-vows-concrete-action-388698">Mass grave containing 215 kids ‘not an isolated issue’; Justin Trudeau vows 'concrete action'</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/13/154384-justin-trudeau.jpg" />The prime minister's comments were made on Monday as Indigenous leaders called for an inquiry into every former residential school site across the nation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-and-uk-raise-doubts-about-covid-vaccine-patent-waiver-388679">European Union and UK raise doubts about COVID vaccine patent waiver&nbsp;</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/03/185318-covid-vaccine.jpg" />Proposals to initiate text-based discussions on an IP waiver gained traction at an informal meeting of the WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of IP Rights council, an official said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iaea-concerned-as-irans-enriched-uranium-stockpile-reaches-16-times-over-deal-limit-388662">IAEA 'concerned' as Iran's enriched uranium stockpile reaches 16 times over deal limit</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/07/08/101604-untitled-design-6.jpg" />US Secretary of State Antony Blinken while expressing doubts about Iran had said it was unclear whether the country was "ready and willing" to take steps to return to compliance under the nuclear deal. 
 
Watch: Supreme Court slams Indian govt over COVID-19 vaccination policy

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Watch: Egypt's intelligence chief Kamel holds truce talks with Hamas in Gaza

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Canadnia Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it is not an isolated incident that over 200 children were found buried at a former indigenous residential school.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Canadnia Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it is not an isolated incident that over 200 children were found buried at a former indigenous residential school. The EU, Britain and Japan continued to voice doubts at the WTO about a proposed intellectual property waiver on COVID-19 products. The IAEA said that Iran had enriched uranium stockpile 16 times over the deal limit. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Mass grave containing 215 kids ‘not an isolated issue’; Justin Trudeau vows 'concrete action' The prime minister's comments were made on Monday as Indigenous leaders called for an inquiry into every former residential school site across the nation. European Union and UK raise doubts about COVID vaccine patent waiver Proposals to initiate text-based discussions on an IP waiver gained traction at an informal meeting of the WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of IP Rights council, an official said. IAEA 'concerned' as Iran's enriched uranium stockpile reaches 16 times over deal limit US Secretary of State Antony Blinken while expressing doubts about Iran had said it was unclear whether the country was "ready and willing" to take steps to return to compliance under the nuclear deal. Watch: Supreme Court slams Indian govt over COVID-19 vaccination policy Watch: Egypt's intelligence chief Kamel holds truce talks with Hamas in Gaza

Morning news brief: Canada mass grave, COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver and more

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Armed bandits kidnapped scores of children from an Islamic seminary in central Nigeria, the latest in a string of such incidents plaguing the populous African nation. In the UK, the govt plans to drop COVID-19 passports as a legal requirement for large events. In New Zealand's Canterbury region, heavy rains raised water levels and caused widespread flooding. And a median forecast showed that India`s economic growth likely picked up in the January-March quarter before the second COVID-19 wave.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/150-children-kidnapped-after-islamic-school-ambushed-by-armed-bandits-in-nigeria-388484">150 children kidnapped after Islamic school ambushed by armed bandits in Nigeria</a> 
 
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The Salihu Tanko Islamic School is located at Tegina in the Rafi Local Government Area of the north-central Nigerian state of Niger. 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-security-agency-spied-on-merkel-other-top-european-officials-through-danish-cables-broadcaster-dr-388489">US security agency spied on Merkel, other top European officials through Danish cables: Broadcaster DR</a>

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The findings are the result of an internal investigation in the Danish Defence Intelligence Service from 2015 into NSA's role in the partnership, DR said, citing nine unnamed sources with access to the investigation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-vaccine-passport-plans-to-be-scrapped-the-telegraph-388486">UK vaccine passport plans to be scrapped: The Telegraph</a> 
 
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The UK officials working on the review into COVID-19 status certificates believe there is no chance the law will be changed to mandate their use within the UK, the report added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-evacuated-in-new-zealands-canterbury-region-floods-388487">Hundreds evacuated in New Zealand's Canterbury region floods</a> 
 
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Several highways, schools and offices were closed and New Zealand's Defence Forces deployed helicopters to rescue some people stranded in floods in the Ashburton area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-economy-likely-accelerated-in-january-mar-before-covid-19-wave-388481">India's economy likely accelerated in Jan-Mar, before the COVID-19 wave</a> 
 
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The median forecast for April-June growth is 21.6%, down from a month-earlier estimate of 23% after the resurgence prompted most industrial states to impose lockdowns, throwing millions out of work. For the fiscal year to March 2022, economists cut their median forecast to 9.8% from 10.4%.

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s coming up around the world today. Armed bandits kidnapped scores of children from an Islamic seminary in central Nigeria, the latest in a string of such incidents plaguing the populous African nation.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s coming up around the world today. Armed bandits kidnapped scores of children from an Islamic seminary in central Nigeria, the latest in a string of such incidents plaguing the populous African nation. In the UK, the govt plans to drop COVID-19 passports as a legal requirement for large events. In New Zealand's Canterbury region, heavy rains raised water levels and caused widespread flooding. And a median forecast showed that India`s economic growth likely picked up in the January-March quarter before the second COVID-19 wave. Click on the headlines to read the full story: 150 children kidnapped after Islamic school ambushed by armed bandits in Nigeria The Salihu Tanko Islamic School is located at Tegina in the Rafi Local Government Area of the north-central Nigerian state of Niger. US security agency spied on Merkel, other top European officials through Danish cables: Broadcaster DR The findings are the result of an internal investigation in the Danish Defence Intelligence Service from 2015 into NSA's role in the partnership, DR said, citing nine unnamed sources with access to the investigation. UK vaccine passport plans to be scrapped: The Telegraph The UK officials working on the review into COVID-19 status certificates believe there is no chance the law will be changed to mandate their use within the UK, the report added. Hundreds evacuated in New Zealand's Canterbury region floods Several highways, schools and offices were closed and New Zealand's Defence Forces deployed helicopters to rescue some people stranded in floods in the Ashburton area. India's economy likely accelerated in Jan-Mar, before the COVID-19 wave The median forecast for April-June growth is 21.6%, down from a month-earlier estimate of 23% after the resurgence prompted most industrial states to impose lockdowns, throwing millions out of work. For the fiscal year to March 2022, economists cut their median forecast to 9.8% from 10.4%. Watch: Bennett set to form a coalition with Lapid to replace Netanyahu as PM

Morning news brief: School kids kidnapped in Nigeria, UK vaccine passport, Indian economy and more

Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest news stories of May 30 in this newsletter. In Brazil, as total deaths from Covid surpass 460,000, people held demonstrations against President Bolsonaro in major Brazilian cities. In Italy, three people who were being held in connection to cable car accident have been released and one of the people has been put under house arrest after Italian prosecutors opened an investigation into suspected involuntary manslaughter and negligence. Cyprus elected a new parliament on Sunday and more than 10 political parties or formations, fielding a record 659 candidates, are seeking seats in a vote, which will not likely produce an absolute majority given this has not been the outcome for several decades. This and more below - click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stung-by-graft-and-corruption-cyprus-voters-elect-new-parliament-388297" hreflang="en">Stung by graft and corruption, Cyprus voters elect new parliament&nbsp;</a>

Cyprus elected&nbsp;a new parliament on Sunday in a process likely to show a decline in support for major parties and a sizeable abstention rate among voters angered by corruption scandals.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-judge-releases-three-held-in-jail-over-cable-car-disaster-one-under-house-arrest-388300" hreflang="en">Italy judge releases three held in jail over cable car disaster, one under house arrest</a>

An Italian judge ruled late on Saturday that three men detained over a cable car crash that killed 14 people in northern Italy could leave prison, with one being placed under house arrest, Italian media reported.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazilians-stage-nationwide-protests-against-president-bolsonaros-covid-response-388301" hreflang="en">Brazilians stage nationwide protests against President Bolsonaro's Covid response</a>

Brazilians staged protests against President Jair Bolsonaro`s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in at least 16 cities across the country on Saturday, carrying signs such as "Out with Bolsonaro" and "Impeachment now."

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-led-coalition-destroys-explosives-laden-drone-headed-for-khamis-mushait-state-tv-388312" hreflang="en">Saudi-led coalition destroys explosives-laden drone headed for Khamis Mushait: State TV&nbsp;</a>

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said early on Sunday, it destroyed an explosives-laden drone headed towards Khamis Mushait launched by Houthi militia in Yemen, Saudi state TV al-Ekhbariya reported.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-covid-19-outbreak-hits-health-system-shattered-after-coup-388299" hreflang="en">Myanmar COVID-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup</a>

Breathless, fevered and without the extra oxygen that could help keep them alive, the new coronavirus patients at a hospital near Myanmar`s border with India highlight the threat to a health system near collapse since February`s coup.

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/russia-confirms-a-second-loan-for-belarus-388303" hreflang="en">Russia confirms a second loan for Belarus</a>

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Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest news stories of May 30 in this newsletter. In Brazil, as total deaths from Covid surpass 460,000, people held demonstrations against President Bolsonaro in major Brazilian cities.

Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest news stories of May 30 in this newsletter. In Brazil, as total deaths from Covid surpass 460,000, people held demonstrations against President Bolsonaro in major Brazilian cities. In Italy, three people who were being held in connection to cable car accident have been released and one of the people has been put under house arrest after Italian prosecutors opened an investigation into suspected involuntary manslaughter and negligence. Cyprus elected a new parliament on Sunday and more than 10 political parties or formations, fielding a record 659 candidates, are seeking seats in a vote, which will not likely produce an absolute majority given this has not been the outcome for several decades. This and more below - click on the headline to read the full story. Stung by graft and corruption, Cyprus voters elect new parliament Cyprus elected a new parliament on Sunday in a process likely to show a decline in support for major parties and a sizeable abstention rate among voters angered by corruption scandals. Italy judge releases three held in jail over cable car disaster, one under house arrest An Italian judge ruled late on Saturday that three men detained over a cable car crash that killed 14 people in northern Italy could leave prison, with one being placed under house arrest, Italian media reported. Brazilians stage nationwide protests against President Bolsonaro's Covid response Brazilians staged protests against President Jair Bolsonaro`s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in at least 16 cities across the country on Saturday, carrying signs such as "Out with Bolsonaro" and "Impeachment now." Saudi-led coalition destroys explosives-laden drone headed for Khamis Mushait: State TV The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said early on Sunday, it destroyed an explosives-laden drone headed towards Khamis Mushait launched by Houthi militia in Yemen, Saudi state TV al-Ekhbariya reported. Myanmar COVID-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup Breathless, fevered and without the extra oxygen that could help keep them alive, the new coronavirus patients at a hospital near Myanmar`s border with India highlight the threat to a health system near collapse since February`s coup. Watch: Russia confirms a second loan for Belarus

Morning news brief: Cyprus elects new parliament, Brazilians stage protests against Bolsonaro, and more

We bring to you the biggest stories of the day so far.&nbsp;From&nbsp;EU saying tensions with UK stem from Brexit, not Northern Ireland protocol, to&nbsp;Congo's Goma being hit by tremors after volcanic eruption that left scores missing. And Indian fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has gone missing missing in Antigua.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-faces-new-sanctions-over-jetliner-state-piracy-arrest-of-journalist-387190">Belarus faces new sanctions over jetliner 'state piracy’, arrest of journalist</a>

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Western powers are piling up sanctions on Belarus and cutting off its aviation links, furious after it scrambled a warplane to intercept a Ryanair aircraft and arrest a dissident journalist, an act one official denounced as 'state piracy'.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-says-tensions-with-uk-stem-from-brexit-not-n-ireland-protocol-387195">EU says tensions with UK stem from Brexit, not N Ireland protocol&nbsp;</a>

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The European Union's tensions with former member Britain are not due to problems with the Northern Ireland protocol agreed by both sides, but Brexit itself, the head of the bloc’s executive said on Tuesday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/congos-goma-hit-by-tremors-after-volcanic-eruption-scores-missing-387191">Congo's Goma hit by tremors after volcanic eruption, scores missing&nbsp;</a>

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Repeated tremors shook the Congolese city of Goma on Monday, unnerving families still reeling from a volcano eruption at the weekend that destroyed nearby villages, displaced thousands and killed at least 32 people.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pnb-scam-fugitive-diamantaire-mehul-choksi-goes-missing-in-antigua-387188">PNB scam: Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi goes missing in Antigua</a>

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Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, who is wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED), has gone missing in Antigua and Barbuda with the police launching a manhunt to trace him since Sunday, local media outlets reported.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-top-agent-david-barnea-appointed-next-mossad-chief-replaces-cohen-next-week-387197">Former top agent Barnea appointed next Mossad chief, replaces Cohen next week</a>

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that David Barnea will be the next head of Israel's Mossad espionage agency.&nbsp;

We bring to you the biggest stories of the day so far. From EU saying tensions with UK stem from Brexit, not Northern Ireland protocol, to Congo's Goma being hit by tremors after volcanic eruption that left scores missing.

We bring to you the biggest stories of the day so far. From EU saying tensions with UK stem from Brexit, not Northern Ireland protocol, to Congo's Goma being hit by tremors after volcanic eruption that left scores missing. And Indian fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has gone missing missing in Antigua. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Belarus faces new sanctions over jetliner 'state piracy’, arrest of journalist Western powers are piling up sanctions on Belarus and cutting off its aviation links, furious after it scrambled a warplane to intercept a Ryanair aircraft and arrest a dissident journalist, an act one official denounced as 'state piracy'. EU says tensions with UK stem from Brexit, not N Ireland protocol The European Union's tensions with former member Britain are not due to problems with the Northern Ireland protocol agreed by both sides, but Brexit itself, the head of the bloc’s executive said on Tuesday. Congo's Goma hit by tremors after volcanic eruption, scores missing Repeated tremors shook the Congolese city of Goma on Monday, unnerving families still reeling from a volcano eruption at the weekend that destroyed nearby villages, displaced thousands and killed at least 32 people. PNB scam: Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi goes missing in Antigua Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, who is wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED), has gone missing in Antigua and Barbuda with the police launching a manhunt to trace him since Sunday, local media outlets reported. Former top agent Barnea appointed next Mossad chief, replaces Cohen next week Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that David Barnea will be the next head of Israel's Mossad espionage agency.

Morning news brief: Belarus faces new sanctions over jetliner 'state piracy’ and more

We bring to you the biggest stories.&nbsp;From&nbsp;Taiwan slams WHO's 'indifference' after failing to get into key meeting to&nbsp;Jaishankar arrives in US to discuss Covid-related cooperation with officials. Also,&nbsp;Britain's Prime Minister Johnson to wed fiancee Symonds next summer, says The Sun.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-forces-airliner-to-land-and-arrests-opponent-sparking-us-european-outrage-386985">Belarus forces airliner to land and arrests opponent, sparking outrage</a>

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Belarusian authorities scrambled a fighter jet and flagged what turned out to be a false bomb alert to force a Ryanair plane to land on Sunday and then, detained an opposition-minded journalist, who was on board, drawing condemnation from Europe and the United States.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-slams-whos-indifference-after-failing-to-get-into-key-meeting-386979">Taiwan slams WHO's 'indifference' after failing to get into key meeting&nbsp;</a>

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Taiwan's government slammed the World Health Organization's (WHO) 'indifference' to the health rights of Taiwanese people and for capitulating to China on Monday after failing to get invited to a meeting of its decision-making body.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/eam-jaishankar-arrives-in-new-york-to-discuss-covid-related-cooperation-with-us-officials-386982">Jaishankar arrives in US to discuss Covid-related cooperation with officials</a>

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External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday landed in New York, as part of his US visit, to meet with senior United States officials, and discuss Covid-related cooperation between the two countries.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britains-prime-minister-johnson-to-wed-fiancee-symonds-next-summer-the-sun-386987">Britain's Prime Minister Johnson to wed fiancee Symonds next summer, says The Sun&nbsp;</a>

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have sent wedding invitations to family and friends for July 30, 2022, the Sun reported on Sunday.&nbsp;

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We bring to you the biggest stories. From Taiwan slams WHO's 'indifference' after failing to get into key meeting to Jaishankar arrives in US to discuss Covid-related cooperation with officials.

We bring to you the biggest stories. From Taiwan slams WHO's 'indifference' after failing to get into key meeting to Jaishankar arrives in US to discuss Covid-related cooperation with officials. Also, Britain's Prime Minister Johnson to wed fiancee Symonds next summer, says The Sun. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Belarus forces airliner to land and arrests opponent, sparking outrage Belarusian authorities scrambled a fighter jet and flagged what turned out to be a false bomb alert to force a Ryanair plane to land on Sunday and then, detained an opposition-minded journalist, who was on board, drawing condemnation from Europe and the United States. Taiwan slams WHO's 'indifference' after failing to get into key meeting Taiwan's government slammed the World Health Organization's (WHO) 'indifference' to the health rights of Taiwanese people and for capitulating to China on Monday after failing to get invited to a meeting of its decision-making body. Jaishankar arrives in US to discuss Covid-related cooperation with officials External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday landed in New York, as part of his US visit, to meet with senior United States officials, and discuss Covid-related cooperation between the two countries. Britain's Prime Minister Johnson to wed fiancee Symonds next summer, says The Sun Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have sent wedding invitations to family and friends for July 30, 2022, the Sun reported on Sunday. Watch: Bangladesh appeals for COVID-19 vaccine, appeals to world community to procure doses ×

Morning news brief: Belarus forces airliner to land and arrests opponent, sparking outrage and more

Morning news brief: The biggest news stories of the morning - from a new study coming in from the United Kingdom shedding light on how effective vaccines are against the coronavirus variant first found in India, to the 20 deaths reported in China due to a sudden drop in temperature during an ultramarathon - we have it all! In addition, we also bring latest news from Myanmar, where over 100,000 teachers have been suspended for not supporting the coup. In Vietnam, elections are behind held amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Ever Given's ship owner has blamed Suez Canal for the mishap which led the ship aground and caused massive supply delays across the world. To read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extreme-cold-weather-in-china-kills-20-in-ultramarathon-386792" hreflang="en">Extreme cold weather in China kills 20 in ultramarathon</a>

At least 20 people were killed when extremely cold weather struck during an ultramarathon on Saturday in China`s northwestern Gansu province, local government officials said on Sunday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-journalist-at-centre-of-diana-storm-denies-link-to-her-death-386793" hreflang="en">UK journalist at centre of Diana storm denies link to her death</a>

A former BBC journalist found to have deceived Princess Diana in order to secure an explosive interview with her in 1995 has denied he was responsible for a chain of events that led to her death, a newspaper reported.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/argentina-begins-strict-lockdown-to-slow-spread-of-covid-19-386794" hreflang="en">Argentina begins strict lockdown to slow spread of COVID-19</a>

Argentina on Saturday entered a phase of strict lockdown which will last until May 30 to slow the spread of COVID-19.The decision was made through a presidential decree published on Saturday in the Official Gazette, and includes the restriction of movement from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am&nbsp;and the suspension of all non-essential activities.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vietnam-holds-parliament-election-amid-new-covid-19-outbreak-386801" hreflang="en">Vietnam holds parliament election amid new COVID-19 outbreak</a>

Tens of millions of mask-wearing Vietnamese were expected to vote on Sunday to select a largely rubber-stamp legislature amid a rapidly spreading COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/catcalls-and-jokes-after-taiwans-covid-regression-calibration-386809" hreflang="en">Catcalls and jokes after Taiwan's Covid 'regression calibration'&nbsp;</a>

Taiwan's abrupt decision to add 400 new domestic Covid-19 cases has prompted catcalls from opposition politicians and jokes online about fishy statistics, putting the government on the back foot to explain where the number came from

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ship-owner-says-suez-canal-was-at-fault-over-ever-given-grounding-lawyer-386811" hreflang="en">Ship owner says Suez Canal was at fault over Ever Given grounding: Lawyer&nbsp;</a>

The owner of a container ship that blocked the Suez Canal in March says the canal authority was at fault over its grounding as it disputes the vessel’s detention and a compensation claim, a lawyer representing the owner said on Saturday.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/two-doses-of-covid-vaccines-offer-significant-protection-against-b16172-variant-study-finds-386812" hreflang="en">Two doses of Covid vaccines offer significant protection against B.1.617.2 variant, study finds</a>

Two doses of COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against the coronavirus variant first found in India, English health officials said on Saturday.

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/covid-19-imf-pitches-50bn-plan-to-end-coronavirus-386814" hreflang="en">COVID-19: IMF pitches $50BN plan to end coronavirus</a>

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Morning news brief: The biggest news stories of the morning - from a new study coming in from the United Kingdom shedding light on how effective vaccines are against the coronavirus variant first found in India, to the 20 deaths reported in China due to a sudden drop in temperature during an ultramarathon - we have it all!

Morning news brief: The biggest news stories of the morning - from a new study coming in from the United Kingdom shedding light on how effective vaccines are against the coronavirus variant first found in India, to the 20 deaths reported in China due to a sudden drop in temperature during an ultramarathon - we have it all! In addition, we also bring latest news from Myanmar, where over 100,000 teachers have been suspended for not supporting the coup. In Vietnam, elections are behind held amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Ever Given's ship owner has blamed Suez Canal for the mishap which led the ship aground and caused massive supply delays across the world. To read the full story, please click on the headline. Extreme cold weather in China kills 20 in ultramarathon At least 20 people were killed when extremely cold weather struck during an ultramarathon on Saturday in China`s northwestern Gansu province, local government officials said on Sunday. UK journalist at centre of Diana storm denies link to her death A former BBC journalist found to have deceived Princess Diana in order to secure an explosive interview with her in 1995 has denied he was responsible for a chain of events that led to her death, a newspaper reported. Argentina begins strict lockdown to slow spread of COVID-19 Argentina on Saturday entered a phase of strict lockdown which will last until May 30 to slow the spread of COVID-19.The decision was made through a presidential decree published on Saturday in the Official Gazette, and includes the restriction of movement from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am and the suspension of all non-essential activities. Vietnam holds parliament election amid new COVID-19 outbreak Tens of millions of mask-wearing Vietnamese were expected to vote on Sunday to select a largely rubber-stamp legislature amid a rapidly spreading COVID-19 outbreak in the country. Catcalls and jokes after Taiwan's Covid 'regression calibration' Taiwan's abrupt decision to add 400 new domestic Covid-19 cases has prompted catcalls from opposition politicians and jokes online about fishy statistics, putting the government on the back foot to explain where the number came from Ship owner says Suez Canal was at fault over Ever Given grounding: Lawyer The owner of a container ship that blocked the Suez Canal in March says the canal authority was at fault over its grounding as it disputes the vessel’s detention and a compensation claim, a lawyer representing the owner said on Saturday. Two doses of Covid vaccines offer significant protection against B.1.617.2 variant, study finds Two doses of COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against the coronavirus variant first found in India, English health officials said on Saturday. Watch: COVID-19: IMF pitches $50BN plan to end coronavirus

Morning news brief: Extreme cold kills 20 in China during ultramarathon and more

We bring to you the biggest stories.&nbsp;From&nbsp;Israel-Hamas conflict pushing region in 'wrong direction' to&nbsp;US civil rights leader to ask Biden to give India 60 million COVID-19 vaccine. And&nbsp;US condemns Erdogan comments on Jewish people as anti-Semitic.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-conflict-pushing-region-in-wrong-direction-saudi-arabia-calls-for-end-to-violence-385935">Gaza conflict pushing region in 'wrong direction': Saudi calls for end to war</a>

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The violence between Israel and Hamas has intensified in the past eight days and is showing no signs of abating despite regular diplomatic efforts to bring about a ceasefire.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pelosi-calls-for-us-world-leaders-to-boycott-chinas-2022-olympics-385931">Pelosi calls for US, world leaders to boycott China's 2022 Olympics</a>&nbsp;

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US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday called for a US diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, criticising China for human rights abuses and saying global leaders, who attend would lose their moral authority.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-civil-rights-leader-to-ask-biden-to-give-india-60-million-covid-19-vaccine-doses-385928">US civil rights leader to ask Biden to give India 60 million COVID-19 vaccine</a>

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Eminent American civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson is urging President Joe Biden to release 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to India, which is experiencing one of the worst outbreaks of the pandemic in the world.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-condemns-erdogan-comments-on-jewish-people-as-anti-semitic-385929">US condemns Erdogan comments on Jewish people as anti-Semitic</a>&nbsp;

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The United States on Tuesday strongly condemned recent comments by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on the Jewish people as anti-Semitic, State Department spokesman Ned Price said.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-african-leaders-push-to-redirect-100-billion-in-imf-sdr-reserves-by-october-385938">France, African leaders push to redirect $100 bn in IMF SDR reserves by Oct</a>

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday a summit in Paris on Africa financing had agreed to work towards persuading rich nations by October to reallocate $100 billion in IMF special drawing rights monetary reserves to African states.&nbsp;

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Watch: US wants to ‘avoid a militarisation’ of the Arctic: Antony Blinken

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We bring to you the biggest stories. From Israel-Hamas conflict pushing region in 'wrong direction' to US civil rights leader to ask Biden to give India 60 million COVID-19 vaccine.

We bring to you the biggest stories. From Israel-Hamas conflict pushing region in 'wrong direction' to US civil rights leader to ask Biden to give India 60 million COVID-19 vaccine. And US condemns Erdogan comments on Jewish people as anti-Semitic. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Gaza conflict pushing region in 'wrong direction': Saudi calls for end to war The violence between Israel and Hamas has intensified in the past eight days and is showing no signs of abating despite regular diplomatic efforts to bring about a ceasefire. Pelosi calls for US, world leaders to boycott China's 2022 Olympics US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday called for a US diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, criticising China for human rights abuses and saying global leaders, who attend would lose their moral authority. US civil rights leader to ask Biden to give India 60 million COVID-19 vaccine Eminent American civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson is urging President Joe Biden to release 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to India, which is experiencing one of the worst outbreaks of the pandemic in the world. US condemns Erdogan comments on Jewish people as anti-Semitic The United States on Tuesday strongly condemned recent comments by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on the Jewish people as anti-Semitic, State Department spokesman Ned Price said. France, African leaders push to redirect $100 bn in IMF SDR reserves by Oct French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday a summit in Paris on Africa financing had agreed to work towards persuading rich nations by October to reallocate $100 billion in IMF special drawing rights monetary reserves to African states. Watch: US wants to ‘avoid a militarisation’ of the Arctic: Antony Blinken ×

Morning news brief: Saudi Arabia calls for end to Mideast violence and more

We bring to you the biggest stories of Tuesday morning. From&nbsp;Israeli army saying it fired artillery at Lebanon after rocket fire to&nbsp;Palestine's envoy saying he is&nbsp;working on ceasefire. Not just this,&nbsp;under pressure, Biden works for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza violence and&nbsp;India has 26 cases of bleeding, clotting after Covishield vaccine, according to Govt report.&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/under-pressure-biden-works-for-ceasefire-in-israel-gaza-violence-385746">Under pressure, Biden works for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza violence&nbsp;</a>

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President Joe Biden and aides worked behind the scenes on Monday pressing for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas amid what one source said was frustration over Israel's bombing of a Gaza building that housed some news organisations.

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Palestine's envoy to India Adnan Mohammad Jaber Abualhayjaa has said that his government has been 'working for the ceasefire from the first day' when it comes to the ongoing situation with Israel. According to him, over 200 people have lost lives in West Bank and Gaza due to actions of Israel.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-army-says-fires-artillery-at-lebanon-after-rocket-fire-385732">Israeli army says fires artillery at Lebanon after rocket fire</a>

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The Israeli army said it launched artillery towards Lebanon on Monday in response to rocket fire from the neighbouring country that failed to hit the Jewish state.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-has-26-cases-of-bleeding-clotting-after-covishield-vaccine-government-report-385740">India has 26 cases of bleeding, clotting after Covishield vaccine: Govt report</a>

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A government panel on AEFI (adverse events following immunisation) has found 26 potential cases of bleeding and clotting after administration of the COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield, health ministry said on Monday.

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The United States will continue to provide a range of assistance to India, as its "important partner" continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House said Monday.

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We bring to you the biggest stories of Tuesday morning. From Israeli army saying it fired artillery at Lebanon after rocket fire to Palestine's envoy saying he is working on ceasefire. Not just this, under pressure, Biden works for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza violence and India has 26 cases of bleeding, clotting after Covishield vaccine, according to Govt report. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Under pressure, Biden works for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza violence President Joe Biden and aides worked behind the scenes on Monday pressing for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas amid what one source said was frustration over Israel's bombing of a Gaza building that housed some news organisations. Working on ceasefire says Palestine's envoy; condoles death of Indian national Palestine's envoy to India Adnan Mohammad Jaber Abualhayjaa has said that his government has been 'working for the ceasefire from the first day' when it comes to the ongoing situation with Israel. According to him, over 200 people have lost lives in West Bank and Gaza due to actions of Israel. Israeli army says fires artillery at Lebanon after rocket fire The Israeli army said it launched artillery towards Lebanon on Monday in response to rocket fire from the neighbouring country that failed to hit the Jewish state. India has 26 cases of bleeding, clotting after Covishield vaccine: Govt report A government panel on AEFI (adverse events following immunisation) has found 26 potential cases of bleeding and clotting after administration of the COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield, health ministry said on Monday. Will keep providing assistance to India in fight against COVID-19: US The United States will continue to provide a range of assistance to India, as its "important partner" continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House said Monday. Watch: UNGA to meet over Israel-Palestine violence on May 20 ×

Morning news brief: Biden works for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza violence and more

Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest stories of Sunday morning - from the latest on Israel-Gaza conflict which has now taken over 150 lives in both territories and recently led to the destruction of media offices in Gaza, to the ongoing Covid crisis across the globe which has triggered Taiwan to urge people against panic buying of toilet papers and instant noodles - we have it all. In France, the government claims over 20&nbsp;million first doses of vaccines have been administered so far. Meanwhile, media houses are asking Israel why there was a need to destroy the offices, for no proof of Hamas leaders in the building has been found so far. This and more below. To read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-hits-target-of-20mn-first-covid-19-vaccinations-pm-385298" hreflang="en">France hits target of 20mn first COVID-19 vaccinations: PM</a>

France has administered the first doses of Covid-19 vaccines to 20 million people, reaching its target days ahead of the reopening of catering businesses and cultural venues, French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-calls-netanyahu-reaffirms-us-support-for-israels-right-to-defend-itself-against-hamas-other-terror-groups-385300" hreflang="en">Biden calls Netanyahu, reaffirms US support for Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas, other terror groups</a>

US President Joe Biden on Saturday (local time) held telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reaffirmed his strong support for Israel`s right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups.

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With the escalation of violence between Israel and Gaza underway, the home of Hamas’ chief was recently bombed by Israeli forces.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/media-demands-israel-to-explain-destruction-of-news-offices-385315" hreflang="en">Media demands Israel to explain destruction of news offices&nbsp;</a>

News organisations demanded an explanation for an Israeli airstrike that targeted and destroyed a Gaza City building housing the offices of The Associated Press, broadcaster Al-Jazeera and other media outlets.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-discourages-people-from-panic-buying-as-covid-restrictions-come-into-force-385320" hreflang="en">Taiwan discourages people from panic buying as Covid restrictions come into force</a>

Taiwan urged citizens to not hoard items and to avoid panic buying as new restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 come into force in the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protesters-in-major-us-cities-decry-airstrikes-over-gaza-385322" hreflang="en">Protesters in major US cities decry airstrikes over Gaza&nbsp;</a>

Pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets of Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia and other US cities to demand an end to Israeli airstrikes over the Gaza Strip. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-struggles-to-vaccinate-as-covid-toll-spirals-385318" hreflang="en">Brazil struggles to vaccinate as Covid toll spirals</a>

Four months into a&nbsp;Covid-19 vaccination campaign marred by shortages and delays, hard-hit&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;is still struggling to find enough doses, as political and diplomatic blunders prolong its pandemic nightmare.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rising-crime-takes-centre-stage-in-new-york-mayoral-race-385317" hreflang="en">Rising crime takes centre stage in New York mayoral race</a>

New&nbsp;York, which has long prided itself on being one of the world's safest cities, is experiencing a surge in&nbsp;crime, with the topic becoming a central theme of a&nbsp;mayoral&nbsp;race&nbsp;set to be decided in June.

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Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest stories of Sunday morning - from the latest on Israel-Gaza conflict which has now taken over 150 lives in both territories and recently led to the destruction of media offices in Gaza, to the ongoing Covid crisis across the globe which has triggered Taiwan to urge people against panic buying of toilet papers and instant noodles - we have it all.

Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest stories of Sunday morning - from the latest on Israel-Gaza conflict which has now taken over 150 lives in both territories and recently led to the destruction of media offices in Gaza, to the ongoing Covid crisis across the globe which has triggered Taiwan to urge people against panic buying of toilet papers and instant noodles - we have it all. In France, the government claims over 20 million first doses of vaccines have been administered so far. Meanwhile, media houses are asking Israel why there was a need to destroy the offices, for no proof of Hamas leaders in the building has been found so far. This and more below. To read the full story, please click on the headline. France hits target of 20mn first COVID-19 vaccinations: PM France has administered the first doses of Covid-19 vaccines to 20 million people, reaching its target days ahead of the reopening of catering businesses and cultural venues, French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday. Biden calls Netanyahu, reaffirms US support for Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas, other terror groups US President Joe Biden on Saturday (local time) held telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reaffirmed his strong support for Israel`s right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups. Israel bombs home of Hamas chief in Gaza; violence shows no signs of abating With the escalation of violence between Israel and Gaza underway, the home of Hamas’ chief was recently bombed by Israeli forces. Media demands Israel to explain destruction of news offices News organisations demanded an explanation for an Israeli airstrike that targeted and destroyed a Gaza City building housing the offices of The Associated Press, broadcaster Al-Jazeera and other media outlets. Taiwan discourages people from panic buying as Covid restrictions come into force Taiwan urged citizens to not hoard items and to avoid panic buying as new restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 come into force in the country. Protesters in major US cities decry airstrikes over Gaza Pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets of Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia and other US cities to demand an end to Israeli airstrikes over the Gaza Strip. Brazil struggles to vaccinate as Covid toll spirals Four months into a Covid-19 vaccination campaign marred by shortages and delays, hard-hit Brazil is still struggling to find enough doses, as political and diplomatic blunders prolong its pandemic nightmare. Rising crime takes centre stage in New York mayoral race New York, which has long prided itself on being one of the world's safest cities, is experiencing a surge in crime, with the topic becoming a central theme of a mayoral race set to be decided in June. Watch: Iran Presidential Poll 2021: Former Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani files nomination

Morning news brief: Questions over Israel's destruction of media building in Gaza, Taiwan's warning to citizens, and more