Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from the US considering IP waiver on coronavirus vaccines to Australia's expansion of wargames with US. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-reportedly-considering-intellectual-property-waiver-for-coronavirus-vaccines-380959" hreflang="en">US reportedly considering intellectual property waiver for Covid vaccines</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/15/187337-untitled-design-9.jpg?itok=PChvaFXb" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-scott-morrison-says-australia-to-upgrade-military-bases-expand-wargames-with-us-380954">Australia to upgrade military bases, expand wargames with US</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-still-has-some-differences-with-biden-administration-says-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-380955" hreflang="en">Saudi Arabia still has some differences with Biden administration, says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unease-rising-about-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-in-uk-380960" hreflang="en">Unease rising about AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in UK</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/samsungs-lee-family-set-to-pay-over-10-billion-inheritance-taxes-380962" hreflang="en">Samsung's Lee family set to pay over $10 billion inheritance taxes</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/25/166565-lee-kun-hee.jpg?itok=RVo2D0ct" />

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/uk-government-green-lights-self-driving-cars-on-motorways-380964" hreflang="en">UK government green lights 'self-driving' cars on motorways</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/alphabet-sets-profit-record-plans-50-billion-buyback-380966" hreflang="en">Alphabet sets profit record, plans $50 billion buyback</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/us-fcc-approves-spacexs-plan-to-deploy-starlink-satellites-380978" hreflang="en">US FCC approves SpaceX's plan to deploy Starlink satellites</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/us-biden-says-fully-vaccinated-people-can-go-without-masks-outdoors-380976" hreflang="en">US: Biden says fully vaccinated people can go without masks outdoors</a>

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Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from the US considering IP waiver on coronavirus vaccines to Australia's expansion of wargames with US.

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from the US considering IP waiver on coronavirus vaccines to Australia's expansion of wargames with US. Click on the headline to read the full story. US reportedly considering intellectual property waiver for Covid vaccines Australia to upgrade military bases, expand wargames with US Saudi Arabia still has some differences with Biden administration, says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Unease rising about AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in UK Samsung's Lee family set to pay over $10 billion inheritance taxes UK government green lights 'self-driving' cars on motorways Alphabet sets profit record, plans $50 billion buyback US FCC approves SpaceX's plan to deploy Starlink satellites Watch: US: Biden says fully vaccinated people can go without masks outdoors

Morning news brief: Australia to upgrade military bases, US considering IP waiver for vaccines, and more

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from Brazil's rejection of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine to US' massive aid to Central America. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-vows-310-million-us-relief-as-central-america-tackles-migration-380645" hreflang="en">Kamala Harris vows $310 million US relief as Central America tackles migration</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kongs-new-immigration-bill-could-give-authorities-arbitrary-control-over-peoples-movement-380646" hreflang="en">Hong Kong's new immigration bill could give authorities arbitrary control over people's movement</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-health-regulator-anvisa-rejects-russias-sputnik-vaccine-380647" hreflang="en">Brazil health regulator Anvisa rejects Russia's Sputnik vaccine</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-eu-reject-proposal-to-redraw-borders-in-the-western-balkans-380648" hreflang="en">US, EU reject proposal to redraw borders in the Western Balkans</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-reserves-judgement-on-indian-coronavirus-variant-380650" hreflang="en">WHO reserves judgement on Indian coronavirus variant</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-starts-stricter-covid-19-shutdown-but-experts-say-not-enough-380651" hreflang="en">Thailand starts stricter COVID-19 shutdown, but experts say not enough</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/carbon-emissions-are-more-than-countries-are-reporting-study-380652" hreflang="en">Carbon emissions are more than countries are reporting: Study</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/eu-launches-legal-action-against-astrazeneca-over-delayed-vaccines-deliveries-380657" hreflang="en">EU launches legal action against AstraZeneca over delayed vaccines deliveries</a>

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Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from Brazil's rejection of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine to US' massive aid to Central America.

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from Brazil's rejection of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine to US' massive aid to Central America. Click on the headline to read the full story. Kamala Harris vows $310 million US relief as Central America tackles migration Hong Kong's new immigration bill could give authorities arbitrary control over people's movement Brazil health regulator Anvisa rejects Russia's Sputnik vaccine US, EU reject proposal to redraw borders in the Western Balkans WHO reserves judgement on Indian coronavirus variant Thailand starts stricter COVID-19 shutdown, but experts say not enough Carbon emissions are more than countries are reporting: Study Watch: EU launches legal action against AstraZeneca over delayed vaccines deliveries

Morning news brief: US vows massive aid to Central America, Brazil rejects Sputnik V vaccine, and more

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from US President Biden urging peace at Ukrainian border, to Queen Elizabeth's resumption of royal duties four days after her husband's death, we have it all! Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-tells-putin-to-ease-tensions-on-ukrainian-border-proposes-summit-377396" hreflang="en">Biden tells Putin to ease tensions on Ukrainian border, proposes summit</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-queen-elizabeth-returns-to-royal-duties-four-days-after-her-husbands-death-reports-377394" hreflang="en">Queen Elizabeth returns to royal duties four days after her husband's death: Reports</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/25/175833-queen-elizabeth.jpg?itok=Ona0YLoI" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-leader-carrie-lam-says-delayed-legislative-elections-to-be-held-in-december-377397" hreflang="en">Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says delayed legislative elections to be held in December</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-reports-3808-single-day-covid-19-deaths-377398" hreflang="en">Brazil reports 3,808 single-day COVID-19 deaths</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-record-dip-in-bolsonaros-approval-ratings-brazils-senate-begins-probe-into-governments-pandemic-response-377402" hreflang="en">Amid record dip in Bolsonaro's approval ratings, Brazil's Senate begins probe into government's pandemic response</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/god-awful-biden-condemns-latest-police-shooting-of-black-man-in-minnesota-377406" hreflang="en">'God awful': Biden condemns latest police shooting of Black man in Minnesota</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-seizes-suez-megaship-demands-nearly-1-billion-compensation-377404" hreflang="en">Egypt 'seizes' Suez megaship, demands nearly $1 billion compensation</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/biden-set-to-complete-withdrawal-of-remaining-us-troops-from-afghanistan-before-911-anniversary-377408" hreflang="en">Biden set to complete withdrawal of remaining US troops from Afghanistan before 9/11 anniversary</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-returns-to-war-footing-amid-covid-19-vaccine-turmoil-377410" hreflang="en">Australia returns to 'war footing' amid COVID-19 vaccine turmoil</a>

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Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from US President Biden urging peace at Ukrainian border, to Queen Elizabeth's resumption of royal duties four days after her husband's death, we have it all!

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from US President Biden urging peace at Ukrainian border, to Queen Elizabeth's resumption of royal duties four days after her husband's death, we have it all! Click on the headline to read the full story. Biden tells Putin to ease tensions on Ukrainian border, proposes summit Queen Elizabeth returns to royal duties four days after her husband's death: Reports Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says delayed legislative elections to be held in December Brazil reports 3,808 single-day COVID-19 deaths Amid record dip in Bolsonaro's approval ratings, Brazil's Senate begins probe into government's pandemic response 'God awful': Biden condemns latest police shooting of Black man in Minnesota Egypt 'seizes' Suez megaship, demands nearly $1 billion compensation Biden set to complete withdrawal of remaining US troops from Afghanistan before 9/11 anniversary Australia returns to 'war footing' amid COVID-19 vaccine turmoil

Morning news brief: Biden condemns shooting in Minnesota, Brazil opens probe into Bolsonaro's covid response, and more

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - China claims drills near Taiwan to become regular. Meanwhile, in the US, Minneapolis police chief testified in the famous George Floyd trial who was killed by former officer Chauvin. In the science world, a new study has found that the number of tropical marine species have halved due to climate change. This and more below; to read the full story click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/aircraft-carrier-group-exercising-near-taiwan-drills-will-become-regular-china-375583" hreflang="en">Aircraft carrier group exercising near Taiwan, drills will become regular: China</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-police-chief-says-chauvin-violated-policy-while-arresting-george-floyd-375588" hreflang="en">Minneapolis police chief says Chauvin violated policy while arresting George Floyd</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-war-will-begin-within-a-month-warns-russian-military-analyst-375591" hreflang="en">World War will begin within a month, warns Russian military analyst</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-covid-19-caseload-tops-1316-million-375599" hreflang="en">Global COVID-19 caseload tops 131.6 million</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/climate-change-has-halved-number-of-species-in-tropical-waters-new-study-finds-375604" hreflang="en">Climate change has halved number of species in tropical waters, new study finds</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/navalny-risks-death-in-prison-says-continuing-hunger-strike-despite-cough-fever-375602" hreflang="en">Navalny risks death in prison, says continuing hunger strike despite cough, fever</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/amazons-dismissal-of-employees-critical-of-work-conditions-ruled-illegal-by-labour-board-375610" hreflang="en">Amazon's dismissal of employees critical of work conditions ruled illegal by labour board</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/biden-looks-to-raise-us-corporate-taxes-says-higher-corporate-tax-wont-hurt-economy-375608" hreflang="en">Biden looks to raise US corporate taxes, says higher corporate tax won’t hurt economy</a>

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Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - China claims drills near Taiwan to become regular. Meanwhile, in the US, Minneapolis police chief testified in the famous George Floyd trial who was killed by former officer Chauvin.

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - China claims drills near Taiwan to become regular. Meanwhile, in the US, Minneapolis police chief testified in the famous George Floyd trial who was killed by former officer Chauvin. In the science world, a new study has found that the number of tropical marine species have halved due to climate change. This and more below; to read the full story click on the headline. Aircraft carrier group exercising near Taiwan, drills will become regular: China Minneapolis police chief says Chauvin violated policy while arresting George Floyd World War will begin within a month, warns Russian military analyst Global COVID-19 caseload tops 131.6 million Climate change has halved number of species in tropical waters, new study finds Navalny risks death in prison, says continuing hunger strike despite cough, fever Amazon's dismissal of employees critical of work conditions ruled illegal by labour board Watch: Biden looks to raise US corporate taxes, says higher corporate tax won’t hurt economy

Morning news brief: Chinese drills near Taiwan to become regular, Navalny's risk of death increases, and more

Here are the biggest news stories of the day: North Korea says Biden took provocative steps after missile tests, Biden says Russia and China welcome to climate summit. In Mozambique, 180 people remain trapped in a hotel after an insurgent attack. All this and more below - click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-accuses-biden-admin-of-provocation-after-missile-test-373537" hreflang="en">North Korea accuses Biden admin of 'provocation' after missile test</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-iran-to-sign-25-year-accord-reports-373540" hreflang="en">China, Iran to sign 25-year accord: Reports</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-invites-40-world-leaders-including-xi-and-putin-to-virtual-climate-summit-373539" hreflang="en">Biden invites 40 world leaders, including Xi and Putin, to virtual climate summit</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/27/189155-pjimage-65.jpg?itok=3m0Ff10u" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/suez-canal-steps-up-efforts-to-free-stuck-vessel-as-energy-markets-impacted-373541" hreflang="en">Suez Canal steps up efforts to free stuck vessel as energy markets impacted</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-warns-of-counterfeit-covid-19-vaccines-373542" hreflang="en">WHO warns of counterfeit COVID-19 vaccines</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-180-people-trapped-in-mozambique-hotel-after-insurgent-attack-373545" hreflang="en">More than 180 people trapped in Mozambique hotel after insurgent attack</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-accuses-china-of-state-led-social-media-campaign-against-companies-that-boycotted-xinjiang-373554" hreflang="en">US accuses China of 'state-led' social media campaign against companies that boycotted Xinjiang</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-threatens-wto-action-as-china-hikes-duty-on-wine-373556" hreflang="en">Australia threatens WTO action as China hikes duty on wine</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/taiwan-united-states-to-strengthen-maritime-coordination-373553" hreflang="en">Taiwan, United States to strengthen Maritime coordination</a>

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Here are the biggest news stories of the day: North Korea says Biden took provocative steps after missile tests, Biden says Russia and China welcome to climate summit.

Here are the biggest news stories of the day: North Korea says Biden took provocative steps after missile tests, Biden says Russia and China welcome to climate summit. In Mozambique, 180 people remain trapped in a hotel after an insurgent attack. All this and more below - click on the headline to read the full story. North Korea accuses Biden admin of 'provocation' after missile test China, Iran to sign 25-year accord: Reports Biden invites 40 world leaders, including Xi and Putin, to virtual climate summit Suez Canal steps up efforts to free stuck vessel as energy markets impacted WHO warns of counterfeit COVID-19 vaccines More than 180 people trapped in Mozambique hotel after insurgent attack US accuses China of 'state-led' social media campaign against companies that boycotted Xinjiang Australia threatens WTO action as China hikes duty on wine Watch: Taiwan, United States to strengthen Maritime coordination

Morning news brief: N Korea accuses Biden of 'provocation', China-Iran to sign accord, and more