<p>Here are the biggest news stories of the morning: Protesters in Myanmar continue to rage, White House releases statement on UK's Royal Family drama, CDC says vaccinated people may stop wearing masks, and more. Click on the headline to read the full story.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/anti-coup-protesters-barricaded-in-buildings-by-myanmar-security-forces-in-yangon-un-368990" hreflang="en">Anti-coup protesters 'barricaded' in buildings by Myanmar security forces in Yangon: UN</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-who-have-been-vaccinated-can-meet-other-vaccinated-people-without-masks-cdc-368992" hreflang="en">People who have been vaccinated can meet other vaccinated people without masks: CDC</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-supreme-court-judge-clears-ex-president-lula-of-corruption-charges-368999" hreflang="en">Brazil Supreme Court judge clears ex-president Lula of corruption charges</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-syringes-no-beds-paraguay-protests-build-amid-impeachment-calls-368993" hreflang="en">'No syringes, no beds': Paraguay protests build amid impeachment calls</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-hopes-us-will-remove-unreasonable-curbs-on-cooperation-368994" hreflang="en">China says hopes US will remove 'unreasonable' curbs on cooperation</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/japan-downgrades-fourth-quarter-gdp-as-companies-scale-back-spending-368995" hreflang="en">Japan downgrades fourth-quarter GDP as companies scale back spending</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-risking-lives-by-running-disinformation-campaign-against-vaccines-us-369006" hreflang="en">Russia risking lives by running disinformation campaign against vaccines: US</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harry-meghan-show-courage-in-airing-mental-health-struggles-white-house-369007" hreflang="en">Harry, Meghan show 'courage' in airing mental struggles: White House</a></p>

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Here are the biggest news stories of the morning: Protesters in Myanmar continue to rage, White House releases statement on UK's Royal Family drama, CDC says vaccinated people may stop wearing masks, and more.

Here are the biggest news stories of the morning: Protesters in Myanmar continue to rage, White House releases statement on UK's Royal Family drama, CDC says vaccinated people may stop wearing masks, and more. Click on the headline to read the full story. Anti-coup protesters 'barricaded' in buildings by Myanmar security forces in Yangon: UN People who have been vaccinated can meet other vaccinated people without masks: CDC Brazil Supreme Court judge clears ex-president Lula of corruption charges 'No syringes, no beds': Paraguay protests build amid impeachment calls China says hopes US will remove 'unreasonable' curbs on cooperation Japan downgrades fourth-quarter GDP as companies scale back spending Russia risking lives by running disinformation campaign against vaccines: US Harry, Meghan show 'courage' in airing mental struggles: White House Watch: After 2 months of home learning UK students back to school

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-executive-order-banning-transactions-with-tiktok-owner-after-45-days-318735">Trump signs executive order banning transactions with TikTok owner after 45 days</a></p>

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<p>'The United States must take aggressive action against the owners of TikTok to protect our national security,' the order said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mahinda-rajapaksa-led-slpp-registers-landslide-victory-in-sri-lankas-parliamentary-polls-318727">Mahinda Rajapaksa-led SLPP registers landslide victory in Sri Lanka's parliamentary polls</a></p>

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<p>The official results declared showed that the Sri Lanka People's Party (SLPP) alone had won 145 seats and with its allies have 150 seats, a two thirds majority in the 225-member parliament.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-saudi-spy-accuses-crown-prince-of-trying-to-assassinate-him-318715">Ex-Saudi spy accuses crown prince of trying to assassinate him</a></p>

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<p>Saad Aljabri said Prince Mohammed sent a 'hit squad' to Canada, where he lives in exile, to kill and dismember him in the same way that Khashoggi was murdered allegedly by the prince's agents in Istanbul in October 2018.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-revokes-global-do-not-travel-coronavirus-warning-318718">US revokes global 'do not travel' coronavirus warning</a></p>

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<p>The announcement comes as President Donald Trump seeks a quick return to normal in the United States, which has suffered by far the highest number of deaths from COVID-19.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-beirut-blasts-first-ground-report-on-wion-318706">Gravitas: Beirut blasts | First ground report on WION</a></p>

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Trump signs executive order banning transactions with TikTok owner after 45 days 'The United States must take aggressive action against the owners of TikTok to protect our national security,' the order said.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-the-first-time-world-records-1-million-coronavirus-cases-in-100-hours-314170">For the first time, world records 1 million coronavirus cases in 100 hours</a></p>

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<p>Global coronavirus infections passed 14 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking the first time there has been a surge of 1 million cases in under 100 hours. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-the-first-time-world-records-1-million-coronavirus-cases-in-100-hours-314170">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-hack-was-work-of-young-hacker-pals-says-new-york-times-report-314174" hreflang="en">Twitter hack was work of young hacker pals, says New York Times report</a></p>

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<p>Hackers involved in the high-profile hijacking of Twitter accounts earlier this week were a few youngsters with no links to state or organised crime, The New York Times has said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-hack-was-work-of-young-hacker-pals-says-new-york-times-report-314174">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-expected-to-exclude-undocumented-migrants-from-us-census-314154">Trump expected to exclude undocumented migrants from US census</a></p>

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<p>United States President Donald Trump is expected to soon issue an executive order that would ban undocumented immigrants from being included in the 2020 census of the country. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-expected-to-exclude-undocumented-migrants-from-us-census-314154">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-officer-suspended-after-video-showed-him-kneeling-on-black-mans-neck-314163">UK officer suspended after video showed him kneeling on Black man's neck</a></p>

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<p>One London police officer was suspended on Friday after a video of an arrest appeared to show an officer kneeling on a Black suspect's neck. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-officer-suspended-after-video-showed-him-kneeling-on-black-mans-neck-314163">Read more</a></p>

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For the first time, world records 1 million coronavirus cases in 100 hours Global coronavirus infections passed 14 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking the first time there has been a surge of 1 million cases in under 100 hours.

For the first time, world records 1 million coronavirus cases in 100 hours Global coronavirus infections passed 14 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking the first time there has been a surge of 1 million cases in under 100 hours. Read more Twitter hack was work of young hacker pals, says New York Times report Hackers involved in the high-profile hijacking of Twitter accounts earlier this week were a few youngsters with no links to state or organised crime, The New York Times has said. Read more Trump expected to exclude undocumented migrants from US census United States President Donald Trump is expected to soon issue an executive order that would ban undocumented immigrants from being included in the 2020 census of the country. Read more UK officer suspended after video showed him kneeling on Black man's neck One London police officer was suspended on Friday after a video of an arrest appeared to show an officer kneeling on a Black suspect's neck. Read more

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-britain-canada-accuse-russia-of-hacking-covid-19-vaccine-research-313873"><strong>US, Britain, Canada accuse Russia of hacking Covid-19 vaccine research</strong></a><br />
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<p>UK, United States and Canada accused Russia on Thursday of trying to steal research-based information from experts and scientist seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hope-us-president-trump-is-re-elected-says-brazil-president-bolsonaro-313881"><strong>Hope US President Trump is re-elected, says Brazil President Bolsonaro</strong></a></p>

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<p>Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday said he hopes Republican US President Donald Trump will be re-elected in November. However, he said the commercial relationship between the two countries is promising even if a Democrat wins.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-talibans-group-leader-noor-wali-mehsud-designated-as-global-terrorist-by-united-nations-313877"><strong>Pakistan Taliban’s group leader Noor Wali Mehsud designated as global terrorist by United Nations</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/21/145896-untitled-design-36.jpg?itok=DRMM8Kr_" />The United Nations has designated Pakistan Taliban's leader Noor Wali Mehsud as a global terrorist for participating in the financing, planning and perpetrating acts on behalf of and in support of entities associated with al-Qaida and ISIS.</p>
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Trump 'wants to do everything possible to keep peace for people of India, China' United States President Donald Trump has said he wants to do everything possible to keep peace for the people of India and China, according to the White House spokesperson.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/twitter-accounts-of-apple-elon-musk-bill-gates-and-others-hit-in-major-hack-313558"><strong>Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others hit in major hack</strong></a><br />
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<p>The official Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others were hijacked on Wednesday by scammers in a massive hack -- who according to cyber police were trying to dupe people into sending cryptocurrency bitcoin.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-judiciary-halts-execution-of-three-protesters-amid-social-media-protests-313591"><strong>Iran: Judiciary halts execution of three protesters amid social media protests</strong></a><br />
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<p>The internet access in Iran was disrupted on Wednesday after a social media campaign using Persian hashtag #do_not_execute was used 7.5 million times against the country's death penalty.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/family-sues-minneapolis-for-george-floyds-death-in-police-hands-313555"><strong>Family sues Minneapolis for George Floyd's death in police hands</strong></a><br />
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<p>The family of George Floyd whose murder by a Minneapolis police sparked nationwide protests across the United States has sued the city for his death.<br />
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Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others hit in major hack The official Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others were hijacked on Wednesday by scammers in a massive hack -- who according to cyber police were trying to dupe people into sending cryptocurrency bitcoin.

Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others hit in major hack The official Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others were hijacked on Wednesday by scammers in a massive hack -- who according to cyber police were trying to dupe people into sending cryptocurrency bitcoin. Iran: Judiciary halts execution of three protesters amid social media protests The internet access in Iran was disrupted on Wednesday after a social media campaign using Persian hashtag #do_not_execute was used 7.5 million times against the country's death penalty. Family sues Minneapolis for George Floyd's death in police hands The family of George Floyd whose murder by a Minneapolis police sparked nationwide protests across the United States has sued the city for his death.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-more-white-people-than-blacks-are-killed-by-us-police-313331"><strong>US revokes controversial order that would have seen foreign students deported</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/15/149826-harvard.jpg?itok=PYJrgfqN" />The Trump administration has abandoned an order to force out foreign students in the aftermath of widespread condemnation of the move and pressure from colleges and major businesses.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-more-white-people-than-blacks-are-killed-by-us-police-313331"><strong>Trump says 'more white people' than Blacks are killed by US police</strong></a><br />
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<p>United States President Donald Trump has downplayed police violence against Black people, citing “more white people” are killed by police officers.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-ignores-india-starts-work-on-chabahar-zahedan-railway-project-313294"><strong>Iran ignores India, starts work on Chabahar-Zahedan railway project</strong></a><br />
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<p>Iran's Chabahar port is the only deep seaport and India's gateway to central Asia. The port was inaugurated in 2017, it not only side-stepped Pakistan but also counter-balanced the Chinese-controlled Gwadar port.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-population-in-2100-could-be-2-billion-below-un-projections-study-313353"><strong>World population in 2100 could be 2 billion below UN projections: Study</strong></a><br />
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<p>Earth will be home to 8.8 billion souls in 2100, two billion fewer than current UN projections, according to a major study published Wednesday that foresees new global power alignments shaped by declining fertility rates and greying populations.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/handsfree-amenities-plasma-air-purification-indian-railways-develops-the-post-covid-coach-313348"><strong>Handsfree amenities, plasma air purification: Indian Railways develops the post-Covid coach</strong></a><br />
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<p>Indian Railways has developed post-Covid train coaches to fight coronavirus with several special features in new coaches, which including foot-operated soap dispensers and toilet flushes, new door handles and handrails coated with anti-microbial copper.<br />
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US revokes controversial order that would have seen foreign students deported The Trump administration has abandoned an order to force out foreign students in the aftermath of widespread condemnation of the move and pressure from colleges and major businesses.

US revokes controversial order that would have seen foreign students deported The Trump administration has abandoned an order to force out foreign students in the aftermath of widespread condemnation of the move and pressure from colleges and major businesses. Trump says 'more white people' than Blacks are killed by US police United States President Donald Trump has downplayed police violence against Black people, citing “more white people” are killed by police officers. Iran ignores India, starts work on Chabahar-Zahedan railway project Iran's Chabahar port is the only deep seaport and India's gateway to central Asia. The port was inaugurated in 2017, it not only side-stepped Pakistan but also counter-balanced the Chinese-controlled Gwadar port. World population in 2100 could be 2 billion below UN projections: Study Earth will be home to 8.8 billion souls in 2100, two billion fewer than current UN projections, according to a major study published Wednesday that foresees new global power alignments shaped by declining fertility rates and greying populations. Handsfree amenities, plasma air purification: Indian Railways develops the post-Covid coach Indian Railways has developed post-Covid train coaches to fight coronavirus with several special features in new coaches, which including foot-operated soap dispensers and toilet flushes, new door handles and handrails coated with anti-microbial copper.

Morning News Brief: US revokes student visa rule, world population and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-bounties-pompeo-speaks-with-russias-lavrov-about-afghanistan-313112"><strong>Russian bounties: Pompeo speaks with Russia's Lavrov about Afghanistan</strong></a><br />
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<p>Washington has been in an uproar over reports that Russian intelligence paid bounties for Taliban-linked fighters to kill US forces in Afghanistan.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-pompeos-south-china-sea-illegal-claim-unjustified-313115"><strong>China says Pompeo's South China Sea illegal claim 'unjustified'</strong></a><br />
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<p>Beijing hit back Tuesday at the US branding of Chinese pursuits in the South China Sea as illegal, saying the accusation was "unjustified' and a bid to sabotage regional peace.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadas-trudeau-admits-mistake-apologises-over-controversial-charity-contract-313114"><strong>Canada's Trudeau admits 'mistake'; apologises over controversial charity contract</strong></a><br />
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<p>Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Monday for not recusing himself from discussions about a government contract to a charity that had paid his family large sums of money for speaking appearances.</p>

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Russian bounties: Pompeo speaks with Russia's Lavrov about Afghanistan Washington has been in an uproar over reports that Russian intelligence paid bounties for Taliban-linked fighters to kill US forces in Afghanistan.

Russian bounties: Pompeo speaks with Russia's Lavrov about Afghanistan Washington has been in an uproar over reports that Russian intelligence paid bounties for Taliban-linked fighters to kill US forces in Afghanistan. China says Pompeo's South China Sea illegal claim 'unjustified' Beijing hit back Tuesday at the US branding of Chinese pursuits in the South China Sea as illegal, saying the accusation was "unjustified' and a bid to sabotage regional peace. Canada's Trudeau admits 'mistake'; apologises over controversial charity contract Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Monday for not recusing himself from discussions about a government contract to a charity that had paid his family large sums of money for speaking appearances. Watch: Pakistanis sing 'Jan Gan Man' and 'Vande Mataram' with Indians in the UK during the anti-China protest People of Indian and Pakistani origin were seen holding ‘anti-China’ placards during the protest that happened after India and China face-off in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley.

Morning news brief: South China Sea dispute, Trudeau admits 'mistake' and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/severe-floods-in-china-leave-over-38-million-affected-141-dead-or-missing-312838">Severe floods in China leave over 38 million affected, 141 dead or missing</a></p>

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<p>Authorities raised the country's flood response level from level III to level II, the second-highest level.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-navy-assault-ship-catches-fire-17-sailors-4-civilians-injured-312828">US Navy assault ship catches fire; 17 sailors, 4 civilians injured</a></p>

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<p>A fire was called aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at approximately 8:30 on July 12 (PDT). Nearly 160 sailors were aboard the time the fire broke out.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-records-highest-single-daily-spike-with-230370-global-coronavirus-cases-312834">WHO records highest single-daily spike with 230,370 global coronavirus cases</a></p>

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<p>The WHO reported more than 565,000 deaths from COVID-19 till date.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-donald-trump-melania-trump-now-spotted-wearing-a-face-mask-312826">After Donald Trump, Melania Trump now spotted wearing a face mask</a></p>

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<p>Melania Trump posted a video from her visit to The Mary Elizabeth House, in which she was spotted wearing a white mask.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russian-mining-giant-norilsk-nickel-reports-another-oil-spill-312824">Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel reports another oil spill</a></p>

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Severe floods in China leave over 38 million affected, 141 dead or missing Authorities raised the country's flood response level from level III to level II, the second-highest level.

Severe floods in China leave over 38 million affected, 141 dead or missing Authorities raised the country's flood response level from level III to level II, the second-highest level. US Navy assault ship catches fire; 17 sailors, 4 civilians injured A fire was called aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at approximately 8:30 on July 12 (PDT). Nearly 160 sailors were aboard the time the fire broke out. WHO records highest single-daily spike with 230,370 global coronavirus cases The WHO reported more than 565,000 deaths from COVID-19 till date. After Donald Trump, Melania Trump now spotted wearing a face mask Melania Trump posted a video from her visit to The Mary Elizabeth House, in which she was spotted wearing a white mask. Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel reports another oil spill ×

Morning news brief: China floods, tragic fire at US naval ship and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-spotted-wearing-a-mask-for-the-first-time-in-public-312624">Donald Trump spotted wearing a mask for the first time in public</a></p>

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<p>Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a military medical facility outside Washington. The purpose of the visit was to meet with wounded soldiers and frontline health-care workers.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-may-sue-researcher-over-report-on-forced-sterilisation-of-uighurs-312636">China may sue researcher over report on forced sterilisation of Uighurs</a></p>

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<p>The Global Times has reported that German researcher Adrian Zenz and a think tank -- Australian Strategic Policy Institute -- will be sued for spreading 'disinformation about China'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/roger-stones-still-a-convicted-felon-robert-mueller-defends-the-prosecutors-decision-312627">Roger Stone's still a convicted felon: Robert Mueller defends the prosecutors' decision</a></p>

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<p>The write-up was published on the same day when Donald Trump took to twitter to call Stone's sentence a result of a 'witch hunt'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-cases-of-covid-19-jumps-to-123-million-death-toll-crosses-556000-312625">Global cases of COVID-19 jumps to 12.3 million; death toll crosses 556,000</a></p>

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<p>The death toll increased by 5,286 in the past 24 hours, taking the global tally of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus to 556,335, the WHO said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bollywood-megastar-amitabh-bachchan-son-abhishek-both-tests-positive-for-covid-19-312643">Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek test&nbsp;positive for COVID-19</a></p>

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Donald Trump spotted wearing a mask for the first time in public Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a military medical facility outside Washington.

Donald Trump spotted wearing a mask for the first time in public Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a military medical facility outside Washington. The purpose of the visit was to meet with wounded soldiers and frontline health-care workers. China may sue researcher over report on forced sterilisation of Uighurs The Global Times has reported that German researcher Adrian Zenz and a think tank -- Australian Strategic Policy Institute -- will be sued for spreading 'disinformation about China'. Roger Stone's still a convicted felon: Robert Mueller defends the prosecutors' decision The write-up was published on the same day when Donald Trump took to twitter to call Stone's sentence a result of a 'witch hunt'. Global cases of COVID-19 jumps to 12.3 million; death toll crosses 556,000 The death toll increased by 5,286 in the past 24 hours, taking the global tally of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus to 556,335, the WHO said. Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek test positive for COVID-19 ×

Morning news brief: Trump finally wears mask, COVID-19 cases reach 12.3 million and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-confirms-us-conducted-cyberattack-against-russia-in-2018-312436">Trump confirms US conducted cyberattack against Russia in 2018</a></p>

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<p>The Washington Post reports that during his interview Trump was asked if he had launched a cyberattack. Trump replied, 'Correct'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-commutes-longtime-adviser-roger-stones-prison-sentence-312432">Trump commutes longtime adviser Roger Stone's prison sentence</a></p>

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<p>Stone was among several Trump associates charged with crimes in former Special Counsel Robert Mueller`s investigation that documented Russian interference in the 2016 race to boost Trump`s candidacy.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapores-ruling-pap-wins-general-election-312448">Singapore's ruling PAP wins general election</a></p>

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<p>In a bid to enhance the safety of voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of polling stations was increased from 880 to 1,100.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-mulls-ban-on-political-ads-ahead-of-us-elections-312440">Facebook mulls ban on political ads ahead of US elections</a></p>

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<p>Bloomberg News on Friday said the potential ban was only being discussed and had not been finalised.<br />
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<p>Officials of the Chinese embassy in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan has warned its citizens living in the country of an “unknown pneumonia” that is reportedly even deadlier than the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the South China Morning Post reports.</p>

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<p>The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on four senior officials of the ruling political party of the People's Republic of China for alleged human rights abuses targeting minority Muslim ethnic group Uighur of Xinjiang.</p>

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<p>The frozen body of an Indonesian man has been found aboard a detained Chinese fishing vessel, authorities said Thursday, adding that they suspected foul play in the crew member's death.<br />
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'Unknown Pneumonia' deadlier than coronavirus sweeping across Kazakhstan, warns Chinese Embassy Officials of the Chinese embassy in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan has warned its citizens living in the country of an “unknown pneumonia” that is reportedly even deadlier than the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the South China Morning Post reports.

'Unknown Pneumonia' deadlier than coronavirus sweeping across Kazakhstan, warns Chinese Embassy Officials of the Chinese embassy in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan has warned its citizens living in the country of an “unknown pneumonia” that is reportedly even deadlier than the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the South China Morning Post reports. US imposes sanctions on Chinese officials over 'abuse' of Muslim minorities in Xinjiang The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on four senior officials of the ruling political party of the People's Republic of China for alleged human rights abuses targeting minority Muslim ethnic group Uighur of Xinjiang. Indonesian found in a freezer on Chinese fishing vessel in Malacca Strait, suspected to be 'tortured' The frozen body of an Indonesian man has been found aboard a detained Chinese fishing vessel, authorities said Thursday, adding that they suspected foul play in the crew member's death.

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<p>Donald Trump accused Democrats of wanting to keep schools shut for political reasons, despite a surge in coronavirus cases across the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Brad Downey, the American artist who commissioned the sculpture of Melania Trump had it removed over the weekend after it was burned.</p>

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<p>Vindman was up for promotion to full colonel. He was fired from his position on the National Security Council at the White House in February, two days after Trump was acquitted by the Republican-majority Senate.</p>

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Trump threatens to cut off funding to US schools if they don't reopen by November Donald Trump accused Democrats of wanting to keep schools shut for political reasons, despite a surge in coronavirus cases across the country.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-aims-to-become-worlds-only-superpower-says-fbi-director-311476"><strong>China aims to become world's 'only superpower', says FBI director</strong></a><br />
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<p>FBI Director Chris Wray said China's leaders believe they are in a "generational fight" to make China the "world's only superpower by any means necessary."<br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-to-resume-saudi-arms-exports-despite-yemen-war-concerns-311488"><strong>Britain to resume Saudi arms exports despite Yemen war concerns</strong></a><br />
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China aims to become world's 'only superpower', says FBI director FBI Director Chris Wray said China's leaders believe they are in a "generational fight" to make China the "world's only superpower by any means necessary.

China aims to become world's 'only superpower', says FBI director FBI Director Chris Wray said China's leaders believe they are in a "generational fight" to make China the "world's only superpower by any means necessary." Britain to resume Saudi arms exports despite Yemen war concerns The Court of Appeal last year ruled that Britain broke the law by allowing weapons sales to Saudi Arabia that might have been deployed in the war in Yemen. Trump administration begins formal withdrawal from WHO The United States will leave WHO on July 6, 2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, after receiving notification of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of becoming a puppet for China during the coronavirus pandemic.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mike-pompeo-slams-chinas-orwellian-censorship-moves-in-hong-kong-311241"><strong>Mike Pompeo slams China's 'Orwellian' censorship moves in Hong Kong</strong></a></p>

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''With the ink barely dry on the draconian National Security Law, Hong Kong authorities are now removing books from libraries, banning political slogans, and requiring censorship in schools,'' he said in a tweet.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-withdraw-visas-for-foreign-students-whose-classes-move-online-311240"><strong>US to withdraw visas for foreign students whose classes move online</strong></a><br />
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"Despite recent discussions about Canada's possible participation, the Prime Minister will be in Ottawa this week to hold scheduled cabinet meetings and take part in a long-planned meeting of parliament," his office said.</p>

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Mike Pompeo slams China's 'Orwellian' censorship moves in Hong Kong ''With the ink barely dry on the draconian National Security Law, Hong Kong authorities are now removing books from libraries, banning political slogans, and requiring censorship in schools,'' he said in a tweet.

Mike Pompeo slams China's 'Orwellian' censorship moves in Hong Kong ''With the ink barely dry on the draconian National Security Law, Hong Kong authorities are now removing books from libraries, banning political slogans, and requiring censorship in schools,'' he said in a tweet. US to withdraw visas for foreign students whose classes move online The United States said Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis. Facebook, Google, Twitter block Hong Kong govt from accessessing user data "We believe freedom of expression is a fundamental human right and support the right of people to express themselves without fear for their safety or other repercussions," the spokesman said. Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declines Trump's meeting invitation "Despite recent discussions about Canada's possible participation, the Prime Minister will be in Ottawa this week to hold scheduled cabinet meetings and take part in a long-planned meeting of parliament," his office said.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-admits-fire-at-natanz-nuclear-facility-caused-significant-damage-310950"><strong>Iran admits fire at Natanz nuclear facility caused significant damage</strong></a><br />
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Spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said the fire could slow down Tehran's development and production of advanced centrifuges in the medium term, and that Iran would replace the damaged building with a bigger one that had more advanced equipment.<br />
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The total number of cases stood at 11,408,981, while the fatalities increased to 6,160,833, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update.<br />
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At least two individuals killed and eight others are injured after a predawn Sunday shooting at Lavish Lounge, a bar and nightclub in Greenville County, South Carolina.<br />
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Iran admits fire at Natanz nuclear facility caused significant damage Spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said the fire could slow down Tehran's development and production of advanced centrifuges in the medium term, and that Iran would replace the damaged building with a bigger one that had more advanced equipment.

Iran admits fire at Natanz nuclear facility caused significant damage Spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said the fire could slow down Tehran's development and production of advanced centrifuges in the medium term, and that Iran would replace the damaged building with a bigger one that had more advanced equipment. Over 6 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally: Johns Hopkins University The total number of cases stood at 11,408,981, while the fatalities increased to 6,160,833, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update. Two killed, eight wounded after US nightclub shooting At least two individuals killed and eight others are injured after a predawn Sunday shooting at Lavish Lounge, a bar and nightclub in Greenville County, South Carolina.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/despite-surge-in-covid-19-cases-us-president-donald-trump-says-tremendous-victory-nearby-in-fight-against-pandemic-310766" hreflang="en">Despite surge in COVID-19 cases, US president Donald Trump says 'tremendous victory' nearby in fight against pandemic</a></p>

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<p>The United States is the worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic with over 2.8 million cases and 130,000 deaths.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The coronavirus figures showed a slight decline after three days of a record-breaking surge in the country including record 57,683 on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump on Saturday once again accused China of spreading coronavirus across the world, calling for it to be held ‘fully accountable’.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mexico has become the fifth hardest-hit country as the death toll from the novel&nbsp;coronavirus rose to 30,366 Saturday, propelling it past France&nbsp;in the global pandemic, according to the health ministry.</p>

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Despite surge in COVID-19 cases, US president Donald Trump says 'tremendous victory' nearby in fight against pandemic The United States is the worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic with over 2.8 million cases and 130,000 deaths. Coronavirus: US reports over 43,000 cases, 252 deaths in last 24 hours The coronavirus figures showed a slight decline after three days of a record-breaking surge in the country including record 57,683 on Friday. 'China’s secrecy, deception and cover-up allowed coronavirus to spread all over world: Trump US President Donald Trump on Saturday once again accused China of spreading coronavirus across the world, calling for it to be held ‘fully accountable’. Coronavirus: Mexico becomes fifth-hardest hit country, surpassing France Mexico has become the fifth hardest-hit country as the death toll from the novel coronavirus rose to 30,366 Saturday, propelling it past France in the global pandemic, according to the health ministry. WATCH| Moscow dedicates monument to delivery agents who fed Moscow through lockdown ×

Morning News Brief: Donald Trump declares 'victory' against COVID-19, cases surge in Mexico, and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-exceed-11-million-as-us-notches-57683-new-infections-310595" hreflang="en">Global coronavirus cases exceed 11 million as US notches 57,683 new infections</a></p>

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<p>Global coronavirus cases crossed the grim milestone of 11 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-exceed-11-million-as-us-notches-57683-new-infections-310595">Read more</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump will rail against a "left wing mob" for seeking to "tear down" US&nbsp;history during a visit to Mount Rushmore on Friday amid concerns over holding a large gathering during a pandemic and criticism from Native Americans. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-criticise-cancel-culture-during-mount-rushmore-trip-310591">Read more</a></p>

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Global coronavirus cases exceed 11 million as US notches 57,683 new infections Global coronavirus cases crossed the grim milestone of 11 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally.

Global coronavirus cases exceed 11 million as US notches 57,683 new infections Global coronavirus cases crossed the grim milestone of 11 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally. Read more Trump to criticise 'cancel culture' during Mount Rushmore trip US President Donald Trump will rail against a "left wing mob" for seeking to "tear down" US history during a visit to Mount Rushmore on Friday amid concerns over holding a large gathering during a pandemic and criticism from Native Americans. Read more Bolsonaro waters down law requiring people to wear face masks in Brazil Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday sanctioned a law diluting the requirement of wearing face masks in public places to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. Read more Jamal Khashoggi murder: Turkey trial of 20 Saudi suspects begins in absentia Twenty Saudi suspects including two former aides to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman went on trial in absentia in Turkey on Friday, accused of killing and dismembering journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Read more

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