Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.&nbsp;

The US has said that regional consensus and support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process is important for enduring peace, stressing that Afghanistan's neighbours and countries in the region have a real stake in the war-torn nation's future.&nbsp; A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of&nbsp;Indonesia's Sulawesi island Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistans-neighbours-in-the-region-have-real-stake-in-its-future-us-state-department-397106">Afghanistan’s neighbours in the region have real stake in it’s future: US State Department</a>

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The US has said that regional consensus and support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process is important for enduring peace, stressing that Afghanistan's neighbours and countries in the region have a real stake in the war-torn nation's future.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-asks-us-un-to-send-security-forces-to-stabilise-country-minister-397104">Haiti asks US, UN to send security forces to stabilise country: Minister</a>

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Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, Haiti has urged Washington and the United Nations to send soldiers to help secure its ports, airport, and other critical facilities, according to a government minister.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-east-asia/61-magnitude-quake-strikes-eastern-indonesia-usgs-397114">6.1-magnitude quake strikes eastern Indonesia: USGS</a>

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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of&nbsp;Indonesia's Sulawesi island Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-sees-likely-covid-19-vaccine-link-to-rare-heart-inflammation-397118">WHO sees 'likely' COVID-19 vaccine link to rare heart inflammation</a>

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The World Health Organization on Friday, July 9, said that there was a "likely causal association" between coronavirus vaccine using mRNA technology and "very rare" heart inflammations. However, the benefits still outweigh the risks, added WHO.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/honoured-los-angeles-mayor-on-his-nomination-as-us-ambassador-to-india-397117">‘Honoured’: Los Angeles mayor on his nomination as us ambassador to India</a>

<img alt="Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who was nominated by US President Joe Biden as the country's ambassador to India, has said that he is honoured to accept the nomination and will bring the same energy, commitment and love with which he served the city to his new role." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4530a016-ee0f-42af-8be7-b7f4af5e0730" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-07-10%20at%209.06.27%20AM.png" />

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who was nominated by US President Joe Biden as the country's ambassador to India, has said that he is honoured to accept the nomination and will bring the same energy, commitment and love with which he served the city to his new role.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-what-did-the-us-achieve-in-afghanistan-nothing-397095">Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: What did the U.S. achieve in Afghanistan? Nothing</a>

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The US has said that regional consensus and support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process is important for enduring peace, stressing that Afghanistan's neighbours and countries in the region have a real stake in the war-torn nation's future.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The US has said that regional consensus and support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process is important for enduring peace, stressing that Afghanistan's neighbours and countries in the region have a real stake in the war-torn nation's future. A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Afghanistan’s neighbours in the region have real stake in it’s future: US State Department The US has said that regional consensus and support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process is important for enduring peace, stressing that Afghanistan's neighbours and countries in the region have a real stake in the war-torn nation's future. Haiti asks US, UN to send security forces to stabilise country: Minister Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, Haiti has urged Washington and the United Nations to send soldiers to help secure its ports, airport, and other critical facilities, according to a government minister. 6.1-magnitude quake strikes eastern Indonesia: USGS A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. WHO sees 'likely' COVID-19 vaccine link to rare heart inflammation The World Health Organization on Friday, July 9, said that there was a "likely causal association" between coronavirus vaccine using mRNA technology and "very rare" heart inflammations. However, the benefits still outweigh the risks, added WHO. ‘Honoured’: Los Angeles mayor on his nomination as us ambassador to India Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who was nominated by US President Joe Biden as the country's ambassador to India, has said that he is honoured to accept the nomination and will bring the same energy, commitment and love with which he served the city to his new role. Watch | Gravitas: What did the U.S. achieve in Afghanistan? Nothing

Morning News Brief: Haiti asks to stabilise country, earthquake in Indonesia, and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

The Pentagon said on Thursday it was deeply concerned about a series of attacks on US&nbsp;personnel in Iraq and Syria.&nbsp;A heavily armed commando unit that assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise was composed of 26 Colombians and two Haitian Americans, authorities said on Thursday.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pentagon-deeply-concerned-by-recent-attacks-on-personnel-in-iraq-syria-396839">Pentagon 'deeply concerned' by recent attacks on personnel in Iraq, Syria</a>

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The Pentagon said on Thursday it was deeply concerned about a series of attacks on US&nbsp;personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/surging-food-prices-fuel-40-per-cent-jump-in-global-hunger-un-396840">Surging food prices fuel 40 per cent jump in global hunger: UN</a>

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Acute food insecurity has soared 40% this year as recent food price hikes have exacerbated existing pressures from conflict, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-says-26-colombians-two-haitian-americans-among-group-that-killed-president-396838">Haiti says 26 Colombians, two Haitian Americans among group that killed president</a>

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A heavily armed commando unit that assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise was composed of 26 Colombians and two Haitian Americans, authorities said on Thursday, as the hunt went on for the masterminds of the killing. 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nine-found-dead-in-swedish-airplane-crash-says-police-396849">Nine found dead in Swedish airplane crash, says police</a>

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All nine people onboard were found dead in the crash of an airplane outside Orebro, Sweden, on Thursday, Swedish police said.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-to-raise-covid-19-restrictions-to-highest-level-in-capital-396854">South Korea to raise Covid-19 restrictions to highest level in capital</a>

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South Korea will&nbsp;raise&nbsp;coronavirus curbs to their&nbsp;highest&nbsp;level&nbsp;in the Seoul metropolitan area, the country's prime minister said Friday, warning a record spike in new cases had reached "maximum crisis&nbsp;level".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/taliban-retakes-capital-of-northwest-afghan-province-of-badghis-396853">Watch |&nbsp;Taliban retakes capital of northwest Afghan province of Badghis</a>

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The Pentagon said on Thursday it was deeply concerned about a series of attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The Pentagon said on Thursday it was deeply concerned about a series of attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria. A heavily armed commando unit that assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise was composed of 26 Colombians and two Haitian Americans, authorities said on Thursday. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Pentagon 'deeply concerned' by recent attacks on personnel in Iraq, Syria The Pentagon said on Thursday it was deeply concerned about a series of attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days. Surging food prices fuel 40 per cent jump in global hunger: UN Acute food insecurity has soared 40% this year as recent food price hikes have exacerbated existing pressures from conflict, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said. Haiti says 26 Colombians, two Haitian Americans among group that killed president A heavily armed commando unit that assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise was composed of 26 Colombians and two Haitian Americans, authorities said on Thursday, as the hunt went on for the masterminds of the killing. Nine found dead in Swedish airplane crash, says police All nine people onboard were found dead in the crash of an airplane outside Orebro, Sweden, on Thursday, Swedish police said. South Korea to raise Covid-19 restrictions to highest level in capital South Korea will raise coronavirus curbs to their highest level in the Seoul metropolitan area, the country's prime minister said Friday, warning a record spike in new cases had reached "maximum crisis level". Watch | Taliban retakes capital of northwest Afghan province of Badghis

Morning News Brief: Pentagon 'deeply concerned', Swedish airplane crash, and more

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning.&nbsp;A ransomware attack had left thousands of businesses exposed in the US yesterday and the US President Joe Biden&nbsp;has now launched an investigation into this massive hit.&nbsp;Search and rescue teams in Japan are continuously searching for missing people after a town was hit by a deadly landslide as heavy rains lashed the area.

This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-orders-investigation-into-ransomware-attack-that-targetted-1000-businesses-395642">Joe Biden orders investigation into ransomware attack that targetted 1,000 businesses</a>

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A ransomware attack had left thousands of businesses exposed in the US yesterday and the US President Joe Biden&nbsp;has now launched an investigation into this massive hit.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-landslide-rescue-teams-continue-searching-as-2-declared-dead-at-least-20-missing-395648">Japan landslide: Rescue teams continue searching as 2 declared dead, at least 20 missing</a>

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Search and rescue teams in Japan are continuously searching for missing people after a town was hit by a deadly landslide as heavy rains lashed the area.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-holds-rally-in-florida-questions-bidens-presidency-395643">Donald Trump holds rally in Florida; questions Biden's presidency</a>

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The former US President Donald Trump&nbsp;held a rally in Sarasota, Florida where he once again questioned the results of US election 2020.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tunisia-hopes-libya-stability-could-bring-economic-relief-395650">Tunisia hopes Libya stability could bring economic relief</a>

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After years of war in Libya, Tunisian traders celebrated the reopening of the border with their oil-rich North African neighbour as a positive sign they hoped would stimulate economic growth.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pandemic-drives-sea-freight-prices-to-record-high-395649">Pandemic drives sea freight prices to record high</a>

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Container shipping prices have reached record highs some 18 months after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic which disrupted maritime logistics chains and drove demand sky-high.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-2-dead-20-missing-in-landslide-395644">Also watch |&nbsp;Japan: 2 dead, 20 missing in landslide</a>

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Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning. A ransomware attack had left thousands of businesses exposed in the US yesterday and the US President Joe Biden has now launched an investigation into this massive hit.

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning. A ransomware attack had left thousands of businesses exposed in the US yesterday and the US President Joe Biden has now launched an investigation into this massive hit. Search and rescue teams in Japan are continuously searching for missing people after a town was hit by a deadly landslide as heavy rains lashed the area. This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story. Joe Biden orders investigation into ransomware attack that targetted 1,000 businesses A ransomware attack had left thousands of businesses exposed in the US yesterday and the US President Joe Biden has now launched an investigation into this massive hit. Japan landslide: Rescue teams continue searching as 2 declared dead, at least 20 missing Search and rescue teams in Japan are continuously searching for missing people after a town was hit by a deadly landslide as heavy rains lashed the area. Donald Trump holds rally in Florida; questions Biden's presidency The former US President Donald Trump held a rally in Sarasota, Florida where he once again questioned the results of US election 2020. Tunisia hopes Libya stability could bring economic relief After years of war in Libya, Tunisian traders celebrated the reopening of the border with their oil-rich North African neighbour as a positive sign they hoped would stimulate economic growth. Pandemic drives sea freight prices to record high Container shipping prices have reached record highs some 18 months after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic which disrupted maritime logistics chains and drove demand sky-high. Also watch | Japan: 2 dead, 20 missing in landslide

Morning News Brief: Joe Biden orders investigation, Japan landslide, and more

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning.&nbsp;The US&nbsp;Treasury said on Friday it removed sanctions on three Iranians but said this did not reflect a change in its sanctions policy toward Iran. American troops pulled out of their main military base in Afghanistan.&nbsp;Nearly 200 businesses were urged to shut down servers to avoid a ransomware attack after a computing network management tool by Kaseya came under a cyberattack.

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This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-drops-sanctions-on-three-iranians-says-move-unrelated-to-nuclear-talks-395452">US drops sanctions on three Iranians, says move unrelated to nuclear talks</a>

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The US&nbsp;Treasury said on Friday it removed sanctions on three Iranians but said this did not reflect a change in its sanctions policy toward Iran and had nothing to do with talks on restoring US&nbsp;and Iranian compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/era-ends-uncertainty-looms-as-us-forces-quit-main-afghanistan-base-395451">Era ends, uncertainty looms as US forces quit main Afghanistan base</a>

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American troops pulled out of their main military base in Afghanistan on Friday, leaving behind a piece of the World Trade Center they buried 20 years ago in a country that could descend into civil war without them.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/cyberattack-targets-200-businesses-before-independence-day-weekend-395457">Cyberattack targets 200 businesses before Independence Day weekend</a>

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Nearly 200 businesses were urged to shut down servers to avoid a ransomware attack after a computing network management tool by Kaseya came under a cyberattack on Friday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arctic-sea-loses-more-ice-here-is-all-you-need-to-know-395464">Arctic sea loses more ice, here is all you need to know</a>

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Recent figures from the US space agency, NASA, suggest that the loss of the minimum Arctic sea-ice extent is in the region of 13.1% per decade, based on the 1981 to 2010 average.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuelan-police-detain-head-of-human-rights-group-395462">Venezuelan police detain head of human rights group</a>

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Police arrested Javier Tarazona, director of Venezuelan human rights non-governmental group FundaRedes, two days after he held a news conference in Caracas alleging links between members of the government and illegal armed groups from Colombia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/troops-drawdown-in-afghanistan-is-on-track-says-us-president-joe-biden-395463">Watch |&nbsp;Troops drawdown in Afghanistan is on track, says US President Joe Biden</a>

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Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning. The US Treasury said on Friday it removed sanctions on three Iranians but said this did not reflect a change in its sanctions policy toward Iran.

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning. The US Treasury said on Friday it removed sanctions on three Iranians but said this did not reflect a change in its sanctions policy toward Iran. American troops pulled out of their main military base in Afghanistan. Nearly 200 businesses were urged to shut down servers to avoid a ransomware attack after a computing network management tool by Kaseya came under a cyberattack. This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story. US drops sanctions on three Iranians, says move unrelated to nuclear talks The US Treasury said on Friday it removed sanctions on three Iranians but said this did not reflect a change in its sanctions policy toward Iran and had nothing to do with talks on restoring US and Iranian compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Era ends, uncertainty looms as US forces quit main Afghanistan base American troops pulled out of their main military base in Afghanistan on Friday, leaving behind a piece of the World Trade Center they buried 20 years ago in a country that could descend into civil war without them. Cyberattack targets 200 businesses before Independence Day weekend Nearly 200 businesses were urged to shut down servers to avoid a ransomware attack after a computing network management tool by Kaseya came under a cyberattack on Friday. Arctic sea loses more ice, here is all you need to know Recent figures from the US space agency, NASA, suggest that the loss of the minimum Arctic sea-ice extent is in the region of 13.1% per decade, based on the 1981 to 2010 average. Venezuelan police detain head of human rights group Police arrested Javier Tarazona, director of Venezuelan human rights non-governmental group FundaRedes, two days after he held a news conference in Caracas alleging links between members of the government and illegal armed groups from Colombia. Watch | Troops drawdown in Afghanistan is on track, says US President Joe Biden

Morning News Brief: US drops sanctions on three Iranians, Arctic sea loses ice, 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>

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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>

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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>

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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>

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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>

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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>

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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>

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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

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/china-completes-historic-mars-spacecraft-landing-385148">China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-urges-mideast-ceasefire-offers-condolences-to-all-victims-report-385151">UAE urges Mideast ceasefire, offers condolences to all victims: Report</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghan-govt-delegation-taliban-discuss-peace-talks-in-qatar-385165">Afghan govt delegation, Taliban discuss peace talks in Qatar</a>&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-pm-says-to-fight-hate-study-social-media-algorithms-385152">New Zealand PM says to fight hate, study social media algorithms&nbsp;</a>

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China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing UAE urges Mideast ceasefire, offers condolences to all victims: Report Afghan govt delegation, Taliban discuss 

China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing UAE urges Mideast ceasefire, offers condolences to all victims: Report Afghan govt delegation, Taliban discuss peace talks in Qatar New Zealand PM says to fight hate, study social media algorithms

Morning news brief: China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-conflict-intensifies-with-rocket-barrages-and-air-strikes-384865" hreflang="en">Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/airstrikes-on-gaza-not-an-overreaction-israel-has-a-right-to-defend-biden-384873" hreflang="en">Airstrikes on Gaza not an 'overreaction', Israel has a right to defend: Biden</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lifts-indoor-mask-guidance-for-vaccinated-people-in-pandemic-milestone-384869">US lifts indoor mask guidance for vaccinated people in pandemic milestone</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/viktor-medvedchuk-ukraine-opposition-leader-and-putin-ally-under-house-arrest-384876" hreflang="en">Viktor Medvedchuk: Ukraine opposition leader and Putin ally under house arrest</a>

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Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes Airstrikes on Gaza not an 'overreaction', Israel has a right to defend: Biden US lifts indoor mas

Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes Airstrikes on Gaza not an 'overreaction', Israel has a right to defend: Biden US lifts indoor mask guidance for vaccinated people in pandemic milestone Viktor Medvedchuk: Ukraine opposition leader and Putin ally under house arrest

Morning news brief: Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-misses-deadline-political-future-in-question-382841">Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-the-desk-of-donald-trump-launches-his-own-social-media-space-382830">'From the Desk of...': Donald Trump launches his own social media space</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-allocates-ps293-million-to-new-covid-labs-amid-fears-of-third-wave-382844">UK allocates £29.3 million to new Covid labs amid fears of third wave</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-two-or-three-woman-in-mali-gives-birth-to-nine-babies-382828">Not two or three, woman in Mali gives birth to nine babies</a>

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question 'From the Desk of...': Donald Trump launches his own social media space UK allocates £29.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question 'From the Desk of...': Donald Trump launches his own social media space UK allocates £29.3 million to new Covid labs amid fears of third wave Not two or three, woman in Mali gives birth to nine babies

Morning news brief: Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/faucis-advice-to-india-clamp-nationwide-lockdown-start-massive-vaccination-382645">Fauci's advice to India: Clamp nationwide lockdown, start massive vaccination</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-boris-virtual-summit-brings-gbp-1-billion-worth-of-deals-enhanced-trade-partnership-382652">Modi-Boris virtual summit brings GBP 1 bn worth of deals, enhanced trade</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bill-and-melinda-gates-divorce-after-27-years-of-marriage-future-of-foundation-in-question-382642">Bill and Melinda Gates divorce after 27 years of marriage</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-us-flights-with-medical-supplies-for-india-delayed-till-wednesday-382643">Covid: US flights with medical supplies for India delayed till Wednesday &nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/told-india-no-safety-concerns-with-covid-vaccine-says-pfizer-382647">Told India no safety concerns with Covid vaccine, says Pfizer</a>

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Fauci's advice to India: Clamp nationwide lockdown, start massive vaccination Modi-Boris virtual summit brings GBP 1 bn worth of deals, enhanced trade Bill and 

Fauci's advice to India: Clamp nationwide lockdown, start massive vaccination Modi-Boris virtual summit brings GBP 1 bn worth of deals, enhanced trade Bill and Melinda Gates divorce after 27 years of marriage Covid: US flights with medical supplies for India delayed till Wednesday Told India no safety concerns with Covid vaccine, says Pfizer

Morning news brief: Fauci's advice to India, Bill and Melinda Gates divorce and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secretary-of-state-says-china-acting-more-aggressively-abroad-report-382399">US Secretary of State says China acting 'more aggressively abroad': Report</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealands-ardern-says-differences-with-china-becoming-harder-to-reconcile-382404">New Zealand's Ardern says differences with China becoming harder to reconcile</a>&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-denies-reports-iran-poised-to-free-four-americans-382402">US denies reports Iran poised to free four Americans</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombias-president-withdraws-tax-reform-after-protests-382423">Colombia's president withdraws tax reform after protests</a>&nbsp;

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US Secretary of State says China acting 'more aggressively abroad': Report New Zealand's Ardern says differences with China becoming harder to reconcile US deni

US Secretary of State says China acting 'more aggressively abroad': Report New Zealand's Ardern says differences with China becoming harder to reconcile US denies reports Iran poised to free four Americans Colombia's president withdraws tax reform after protests

Morning news brief: Blinken says China acting 'more aggressively abroad' and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worldwide-covid-19-situation-continues-to-deteriorate-death-toll-tops-318-million-382081">Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate; death toll tops 3.18 mn</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/based-on-accords-so-far-us-sanctions-on-oil-banks-would-be-lifted-says-iran-negotiator-382085">Based on accords so far, US sanctions on oil, banks would be lifted: Iran</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-multiple-people-injured-in-wisconsin-casino-shooting-382078">US: Multiple people injured in Wisconsin casino shooting</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-accuses-the-us-of-using-spurious-diplomacy-to-cover-up-hostile-acts-382073">North Korea accuses US of using spurious diplomacy to cover up hostile acts</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/somalias-parliament-votes-to-cancel-presidential-term-extension-382086">Somalia's parliament votes to cancel presidential term extension&nbsp;</a>

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Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate; death toll tops 3.18 mn Based on accords so far, US sanctions on oil, banks would be lifted: Iran US: Mul

Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate; death toll tops 3.18 mn Based on accords so far, US sanctions on oil, banks would be lifted: Iran US: Multiple people injured in Wisconsin casino shooting North Korea accuses US of using spurious diplomacy to cover up hostile acts Somalia's parliament votes to cancel presidential term extension

Morning news brief: Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-india-records-highest-ever-401993-new-cases-3523-deaths-381832">COVID-19: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new cases, 3,523 deaths</a>&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-bans-arrivals-from-india-says-offenders-face-jail-fines-381823">Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/66-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-japan-no-tsunami-warning-issued-381820">6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-state-department-oks-potential-sale-of-p-8-surveillance-planes-to-india-pentagon-381828">'US State Department OKs potential sale of P-8 surveillance planes to India'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-calls-on-countries-to-share-spare-vaccines-381826">Brazil calls on countries to share spare vaccines</a>&nbsp;

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COVID-19: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new cases, 3,523 deaths Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines 6.6-magnitude earthqua

COVID-19: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new cases, 3,523 deaths Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued 'US State Department OKs potential sale of P-8 surveillance planes to India' Brazil calls on countries to share spare vaccines

Morning news brief: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new COVID-19 cases, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dozens-killed-in-stampede-at-israeli-religious-bonfire-festival-381531" hreflang="en">Israel pilgrimage stampede: At least 44 killed in biggest Covid-era gathering</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/france-reports-first-cases-of-coronavirus-variant-first-detected-in-india-381537">France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/economic-warfare-against-tech-sector-taiwan-bans-recruitment-for-jobs-in-china-to-combat-brain-drain-381547">Economic warfare against technology: Taiwan bans recruitment for jobs in China</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-welcomes-saudi-arabias-change-of-tone-sees-new-era-of-cooperation-381536" hreflang="en">Iran welcomes Saudi Arabia's 'change of tone', sees 'new era of cooperation'</a>

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Israel pilgrimage stampede: At least 44 killed in biggest Covid-era gathering France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India Economic

Israel pilgrimage stampede: At least 44 killed in biggest Covid-era gathering France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India Economic warfare against technology: Taiwan bans recruitment for jobs in China Iran welcomes Saudi Arabia's 'change of tone', sees 'new era of cooperation'

Morning news brief: France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-knife-attack-tunisian-stabber-watched-jihadist-propaganda-videos-380326">France knife attack: Tunisian stabber watched jihadist propaganda videos</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-lawmakers-ask-government-to-publish-big-pharma-lobbying-messages-380300">British lawmakers ask government to publish big pharma lobbying messages</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-will-immediately-send-vaccine-components-medical-supplies-to-india-says-biden-380291" hreflang="en">US will 'immediately' send vaccine components, medical supplies to India</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-2021-complete-list-of-winners-380269">Oscars 2021: Complete list of winners</a>

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France knife attack: Tunisian stabber watched jihadist propaganda videos British lawmakers ask government to publish big pharma lobbying messages US will 'immed

France knife attack: Tunisian stabber watched jihadist propaganda videos British lawmakers ask government to publish big pharma lobbying messages US will 'immediately' send vaccine components, medical supplies to India Oscars 2021: Complete list of winners

Morning news brief: Knife attacker in France watched jihadist videos, UK lawmakers call for PM Johnson to publish big pharma lobbying messages and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britains-parliament-declares-genocide-in-chinas-xinjiang-379382">Britain's parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-president-orders-all-out-effort-to-find-submarine-as-oxygen-runs-low-379368">Indonesian leader orders all-out effort to find submarine as oxygen runs low</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/joe-biden-to-unveil-historic-tax-increase-for-the-rich-379369">Joe Biden to unveil historic tax increase for the rich</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/canada-to-suspend-passenger-flights-from-india-pakistan-over-covid-19-fears-379365">Canada to suspend passenger flights from India, Pakistan over COVID-19 fears</a>

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Britain's parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang Indonesian leader orders all-out effort to find submarine as oxygen runs low Joe Biden to unveil hist

Britain's parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang Indonesian leader orders all-out effort to find submarine as oxygen runs low Joe Biden to unveil historic tax increase for the rich Canada to suspend passenger flights from India, Pakistan over COVID-19 fears

Morning news brief: UK parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-ex-cop-derek-chauvin-found-guilty-of-murder-manslaughter-in-the-death-of-george-floyd-378898" hreflang="en">Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-slams-systemic-racism-calls-floyd-verdict-relief-378899">US President Joe Biden slams 'systemic racism'; calls Floyd verdict 'relief'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraines-president-zelenskiy-asks-putin-to-meet-him-for-peace-talks-in-conflict-zone-378900">Ukraine's Zelenskiy asks Putin to meet him for peace talks in conflict zone</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-president-xi-jinping-will-attend-online-biden-climate-summit-378896">Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend online Biden climate summit</a>

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Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd US President Joe Biden slams 'systemic racism'; calls Floyd verdict 'relief' Ukraine

Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd US President Joe Biden slams 'systemic racism'; calls Floyd verdict 'relief' Ukraine's Zelenskiy asks Putin to meet him for peace talks in conflict zone Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend online Biden climate summit

Morning news brief: Biden calls Floyd verdict 'relief', Zelenskiy asks Putin to meet him and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/11-dead-98-injured-after-train-derails-in-egypt-378508">11 dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shots-fired-at-two-national-guardsmen-after-protesters-police-clash-over-daunte-wright-killing-378506">Daunte Wright killing: Shots fired at two National Guardsmen</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-african-variant-may-break-through-pfizer-vaccine-protection-says-study-378504" hreflang="en">South African variant may 'break through' Pfizer vaccine protection: Study</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-population-to-enter-negative-growth-after-2025-report-378507" hreflang="en">China's population to enter negative growth after 2025: Report&nbsp;</a>

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11 dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt Daunte Wright killing: Shots fired at two National Guardsmen South African variant may 'break through' Pfizer v

11 dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt Daunte Wright killing: Shots fired at two National Guardsmen South African variant may 'break through' Pfizer vaccine protection: Study China's population to enter negative growth after 2025: Report

Morning news brief: 11 dead in Egypt train accident, shots fired at two National Guardsmen in Daunte Wright killing and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-cancels-black-sea-deployment-of-warships-amid-high-tensions-between-russia-ukraine-377643">Russia-Ukraine crisis: US cancels Black Sea deployment of warships</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-opens-investigation-into-chinese-activity-every-10-hours-director-christopher-wray-377648" hreflang="en">FBI opens investigation into Chinese activity every 10 hours: Director Wray</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/path-of-future-world-order-will-be-set-in-indo-pacific-region-european-union-council-president-377645">Path of future world order will be set in Indo-Pacific region: EU Council Prez</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-says-vienna-offers-not-worth-looking-at-377646" hreflang="en">Iran's supreme leader says Vienna offers 'not worth looking at'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-supreme-court-approves-probe-of-bolsonaros-virus-response-377649" hreflang="en">Brazil's Supreme Court approves probe of Bolsonaro's virus response</a>

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: US cancels Black Sea deployment of warships FBI opens investigation into Chinese activity every 10 hours: Director Wray Path of future wo

Russia-Ukraine crisis: US cancels Black Sea deployment of warships FBI opens investigation into Chinese activity every 10 hours: Director Wray Path of future world order will be set in Indo-Pacific region: EU Council Prez Iran's supreme leader says Vienna offers 'not worth looking at' Brazil's Supreme Court approves probe of Bolsonaro's virus response

Morning news brief: US cancels Black Sea deployment of warships and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-military-spotted-near-ukraine-border-after-us-warning-376922" hreflang="en">Russia military spotted near Ukraine border after US warning</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/victims-of-forced-confessions-request-ban-on-chinese-tv-channels-376925">Victims of 'forced confessions' request ban on Chinese TV channels</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-us-diplomat-criticizes-china-says-need-to-get-to-the-bottom-of-covid-19-origin-376923">Top US diplomat criticizes China, says 'need to get to bottom' of Covid origin</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/apple-to-testify-before-us-senate-on-app-store-antitrust-concerns-376941">Apple to testify before US Senate on app store antitrust concerns</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ecuador-presidential-election-arauz-admits-defeat-to-lasso-376933">Ecuador presidential election: Arauz admits defeat to Lasso</a>

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Russia military spotted near Ukraine border after US warning Victims of 'forced confessions' request ban on Chinese TV channels Top US diplomat criticizes China

Russia military spotted near Ukraine border after US warning Victims of 'forced confessions' request ban on Chinese TV channels Top US diplomat criticizes China, says 'need to get to bottom' of Covid origin Apple to testify before US Senate on app store antitrust concerns Ecuador presidential election: Arauz admits defeat to Lasso

Morning news brief: Russia military filmed near Ukraine border and more

Here are the biggest news stories of the morning: UN says over 130 people have been killed in Myanmar since the coup. In the world of vaccines, Australia has decided not to ban AstraZeneca vaccine amid scares of side effects while Thai PM received the first shot of the same vaccine. The UK is expected to announce an increase in its nuclear stockpile today. This, and more below - click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/138-killed-in-myanmars-anti-coup-protests-since-february-1-un-370753" hreflang="en">138 killed in Myanmar's anti-coup protests since February 1: UN</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-considers-getting-russias-sputnik-v-to-boost-vaccination-report-370751">EU considers getting Russia's Sputnik V to boost vaccination: Repor</a>t

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-to-continue-using-astrazeneca-vaccine-despite-upheaval-in-europe-370761" hreflang="en">Australia to continue using AstraZeneca vaccine despite upheaval in Europe</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-will-be-watching-kim-jong-uns-sister-warns-us-ahead-of-austin-blinkens-visit-to-seoul-370770" hreflang="en">'North Korea will be watching': Kim Jong Un's sister warns US ahead of Austin, Blinken's visit to Seoul</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-increase-nuclear-weapons-stockpile-with-eye-on-russia-china-reports-370762" hreflang="en">UK to increase nuclear weapons stockpile with eye on Russia, China: Reports</a>

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Here are the biggest news stories of the morning: UN says over 130 people have been killed in Myanmar since the coup. In the world of vaccines, Australia has decided not to ban AstraZeneca vaccine amid scares of side effects while Thai PM received the first shot of the same vaccine.

Here are the biggest news stories of the morning: UN says over 130 people have been killed in Myanmar since the coup. In the world of vaccines, Australia has decided not to ban AstraZeneca vaccine amid scares of side effects while Thai PM received the first shot of the same vaccine. The UK is expected to announce an increase in its nuclear stockpile today. This, and more below - click on the headline to read the full story. 138 killed in Myanmar's anti-coup protests since February 1: UN EU considers getting Russia's Sputnik V to boost vaccination: Report Australia to continue using AstraZeneca vaccine despite upheaval in Europe 'North Korea will be watching': Kim Jong Un's sister warns US ahead of Austin, Blinken's visit to Seoul UK to increase nuclear weapons stockpile with eye on Russia, China: Reports Promising people vaccine shots and cash payments, Biden kicks off stimulus tour Global COVID-19 caseload tops 120 million Thai PM gets first shot of AstraZeneca vaccine after safety scare

Morning news brief: Myanmar coup has killed over 130, Australia to continue using AstraZeneca vaccines, 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.

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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

Morning news brief: Brazil clears ex-prez of corruption charges, CDC issues fresh mask guidelines, and more

The dramatic and violence-filled footage from January 06 Capitol riots show how Mike Pence escaped the rioters from 30 metres with an air force officer carrying a briefcase with the nuclear codes. Meanwhile, the newly-elected US president&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;aims to permanently close down the infamous Guantanamo Bay prison during his term. On the other hand,&nbsp;Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow is now ready to serve ties with the European Union if the block hits Russia with painful economic sanctions.

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The footage shows how an air force officer was carrying a large briefcase with nuclear launch codes, that could have been taken by the rioters.

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Mario Draghi, former European Central Bank chief on Friday formally accepted Italy's prime ministerial post.

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The dramatic and violence-filled footage from January 06 Capitol riots show how Mike Pence escaped the rioters from 30 metres with an air force officer carrying a briefcase with the nuclear codes.

The dramatic and violence-filled footage from January 06 Capitol riots show how Mike Pence escaped the rioters from 30 metres with an air force officer carrying a briefcase with the nuclear codes. Meanwhile, the newly-elected US president Joe Biden aims to permanently close down the infamous Guantanamo Bay prison during his term. On the other hand, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow is now ready to serve ties with the European Union if the block hits Russia with painful economic sanctions. Click on headlines to read more US 'football' was at danger during Capitol riots, footage reveals The footage shows how an air force officer was carrying a large briefcase with nuclear launch codes, that could have been taken by the rioters. Mario Draghi formally accepts Italy's prime ministerial post Mario Draghi, former European Central Bank chief on Friday formally accepted Italy's prime ministerial post. Joe Biden aims to close down Guantanamo prison: White House spokeswoman The newly-elected US President Joe Biden aims to permanently close down the infamous Guantanamo Bay prison during his term, the White House assured on Friday. Russia slams possible EU sanctions Donald Trump Impeachment: Defence team to move Impeachment trial to speedy end

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Australia says journalist arrested in China for 'supplying state secrets' South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccinations over variant data Russia is rejecting constructive dialogue with European Union: Josep Borrell At least 8 rescued, 170 labourers missing in Uttarakhand glacier burst

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Canada has designated US far-right group 'Proud Boys' as a banned terrorist group. The authorities described the group a "serious and growing threat". Meanwhile, Myanmar military has blocked Facebook. UN chief has said that he will do everything possible to ensure that Myanmar coup fails. Read this and more in our morning news brief.

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Facebook acknowledged the disruption while urging authorities to restore internet connectivity in Myanmar.

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Canada has designated US far-right group 'Proud Boys' as a banned terrorist group. The authorities described the group a "serious and growing threat". Meanwhile, Myanmar military has blocked Facebook.

Canada has designated US far-right group 'Proud Boys' as a banned terrorist group. The authorities described the group a "serious and growing threat". Meanwhile, Myanmar military has blocked Facebook. UN chief has said that he will do everything possible to ensure that Myanmar coup fails. Read this and more in our morning news brief. Myanmar military clamps down on internet services, blocks Facebook Facebook acknowledged the disruption while urging authorities to restore internet connectivity in Myanmar. EU sends top envoy to Russia amid Alexei Navalny controversy European Union foreign policy chief insists that he will deliver "clear messages" to the Kremlin Will do everything possible to make sure Myanmar coup fails: UN chief Myanmar again went back to military rule on Monday after soldiers detained de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders in several raids Canada designates 'Proud Boys' as terrorist group, cites active security threat During the US presidential campaign, Trump and Biden had clashed over the conduct of Proud Boys after Trump said "Proud Boys -- stand back and stand by" Why is Jeff Bezos stepping down? ×

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Biden demands Myanmar military cede power, orders sanctions review Israel and Kosovo establish diplomatic relations in US-brokered deal WHO team says it is having 'productive talks' in China about COVID's origins Iran launches satellite-carrying rocket

Morning news brief: Biden demands Myanmar military cede power, Israel and Kosovo establish diplomatic relations and more

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Military takes control in Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi, senior leaders detained Trump names new lawyers to lead his impeachment defence team in Senate trial Navalny's foundation calls on Biden to sanction Putin allies

Morning news brief: Military takes control in Myanmar, Trump appoints new lawyers for impeachment trial and more

The current US President<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">&nbsp;Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;has taken charge of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/the-white-house">White House</a> and as one of his first actions, he declared <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus </a>in the US as a national emergency and&nbsp;warned Americans that the coronavirus death toll could climb to half a million next month while unveiling&nbsp;new plans to fight the virus. Meanwhile, reports are claiming the Tokyo Olympics may be cancelled again due to surge in coronavirus cases. However, the Japan government has issued a clarification.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/were-in-national-emergency-biden-warns-covid-19-death-toll-in-us-could-climb-to-half-a-million-next-month-358420" hreflang="en">'National emergency': Biden warns COVID-19 toll could climb to half a million</a>

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President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-visibly-relieved-china-warms-up-to-joe-biden-congratulates-him-358356">Biden</a>&nbsp;warned Americans that the coronavirus death toll could climb to half a million next month as he unveiled new plans to fight the virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-state-claims-responsibility-for-baghdad-twin-bombings-358424">Islamic State claims responsibility for Baghdad twin bombings</a>

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The Islamic State(IS) group claimed responsibility for the double suicide bombing in the Iraqi capital,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twin-suicide-attack-in-central-baghdad-kills-20-wounds-40-358293">Baghdad</a>&nbsp;on Thursday that killed at least 32 people and wounded more than a hundred.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tweet-meet-elon-musk-suggests-road-tunnels-for-green-earth-miami-mayor-agrees-358418">Elon Musk suggests road tunnels for green Earth; Miami Mayor agrees</a>

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Making sure that he can help along with his technologically advanced ideas, Musk has now suggested constructing road tunnels under the busy city US roads.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/japans-government-privately-concludes-tokyo-olympics-should-be-cancelled-due-to-covid-19-reports-358428">Japan privately concludes Tokyo Games should be cancelled: Reports</a>

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The Games were scheduled to be held in 2020 but were postponed by a year due to coronavirus outbreak but the recent surge in confirmed cases raised many doubts over the Olympics being held.&nbsp;

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The current US President Joe Biden has taken charge of the White House and as one of his first actions, he declared coronavirus in the US as a national emergency and warned Americans that the coronavirus death toll could climb to half a million next month while unveiling new plans to fight the virus.

The current US President Joe Biden has taken charge of the White House and as one of his first actions, he declared coronavirus in the US as a national emergency and warned Americans that the coronavirus death toll could climb to half a million next month while unveiling new plans to fight the virus. Meanwhile, reports are claiming the Tokyo Olympics may be cancelled again due to surge in coronavirus cases. However, the Japan government has issued a clarification. Click on headlines to read more 'National emergency': Biden warns COVID-19 toll could climb to half a million President Biden warned Americans that the coronavirus death toll could climb to half a million next month as he unveiled new plans to fight the virus. Islamic State claims responsibility for Baghdad twin bombings The Islamic State(IS) group claimed responsibility for the double suicide bombing in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad on Thursday that killed at least 32 people and wounded more than a hundred. Elon Musk suggests road tunnels for green Earth; Miami Mayor agrees Making sure that he can help along with his technologically advanced ideas, Musk has now suggested constructing road tunnels under the busy city US roads. Japan privately concludes Tokyo Games should be cancelled: Reports The Games were scheduled to be held in 2020 but were postponed by a year due to coronavirus outbreak but the recent surge in confirmed cases raised many doubts over the Olympics being held. Aus PM Scott Morrison under fire for saying '26th January wasn't a flash day'

Morning news brief: Biden unveils new COVID plan, Tokyo Olympics controversy, and more

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US will not lift travel bans, says Biden's team after Trump's order Melania Trump faces criticism for breaking tradition on giving official walkthrough to next 

US will not lift travel bans, says Biden's team after Trump's order Melania Trump faces criticism for breaking tradition on giving official walkthrough to next First Lady China reports over 100 coronavirus cases for seventh consecutive day Virus cases surge in Spain, Portugal amid vaccination in Europe US inaugurations: High drama and sore losers

Morning news brief: US will not lift travel bans, China reports over 100 coronavirus cases and more

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