<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-president-vladimir-putin-signs-order-to-allow-his-rule-till-2036-310728">Russia President Vladimir Putin signs order to allow his rule till 2036</a>

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Putin also decreed the constitutional amendments would enter force on July 4 after they were backed by almost 78% of Russians, according to official results, in a week-long vote that ended on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-decides-to-go-big-for-july-4-amid-rising-coronavirus-cases-310726">Trump decides to 'go big' for July 4 amid rising coronavirus cases</a>

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Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has made it clear that she has warned the federal government about the possible spread of the virus, but she cannot stop the event as it is happening on federal land, which is not in her jurisdiction.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/catalonia-curbs-movement-of-200000-people-after-new-coronavirus-outbreak-310701">Catalonia curbs movement of 2,00,000 people after new coronavirus outbreak</a>

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Residents in Segria, which includes the city of Lleida, will not be able to leave the area from 12 noon (1000 GMT) on Saturday, but will not be confined to their homes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/an-open-letter-to-chinese-president-xi-jinping-310718">An open letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping</a>

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As the first sign of making amends, which our persistent hope is that you want to, you must unblock WION.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democracy-books-disappear-from-hong-kong-libraries-310691">Democracy books disappear from Hong Kong libraries</a>

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Beijing's new national security law is the most radical shift in how the semi-autonomous city is run since it was handed back to China by Britain in 1997.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-australias-victoria-reports-highest-jump-since-march-with-108-cases-310732">COVID 19: Australia's Victoria reports highest jump since March with 108 cases</a>

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Authorities are urging locals to stay indoors and step out only in case of emergencies. They have also been been urging people to wear face masks and maintain social distance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-rally-across-australia-in-black-lives-matter-protests-310666">Thousands rally across Australia in Black Lives Matter protests</a>

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Another protest is planned in Sydney on Sunday, a month since the first Black Lives Matter rallies in Australia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wirecard-fraud-ex-coo-marsaleks-immigration-papers-in-philippines-were-faked-310671">Wirecard fraud: Ex-COO Marsalek's immigration papers in Philippines were fake</a>

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The officials who are suspects of falsifying this information have been fired from the job and are under investigation, as of now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blasts-left-wing-cultural-revolution-rails-against-removal-of-statues-at-mount-rushmore-310621">Trump blasts 'left wing cultural revolution'; rails against removal of statues at Mount Rushmore</a>

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Speaking underneath a famed landmark that depicts four US presidents, Trump warned that the demonstrations over racial inequality in American society threatened the foundations of the US political system.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/england-takes-its-first-steps-towards-normal-life-pubs-and-hairdressers-reopen-310715">England takes its first steps towards normal life; pubs and hairdressers reopen</a>

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Pubs were allowed to start serving from 6 a.m., sparking worries of over-indulgence on what the media dubbed a “Super Saturday” of coronavirus restrictions being eased. Some hairdressers were reported to have opened at the stroke of midnight.

Russia President Vladimir Putin signs order to allow his rule till 2036 Putin also decreed the constitutional amendments would enter force on July 4 after they were backed by almost 78% of Russians, according to official results, in a week-long vote that ended on Wednesday.

Russia President Vladimir Putin signs order to allow his rule till 2036 Putin also decreed the constitutional amendments would enter force on July 4 after they were backed by almost 78% of Russians, according to official results, in a week-long vote that ended on Wednesday. Trump decides to 'go big' for July 4 amid rising coronavirus cases Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has made it clear that she has warned the federal government about the possible spread of the virus, but she cannot stop the event as it is happening on federal land, which is not in her jurisdiction. Catalonia curbs movement of 2,00,000 people after new coronavirus outbreak Residents in Segria, which includes the city of Lleida, will not be able to leave the area from 12 noon (1000 GMT) on Saturday, but will not be confined to their homes. An open letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping As the first sign of making amends, which our persistent hope is that you want to, you must unblock WION. Democracy books disappear from Hong Kong libraries Beijing's new national security law is the most radical shift in how the semi-autonomous city is run since it was handed back to China by Britain in 1997. COVID 19: Australia's Victoria reports highest jump since March with 108 cases Authorities are urging locals to stay indoors and step out only in case of emergencies. They have also been been urging people to wear face masks and maintain social distance. Thousands rally across Australia in Black Lives Matter protests Another protest is planned in Sydney on Sunday, a month since the first Black Lives Matter rallies in Australia. Wirecard fraud: Ex-COO Marsalek's immigration papers in Philippines were fake The officials who are suspects of falsifying this information have been fired from the job and are under investigation, as of now. Trump blasts 'left wing cultural revolution'; rails against removal of statues at Mount Rushmore Speaking underneath a famed landmark that depicts four US presidents, Trump warned that the demonstrations over racial inequality in American society threatened the foundations of the US political system. England takes its first steps towards normal life; pubs and hairdressers reopen Pubs were allowed to start serving from 6 a.m., sparking worries of over-indulgence on what the media dubbed a “Super Saturday” of coronavirus restrictions being eased. Some hairdressers were reported to have opened at the stroke of midnight.

Top 10 world news today: UK reopens to normal life, Trump goes big for July 4 and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-never-reported-the-existence-of-coronavirus-outbreak-admits-who-310466">China never reported the existence of coronavirus outbreak, admits WHO</a>

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According to the American weekly news magazine The Washington Examiner, WHO changed the official timeline on their website removing the information about China reporting "a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-faces-the-worst-dengue-outbreak-in-its-history-records-more-than-1400-cases-in-a-week-310485">Singapore faces the worst dengue outbreak in its history; records more than 1,400 cases in a week</a>

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For the past three weeks, dengue cases have been exceeding 1,000, and a total of 1,468 cases were reported in the past one week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinablockswion-readers-stand-in-solidarity-with-us-310490">#ChinaBlocksWION: Readers stand in solidarity with us</a>

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GreatFire.org, a Chinese internet monitoring watchdog, confirmed that WION has been completely blocked in China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-man-accused-of-terrorism-in-first-use-of-new-china-security-law-310498">Hong Kong man accused of terrorism in first use of new China security law</a>

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Beijing imposed the legislation on the former British colony earlier this week despite protests from Hong Kongers and Western nations, setting China's freest city and a major financial hub on a more authoritarian track.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-denies-us-accusations-of-uighur-forced-labour-310479">China denies US accusations of Uighur forced labour</a>

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The advisory came one day before US customs officials revealed that they had seized 13 tonnes of human hair products exported from Xinjiang, which are believed to have been taken from Uighurs detained in the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/twitter-to-remove-words-like-master-blacklist-and-slave-from-its-code-310469">Twitter to remove words like 'master', 'blacklist' and 'slave' from its code</a>

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'We are committed to adopting inclusive language in our code, configuration, documentation and beyond,' tweeted Michael Montano, the head of Twitter's engineering team.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/im-pro-heritage-pm-boris-johnson-against-oxfords-decision-to-remove-rhodes-statue-310375">'I’m pro-heritage': PM Boris Johnson against Oxford's decision to remove Rhodes statue</a>

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Oriel College, Oxford, &nbsp;had said last month it wanted to remove the statue of Rhodes after a campaign by those who argued it glorifies racism and is an insult to black students.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-coronavirus-version-spreads-faster-but-does-not-make-people-sicker-finds-study-310419">New coronavirus version spreads faster but does not make people sicker, finds study</a>

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According to the study, even though the sequence diversity is very low, the natural selection can act upon certain rare favorable mutations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-calls-north-koreas-covid-19-response-shining-success-310371">Kim Jong-un calls North Korea's COVID-19 response 'shining success'</a>

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Addressing the politburo working party meeting, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un&nbsp;said the country had 'thoroughly prevented the inroad of the malignant virus and maintained a stable anti-epidemic situation'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-bade-my-city-farewell-hong-kong-activist-nathan-law-flees-to-undisclosed-location-310357">I bade my city farewell: Hong Kong activist Nathan Law flees to undisclosed location</a>

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Nathan Law, who one of the most prominent activists in the pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong since last year, cited 'unknown dangers' as the reason behind his decision.

China never reported the existence of coronavirus outbreak, admits WHO According to the American weekly news magazine The Washington Examiner, WHO changed the official timeline on their website removing the information about China reporting "a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan".

China never reported the existence of coronavirus outbreak, admits WHO According to the American weekly news magazine The Washington Examiner, WHO changed the official timeline on their website removing the information about China reporting "a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan". Singapore faces the worst dengue outbreak in its history; records more than 1,400 cases in a week For the past three weeks, dengue cases have been exceeding 1,000, and a total of 1,468 cases were reported in the past one week. #ChinaBlocksWION: Readers stand in solidarity with us GreatFire.org, a Chinese internet monitoring watchdog, confirmed that WION has been completely blocked in China. Hong Kong man accused of terrorism in first use of new China security law Beijing imposed the legislation on the former British colony earlier this week despite protests from Hong Kongers and Western nations, setting China's freest city and a major financial hub on a more authoritarian track. China denies US accusations of Uighur forced labour The advisory came one day before US customs officials revealed that they had seized 13 tonnes of human hair products exported from Xinjiang, which are believed to have been taken from Uighurs detained in the region. Twitter to remove words like 'master', 'blacklist' and 'slave' from its code 'We are committed to adopting inclusive language in our code, configuration, documentation and beyond,' tweeted Michael Montano, the head of Twitter's engineering team. 'I’m pro-heritage': PM Boris Johnson against Oxford's decision to remove Rhodes statue Oriel College, Oxford, had said last month it wanted to remove the statue of Rhodes after a campaign by those who argued it glorifies racism and is an insult to black students. New coronavirus version spreads faster but does not make people sicker, finds study According to the study, even though the sequence diversity is very low, the natural selection can act upon certain rare favorable mutations. Kim Jong-un calls North Korea's COVID-19 response 'shining success' Addressing the politburo working party meeting, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said the country had 'thoroughly prevented the inroad of the malignant virus and maintained a stable anti-epidemic situation'. I bade my city farewell: Hong Kong activist Nathan Law flees to undisclosed location Nathan Law, who one of the most prominent activists in the pro-democracy protests taking place in Hong Kong since last year, cited 'unknown dangers' as the reason behind his decision.

Top 10 world news today: #ChinaBlocksWION, WHO report on coronavirus and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-black-lives-matter-is-a-symbol-of-hate-310187">Trump says Black Lives Matter is a 'symbol of hate'</a>

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Trump also criticised cuts to the city’s police department and wrote on Twitter that Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to paint Black Lives Matter on the street outside Trump Tower is “denigrating this luxury Avenue”.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-must-proceed-carefully-on-decisions-related-to-huawei-says-uk-pm-boris-johnson-310244">We must proceed carefully on decisions related to Huawei, says UK PM Boris Johnson</a>

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“I don’t want to see our critical national infrastructure at risk of being in any way controlled by potentially hostile state vendors,” Johnson said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-apologises-for-institutional-racism-while-addressing-at-the-diana-awards-310234">Prince Harry apologises for 'institutional racism' while addressing at the Diana Awards</a>

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On Wednesday, Prince Harry apologised for institutional racism during a speech he recorded for the Diana Awards.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-trumps-resistance-to-intel-warnings-about-russia-led-his-team-to-brief-him-less-310180">How Trump's resistance to intel warnings about Russia led his team to brief him less</a>

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According to a report in CNN, the President's briefers had one simple rule with Trump -- never lead with Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-teens-at-pong-fest-party-in-us-exposed-to-coronavirus-310254">Hundreds of teens at 'pong fest' party in US exposed to coronavirus</a>

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At the time of the party, several teens were waiting for their COVID-19 test results, and have since tested positive.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-tokyo-witnesses-highest-surge-of-daily-cases-in-two-months-310202">Coronavirus: Tokyo witnesses highest surge of daily cases in two months</a>

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According to Tokyo's governor, Yuriko Koike, around 70 per cent of the cases were reported among the people in their 20s and 30s.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-recognises-guaido-as-venezuela-president-not-maduro-uk-high-court-310199">Britain recognises Guaido as Venezuela president, not Maduro: UK High Court</a>

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The judgement states that British government had formally recognised Guaido as the constitutional interim President of Venezuela.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/retirement-home-in-belgium-offers-hug-curtain-for-safe-embrace-310207">Retirement home in Belgium offers 'hug curtain' for safe embrace</a>

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A large plastic curtain on June 14 at the Jardins de Picardie nursing home has proven very popular with the residents, who had not been allowed any visitors for 11 weeks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-intelligence-to-brief-congressional-leaders-on-russia-bounty-report-310243">US intelligence to brief congressional leaders on Russia bounty report</a>

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The directors of U.S. intelligence agencies were scheduled to brief the "Gang of Eight" made up of congressional leaders and chairs of the intelligence committees in the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-congratulates-putin-on-constitutional-vote-310246">PM Modi congratulates Putin on constitutional vote</a>

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The constitutional reforms approved in a nationwide vote by 77.92 per cent of Russian voters could allow Putin to extend his rule until 2036.

Trump says Black Lives Matter is a 'symbol of hate' Trump also criticised cuts to the city’s police department and wrote on Twitter that Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to paint Black Lives Matter on the street outside Trump Tower is “denigrating this luxury Avenue”.

Trump says Black Lives Matter is a 'symbol of hate' Trump also criticised cuts to the city’s police department and wrote on Twitter that Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to paint Black Lives Matter on the street outside Trump Tower is “denigrating this luxury Avenue”. We must proceed carefully on decisions related to Huawei, says UK PM Boris Johnson “I don’t want to see our critical national infrastructure at risk of being in any way controlled by potentially hostile state vendors,” Johnson said. Prince Harry apologises for 'institutional racism' while addressing at the Diana Awards On Wednesday, Prince Harry apologised for institutional racism during a speech he recorded for the Diana Awards. How Trump's resistance to intel warnings about Russia led his team to brief him less According to a report in CNN, the President's briefers had one simple rule with Trump -- never lead with Russia. Hundreds of teens at 'pong fest' party in US exposed to coronavirus At the time of the party, several teens were waiting for their COVID-19 test results, and have since tested positive. Coronavirus: Tokyo witnesses highest surge of daily cases in two months According to Tokyo's governor, Yuriko Koike, around 70 per cent of the cases were reported among the people in their 20s and 30s. Britain recognises Guaido as Venezuela president, not Maduro: UK High Court The judgement states that British government had formally recognised Guaido as the constitutional interim President of Venezuela. Retirement home in Belgium offers 'hug curtain' for safe embrace A large plastic curtain on June 14 at the Jardins de Picardie nursing home has proven very popular with the residents, who had not been allowed any visitors for 11 weeks. US intelligence to brief congressional leaders on Russia bounty report The directors of U.S. intelligence agencies were scheduled to brief the "Gang of Eight" made up of congressional leaders and chairs of the intelligence committees in the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. PM Modi congratulates Putin on constitutional vote The constitutional reforms approved in a nationwide vote by 77.92 per cent of Russian voters could allow Putin to extend his rule until 2036.

Top 10 world news today: Trump's resistance to intel about Russia, Modi congratulates Putin and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-eyes-july-20-25-launch-for-mars-rover-309957" hreflang="en">China eyes July 20-25 launch for Mars rover</a>

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China's first Mars rover is set to be launched later this month. The Tianwen-1 Mars rover is scheduled to blast off from Hainan island, off China's south coast, between July 20 - 25, according to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-news-global-leaders-US-donald-trump-disparaged-global-leaders-called-germanys-merkel-stupid-on-the-phone-309915" hreflang="en">Trump 'disparaged' global leaders, called Germany's Merkel 'stupid'</a>

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Trump card that keeps giving: US president allegedly humiliated world leaders on call, called Germany's Merkel 'stupid'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-tourism-stands-to-lose-up-to-33-trillion-from-covid-19-un-study-309942" hreflang="en">Global tourism stands to lose up to $3.3 trillion from COVID-19: UN study</a>

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Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 restrictions, with the United States standing to lose the most, according to a UN&nbsp;study published on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-private-hiring-rebounds-adding-24-mn-jobs-in-june-309934" hreflang="en">US private hiring rebounds, adding 2.4 mn jobs in June</a>

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Industries hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic showed signs of life in June, hiring 2.4 million workers, payroll services firm ADP said Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-creates-force-to-protect-monuments-amid-anti-racism-protests-309931" hreflang="en">US creates force to protect monuments amid anti-racism protests</a>

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The US Department of Homeland Security announce a special new task force Wednesday to protect historic monuments across the country, some of which have come under attack for glorifying the country's racist past.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-73-people-voted-in-favour-of-constitutional-amendments-in-russia-initial-reviews-suggest-309929" hreflang="en">Over 73% people voted in favour of constitutional amendments in Russia, initial reviews suggest</a>

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Initial results of the voting on constitutional amendments in Russia have revealed that nearly 73 per cent of the voters have backed the potential changes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-determined-to-control-social-media-platforms-erdogan-says-309920" hreflang="en">Turkey determined to control social media platforms, Erdogan says</a>

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Ankara strictly polices social media content, especially during periods such as military operations and the current coronavirus pandemic

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-police-arrest-nearly-200-in-first-protest-under-new-security-law-309919" hreflang="en">Hong Kong police arrest nearly 200 in first protest under new security law</a>

Beijing unveiled the details of the much-anticipated law late on Tuesday after weeks of uncertainty. Critics say the legislation is aimed at snuffing out dissent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-extends-immigration-rights-to-hong-kongers-on-23rd-anniversary-of-citys-handover-309917" hreflang="en">UK extends immigration rights to Hong Kongers on 23rd anniversary of city's handover</a>

Even before the law was formalised, the UK had promised assistance to Hong Kongers if China went ahead with the legislation

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-is-hoping-for-an-in-person-g7-summit-in-late-august-say-japanese-sources-309912" hreflang="en">US is hoping for an in-person G7 summit in late August, say Japanese sources</a>

In response, Japan told the United States that its Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would be willing to attend the summit if it were to be held in late August.

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China eyes July 20-25 launch for Mars rover China's first Mars rover is set to be launched later this month. The Tianwen-1 Mars rover is scheduled to blast off from Hainan island, off China's south coast, between July 20 - 25, according to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre.

China eyes July 20-25 launch for Mars rover China's first Mars rover is set to be launched later this month. The Tianwen-1 Mars rover is scheduled to blast off from Hainan island, off China's south coast, between July 20 - 25, according to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. Trump 'disparaged' global leaders, called Germany's Merkel 'stupid' Trump card that keeps giving: US president allegedly humiliated world leaders on call, called Germany's Merkel 'stupid' Global tourism stands to lose up to $3.3 trillion from COVID-19: UN study Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 restrictions, with the United States standing to lose the most, according to a UN study published on Wednesday. US private hiring rebounds, adding 2.4 mn jobs in June Industries hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic showed signs of life in June, hiring 2.4 million workers, payroll services firm ADP said Wednesday. US creates force to protect monuments amid anti-racism protests The US Department of Homeland Security announce a special new task force Wednesday to protect historic monuments across the country, some of which have come under attack for glorifying the country's racist past. Over 73% people voted in favour of constitutional amendments in Russia, initial reviews suggest Initial results of the voting on constitutional amendments in Russia have revealed that nearly 73 per cent of the voters have backed the potential changes. Turkey determined to control social media platforms, Erdogan says Ankara strictly polices social media content, especially during periods such as military operations and the current coronavirus pandemic Hong Kong police arrest nearly 200 in first protest under new security law Beijing unveiled the details of the much-anticipated law late on Tuesday after weeks of uncertainty. Critics say the legislation is aimed at snuffing out dissent. UK extends immigration rights to Hong Kongers on 23rd anniversary of city's handover Even before the law was formalised, the UK had promised assistance to Hong Kongers if China went ahead with the legislation US is hoping for an in-person G7 summit in late August, say Japanese sources In response, Japan told the United States that its Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would be willing to attend the summit if it were to be held in late August.

Top 10 world news today: Trump insults world leaders, Russia's new amendment and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/source-very-very-important-who-will-send-expert-team-to-china-to-investigate-covid-19s-origin-309694" hreflang="en">‘Source very, very important’: WHO will send expert team to China to investigate COVID-19’s origin</a>

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Calling the source of any virus “very, very important”, WHO chief said that fighting a virus is easier when one knows everything about it

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/activists-in-hong-kong-shut-shop-as-china-approves-national-security-law-309688" hreflang="en">Activists in Hong Kong shut shop as China approves national security law</a>

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In the backdrop of China passing its controversial national security law in Hong Kong, activist groups in the city have disappeared from social media, and most pro-democracy campaigns shut fearing repercussions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/habitat-loss-in-an-australian-state-may-drive-koalas-to-extinction-by-2050-309664" hreflang="en">Habitat loss in an Australian state may drive koalas to extinction by 2050</a>

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A new report paints a grim picture of the future of koalas in Australia. In the Australian state of New South Wales, there may be no koalas left by 2050.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-french-prime-minister-francois-fillon-found-guilty-for-penelopegate-scandal-309657" hreflang="en">Former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon found guilty for 'Penelopegate scandal'</a>

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According to the judgement, Francois Fillon was found guilty of paying about hundreds of thousands of euros to his wife and children as well as his assistant for non-existing jobs.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-news-as-china-warns-of-another-pandemic-from-pigs-who-insists-to-not-let-our-guard-down-309643" hreflang="en">As China warns of another pandemic from pigs, WHO insists to 'not let our guard down'</a>

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A new flu virus which has emerged among pigs in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic, while the world still reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has infected over 10 million people worldwide.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/timeline-of-hong-kongs-struggle-against-chinese-hegemony-309674" hreflang="en">Timeline of Hong Kong's struggle against Chinese hegemony</a>

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Critics, rights groups and some Western nations say the legislation is just the latest step by China to chip away at the city's civil liberties over the years.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-leader-carrie-lam-says-national-security-law-wont-undermine-autonomy-309637" hreflang="en">Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says national security law won't undermine autonomy</a>

Hong Kong was rocked by months of sometimes violent anti-China, pro-democracy unrest last year, with protesters angry at perceived meddling by Chinese Communist Party rulers in the city's freedoms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-california-texas-see-record-covid-19-surges-arizona-clamps-down-309630" hreflang="en">US: California, Texas see record COVID-19 surges, Arizona clamps down</a>

Los Angeles has become a new epicenter in the pandemic as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge there

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-may-retail-sales-tumble-as-spending-tourism-evaporate-309628" hreflang="en">Hong Kong May retail sales tumble as spending, tourism evaporate</a>

In volume terms, retail sales in May plummeted 33.9%, compared with a revised 37.5% fall in April

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swarms-of-locusts-devastate-parts-of-northern-kenya-309626" hreflang="en">Swarms of locusts devastate parts of northern Kenya</a>

Numbers of locusts exploded in East Africa and the Red Sea region in late 2019

‘Source very, very important’: WHO will send expert team to China to investigate COVID-19’s origin Calling the source of any virus “very, very important”, WHO chief said that fighting a virus is easier when one knows everything about it Activists in Hong Kong shut shop as China approves national security law In the backdrop of China passing its controversial national security law in Hong Kong, activist groups in the city have disappeared from social media, and most pro-democracy campaigns shut fearing repercussions.

‘Source very, very important’: WHO will send expert team to China to investigate COVID-19’s origin Calling the source of any virus “very, very important”, WHO chief said that fighting a virus is easier when one knows everything about it Activists in Hong Kong shut shop as China approves national security law In the backdrop of China passing its controversial national security law in Hong Kong, activist groups in the city have disappeared from social media, and most pro-democracy campaigns shut fearing repercussions. Habitat loss in an Australian state may drive koalas to extinction by 2050 A new report paints a grim picture of the future of koalas in Australia. In the Australian state of New South Wales, there may be no koalas left by 2050. Former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon found guilty for 'Penelopegate scandal' According to the judgement, Francois Fillon was found guilty of paying about hundreds of thousands of euros to his wife and children as well as his assistant for non-existing jobs. As China warns of another pandemic from pigs, WHO insists to 'not let our guard down' A new flu virus which has emerged among pigs in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic, while the world still reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has infected over 10 million people worldwide. Timeline of Hong Kong's struggle against Chinese hegemony Critics, rights groups and some Western nations say the legislation is just the latest step by China to chip away at the city's civil liberties over the years. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says national security law won't undermine autonomy Hong Kong was rocked by months of sometimes violent anti-China, pro-democracy unrest last year, with protesters angry at perceived meddling by Chinese Communist Party rulers in the city's freedoms. US: California, Texas see record COVID-19 surges, Arizona clamps down Los Angeles has become a new epicenter in the pandemic as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge there Hong Kong May retail sales tumble as spending, tourism evaporate In volume terms, retail sales in May plummeted 33.9%, compared with a revised 37.5% fall in April Swarms of locusts devastate parts of northern Kenya Numbers of locusts exploded in East Africa and the Red Sea region in late 2019

Top 10 world news today: WHO on source of COVID-19, Hong Kong situation and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-issues-an-arrest-warrant-for-donald-trump-over-killing-of-top-general-qassem-soleimani-309419">Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of General Qassem Soleimani</a>

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Iran has issued an arrest warrant for Donald Trump over the killing of top general of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qassem Soleimani.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/build-back-better-poll-reveals-only-6-british-public-wants-a-pre-covid-style-economy-309430" hreflang="en">Poll reveals only 6% British public wants a pre-COVID style economy</a>

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A new poll has revealed that only six per cent of the British public wants the revitalisation of the economy as it existed before coronavirus wreaked havoc across the globe and decapitated the economy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-coronavirus-vaccine-approved-for-military-use-309420" hreflang="en">Chinese coronavirus vaccine approved for military use</a>

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China's military has approved a coronavirus vaccine for use within its ranks that has been developed by its research unit and a biotech firm, the company said Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-unveils-cross-border-wealth-management-scheme-with-hong-kong-macau-309415" hreflang="en">China unveils cross border wealth management scheme with Hong Kong, Macau</a>

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The announcement comes as China seeks to impose a new national security law on&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong, and just two days before the 23rd anniversary of the territory's return to Chinese rule.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netizens-lash-out-at-british-pm-boris-johnson-after-his-press-ups-309417" hreflang="en">Netizens lash out at British PM Boris Johnson after his 'press ups'</a>

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was once infected with coronavirus,&nbsp;said that he is 'fit as a butcher's dog' and boasted his good health by doing some 'press ups'.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-activist-greta-thunberg-lashes-out-at-world-leaders-for-using-her-fame-to-look-good-309391" hreflang="en">Climate activist Greta Thunberg lashes out at world leaders for using her fame to look good</a>

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Environment activist Greta Thunberg has hit out on world leaders who wanted to take pictures with her just to "look good".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-man-erroneously-orders-28-tesla-cars-worth-15-million-309384" hreflang="en">German man erroneously orders 28 Tesla cars worth $1.5 million</a>

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A man recently gained prominence on social media after erroneously ordering 28 Tesla cars worth $1.5 million.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-american-brands-join-boycott-facebook-ads-campaign-309428" hreflang="en">Top American brands join boycott Facebook ads campaign!</a>

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A handful of US&nbsp;companies have pulled advertising from&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;Inc in support of a campaign that called out the social media giant for not doing enough to stop hate speech on its platforms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/fighting-erupts-in-taiwanese-parliament-after-opposition-occupies-chamber-309414" hreflang="en">Fighting erupts in Taiwanese parliament after opposition occupies chamber</a>

Fighting erupted in Taiwan's parliament on Monday as lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) broke through barricades erected by the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) who had occupied it to protest against government "tyranny".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-traditional-medicine-inspired-by-1800-year-old-text-continues-to-mint-money-309386" hreflang="en">Chinese traditional medicine inspired by 1,800-year-old text continues to mint money</a>

Lianhua Qingwen, a Chinese drug inspired by a medical textbook written nearly 1,800 years ago, has become hugely popular and seen a huge spike in sales

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of General Qassem Soleimani Iran has issued an arrest warrant for Donald Trump over the killing of top general of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qassem Soleimani.

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of General Qassem Soleimani Iran has issued an arrest warrant for Donald Trump over the killing of top general of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qassem Soleimani. Poll reveals only 6% British public wants a pre-COVID style economy A new poll has revealed that only six per cent of the British public wants the revitalisation of the economy as it existed before coronavirus wreaked havoc across the globe and decapitated the economy. Chinese coronavirus vaccine approved for military use China's military has approved a coronavirus vaccine for use within its ranks that has been developed by its research unit and a biotech firm, the company said Monday. China unveils cross border wealth management scheme with Hong Kong, Macau The announcement comes as China seeks to impose a new national security law on Hong Kong, and just two days before the 23rd anniversary of the territory's return to Chinese rule. Netizens lash out at British PM Boris Johnson after his 'press ups' British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was once infected with coronavirus, said that he is 'fit as a butcher's dog' and boasted his good health by doing some 'press ups'. Climate activist Greta Thunberg lashes out at world leaders for using her fame to look good Environment activist Greta Thunberg has hit out on world leaders who wanted to take pictures with her just to "look good". German man erroneously orders 28 Tesla cars worth $1.5 million A man recently gained prominence on social media after erroneously ordering 28 Tesla cars worth $1.5 million. Top American brands join boycott Facebook ads campaign! A handful of US companies have pulled advertising from Facebook Inc in support of a campaign that called out the social media giant for not doing enough to stop hate speech on its platforms. Fighting erupts in Taiwanese parliament after opposition occupies chamber Fighting erupted in Taiwan's parliament on Monday as lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) broke through barricades erected by the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) who had occupied it to protest against government "tyranny". Chinese traditional medicine inspired by 1,800-year-old text continues to mint money Lianhua Qingwen, a Chinese drug inspired by a medical textbook written nearly 1,800 years ago, has become hugely popular and seen a huge spike in sales

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-puts-half-a-million-people-in-lockdown-as-beijing-fights-new-cluster-of-coronavirus-cases-309155" hreflang="en">China puts half a million people in lockdown as Beijing fights new cluster</a>

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China imposed a strict lockdown on nearly half a million people in a province surrounding the capital to contain a fresh coronavirus cluster on Sunday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-puts-half-a-million-people-in-lockdown-as-beijing-fights-new-cluster-of-coronavirus-cases-309155">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lgbtq-pride-month-events-go-online-to-mark-50th-anniversary-taiwan-holds-march-309170">LGBTQ Pride Month events go online on 50th anniversary; Taiwan holds march</a>

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Fifty years on from the first Gay Pride march, the LGBT community and their supporters have taken many of their events online, responding to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lgbtq-pride-month-events-go-online-to-mark-50th-anniversary-taiwan-holds-march-309170">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/inaccurate-white-house-rubbishes-reports-of-trumps-failed-actions-on-russian-bounties-case-309084">White House rubbishes reports of Trump's failed actions on Russian bounties</a>

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After reports of a possible Russian military intelligence unit secretly offering bounties to kill the American troops in Afghanistan broke out, White House clarified that the US President Donald Trump and the Vice&nbsp;President Mike Pence had not been briefed on the matter. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/inaccurate-white-house-rubbishes-reports-of-trumps-failed-actions-on-russian-bounties-case-309084">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kongs-national-security-law-tops-meeting-agenda-of-chinas-legislative-body-309192" hreflang="en">Hong Kong's national security law tops meeting agenda of China's legislative body</a>

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National security law for Hong Kong is the top&nbsp;agenda of the three-day meeting of China’s legislative body, with draft disclosure not expected before bill’s passage as per local delegates. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kongs-national-security-law-tops-meeting-agenda-of-chinas-legislative-body-309192">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-pm-to-unveil-new-infrastructure-plan-to-revive-economy-in-face-of-pandemic-309188" hreflang="en">Britain PM to unveil new infrastructure plan to revive economy in face of pandemic</a>

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Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson will launch a plan this week to get his country “moving again” after the coronavirus lockdown, when the government will set out measures to boost infrastructure construction. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-pm-to-unveil-new-infrastructure-plan-to-revive-economy-in-face-of-pandemic-309188">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-cabinet-meets-to-finalise-annexation-plans-for-occupied-west-bank-309153" hreflang="en">Israel's cabinet meets to finalise annexation plans for occupied West Bank</a>

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Israel's cabinet will meet on Sunday to finalise&nbsp;plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank despite facing criticism and threat of sanctions for it. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-cabinet-meets-to-finalise-annexation-plans-for-occupied-west-bank-309153">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/groundless-allegations-china-criticises-canadas-megaphone-diplomacy-over-spy-charges-309115">Groundless allegations: China criticises Canada's 'megaphone diplomacy' over spy charges</a>

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After Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declined the 'prisoner swap' offer from Canadian leaders, he went on to claim that he believes China arrested the two Canadian citizens only as a retaliation against Canadian arrest of top Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/groundless-allegations-china-criticises-canadas-megaphone-diplomacy-over-spy-charges-309115">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-cannot-be-allowed-to-treat-south-china-sea-as-its-maritime-empire-says-mike-pompeo-309088" hreflang="en">China cannot be allowed to treat South China Sea as its maritime empire, says Mike Pompeo</a>

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US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said on Saturday welcomed the statement by members of the ASEAN countries that South China Sea disputes should be resolved in line with the international law and said&nbsp;China cannot be allowed to treat the South China Sea as its maritime empire. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-cannot-be-allowed-to-treat-south-china-sea-as-its-maritime-empire-says-mike-pompeo-309088">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-approach-10-million-death-toll-over-498000-309086" hreflang="en">Global coronavirus cases approach 10 million; death toll over 498,000</a>

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Global coronavirus cases neared 10 million on Sunday as the World Health Organization's (WHO) daily statistical bulletin reported 179,316 new cases in the past 24 hours. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-approach-10-million-death-toll-over-498000-309086">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-asked-volunteers-to-remove-social-distancing-labels-in-tulsa-rally-reports-309082" hreflang="en">Trump asked volunteers to remove social distancing labels in Tulsa rally: reports</a>

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After Trump's Tulsa rally, a video emerged on the local news channels that apparently captured the US President Donald Trump's volunteers&nbsp;removing the social distancing stickers from his rally's venue. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-asked-volunteers-to-remove-social-distancing-labels-in-tulsa-rally-reports-309082">Read more</a>

China puts half a million people in lockdown as Beijing fights new cluster China imposed a strict lockdown on nearly half a million people in a province surrounding the capital to contain a fresh coronavirus cluster on Sunday.

China puts half a million people in lockdown as Beijing fights new cluster China imposed a strict lockdown on nearly half a million people in a province surrounding the capital to contain a fresh coronavirus cluster on Sunday. Read more LGBTQ Pride Month events go online on 50th anniversary; Taiwan holds march Fifty years on from the first Gay Pride march, the LGBT community and their supporters have taken many of their events online, responding to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more White House rubbishes reports of Trump's failed actions on Russian bounties After reports of a possible Russian military intelligence unit secretly offering bounties to kill the American troops in Afghanistan broke out, White House clarified that the US President Donald Trump and the Vice President Mike Pence had not been briefed on the matter. Read more Hong Kong's national security law tops meeting agenda of China's legislative body National security law for Hong Kong is the top agenda of the three-day meeting of China’s legislative body, with draft disclosure not expected before bill’s passage as per local delegates. Read more Britain PM to unveil new infrastructure plan to revive economy in face of pandemic Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson will launch a plan this week to get his country “moving again” after the coronavirus lockdown, when the government will set out measures to boost infrastructure construction. Read more Israel's cabinet meets to finalise annexation plans for occupied West Bank Israel's cabinet will meet on Sunday to finalise plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank despite facing criticism and threat of sanctions for it. Read more Groundless allegations: China criticises Canada's 'megaphone diplomacy' over spy charges After Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declined the 'prisoner swap' offer from Canadian leaders, he went on to claim that he believes China arrested the two Canadian citizens only as a retaliation against Canadian arrest of top Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Read more China cannot be allowed to treat South China Sea as its maritime empire, says Mike Pompeo US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said on Saturday welcomed the statement by members of the ASEAN countries that South China Sea disputes should be resolved in line with the international law and said China cannot be allowed to treat the South China Sea as its maritime empire. Read more Global coronavirus cases approach 10 million; death toll over 498,000 Global coronavirus cases neared 10 million on Sunday as the World Health Organization's (WHO) daily statistical bulletin reported 179,316 new cases in the past 24 hours. Read more Trump asked volunteers to remove social distancing labels in Tulsa rally: reports After Trump's Tulsa rally, a video emerged on the local news channels that apparently captured the US President Donald Trump's volunteers removing the social distancing stickers from his rally's venue. Read more

Top 10 news today: China fights new cluster of COVID-19 cases, LGBTQ Pride Month events go online and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-ready-to-quit-eu-on-australia-terms-if-no-brexit-deal-pm-johnson-says-309038" hreflang="en">UK ready to quit EU on 'Australia terms' if no Brexit deal, PM Johnson says</a>

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Britain says it will be ready to quit its transitional arrangements with the European Union “on Australia terms” if no deal on their future relationship is reached.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-will-have-weaker-economic-ties-with-eu-post-brexit-angela-merkel-309011" hreflang="en">'Britain will have weaker economic ties with EU post Brexit': Angela Merkel</a>

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that UK will have to accept the consequences of having&nbsp;weaker economic links with the European Union (EU) post Brexit.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/portrayal-of-jesus-as-white-should-be-reconsidered-says-archbishop-of-canterbury-309010" hreflang="en">Portrayal of Jesus as white should be reconsidered, says Archbishop of Canterbury</a>

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The Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England has said the church should reconsider its portrayal of Jesus as a White man.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/six-migrants-dead-dozens-rescued-off-libya-coast-un-309008" hreflang="en">Six migrants dead, dozens rescued off Libya coast: UN</a>

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Six migrants died along the way, and 93 others were rescued off Libyan shores -- including a woman who gave birth at sea -- as they tried to reach Europe, the UN's migration agency said Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-khamenei-warns-economy-will-worsen-if-coronavirus-spreads-309004" hreflang="en">Iran's Khamenei warns economy will worsen if coronavirus spreads</a>

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Iran's supreme leader warned on Saturday that the country's economic problems would worsen if the novel coronavirus spreads unchecked, saying the initial momentum to contain it had since "waned".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iceland-president-set-for-landslide-election-win-309002" hreflang="en">Iceland president set for landslide election win</a>

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Iceland began voting in a presidential election on Saturday, the second European country to hold polls since coronavirus lockdowns were lifted, with incumbent Gudni Johannesson widely expected to win a second four-year mandate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-canadian-cop-convicted-of-beating-black-teenager-308998" hreflang="en">White Canadian cop convicted of beating black teenager</a>

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A Canadian court convicted a white police officer on Friday of beating a young black man in Toronto in 2016.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baseless-russia-denies-accusation-of-giving-bounties-to-taliban-to-attack-us-forces-308996" hreflang="en">'Baseless': Russia denies accusation of giving bounties to Taliban to attack US forces</a>

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Russia has lashed out at the New York Times report claiming that Moscow's spies had offered rewards to Taliban-linked militants to kill troops of the US-led coalition in Afghanistan. The Russian embassy in Washington DC called these accusations "baseless".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-grandma-who-played-major-role-in-sabotaging-trumps-rally-joins-bidens-campaign-308992" hreflang="en">'TikTok grandma' who played major role in sabotaging Trump's rally joins Biden's campaign</a>

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Mary Jo Laupp, who is also known as 'TikTok Grandma' for turning Trump's Tulsa rally into a fiasco has been hired by a grassroots organization campaigning for the election of Democrats candidate Joe Biden.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-people-died-one-permanently-blinded-after-drinking-hand-sanitiser-in-us-308989" hreflang="en">Three people died, one permanently blinded after drinking hand sanitiser in US</a>

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Three people died and one has got&nbsp;permanently blind from methanol poisoning after drinking hand sanitiser in New Mexico.

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UK ready to quit EU on 'Australia terms' if no Brexit deal, PM Johnson says Britain says it will be ready to quit its transitional arrangements with the European Union “on Australia terms” if no deal on their future relationship is reached.

UK ready to quit EU on 'Australia terms' if no Brexit deal, PM Johnson says Britain says it will be ready to quit its transitional arrangements with the European Union “on Australia terms” if no deal on their future relationship is reached. 'Britain will have weaker economic ties with EU post Brexit': Angela Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that UK will have to accept the consequences of having weaker economic links with the European Union (EU) post Brexit. Portrayal of Jesus as white should be reconsidered, says Archbishop of Canterbury The Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England has said the church should reconsider its portrayal of Jesus as a White man. Six migrants dead, dozens rescued off Libya coast: UN Six migrants died along the way, and 93 others were rescued off Libyan shores -- including a woman who gave birth at sea -- as they tried to reach Europe, the UN's migration agency said Saturday. Iran's Khamenei warns economy will worsen if coronavirus spreads Iran's supreme leader warned on Saturday that the country's economic problems would worsen if the novel coronavirus spreads unchecked, saying the initial momentum to contain it had since "waned". Iceland president set for landslide election win Iceland began voting in a presidential election on Saturday, the second European country to hold polls since coronavirus lockdowns were lifted, with incumbent Gudni Johannesson widely expected to win a second four-year mandate. White Canadian cop convicted of beating black teenager A Canadian court convicted a white police officer on Friday of beating a young black man in Toronto in 2016. 'Baseless': Russia denies accusation of giving bounties to Taliban to attack US forces Russia has lashed out at the New York Times report claiming that Moscow's spies had offered rewards to Taliban-linked militants to kill troops of the US-led coalition in Afghanistan. The Russian embassy in Washington DC called these accusations "baseless". 'TikTok grandma' who played major role in sabotaging Trump's rally joins Biden's campaign Mary Jo Laupp, who is also known as 'TikTok Grandma' for turning Trump's Tulsa rally into a fiasco has been hired by a grassroots organization campaigning for the election of Democrats candidate Joe Biden. Three people died, one permanently blinded after drinking hand sanitiser in US Three people died and one has got permanently blind from methanol poisoning after drinking hand sanitiser in New Mexico.

Top 10 world news today: UK on Brexit, Russia denies putting bounty on US force and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sanctions-five-iranian-ship-captains-over-venezuela-oil-delivery-308479" hreflang="en">US sanctions five Iranian ship captains over Venezuela oil delivery</a>

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The United States imposed sanctions Wednesday on five Iranian ship captains who delivered oil to Venezuela, as Washington ratcheted up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, whose government it considers illegitimate. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sanctions-five-iranian-ship-captains-over-venezuela-oil-delivery-308479">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russians-cast-early-votes-in-ballot-on-president-putins-reforms-to-constitution-308521" hreflang="en">Russians cast early votes in ballot on President Putin's reforms to constitution</a>

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Russia has begun voting on constitutional reforms that could allow President Vladimir Putin to serve another two terms in office. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russians-cast-early-votes-in-ballot-on-president-putins-reforms-to-constitution-308521">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolton-says-donald-trump-had-turned-a-blind-eye-to-coronavirus-pandemic-308499" hreflang="en">Bolton says Donald Trump had turned 'a blind eye' to coronavirus pandemic</a>

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Former White House national security advisor John Bolton, who has created quite a stir with his memoir on US President Donald Trump, has said his former boss was "turning a blind eye" at the onset of the coronavirus outbreak because he did not want to hear "bad news" about his "friend," China President Xi Jinping. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolton-says-donald-trump-had-turned-a-blind-eye-to-coronavirus-pandemic-308499">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/pentagon-names-huawei-and-hikvision-among-20-chinese-military-backed-firms-308500">Pentagon names Huawei and Hikvision among 20 Chinese military-backed firms</a>

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The Pentagon put Huawei Technologies and Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology on a list of 20 companies it says are owned or controlled by China’s military, opening them up to potential additional US&nbsp;sanctions. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/pentagon-names-huawei-and-hikvision-among-20-chinese-military-backed-firms-308500">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republican-senator-blocks-us-bill-to-punish-beijing-over-national-security-law-at-white-house-request-308571" hreflang="en">Republican senator blocks US bill to punish Beijing over national security law at White House request</a>

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Republican senator Kevin Cramer has blocked a United States bill to punish Beijing over Hong Kong national security law&nbsp;at the request of White House. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republican-senator-blocks-us-bill-to-punish-beijing-over-national-security-law-at-white-house-request-308571">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-who-warns-possible-lack-of-oxygen-as-cases-near-10-million-308449" hreflang="en">COVID 19: WHO warns possible lack of oxygen as cases near 10 million</a>

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With a rapid increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning of possible shortage of oxygen in the world. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-who-warns-possible-lack-of-oxygen-as-cases-near-10-million-308449">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-brazil-witnesses-huge-surge-in-cases-death-toll-goes-past-53000-308429">Coronavirus: Brazil witnesses huge surge in cases; death toll goes past 53,000</a>

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Brazil has recorded a steep surge in single day spike of COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-brazil-witnesses-huge-surge-in-cases-death-toll-goes-past-53000-308429">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/secret-service-agents-to-be-quarantined-after-trumps-tulsa-rally-as-precaution-308516">Secret Service agents to be quarantined after Trump's Tulsa rally as precaution</a>

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Dozens of Secret Service agents will be quarantined as a precaution following US President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/secret-service-agents-to-be-quarantined-after-trumps-tulsa-rally-as-precaution-308516">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-million-hectares-of-endangered-species-habitat-cleared-without-federal-approval-308547" hreflang="en">Australia: Land of endangered species' habitat cleared without assessments</a>

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A new analysis by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Australia has found that over 1.19 million hectares of threatened species’ habitat was cleared for agriculture in New South Wales and Queensland without proper environmental assessment. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-million-hectares-of-endangered-species-habitat-cleared-without-federal-approval-308547">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-accuses-russia-of-election-meddling-seeks-talks-with-putin-308559" hreflang="en">Belarus accuses Russia of election meddling, seeks talks with Putin</a>

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has accused Russian and Polish forces of meddling in his country’s presidential election campaign and trying to discredit him. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-accuses-russia-of-election-meddling-seeks-talks-with-putin-308559">Read more</a>

US sanctions five Iranian ship captains over Venezuela oil delivery The United States imposed sanctions Wednesday on five Iranian ship captains who delivered oil to Venezuela, as Washington ratcheted up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, whose government it considers illegitimate.

US sanctions five Iranian ship captains over Venezuela oil delivery The United States imposed sanctions Wednesday on five Iranian ship captains who delivered oil to Venezuela, as Washington ratcheted up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, whose government it considers illegitimate. Read more Russians cast early votes in ballot on President Putin's reforms to constitution Russia has begun voting on constitutional reforms that could allow President Vladimir Putin to serve another two terms in office. Read more Bolton says Donald Trump had turned 'a blind eye' to coronavirus pandemic Former White House national security advisor John Bolton, who has created quite a stir with his memoir on US President Donald Trump, has said his former boss was "turning a blind eye" at the onset of the coronavirus outbreak because he did not want to hear "bad news" about his "friend," China President Xi Jinping. Read more Pentagon names Huawei and Hikvision among 20 Chinese military-backed firms The Pentagon put Huawei Technologies and Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology on a list of 20 companies it says are owned or controlled by China’s military, opening them up to potential additional US sanctions. Read more Republican senator blocks US bill to punish Beijing over national security law at White House request Republican senator Kevin Cramer has blocked a United States bill to punish Beijing over Hong Kong national security law at the request of White House. Read more COVID 19: WHO warns possible lack of oxygen as cases near 10 million With a rapid increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning of possible shortage of oxygen in the world. Read more Coronavirus: Brazil witnesses huge surge in cases; death toll goes past 53,000 Brazil has recorded a steep surge in single day spike of COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. Read more Secret Service agents to be quarantined after Trump's Tulsa rally as precaution Dozens of Secret Service agents will be quarantined as a precaution following US President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Read more Australia: Land of endangered species' habitat cleared without assessments A new analysis by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Australia has found that over 1.19 million hectares of threatened species’ habitat was cleared for agriculture in New South Wales and Queensland without proper environmental assessment. Read more Belarus accuses Russia of election meddling, seeks talks with Putin Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has accused Russian and Polish forces of meddling in his country’s presidential election campaign and trying to discredit him. Read more

Top 10 world news today: US sanctions Iranian ships, Russians cast early vote and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-defends-suspending-green-card-applications-till-december-31-308277" hreflang="en">Trump defends suspending green card applications till December 31</a>

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US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to suspend issuing of green cards till the end of the year, saying it was needed to give jobs to Americans. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-defends-suspending-green-card-applications-till-december-31-308277">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-calls-military-to-help-tackle-coronavirus-outbreak-in-melbourne-308162" hreflang="en">Australia calls military to help tackle coronavirus outbreak in Melbourne</a>

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Australia's military was called in Wednesday to help tackle a coronavirus outbreak in Melbourne, a surge in infections that has rattled the country's second-most populous city. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-calls-military-to-help-tackle-coronavirus-outbreak-in-melbourne-308162">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-prime-ministers-brother-joins-opposition-party-ahead-of-july-10-election-308200">Singapore prime minister’s brother joins opposition party before polls</a>

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Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has joined the opposition Progress Singapore Party a day after the city-state called for&nbsp;general elections&nbsp;to be held in July. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-prime-ministers-brother-joins-opposition-party-ahead-of-july-10-election-308200">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-its-ready-for-talks-if-us-apologises-for-withdrawing-from-nuclear-deal-308179" hreflang="en">Iran says it's ready for talks if US apologises for withdrawing from deal</a>

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Iran on Wednesday said that it was ready for talks with the United States if Washington apologises for withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal and compensates Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-its-ready-for-talks-if-us-apologises-for-withdrawing-from-nuclear-deal-308179">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/spain-to-try-new-coronavirus-tracing-app-for-2-weeks-before-rolling-out-nationwide-308237" hreflang="en">Spain to try new coronavirus app for 2 weeks before rolling out nationwide</a>

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Spain will try out a new app to contain the spread of coronavirus from Friday for two weeks. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/spain-to-try-new-coronavirus-tracing-app-for-2-weeks-before-rolling-out-nationwide-308237">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-chief-antonio-guterres-urges-israel-to-back-away-from-west-bank-annexation-308206" hreflang="en">UN chief Antonio Guterres urges Israel to back away from West Bank annexation</a>

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The United Nations secretary general, Antonio Guterres, has expressed hope that&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;will hear global calls and will not go ahead with annexation of parts of the West Bank, which would undermine a two-state solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-chief-antonio-guterres-urges-israel-to-back-away-from-west-bank-annexation-308206">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-may-block-american-travellers-over-failure-to-curb-virus-report-308144" hreflang="en">European Union may block American travellers over failure to curb virus: Report</a>

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According to a New York Times report, European Union(EU) is mulling blocking Americans from entering its territory since&nbsp;the United States has failed to properly curb the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-may-block-american-travellers-over-failure-to-curb-virus-report-308144">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-hides-trumps-tweet-targeting-protestors-in-washington-dc-labels-it-as-abusive-content-308136">Twitter hides Trump's tweet targeting protestors in Washington DC; labels it as 'abusive content'</a>

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Twitter on Tuesday hid a tweet from US President Donald Trump saying that it broke rules over abusive content. This was the first time that the social media platform moved against the president for a tweet. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-hides-trumps-tweet-targeting-protestors-in-washington-dc-labels-it-as-abusive-content-308136">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-suspends-military-action-plans-against-south-korea-report-308122" hreflang="en">North Korea suspends military action plans against South Korea: Report</a>

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North Korea has suspended military action plans against South Korea, Reuters reported quoting the official KCNA news agency on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-suspends-military-action-plans-against-south-korea-report-308122">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latin-america-and-caribbean-pass-100000-coronavirus-deaths-report-308107" hreflang="en">Latin America and Caribbean pass 100,000 coronavirus deaths: Report</a>

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Latin America and the Caribbean on Tuesday surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths, more than half of them in Brazil, according to Reuters and&nbsp;AFP tally. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latin-america-and-caribbean-pass-100000-coronavirus-deaths-report-308107">Read more</a>

Trump defends suspending green card applications till December 31 US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to suspend issuing of green cards till the end of the year, saying it was needed to give jobs to Americans.

Trump defends suspending green card applications till December 31 US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to suspend issuing of green cards till the end of the year, saying it was needed to give jobs to Americans. Read more Australia calls military to help tackle coronavirus outbreak in Melbourne Australia's military was called in Wednesday to help tackle a coronavirus outbreak in Melbourne, a surge in infections that has rattled the country's second-most populous city. Read more Singapore prime minister’s brother joins opposition party before polls Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has joined the opposition Progress Singapore Party a day after the city-state called for general elections to be held in July. Read more Iran says it's ready for talks if US apologises for withdrawing from deal Iran on Wednesday said that it was ready for talks with the United States if Washington apologises for withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal and compensates Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said. Read more Spain to try new coronavirus app for 2 weeks before rolling out nationwide Spain will try out a new app to contain the spread of coronavirus from Friday for two weeks. Read more UN chief Antonio Guterres urges Israel to back away from West Bank annexation The United Nations secretary general, Antonio Guterres, has expressed hope that Israel will hear global calls and will not go ahead with annexation of parts of the West Bank, which would undermine a two-state solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read more European Union may block American travellers over failure to curb virus: Report According to a New York Times report, European Union(EU) is mulling blocking Americans from entering its territory since the United States has failed to properly curb the coronavirus pandemic. Read more Twitter hides Trump's tweet targeting protestors in Washington DC; labels it as 'abusive content' Twitter on Tuesday hid a tweet from US President Donald Trump saying that it broke rules over abusive content. This was the first time that the social media platform moved against the president for a tweet. Read more North Korea suspends military action plans against South Korea: Report North Korea has suspended military action plans against South Korea, Reuters reported quoting the official KCNA news agency on Wednesday. Read more Latin America and Caribbean pass 100,000 coronavirus deaths: Report Latin America and the Caribbean on Tuesday surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths, more than half of them in Brazil, according to Reuters and AFP tally. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Trump defends green card decision, Australia calls military to tackle coronavirus wave and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-negotiates-nuclear-arms-treaty-with-russia-wants-chinas-inclusion-in-talks-307961">US negotiates nuclear arms treaty with Russia, wants China's inclusion in talks</a>

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US President Donald Trump has sought to include China in talks to replace New START, the flagship nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia, which expires in February. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-negotiates-nuclear-arms-treaty-with-russia-wants-chinas-inclusion-in-talks-307961">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-threatens-retaliation-for-us-curbs-on-propaganda-outlets-307922">China threatens retaliation for US curbs on 'propaganda' outlets</a>

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China threatened Tuesday to retaliate against new US restrictions on Chinese state media, escalating tensions between the two superpowers as they crack down on each other's news outlets. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-threatens-retaliation-for-us-curbs-on-propaganda-outlets-307922">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seeking-indefinite-extension-in-iran-arms-embargo-via-un-resolution-307924">US seeking indefinite extension in Iran arms embargo via UN Resolution</a>

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The United States&nbsp;has shared a draft resolution with members of the United Nations Security Council that would extend an arms&nbsp;embargo&nbsp;on Iran indefinitely, according to diplomats. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seeking-indefinite-extension-in-iran-arms-embargo-via-un-resolution-307924">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/serbian-tennis-ace-novak-djokovic-tests-positive-for-covid-19-307966">Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic tests positive for COVID-19</a>

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In another major blow to the tennis world, Serbian ace Novak Djokovic has tested positive for coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/serbian-tennis-ace-novak-djokovic-tests-positive-for-covid-19-307966">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-counter-china-us-and-australia-need-to-boost-cyber-security-report-307932" hreflang="en">To 'counter' China, US and Australia need to boost cyber security: Report</a>

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Australia needs to boost its cyber security in cooperation with the United States in order&nbsp;to ''counter'' China, according to a recent report. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-counter-china-us-and-australia-need-to-boost-cyber-security-report-307932">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-seen-reinstalling-border-loudspeakers-satellite-pictures-show-liaison-office-standing-but-damaged-307886" hreflang="en">North Korea seen reinstalling border loudspeakers; satellite pictures show liaison office standing but damaged</a>

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North Korea is reinstalling loudspeakers blaring propaganda across the border in its latest step away from inter-Korean peace agreements, prompting the South's military to explore similar moves, a South Korean military source said on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-seen-reinstalling-border-loudspeakers-satellite-pictures-show-liaison-office-standing-but-damaged-307886">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reform-h-1b-visa-system-move-towards-merit-based-immigration-trump-to-officials-307865" hreflang="en">Reform H-1B visa system; move towards merit-based immigration: Trump to officials</a>

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US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to reform the H-1B visa system and move in the direction of merit-based immigration, White House officials have said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reform-h-1b-visa-system-move-towards-merit-based-immigration-trump-to-officials-307865">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-coronavirus-pandemic-saudi-arabia-to-hold-very-limited-hajj-this-year-307851" hreflang="en">Amid coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia to hold 'very limited' hajj this year</a>

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Saudi&nbsp;Arabia has announced it will hold a "very limited" hajj this year, with pilgrims already present&nbsp;in the kingdom allowed to perform the annual ritual. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-coronavirus-pandemic-saudi-arabia-to-hold-very-limited-hajj-this-year-307851">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-deplore-decision-made-by-china-trudeau-slams-beijing-after-canadians-charged-with-espionage-307836" hreflang="en">'We deplore decision made by China': Trudeau slams Beijing after Canadians charged with espionage</a>

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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday lashed out at&nbsp;China for detaining two Canadians for "political ends" after they were charged with suspected espionage. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-deplore-decision-made-by-china-trudeau-slams-beijing-after-canadians-charged-with-espionage-307836">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-imposes-local-lockdown-after-virus-outbreak-at-meat-plant-307944" hreflang="en">Germany imposes local lockdown after virus outbreak at meat plant</a>

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The premier of the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia said on Tuesday he was putting the Guetersloh area back into lockdown until June 30 after a coronavirus outbreak at a meatpacking plant there. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-imposes-local-lockdown-after-virus-outbreak-at-meat-plant-307944">Read more</a>

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US negotiates nuclear arms treaty with Russia, wants China's inclusion in talks US President Donald Trump has sought to include China in talks to replace New START, the flagship nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia, which expires in February.

US negotiates nuclear arms treaty with Russia, wants China's inclusion in talks US President Donald Trump has sought to include China in talks to replace New START, the flagship nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia, which expires in February. Read more China threatens retaliation for US curbs on 'propaganda' outlets China threatened Tuesday to retaliate against new US restrictions on Chinese state media, escalating tensions between the two superpowers as they crack down on each other's news outlets. Read more US seeking indefinite extension in Iran arms embargo via UN Resolution The United States has shared a draft resolution with members of the United Nations Security Council that would extend an arms embargo on Iran indefinitely, according to diplomats. Read more Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic tests positive for COVID-19 In another major blow to the tennis world, Serbian ace Novak Djokovic has tested positive for coronavirus. Read more To 'counter' China, US and Australia need to boost cyber security: Report Australia needs to boost its cyber security in cooperation with the United States in order to ''counter'' China, according to a recent report. Read more North Korea seen reinstalling border loudspeakers; satellite pictures show liaison office standing but damaged North Korea is reinstalling loudspeakers blaring propaganda across the border in its latest step away from inter-Korean peace agreements, prompting the South's military to explore similar moves, a South Korean military source said on Tuesday. Read more Reform H-1B visa system; move towards merit-based immigration: Trump to officials US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to reform the H-1B visa system and move in the direction of merit-based immigration, White House officials have said. Read more Amid coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia to hold 'very limited' hajj this year Saudi Arabia has announced it will hold a "very limited" hajj this year, with pilgrims already present in the kingdom allowed to perform the annual ritual. Read more 'We deplore decision made by China': Trudeau slams Beijing after Canadians charged with espionage Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday lashed out at China for detaining two Canadians for "political ends" after they were charged with suspected espionage. Read more Germany imposes local lockdown after virus outbreak at meat plant The premier of the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia said on Tuesday he was putting the Guetersloh area back into lockdown until June 30 after a coronavirus outbreak at a meatpacking plant there. Read more

Top 10 world news today: US negotiates with Russia, China threatens US and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-reports-record-daily-increase-in-global-coronavirus-cases-307555">WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases</a>

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The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases, according to a daily report.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-crosses-50000-deaths-due-to-novel-coronavirus-307540">Brazil crosses 50,000 deaths due to novel coronavirus</a>

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According to Brazil's Ministry of Health, the country reported 641 new deaths in 24 hours taking the death toll to 50,617 with 1,085,038 recorded infections.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-against-removal-of-theodore-roosevelts-statue-from-outside-museum-of-natural-history-307648">Trump against removal of Theodore Roosevelt's statue from outside Museum of Natural History</a>

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The statue shows Roosevelt on a horse, with a Native American man and an African man by his side. It stands prominently on a plinth outside the museum's main entrance, overlooking Central Park.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-second-wave-triggered-by-may-holiday-south-korea-307652">Coronavirus second wave triggered by May holiday: South Korea</a>

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On Sunday, South Korea had reported 17 COVID-19 cases which was a drop from over 20 cases which the country had been reporting for the past one month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-changes-administrative-status-of-disputed-islands-china-dispatches-ships-307705">Japan changes administrative status of disputed islands, China dispatches ships</a>

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The Ishigaki City Council will change the administrative status of the island group known as Senkakus in Japan, and as Diaoyus in China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-held-off-xinjiang-sanctions-due-to-us-china-trade-talks-307586">Trump held off Xinjiang sanctions due to US-China trade talks</a>

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The United Nations estimates that more than a million Muslims have been detained in camps there. The State Department has accused China of subjecting Muslims to torture and abuse.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/justin-bieber-denies-sexual-assault-allegations-says-he-will-take-legal-action-307558">Justin Bieber denies sexual assault allegations, says he will take legal action</a>

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On Saturday, two women came forward and accused Bieber of sexually assaulting them. One recalled the incident took place in 2015 and the other stated that it happened in 2014.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-man-passes-out-after-drinking-10-beers-wakes-up-with-ruptured-bladder-307757">Chinese man passes out after drinking 10 beers, wakes up with ruptured bladder</a>

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A man recently triggered diuresis, but did not acknowledge it, causing him to end up in the hospital with a ruptured bladder.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/total-disaster-after-germanys-wirecard-claims-21b-was-never-there-307680">'Total disaster' after Germany's Wirecard claims $2.1b was 'never there'</a>

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Responding to this mishap, a German financial watchdog Bafin called the incident a 'total disaster'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/campaign-manager-brad-parscale-feels-presidents-wrath-after-sparse-crowd-shows-up-for-trumps-tulsa-rally-307544">Campaign manager Brad Parscale feels president's wrath after sparse crowd shows up for Trump's Tulsa rally</a>

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The Arena holds the capacity of 19,000, and according to Trump's campaign, 12,000 people attended the rally. But the actual figures were only 6,200, as per Tulsa fire department said.

WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases, according to a daily report.

WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases, according to a daily report. Brazil crosses 50,000 deaths due to novel coronavirus According to Brazil's Ministry of Health, the country reported 641 new deaths in 24 hours taking the death toll to 50,617 with 1,085,038 recorded infections. Trump against removal of Theodore Roosevelt's statue from outside Museum of Natural History The statue shows Roosevelt on a horse, with a Native American man and an African man by his side. It stands prominently on a plinth outside the museum's main entrance, overlooking Central Park. Coronavirus second wave triggered by May holiday: South Korea On Sunday, South Korea had reported 17 COVID-19 cases which was a drop from over 20 cases which the country had been reporting for the past one month. Japan changes administrative status of disputed islands, China dispatches ships The Ishigaki City Council will change the administrative status of the island group known as Senkakus in Japan, and as Diaoyus in China. Trump held off Xinjiang sanctions due to US-China trade talks The United Nations estimates that more than a million Muslims have been detained in camps there. The State Department has accused China of subjecting Muslims to torture and abuse. Justin Bieber denies sexual assault allegations, says he will take legal action On Saturday, two women came forward and accused Bieber of sexually assaulting them. One recalled the incident took place in 2015 and the other stated that it happened in 2014. Chinese man passes out after drinking 10 beers, wakes up with ruptured bladder A man recently triggered diuresis, but did not acknowledge it, causing him to end up in the hospital with a ruptured bladder. 'Total disaster' after Germany's Wirecard claims $2.1b was 'never there' Responding to this mishap, a German financial watchdog Bafin called the incident a 'total disaster'. Campaign manager Brad Parscale feels president's wrath after sparse crowd shows up for Trump's Tulsa rally The Arena holds the capacity of 19,000, and according to Trump's campaign, 12,000 people attended the rally. But the actual figures were only 6,200, as per Tulsa fire department said.

Top 10 world news today: Trump's failed rally, Wirecard fraud, S Korea's second wave of COVID and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/slow-the-testing-down-please-trumps-solution-to-end-covid-19-307474">'Slow the testing down please': Trump's solution to end COVID-19</a>

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After this statement, the White House had to clear the air and an official later told local media that Trump was joking.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-reading-stabbing-attack-declared-a-terrorist-incident-investigations-continue-307469">UK: Reading stabbing attack declared a 'terrorist incident'; investigations continue</a>

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Local media reports reveal that the suspect arrested by police is a Libyan national in his twenties.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-one-dead-and-at-least-11-injured-in-minneapolis-shooting-307482">US: One dead and at least 11 injured in Minneapolis shooting</a>

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As of now, there has been no indication that the shooting was related to the ongoing anti-racism protests, of which Minneapolis has been the origin.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-2020-darkens-skies-around-world-307461">Ring of fire: Solar eclipse 2020 darkens skies around world</a>

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The annular solar eclipse, popularly known as the 'ring of fire' captivated several countries today. This rare celestial event coincided with the longest day today. This was the first solar eclipse of 2020.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-start-easing-lockdown-soon-plans-to-revealed-this-week-health-minister-307498">UK to start easing lockdown soon; plans to be revealed this week: Health Minister</a>

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Matt Hancock has also said that there is a possibility people might have to register their details before entering such social spaces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-again-blames-china-for-covid-19-terms-it-kung-flu-307466">Donald Trump again blames China for COVID-19, terms it ‘Kung flu'</a>

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Donald Trump, addressing his first election rally in three months on Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, said that COVID-19 is a disease which has more names than any other disease in history.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-beijing-to-test-one-million-people-daily-307490">COVID 19: Beijing to test one million people daily</a>

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The tests are done on samples collected from multiple people in one test tube, enabling the city to get results from almost 1 million people daily.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-shooting-nine-wounded-at-syracuse-celebration-307481">New York shooting: Nine wounded at Syracuse 'celebration'</a>

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Of the nine victims, one was a 17-year-old boy in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head and eight others — ranging in age from 18 to 53 — were expected to survive.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-gas-explosion-kills-one-21-residents-evacuated-307486">Ukraine gas explosion kills one, 21 residents evacuated</a>

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Local authorities have rescued nearly 21 people till now, but it was not immediately clear how many people had been inside when the blast happened.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/muhammad-alis-son-says-dad-wouldnt-have-supported-protests-over-george-floyds-death-307494">Muhammad Ali's son says dad wouldn't have supported protests over George Floyd's death</a>

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He said: "It's not just Black lives matter, white lives matter, Chinese lives matter, all lives matter, and everybody’s life matters. God loves everyone — he never singled anyone out. Killing is wrong no matter who it is."

'Slow the testing down please': Trump's solution to end COVID-19 After this statement, the White House had to clear the air and an official later told local media that Trump was joking.

'Slow the testing down please': Trump's solution to end COVID-19 After this statement, the White House had to clear the air and an official later told local media that Trump was joking. UK: Reading stabbing attack declared a 'terrorist incident'; investigations continue Local media reports reveal that the suspect arrested by police is a Libyan national in his twenties. US: One dead and at least 11 injured in Minneapolis shooting As of now, there has been no indication that the shooting was related to the ongoing anti-racism protests, of which Minneapolis has been the origin. Ring of fire: Solar eclipse 2020 darkens skies around world The annular solar eclipse, popularly known as the 'ring of fire' captivated several countries today. This rare celestial event coincided with the longest day today. This was the first solar eclipse of 2020. UK to start easing lockdown soon; plans to be revealed this week: Health Minister Matt Hancock has also said that there is a possibility people might have to register their details before entering such social spaces. Donald Trump again blames China for COVID-19, terms it ‘Kung flu' Donald Trump, addressing his first election rally in three months on Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, said that COVID-19 is a disease which has more names than any other disease in history. COVID 19: Beijing to test one million people daily The tests are done on samples collected from multiple people in one test tube, enabling the city to get results from almost 1 million people daily. New York shooting: Nine wounded at Syracuse 'celebration' Of the nine victims, one was a 17-year-old boy in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head and eight others — ranging in age from 18 to 53 — were expected to survive. Ukraine gas explosion kills one, 21 residents evacuated Local authorities have rescued nearly 21 people till now, but it was not immediately clear how many people had been inside when the blast happened. Muhammad Ali's son says dad wouldn't have supported protests over George Floyd's death He said: "It's not just Black lives matter, white lives matter, Chinese lives matter, all lives matter, and everybody’s life matters. God loves everyone — he never singled anyone out. Killing is wrong no matter who it is."

Top 10 world news today: UK stabbing, solar eclipse, Trump's "kung flu" and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-back-on-campaign-trail-to-delight-supporters-with-tulsa-rally-307294">Trump, back on campaign trail, to delight supporters with Tulsa rally</a>

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Trump has come under fire for his responses to the coronavirus pandemic and to the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in the custody of Minneapolis police.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/statue-of-confederate-general-toppled-in-washington-trump-calls-it-a-disgrace-307290">Statue of Confederate general toppled in Washington, Trump calls it a 'disgrace'</a>

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The incident comes on Juneteenth, the day marking the end of slavery in the United States, amid continuing anti-racism demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-unveils-details-of-national-security-law-for-hong-kong-307310">China unveils details of national security law for Hong Kong</a>

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The details of the law were unveiled following a three-day meeting of the top decision-making body of China's parliament.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drag-china-to-un-court-over-hong-kong-security-law-eu-parliament-307287">Drag China to UN court over Hong Kong security law: EU Parliamen</a>t

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In a resolution, the European Parliament voted 565 in favour to 34 against, with 62 abstentions to protest the security law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/coronapalooza-twitter-users-give-another-name-to-trumps-tulsa-rally-307206">Coronapalooza: Twitter users give another name to Trump's Tulsa rally</a>

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Many medical experts fear the rally could cause a spike in COVID-19 cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-change-as-urgent-as-coronavirus-pandemic-says-greta-thunberg-307261">Climate change as 'urgent' as coronavirus pandemic, says Greta Thunberg</a>

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The 17-year-old has become a global figurehead of the youth climate movement since she started her one-woman protests outside the Swedish parliament in 2018.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trudeau-very-disappointed-after-china-charges-two-canadians-with-suspected-espionage-307248">Trudeau 'very disappointed' after China charges two Canadians with suspected espionage</a>

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Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested in late 2018 on state security charges, shortly after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada on a US warrant, in what is widely believed to have been a retaliatory move.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-warns-of-new-and-dangerous-phase-of-coronavirus-pandemic-307244">WHO warns of 'new and dangerous phase' of coronavirus pandemic</a>

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Colombia and Mexico also passed bleak milestones, as their death tolls topped 2,000 and 20,000, respectively, showing how the virus continues ravaging the Americas and parts of Asia even as Europe starts to ease out of lockdown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-treatment-of-hong-kong-depends-on-how-beijing-treats-it-says-pompeo-307214">US treatment of Hong Kong depends on how Beijing treats it, says Pompeo</a>

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The United States is working its way through a decision-making process over who would be held accountable over curbs to Hong Kong’s freedoms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-gearing-up-to-send-anti-south-leaflets-across-border-amid-heightened-tensions-307209">North Korea gearing up to send anti-South leaflets across border amid heightened tensions</a>

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The two Koreas, which are still technically at war as their 1950-53 conflict ended without a peace treaty, have waged leaflet campaigns for decades.

Trump, back on campaign trail, to delight supporters with Tulsa rally Trump has come under fire for his responses to the coronavirus pandemic and to the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in the custody of Minneapolis police.

Trump, back on campaign trail, to delight supporters with Tulsa rally Trump has come under fire for his responses to the coronavirus pandemic and to the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in the custody of Minneapolis police. Statue of Confederate general toppled in Washington, Trump calls it a 'disgrace' The incident comes on Juneteenth, the day marking the end of slavery in the United States, amid continuing anti-racism demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. China unveils details of national security law for Hong Kong The details of the law were unveiled following a three-day meeting of the top decision-making body of China's parliament. Drag China to UN court over Hong Kong security law: EU Parliament In a resolution, the European Parliament voted 565 in favour to 34 against, with 62 abstentions to protest the security law. Coronapalooza: Twitter users give another name to Trump's Tulsa rally Many medical experts fear the rally could cause a spike in COVID-19 cases. Climate change as 'urgent' as coronavirus pandemic, says Greta Thunberg The 17-year-old has become a global figurehead of the youth climate movement since she started her one-woman protests outside the Swedish parliament in 2018. Trudeau 'very disappointed' after China charges two Canadians with suspected espionage Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested in late 2018 on state security charges, shortly after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada on a US warrant, in what is widely believed to have been a retaliatory move. WHO warns of 'new and dangerous phase' of coronavirus pandemic Colombia and Mexico also passed bleak milestones, as their death tolls topped 2,000 and 20,000, respectively, showing how the virus continues ravaging the Americas and parts of Asia even as Europe starts to ease out of lockdown. US treatment of Hong Kong depends on how Beijing treats it, says Pompeo The United States is working its way through a decision-making process over who would be held accountable over curbs to Hong Kong’s freedoms. North Korea gearing up to send anti-South leaflets across border amid heightened tensions The two Koreas, which are still technically at war as their 1950-53 conflict ended without a peace treaty, have waged leaflet campaigns for decades.

Top 10 world news today: Trump back to campaigning, China details security law and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-mail-in-voting-is-top-threat-to-his-re-election-307130">Trump says mail-in voting is top threat to his re-election</a>

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"My biggest risk is that we don’t win lawsuits," Trump told Politico in an interview, conducted on Thursday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-pushes-idea-of-russian-backed-summit-to-stabilise-world-307122">Putin pushes idea of Russian-backed summit to stabilise world</a>

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Putin made the appeal in an article in English published late on Thursday in American international affairs magazine The National Interest.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-sees-china-as-main-suspect-in-state-based-cyberattacks-says-report-307077">Australia sees China as main suspect in state-based cyberattacks, says report</a>

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The comments came after Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a "sophisticated state-based actor" had spent months trying to hack all levels of the government, political bodies, essential service providers and operators of critical infrastructure.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-says-presently-it-hasnt-detained-any-indian-soldiers-307097">China says 'presently' it hasn't detained any Indian soldiers</a>

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The brief statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian came a day after the Indian Army said that all Indian soldiers involved in the clashes with the Chinese army at the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night have been accounted for.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-mortality-rate-higher-in-asian-and-black-community-in-uk-307115">COVID 19: Mortality rate higher in Asian and Black community in UK</a>

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The officials believe that the reason behind this might be circumstances or the neighbourhoods the said communities live in.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-nearly-700-died-from-coronavirus-in-last-24-hours-306964">US: Nearly 700 died from coronavirus in last 24 hours</a>

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With the latest figures, the death toll stands at 118,381 out of 2,187,876 overall cases in the US, which is the hardest-hit by the pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-takes-down-trump-ads-for-violating-its-policy-against-organised-hate-306951">Facebook takes down Trump ads for violating its policy against 'organised hate'</a>

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The takedown on Thursday came amid increasing pressure on Facebook from civil rights leaders, Democratic politicians, and the company’s own employees to take a stronger stance against the president’s ugly and at times violent and hateful rhetoric on the platform, though it is not the first time that Facebook has removed Trump campaign ads for violating policies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-launches-coronavirus-contact-app-reopens-remaining-businesses-307088">Japan launches coronavirus contact app, reopens remaining businesses</a>

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The COVID-19 Contact Confirming Application, or COCOA, was created by the Health Ministry using technology developed by Apple and Google.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/twitter-labels-trump-tweet-about-racist-baby-as-manipulated-307017">Twitter labels Trump tweet about 'racist baby' as 'manipulated'</a>

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The tweet showed a video with two children, one Black and one White, on a sidewalk.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lies-by-a-traitor-mike-pompeo-lambasts-john-bolton-for-new-book-306959">'Lies' by a 'traitor': Mike Pompeo lambasts John Bolton for new book</a>

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Bolton 'is spreading a number of lies, fully-spun half-truths and outright falsehoods', Pompeo said .

Trump says mail-in voting is top threat to his re-election "My biggest risk is that we don’t win lawsuits," Trump told Politico in an interview, conducted on Thursday.

Trump says mail-in voting is top threat to his re-election "My biggest risk is that we don’t win lawsuits," Trump told Politico in an interview, conducted on Thursday. Putin pushes idea of Russian-backed summit to stabilise world Putin made the appeal in an article in English published late on Thursday in American international affairs magazine The National Interest. Australia sees China as main suspect in state-based cyberattacks, says report The comments came after Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a "sophisticated state-based actor" had spent months trying to hack all levels of the government, political bodies, essential service providers and operators of critical infrastructure. China says 'presently' it hasn't detained any Indian soldiers The brief statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian came a day after the Indian Army said that all Indian soldiers involved in the clashes with the Chinese army at the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night have been accounted for. COVID 19: Mortality rate higher in Asian and Black community in UK The officials believe that the reason behind this might be circumstances or the neighbourhoods the said communities live in. US: Nearly 700 died from coronavirus in last 24 hours With the latest figures, the death toll stands at 118,381 out of 2,187,876 overall cases in the US, which is the hardest-hit by the pandemic. Facebook takes down Trump ads for violating its policy against 'organised hate' The takedown on Thursday came amid increasing pressure on Facebook from civil rights leaders, Democratic politicians, and the company’s own employees to take a stronger stance against the president’s ugly and at times violent and hateful rhetoric on the platform, though it is not the first time that Facebook has removed Trump campaign ads for violating policies. Japan launches coronavirus contact app, reopens remaining businesses The COVID-19 Contact Confirming Application, or COCOA, was created by the Health Ministry using technology developed by Apple and Google. Twitter labels Trump tweet about 'racist baby' as 'manipulated' The tweet showed a video with two children, one Black and one White, on a sidewalk. 'Lies' by a 'traitor': Mike Pompeo lambasts John Bolton for new book Bolton 'is spreading a number of lies, fully-spun half-truths and outright falsehoods', Pompeo said .

Top 10 world news today: Facebook removes Trump ads, Pompeo calls Bolton traitor and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/eight-of-the-most-stunning-claims-made-by-trumps-former-nsa-in-his-tell-all-book-306844">In pics: Eight of the most stunning claims made by Trump’s former NSA</a>

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Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton has authored a book titled, 'The Room Where It Happened', whose production is apparently being blocked by the White House. However, the book has been released to the New York Times and Washington Post a week before its official release.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/black-lives-matter-english-premier-league-players-take-knee-in-solidarity-306656">Black Lives Matter: English Premier League players take knee in solidarity</a>

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Players and coaches from all four sides including &nbsp;Aston Villa and Sheffield United who clashed on Wednesday took a knee for nearly 10 seconds.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-finds-heavy-coronavirus-traces-in-seafood-meat-sections-of-beijing-food-market-306858">China finds heavy coronavirus traces in seafood, meat sections of Beijing food market</a>

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A preliminary report comes as Beijing tackles a resurgence of COVID-19 cases over the past week linked to the massive Xinfadi food centre, which houses warehouses and trading halls in an area the size of nearly 160 soccer pitches.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijings-coronavirus-outbreak-under-control-chinese-expert-says-306810">Beijing's coronavirus outbreak under control, Chinese expert says</a>

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Going by recent case numbers, June 13 -- with 31 cases in 24 hours -- was the peak of the current outbreak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/magnitude-74-earthquake-hits-705-km-north-east-of-opotiki-new-zealand-306863">Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits 705 km north-east of Opotiki, New Zealand</a>

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The government agency GNS Science is still evaluating the tsunami threat from the quake.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxford-college-wants-to-remove-statue-of-colonialist-rhodes-after-rhodesmustfall-spreads-306782">Oxford college wants to remove statue of colonialist Rhodes after #RhodesMustFall spreads</a>

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"Rhodes must fall" has been a popular slogan for the past few years now, as he is believed to have expressed racist beliefs and implemented racial segregation measures that started 'apartheid'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/donald-trump-takes-u-turn-says-colin-kaepernick-absolutely-deserves-a-shot-in-nfl-306771">Donald Trump takes U-turn, says Colin Kaepernick 'absolutely' deserves a shot in NFL</a>

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Looks like Donald Trump has had a change of hearts as president of the USA said he is “absolutely” in favour of giving Colin Kaepernick another chance in the NFL.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-has-no-intention-to-interfere-in-us-election-306764">China has no intention to interfere in US election</a>

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Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made these remarks when he was asked about Bolton's claims, excerpts of which were leaked earlier.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-model-predicts-200000-coronavirus-deaths-in-us-306716">White House model predicts 200,000 coronavirus deaths in US</a>

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In Texas, there were 2,793 patients hospitalized with the virus. Arizona reported 1,827 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 40,924.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-changes-stand-to-now-use-google-apple-model-for-coronavirus-tracing-app-306865">UK changes stand, to now use Google-Apple model for coronavirus tracing app</a>

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The head of the UK's programme said last month a centralised app of the kind Britain had been developing can potentially give more insight into outbreaks of COVID-19, but offers less privacy than decentralised rivals.

In pics: Eight of the most stunning claims made by Trump’s former NSA Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton has authored a book titled, 'The Room Where It Happened', whose production is apparently being blocked by the White House.

In pics: Eight of the most stunning claims made by Trump’s former NSA Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton has authored a book titled, 'The Room Where It Happened', whose production is apparently being blocked by the White House. However, the book has been released to the New York Times and Washington Post a week before its official release. Black Lives Matter: English Premier League players take knee in solidarity Players and coaches from all four sides including Aston Villa and Sheffield United who clashed on Wednesday took a knee for nearly 10 seconds. China finds heavy coronavirus traces in seafood, meat sections of Beijing food market A preliminary report comes as Beijing tackles a resurgence of COVID-19 cases over the past week linked to the massive Xinfadi food centre, which houses warehouses and trading halls in an area the size of nearly 160 soccer pitches. Beijing's coronavirus outbreak under control, Chinese expert says Going by recent case numbers, June 13 -- with 31 cases in 24 hours -- was the peak of the current outbreak. Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits 705 km north-east of Opotiki, New Zealand The government agency GNS Science is still evaluating the tsunami threat from the quake. Oxford college wants to remove statue of colonialist Rhodes after #RhodesMustFall spreads "Rhodes must fall" has been a popular slogan for the past few years now, as he is believed to have expressed racist beliefs and implemented racial segregation measures that started 'apartheid'. Donald Trump takes U-turn, says Colin Kaepernick 'absolutely' deserves a shot in NFL Looks like Donald Trump has had a change of hearts as president of the USA said he is “absolutely” in favour of giving Colin Kaepernick another chance in the NFL. China has no intention to interfere in US election Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made these remarks when he was asked about Bolton's claims, excerpts of which were leaked earlier. White House model predicts 200,000 coronavirus deaths in US In Texas, there were 2,793 patients hospitalized with the virus. Arizona reported 1,827 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 40,924. UK changes stand, to now use Google-Apple model for coronavirus tracing app The head of the UK's programme said last month a centralised app of the kind Britain had been developing can potentially give more insight into outbreaks of COVID-19, but offers less privacy than decentralised rivals.

Top 10 world news today: Trump backtracks on Kaepernick, China denies involvement in US elections and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/big-breakthrough-british-scientists-find-a-drug-that-cuts-covid-19-death-rate-306304">Big breakthrough: British scientists find a drug that cuts Covid-19 death rate</a>

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Scientists in the UK have discovered a cheap and widely available drug called dexamethasone for COVID-19 patients that can save the lives of patients who are seriously ill with coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/big-breakthrough-british-scientists-find-a-drug-that-cuts-covid-19-death-rate-306304">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-completely-responsible-for-consequences-echoes-south-korea-after-liaison-office-bombing-306265">'North responsible for consequences', echoes South Korea after office bombing</a>

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After North Korea destroyed a joint liaison office symbolic of peace in the peninsula, South Korean authorities were quick to issue a statement. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-completely-responsible-for-consequences-echoes-south-korea-after-liaison-office-bombing-306265">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-blows-up-inter-korean-liaison-office-306214">North Korea blows up inter-Korean liaison office</a>

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North Korea on Tuesday blew up the liaison office with South Korea as a massive explosion was heard and smoke was seen billowing from the North Korean border city of Kaesong on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-blows-up-inter-korean-liaison-office-306214">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-accuses-china-of-fuelling-infodemic-over-coronavirus-pandemic-306300">Australia accuses China of fuelling 'infodemic' over coronavirus</a>

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Australia's foreign minister accused China Tuesday of contributing to a climate of "fear and division" over the coronavirus in a speech also attacking Russia and Turkey for spreading disinformation about the disease. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-accuses-china-of-fuelling-infodemic-over-coronavirus-pandemic-306300">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/initial-covid-19-vaccines-may-not-prevent-people-from-getting-coronavirus-306268">Initial COVID-19 vaccines may not prevent people from getting coronavirus</a>

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Desperation for a way to keep economies from collapsing under the weight of Covid-19 could mean settling for a vaccine that prevents people from getting really sick or dying but doesn't stop them from catching the coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/initial-covid-19-vaccines-may-not-prevent-people-from-getting-coronavirus-306268">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-defends-churchill-criticises-distortion-of-history-306292">UK PM Boris Johnson defends Churchill, criticises 'distortion of history'</a>

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Britain cannot "photoshop" its cultural landscape and complex history as doing so would be a distortion of its past, amid an ongoing row over the removal of statues of historical figures. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-defends-churchill-criticises-distortion-of-history-306292">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-rejects-tulsa-rally-coronavirus-concerns-saying-will-triple-crowd-306235">Trump rejects Tulsa rally coronavirus concerns, saying will triple crowd</a>

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President Donald Trump on Monday rejected pleas from Tulsa, Oklahoma, not to risk aggravating coronavirus risks by holding a rally there, announcing he wants to triple the crowd to 60,000 people. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-rejects-tulsa-rally-coronavirus-concerns-saying-will-triple-crowd-306235">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/opponents-of-security-law-are-enemy-of-the-people-says-hong-kong-chief-carrie-lam-306197">Opponents of security law are 'enemy of the people', says Hong Kong chief Carrie Lam</a>

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday urged opponents of Beijing's plan to impose national security legislation in the financial hub to stop "smearing" the effort, saying those who did were "the enemy of the people". <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/opponents-of-security-law-are-enemy-of-the-people-says-hong-kong-chief-carrie-lam-306197">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijings-xinfadi-market-in-focus-after-virus-reportedly-detected-on-salmon-chopping-boards-306196">Beijing's Xinfadi market in focus after virus reportedly detected on salmon chopping boards</a>

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After 106 cases of coronavirus was reported in China's capital Beijing in the past five days, health authorities said the virus was detected on "chopping boards" used to handle imported salmon at Xinfadi market. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijings-xinfadi-market-in-focus-after-virus-reportedly-detected-on-salmon-chopping-boards-306196">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-records-two-cases-of-coronavirus-in-returning-travellers-306173">New Zealand records two cases of coronavirus in returning travellers</a>

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Breaking the 24-day streak of no cases of coronavirus, New Zealand has recorded two new COVID-19 cases&nbsp;from returning overseas travellers. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-records-two-cases-of-coronavirus-in-returning-travellers-306173">Read more</a>

Big breakthrough: British scientists find a drug that cuts Covid-19 death rate Scientists in the UK have discovered a cheap and widely available drug called dexamethasone for COVID-19 patients that can save the lives of patients who are seriously ill with coronavirus.

Big breakthrough: British scientists find a drug that cuts Covid-19 death rate Scientists in the UK have discovered a cheap and widely available drug called dexamethasone for COVID-19 patients that can save the lives of patients who are seriously ill with coronavirus. Read more 'North responsible for consequences', echoes South Korea after office bombing After North Korea destroyed a joint liaison office symbolic of peace in the peninsula, South Korean authorities were quick to issue a statement. Read more North Korea blows up inter-Korean liaison office North Korea on Tuesday blew up the liaison office with South Korea as a massive explosion was heard and smoke was seen billowing from the North Korean border city of Kaesong on Tuesday. Read more Australia accuses China of fuelling 'infodemic' over coronavirus Australia's foreign minister accused China Tuesday of contributing to a climate of "fear and division" over the coronavirus in a speech also attacking Russia and Turkey for spreading disinformation about the disease. Read more Initial COVID-19 vaccines may not prevent people from getting coronavirus Desperation for a way to keep economies from collapsing under the weight of Covid-19 could mean settling for a vaccine that prevents people from getting really sick or dying but doesn't stop them from catching the coronavirus. Read more UK PM Boris Johnson defends Churchill, criticises 'distortion of history' Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Britain cannot "photoshop" its cultural landscape and complex history as doing so would be a distortion of its past, amid an ongoing row over the removal of statues of historical figures. Read more Trump rejects Tulsa rally coronavirus concerns, saying will triple crowd President Donald Trump on Monday rejected pleas from Tulsa, Oklahoma, not to risk aggravating coronavirus risks by holding a rally there, announcing he wants to triple the crowd to 60,000 people. Read more Opponents of security law are 'enemy of the people', says Hong Kong chief Carrie Lam Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday urged opponents of Beijing's plan to impose national security legislation in the financial hub to stop "smearing" the effort, saying those who did were "the enemy of the people". Read more Beijing's Xinfadi market in focus after virus reportedly detected on salmon chopping boards After 106 cases of coronavirus was reported in China's capital Beijing in the past five days, health authorities said the virus was detected on "chopping boards" used to handle imported salmon at Xinfadi market. Read more New Zealand records two cases of coronavirus in returning travellers Breaking the 24-day streak of no cases of coronavirus, New Zealand has recorded two new COVID-19 cases from returning overseas travellers. Read more

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