Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 26,&nbsp;2021 in this daily newsletter. Following rising concerns over the origin of novel coronavirus and allegations of it originating out of a Wuhan laboratory, US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra has urged the WHO to ensure that the second phase of COVID-19 origin investigations must be "transparent" and "science-based". US-based top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has also alleged that, $600,000 were earmarked for&nbsp;Wuhan Institute of Virology&nbsp;from the National Institutes of Health&nbsp;over a period of five years to study zoonotic viruses and whether bat coronaviruses could jump onto human beings. Meanwhile, following&nbsp;activist Roman Protasevich's arrest&nbsp;on President Alexander Lukashenko's&nbsp;orders, exiled leader&nbsp;Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has accused Lukashenko of trying to establish a&nbsp;regime like North Korea&nbsp;in Belarus. On the science front, we bring you interesting new discoveries related to the Big Bang. Don't forget to click on the headline to read the full story!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-opposition-leader-accuses-lukashenko-of-turning-country-into-north-korea-of-europe-387485">Belarus opposition leader accuses Lukashenko of turning country into 'North Korea of Europe'</a>

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Speaking to the European Parliament via video link exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has accused President Alexander Lukashenko of turning the country&nbsp;into "North Korea of Europe" and demanded&nbsp;a series of concrete measures.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-calls-for-transparent-second-phase-of-covid-19-origin-investigation-387526">US calls for 'transparent' second phase of COVID-19 origin investigation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/07/172905-untitled-design-5.jpg" />Amidst media reports suggesting that COVID-19 could have emerged from a laboratory in China, US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra has urged the WHO to ensure that the next phase of investigation into COVID-19's origins are more "transparent" and "science-based".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fauci-admits-wuhan-lab-received-modest-funds-from-us-amid-calls-for-probe-into-covid-origins-387497">Fauci admits Wuhan lab received 'modest' funds from US amid calls for probe into Covid origins</a>

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Amid rising concerns over the coronavirus's origin, US&nbsp;top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci told lawmakers&nbsp;that the Wuhan Institute of Virology received money from the US based National Institutes of Health.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-fm-qureshi-rules-out-providing-military-bases-to-us-for-operations-in-afghanistan-387459">Pakistan FM Qureshi rules out providing military bases to US for operations in Afghanistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/24/175561-shah-mahmood-qureshi.jpg" />In the Pakistani&nbsp;senate,&nbsp;Foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi&nbsp;has announced that Pakistan would not provide its military bases to the United States for future counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan and that the country will also not allow drone attacks inside Pakistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-vows-to-ensure-security-of-foreign-missions-387267">Afghanistan vows to ensure security of foreign missions</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/12/28/79155-untitled-design-6.jpg" />Following Australia's announcement to close the country's embassy in Kabul, the Afghan government says that it is&nbsp;committed to ensuring safety and security of foreign organisations and diplomatic missions.

H<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-to-approve-beijing-drafted-curbs-on-elections-387507">ong Kong to approve Beijing-drafted curbs on elections</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/29/171660-carrie-lam.jpg" />Hong Kong lawmakers are approving changes to electoral laws, which&nbsp;drastically reduce the public's ability to elect lawmakers and increase the number of pro-Beijing lawmakers making decisions for the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-seeks-more-vaccines-from-us-amid-virus-surge-387511">Taiwan seeks more vaccines from US amid virus surge</a>

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Witessing a surge in reported COVID-19 cases, with merely one percent people reciebing the jab, Taiwan still hasn't&nbsp;been able to ramp up its&nbsp;vaccination&nbsp;drive. To help increase this tally, Taiwan's government officials have requested the Biden administration for more vaccines.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virus-sceptic-boris-johnson-considered-injecting-himself-with-covid-says-former-aide-cummings-387473">Virus sceptic Boris Johnson considered injecting himself with Covid, says former aide Cummings</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/02/167833-uk-pm-boris-johnson.jpg" />According to&nbsp;Dominic Cummings, former aide,&nbsp;the&nbsp;United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, was reportedly so sceptical of the risks posed by COVID-19 that he was willing to inject himself with the virus.&nbsp; 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/us-a-top-target-for-foreign-and-domestic-influence-operations-says-new-facebook-report-387502">US a top target for foreign and domestic influence operations, says new Facebook report</a>

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In a new report Facebook claims that the United States&nbsp;topped a list of the countries most frequently targeted by deceptive foreign influence operations using Facebook between 2017 and 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/astronomers-reveal-what-happened-in-first-microsecond-of-big-bang-387469">Astronomers reveal what happened in first microsecond of Big Bang</a>

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Astronomers have&nbsp;investigated&nbsp;the first matter ever to be present,&nbsp;during the first microsecond of the Big Bang.

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 26, 2021 in this daily newsletter. Following rising concerns over the origin of novel coronavirus and allegations of it originating out of a Wuhan laboratory, US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra has urged the WHO to ensure that the second phase of COVID-19 origin investigations must be "transparent" and "science-based".

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 26, 2021 in this daily newsletter. Following rising concerns over the origin of novel coronavirus and allegations of it originating out of a Wuhan laboratory, US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra has urged the WHO to ensure that the second phase of COVID-19 origin investigations must be "transparent" and "science-based". US-based top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has also alleged that, $600,000 were earmarked for Wuhan Institute of Virology from the National Institutes of Health over a period of five years to study zoonotic viruses and whether bat coronaviruses could jump onto human beings. Meanwhile, following activist Roman Protasevich's arrest on President Alexander Lukashenko's orders, exiled leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has accused Lukashenko of trying to establish a regime like North Korea in Belarus. On the science front, we bring you interesting new discoveries related to the Big Bang. Don't forget to click on the headline to read the full story! Belarus opposition leader accuses Lukashenko of turning country into 'North Korea of Europe' Speaking to the European Parliament via video link exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has accused President Alexander Lukashenko of turning the country into "North Korea of Europe" and demanded a series of concrete measures. US calls for 'transparent' second phase of COVID-19 origin investigation Amidst media reports suggesting that COVID-19 could have emerged from a laboratory in China, US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra has urged the WHO to ensure that the next phase of investigation into COVID-19's origins are more "transparent" and "science-based". Fauci admits Wuhan lab received 'modest' funds from US amid calls for probe into Covid origins Amid rising concerns over the coronavirus's origin, US top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci told lawmakers that the Wuhan Institute of Virology received money from the US based National Institutes of Health. Pakistan FM Qureshi rules out providing military bases to US for operations in Afghanistan In the Pakistani senate, Foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has announced that Pakistan would not provide its military bases to the United States for future counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan and that the country will also not allow drone attacks inside Pakistan. Afghanistan vows to ensure security of foreign missions Following Australia's announcement to close the country's embassy in Kabul, the Afghan government says that it is committed to ensuring safety and security of foreign organisations and diplomatic missions. Hong Kong to approve Beijing-drafted curbs on elections Hong Kong lawmakers are approving changes to electoral laws, which drastically reduce the public's ability to elect lawmakers and increase the number of pro-Beijing lawmakers making decisions for the city. Taiwan seeks more vaccines from US amid virus surge Witessing a surge in reported COVID-19 cases, with merely one percent people reciebing the jab, Taiwan still hasn't been able to ramp up its vaccination drive. To help increase this tally, Taiwan's government officials have requested the Biden administration for more vaccines. Virus sceptic Boris Johnson considered injecting himself with Covid, says former aide Cummings According to Dominic Cummings, former aide, the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, was reportedly so sceptical of the risks posed by COVID-19 that he was willing to inject himself with the virus. US a top target for foreign and domestic influence operations, says new Facebook report In a new report Facebook claims that the United States topped a list of the countries most frequently targeted by deceptive foreign influence operations using Facebook between 2017 and 2020. Astronomers reveal what happened in first microsecond of Big Bang Astronomers have investigated the first matter ever to be present, during the first microsecond of the Big Bang.

Top 10 world news today: US calls for transparent COVID-19 investigation, UK PM considered injecting himself with coronavirus, and more

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 25, 2021 in this daily newsletter. In the aftermath of the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, US Secretary of State Blinken&nbsp;on Tuesday assured that rebuilding efforts in Gaza will not benefit the terror outfit Hamas in any way. Meanwhile, tensions in Belarus continue to persist after a plane carrying a journalist was intercepted and the scribe jailed. Western countries have called the act "state piracy" and are now threatening that they may cut aviation ties with the country. On the science front, we bring some sun-themed news - about how space weather changes could wreak havoc on planet Earth. Don't forget to click on the headline to read the full story!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/have-to-ensure-hamas-does-not-benefit-from-reconstruction-assistance-in-gaza-blinken-387283" hreflang="en">Will ensure Hamas does not benefit from Gaza reconstruction: Blinken</a>

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken who is on a trip to the&nbsp;Middle East&nbsp;in order to ensure peace after the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/opinion-how-different-is-israel-hamas-ceasefire-this-time-386584">Israeli-Hamas&nbsp;</a>conflict said that a lot of "hard work" was required to restore "hope, respect and some trust" after the clash in Gaza.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-faces-new-sanctions-from-west-over-forced-landing-of-plane-arrest-of-journalist-387190">Belarus faces new sanctions over forced landing of plane, arrest of blogger</a>

Western powers prepared to pile sanctions on Belarus and cut off its aviation links on Monday, furious after it scrambled a warplane to intercept a Ryanair aircraft and arrest a dissident journalist, an act one official denounced as 'state piracy'.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/half-of-adult-americans-fully-vaccinated-against-covid-19-says-white-house-387327">Half of adult Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19, says White House</a>

Half of all adults in the United States would be fully vaccinated by the end of Tuesday, the White House said, marking a big milestone in the world’s hardest-hit country’s fight against coronavirus.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/only-have-a-three-month-window-hong-kong-may-throw-away-pfizer-sinovac-vaccine-387318">'Three-month window': Hong Kong may throw away Pfizer, Sinovac vaccine</a>

The Hong Kong authorities have warned that it may be forced to throw away millions of&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-in-us-27-million-people-have-signed-up-for-1mn-vaccine-lottery-ohio-governor-says-387270">vaccine&nbsp;</a>doses as it is fast approaching its expiry date.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobody-cares-about-them-childrens-bodies-found-on-libyan-beach-after-migrant-boat-sinks-387325" hreflang="en">'Nobody cares about them': Children’s bodies found on Libyan beach after migrant boat sinks</a>

According to an NGO, bodies of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reports-of-migrant-children-packed-in-buses-unacceptable-says-us-agency-385238">migrant</a>&nbsp;children were left abandoned for three days on&nbsp;a beach&nbsp;in&nbsp;Zuwara&nbsp;in Libya.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moderna-says-covid-vaccine-highly-effective-among-adolescents-aged-12-and-above-387313" hreflang="en">Moderna says Covid vaccine 'highly effective' among adolescents aged 12 and above</a>

US biotech firm Moderna said Tuesday that trials had shown its Covid-19 vaccine is "highly effective" in adolescents aged 12-17 and the company would seek regulators' approval in June.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/becoming-a-hardened-criminal-navalny-says-russia-has-launched-three-new-criminal-probes-against-him-387288" hreflang="en">'Becoming a hardened criminal': Navalny says Russia has launched three new criminal probes against him</a>

Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin&nbsp;critic currently in prison, has claimed that three new criminal investigations have been initiated against him by Russian authorities.

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/14/159783-untitled-design-72.jpg" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/sun-has-awoken-and-sent-solar-storms-earths-way-what-are-the-dangers-387312" hreflang="en">Sun has awoken and sent solar storms Earth's way. What are the dangers?</a>

Our planet Earth does not deserve more bad news. A global pandemic which continues to kill scores everyday to the ongoing threats caused by climate change - there is a lot on our&nbsp;plate. And now, there’s more - The Sun has awoken!

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/germany-launches-antitrust-probe-against-google-387277" hreflang="en">Germany launches antitrust probe against Google</a>

As part of this probe, the watchdog will assess whether Google Germany, Google Ireland and Alphabet, its parent company, are currently exploiting their market dominance.

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/tensions-high-between-indian-govt-and-twitter-387331" hreflang="en">Tensions high between Indian govt and Twitter</a>

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Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 25, 2021 in this daily newsletter. In the aftermath of the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, US Secretary of State Blinken on Tuesday assured that rebuilding efforts in Gaza will not benefit the terror outfit Hamas in any way.

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 25, 2021 in this daily newsletter. In the aftermath of the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, US Secretary of State Blinken on Tuesday assured that rebuilding efforts in Gaza will not benefit the terror outfit Hamas in any way. Meanwhile, tensions in Belarus continue to persist after a plane carrying a journalist was intercepted and the scribe jailed. Western countries have called the act "state piracy" and are now threatening that they may cut aviation ties with the country. On the science front, we bring some sun-themed news - about how space weather changes could wreak havoc on planet Earth. Don't forget to click on the headline to read the full story! Will ensure Hamas does not benefit from Gaza reconstruction: Blinken US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken who is on a trip to the Middle East in order to ensure peace after the Israeli-Hamas conflict said that a lot of "hard work" was required to restore "hope, respect and some trust" after the clash in Gaza. Belarus faces new sanctions over forced landing of plane, arrest of blogger Western powers prepared to pile sanctions on Belarus and cut off its aviation links on Monday, furious after it scrambled a warplane to intercept a Ryanair aircraft and arrest a dissident journalist, an act one official denounced as 'state piracy'. Half of adult Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19, says White House Half of all adults in the United States would be fully vaccinated by the end of Tuesday, the White House said, marking a big milestone in the world’s hardest-hit country’s fight against coronavirus. 'Three-month window': Hong Kong may throw away Pfizer, Sinovac vaccine The Hong Kong authorities have warned that it may be forced to throw away millions of coronavirus vaccine doses as it is fast approaching its expiry date. 'Nobody cares about them': Children’s bodies found on Libyan beach after migrant boat sinks According to an NGO, bodies of migrant children were left abandoned for three days on a beach in Zuwara in Libya. Moderna says Covid vaccine 'highly effective' among adolescents aged 12 and above US biotech firm Moderna said Tuesday that trials had shown its Covid-19 vaccine is "highly effective" in adolescents aged 12-17 and the company would seek regulators' approval in June. 'Becoming a hardened criminal': Navalny says Russia has launched three new criminal probes against him Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin critic currently in prison, has claimed that three new criminal investigations have been initiated against him by Russian authorities. Sun has awoken and sent solar storms Earth's way. What are the dangers? Our planet Earth does not deserve more bad news. A global pandemic which continues to kill scores everyday to the ongoing threats caused by climate change - there is a lot on our plate. And now, there’s more - The Sun has awoken! Germany launches antitrust probe against Google As part of this probe, the watchdog will assess whether Google Germany, Google Ireland and Alphabet, its parent company, are currently exploiting their market dominance. Watch: Tensions high between Indian govt and Twitter

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Top 10 world news today: Half of Americans now fully vaccinated, Hong Kong to throw away vaccines, and more