Israel carried out an airstrike against a network of tunnels under Gaza used by Palestinian militants, an operation against a specific target, in the latest conflict between Israel and Palestine, this is the&nbsp;largest Israeli operation to date. In other news, amid an Eid ceasefire between the Taliban and the Afghan government, a blast at&nbsp;a Mosque in the outskirts of Afghan took twelve lives. Read this and more in today's Top 10 world news. 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-carries-out-airstrikes-against-tunnel-network-used-by-palestinian-militants-385041">Israel carries out airstrikes against tunnel network used by Palestinian militants</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/14/194932-israel-palestine-2.jpg?itok=hmQzsWGH" />Israel on Friday carried out extensive airstrikes and fired artillery against a tunnel network under Gaza used by Palestinian militants.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/blast-in-kabul-mosque-kills-12-worshippers-shattering-eid-ceasefire-calm-385004">Blast in Kabul mosque kills 12 worshippers, shattering Eid ceasefire calm</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/14/194925-kabul-mosque-blast.jpg?itok=_bfE-pl_" />A blast at a mosque during Friday prayer rocked the city of Kabul, killing at least&nbsp;12 people. The explosion took place in the mosque located on the outskirts of the Afghan capital amid an Eid ceasefire declared by the Taliban and the Afghan government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-coronavirus-cases-could-burst-hopes-for-hong-kong-travel-bubble-385051">Singapore coronavirus cases could burst hopes for Hong Kong travel bubble</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/14/194938-untitled-design-10.jpg?itok=ckmq56jO" />A travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore set to open on May 26 has a "high chance" of being postponed, a Hong Kong official said on Friday, which would be the second time the plan to allow visits between the cities has been called off.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kp-sharma-oli-takes-oath-as-nepals-prime-minister-again-as-oppn-fails-to-cobble-up-coalition-384963">KP Sharma Oli takes oath as Nepal's prime minister again as Oppn fails to cobble up coalition</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/11/178052-untitled-design-4.jpg?itok=QjZ_UMlI" />CPN-UML chairperson KP Sharma Oli took oath again on Friday as Nepal prime minister, after being reappointed to the post by President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/why-us-is-moving-f-18-fighter-jets-to-saudi-arabia-as-israel-hamas-conflict-escalates-385028">Why US is moving F-18 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates</a>

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Amid the conflict between Israel and&nbsp;Hamas, the United States Air Forces Central Command has decided to employ US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft from Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, to be deployed at&nbsp;Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/extended-gap-between-two-doses-of-covishield-reasonable-approach-says-anthony-fauci-384926">Extended gap between two doses of Covishield reasonable approach, says Anthony Fauci</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/01/193445-oof-1.jpg?itok=snIXJ-TE" />Dramatically ramping up COVID-19 vaccination drive is key to ending the crisis in India and extending the gap between two doses of Covishield is a "reasonable approach," White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci told ANI in an exclusive interview on Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/americans-demand-active-shooter-insurance-as-mass-shootings-increase-385056">Americans demand 'active shooter' insurance as mass shootings increase</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/17/178807-shooting-in-mexico.jpg?itok=QPqdYEf2" />The rise in demand came as the US started returning to normalcy after a year of repeated lockdowns. However, unfortunately, ‘normal’ also means mass shootings in the country now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/alien-isotope-found-in-earths-crust-385065">Alien' isotope found in Earth's crust</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/03/181104-untitled-design-18.jpg?itok=MxIXVwW-" />But an 'alien' isotope found in Earth's crust has scientists interested. This isotope is radioactive Iron.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/luck-goes-down-the-drain-literally-winning-lottery-ticket-worth-130000-washed-in-laundry-385031">Luck goes down the drain, literally: Winning lottery ticket worth $130,000 'washed in laundry</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/14/194930-lottery-ticket.jpg?itok=T8oNRLr1" />A SuperLotto Plus ticket that was sold at a convenience store in the Los Angeles of Norwalk in November has turned out to be a winning ticket. But the ticket is now missing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/friends-reunion-teaser-out-to-premiere-on-this-date-384874">Friends' reunion teaser out! To premiere on this date</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/03/19/133588-untitled-design33.jpg?itok=1X9asgqu" />It's finally happening! After a year of delay, the much anticipated reunion episode of 'Friends' is finally premiering in May and the makers teased the first teaser of the episode on Thursday much to the delight of the fans of the show.&nbsp;

Israel carried out an airstrike against a network of tunnels under Gaza used by Palestinian militants, an operation against a specific target, in the latest conflict between Israel and Palestine, this is the largest Israeli operation to date.

Israel carried out an airstrike against a network of tunnels under Gaza used by Palestinian militants, an operation against a specific target, in the latest conflict between Israel and Palestine, this is the largest Israeli operation to date. In other news, amid an Eid ceasefire between the Taliban and the Afghan government, a blast at a Mosque in the outskirts of Afghan took twelve lives. Read this and more in today's Top 10 world news. Click on the headline to know more: Israel carries out airstrikes against tunnel network used by Palestinian militants Israel on Friday carried out extensive airstrikes and fired artillery against a tunnel network under Gaza used by Palestinian militants. Blast in Kabul mosque kills 12 worshippers, shattering Eid ceasefire calm A blast at a mosque during Friday prayer rocked the city of Kabul, killing at least 12 people. The explosion took place in the mosque located on the outskirts of the Afghan capital amid an Eid ceasefire declared by the Taliban and the Afghan government. Singapore coronavirus cases could burst hopes for Hong Kong travel bubble A travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore set to open on May 26 has a "high chance" of being postponed, a Hong Kong official said on Friday, which would be the second time the plan to allow visits between the cities has been called off. KP Sharma Oli takes oath as Nepal's prime minister again as Oppn fails to cobble up coalition CPN-UML chairperson KP Sharma Oli took oath again on Friday as Nepal prime minister, after being reappointed to the post by President Bidya Devi Bhandari. Why US is moving F-18 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates Amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the United States Air Forces Central Command has decided to employ US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft from Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, to be deployed at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Extended gap between two doses of Covishield reasonable approach, says Anthony Fauci Dramatically ramping up COVID-19 vaccination drive is key to ending the crisis in India and extending the gap between two doses of Covishield is a "reasonable approach," White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci told ANI in an exclusive interview on Thursday. Americans demand 'active shooter' insurance as mass shootings increase The rise in demand came as the US started returning to normalcy after a year of repeated lockdowns. However, unfortunately, ‘normal’ also means mass shootings in the country now. Alien' isotope found in Earth's crust But an 'alien' isotope found in Earth's crust has scientists interested. This isotope is radioactive Iron. Luck goes down the drain, literally: Winning lottery ticket worth $130,000 'washed in laundry A SuperLotto Plus ticket that was sold at a convenience store in the Los Angeles of Norwalk in November has turned out to be a winning ticket. But the ticket is now missing. Friends' reunion teaser out! To premiere on this date It's finally happening! After a year of delay, the much anticipated reunion episode of 'Friends' is finally premiering in May and the makers teased the first teaser of the episode on Thursday much to the delight of the fans of the show.

Top 10 world news: Israel airstrike, Afghan mosque blast and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-orders-massive-reinforcement-of-forces-to-quell-unrest-in-cities-after-gaza-violence-384790" hreflang="en">Gaza clashes: Israel orders 'massive reinforcement' to quell unrest in cities</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-think-tank-report-on-uyghur-birth-rates-decline-fabricates-data-384770">China says think tank report on Uyghur birth rates decline 'fabricates data'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korean-fishermen-sue-japanese-government-over-fukushima-nuclear-plant-water-384768">South Korean fishermen sue Japanese government over Fukushima nuclear water</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-fines-its-telecommunications-company-telstra-39-million-for-exploiting-indigenous-customers-384759">Australian telco Telstra fined $39 million for exploiting indigenous customers</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/double-world-vaccine-production-sputnik-v-one-of-the-key-elements-says-un-chief-guterres-384791">Double world vaccine production, Sputnik V one of the key elements: UN chief</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-ex-president-mahmoud-ahmadinejad-submits-name-for-presidential-poll-384800" hreflang="en">Iran: Ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad submits name for presidential poll</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-jails-former-mayor-roizman-over-tweets-in-support-of-navalny-384753" hreflang="en">Russia jails former mayor Roizman over tweets in support of Navalny</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italys-draghi-with-lucrative-state-pensions-renounces-salary-as-pm-384809" hreflang="en">Italy's Draghi, with lucrative state pensions, renounces salary as PM</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwans-tsmc-says-suffered-a-brief-power-dip-electricity-now-restored-384802" hreflang="en">Taiwan's TSMC says suffered a brief power dip, electricity now restored</a>

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Gaza clashes: Israel orders 'massive reinforcement' to quell unrest in cities China says think tank report on Uyghur birth rates decline 'fabricates data' South

Gaza clashes: Israel orders 'massive reinforcement' to quell unrest in cities China says think tank report on Uyghur birth rates decline 'fabricates data' South Korean fishermen sue Japanese government over Fukushima nuclear water Australian telco Telstra fined $39 million for exploiting indigenous customers Double world vaccine production, Sputnik V one of the key elements: UN chief Iran: Ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad submits name for presidential poll Russia jails former mayor Roizman over tweets in support of Navalny Italy's Draghi, with lucrative state pensions, renounces salary as PM Taiwan's TSMC says suffered a brief power dip, electricity now restored

Top 10 world news today: Israel orders 'massive reinforcement' of forces in Gaza and more

China introduces a&nbsp;new law that tightens patriotic loyalty tests for&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;politicians, the law&nbsp;will take effect later this month after being passed by the city's legislature. Nepal witnesses it's the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the second wave, the country received aid from China. In other coronavirus news, hoping to control the spread of the virus, Bangladesh restricts inter-district travel during Eid.

Read this and more in today's top 10 world news:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/escalating-towards-full-scale-war-israel-vows-more-attacks-on-gaza-before-truce-384530">'Escalating towards full-scale war': Israel vows more attacks on Gaza before truce</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194648-6.jpg?itok=w2qek_uq" />Amid the continued clashes between the&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;Army and&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;which attacked Israel with rockets on Tuesday, Israel on Wednesday vowed more attacks to bring "total, long-term quiet" before a ceasefire.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-legislators-pass-patriotic-oath-law-384550">Hong Kong legislators pass 'patriotic' oath law</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/11/144278-maxresdefault.jpg?itok=VFmV_IOP" />The new laws are part of sweeping changes that Beijing has ordered for&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's already limited electoral system which will dramatically reduce the number of directly elected politicians and ensure only "staunch patriots" enter politics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-says-russia-still-has-100000-troops-near-its-border-384516">Ukraine says Russia still has 100,000 troops near its border</a>

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Russia still has around 100,000 troops deployed near&nbsp;Ukraine's border and in annexed Crimea, the head of&nbsp;Ukraine's state security service (SBU) Ivan Bakanov said on Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/head-of-macrons-party-threatens-to-withdraw-support-for-muslim-candidate-over-headscarf-row-384553">Head of Macron's party threatens to withdraw support for Muslim candidate over headscarf row</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/16/170033-untitled-design-16.jpg?itok=x49XqWM5" />The chief of France’s “La République En Marche!” Party recently threatened to withdraw support for one of its Muslim candidates after she was spotted wearing a headscarf in a poster. French President Emmanuel Macron also belongs to this party.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/palestinians-denounce-censorship-of-content-by-instagram-and-twitter-384561">Palestinians denounce 'censorship' of content by Instagram and Twitter</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194665-untitled-design-6.jpg?itok=TSWwh7yh" />With accounts deleted on Twitter and content blocked on Instagram, Palestinian social media users say they have been censored from showing the reality of the unrest in Jerusalem.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-expert-panel-recommends-covaxin-trials-on-2-18-year-olds-384564">India's expert panel recommends Covaxin trials on 2-18 year-olds</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/22/166210-covaxin.JPG?itok=uUPWO92w" />India's expert panel of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization(CDSCO) has recommended Bharat Biotech’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a>&nbsp;vaccine, Covaxin for second and third phase trials in children aged between two to eighteen years of age.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-bangladesh-bans-inter-district-travel-as-eid-approaches-384545">COVID-19: Bangladesh bans inter-district travel as Eid approaches</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194657-eid.jpg?itok=1Cbn5zmI" />With the festival of&nbsp;Eid&nbsp;approaching, thousands of migrant workers and people from different regions are rushing to find a ride to go home and celebrate with their families.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-records-highest-single-day-deaths-related-to-coronavirus-aid-arrives-from-china-384358">Nepal records highest single-day deaths related to coronavirus; aid arrives from China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/11/194575-untitled-design-2.jpg?itok=7xeFByOX" />Nepal's devastating COVID-19 outbreak showed no signs of abating on Tuesday as the country recorded its highest single-day coronavirus related deaths with 225 fatalities and 9,483 new cases in the last 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/thailand-seeking-humanitarian-solution-for-detained-myanmar-journalists-384263">Thailand seeking 'humanitarian' solution for detained Myanmar journalists</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/15/182739-myanmar1.jpg?itok=KX4yKKTN" />Thailand said Tuesday it was seeking a "humanitarian" solution for three Myanmar journalists arrested after fleeing across the border to escape a junta crackdown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/we-finally-know-why-cats-love-to-sit-in-square-like-boxes-384538">We finally know why cats love to sit in square-like boxes!</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194655-oof-1.jpg?itok=zhQk_6EI" />

Cats are notorious for parking themselves in boxes of varying shapes and sizes. But their favourite remains anything that resembles a square.&nbsp;Social media is flooded with videos of cats spending hours in cardboard boxes lying stray in their homes and the odd satisfaction it brings to the felines.

China introduces a new law that tightens patriotic loyalty tests for Hong Kong politicians, the law will take effect later this month after being passed by the city's legislature.

China introduces a new law that tightens patriotic loyalty tests for Hong Kong politicians, the law will take effect later this month after being passed by the city's legislature. Nepal witnesses it's the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the second wave, the country received aid from China. In other coronavirus news, hoping to control the spread of the virus, Bangladesh restricts inter-district travel during Eid. Read this and more in today's top 10 world news: 'Escalating towards full-scale war': Israel vows more attacks on Gaza before truce Amid the continued clashes between the Israeli Army and Hamas which attacked Israel with rockets on Tuesday, Israel on Wednesday vowed more attacks to bring "total, long-term quiet" before a ceasefire. Hong Kong legislators pass 'patriotic' oath law The new laws are part of sweeping changes that Beijing has ordered for Hong Kong's already limited electoral system which will dramatically reduce the number of directly elected politicians and ensure only "staunch patriots" enter politics. Ukraine says Russia still has 100,000 troops near its border Russia still has around 100,000 troops deployed near Ukraine's border and in annexed Crimea, the head of Ukraine's state security service (SBU) Ivan Bakanov said on Tuesday. Head of Macron's party threatens to withdraw support for Muslim candidate over headscarf row The chief of France’s “La République En Marche!” Party recently threatened to withdraw support for one of its Muslim candidates after she was spotted wearing a headscarf in a poster. French President Emmanuel Macron also belongs to this party. Palestinians denounce 'censorship' of content by Instagram and Twitter With accounts deleted on Twitter and content blocked on Instagram, Palestinian social media users say they have been censored from showing the reality of the unrest in Jerusalem. India's expert panel recommends Covaxin trials on 2-18 year-olds India's expert panel of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization(CDSCO) has recommended Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin for second and third phase trials in children aged between two to eighteen years of age. COVID-19: Bangladesh bans inter-district travel as Eid approaches With the festival of Eid approaching, thousands of migrant workers and people from different regions are rushing to find a ride to go home and celebrate with their families. Nepal records highest single-day deaths related to coronavirus; aid arrives from China Nepal's devastating COVID-19 outbreak showed no signs of abating on Tuesday as the country recorded its highest single-day coronavirus related deaths with 225 fatalities and 9,483 new cases in the last 24 hours. Thailand seeking 'humanitarian' solution for detained Myanmar journalists Thailand said Tuesday it was seeking a "humanitarian" solution for three Myanmar journalists arrested after fleeing across the border to escape a junta crackdown. We finally know why cats love to sit in square-like boxes! Cats are notorious for parking themselves in boxes of varying shapes and sizes. But their favourite remains anything that resembles a square. Social media is flooded with videos of cats spending hours in cardboard boxes lying stray in their homes and the odd satisfaction it brings to the felines.

Top 10 world news: Israel vows more attacks on Gaza, Hong Kong legislature approves China loyalty laws and more

Top 10 world news today: Here are the biggest news stories of the day, from Nepal PM Oli's loss in the parliament, to Pfizer's recent announcement for its vaccine efficacy. We have it all - click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-pm-kp-sharma-oli-fails-to-win-confidence-vote-in-parliament-384122" hreflang="en">Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli fails to win confidence vote in Parliament</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jerusalem-violence-palestinians-take-refuge-inside-al-aqsa-mosque-384133">Jerusalem violence: Palestinians take refuge inside Al-Aqsa mosque</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-fights-to-attend-who-meeting-as-china-denies-entry-384144">Taiwan fights to attend WHO meeting as China denies entry</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-evidence-vaccine-need-to-be-adapted-for-variants-declares-biontech-384128">No evidence vaccine need to be adapted for variants, declares BioNTech</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-letter-penned-by-soldiers-foretelling-civil-war-in-france-surfaces-384129">Another letter penned by soldiers foretelling civil war in France surfaces</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/australian-court-dismisses-petition-challenging-ban-on-citizens-from-covid-stricken-india-384134" hreflang="en">Australian court dismisses petition challenging ban on citizens from Covid-stricken India</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/an-italian-woman-received-six-doses-of-pfizer-covid-vaccine-what-happened-next-384146" hreflang="en">An Italian woman received six doses of Pfizer Covid vaccine. What happened next?</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/marine-animals-thought-extinct-for-273-million-years-found-in-pacific-ocean-384121" hreflang="en">Marine animals thought extinct for 273 million years found in Pacific Ocean!</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-change-to-destroy-over-20-of-tea-growing-areas-in-kenya-by-2050-384100" hreflang="en">Climate change to destroy over 20% of tea growing areas in Kenya by 2050</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/goodbye-pollution-bolivian-companies-team-up-for-fully-eco-friendly-deliveries-384151" hreflang="en">Goodbye pollution! Bolivian companies team up for fully eco-friendly deliveries</a>

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Top 10 world news today: Here are the biggest news stories of the day, from Nepal PM Oli's loss in the parliament, to Pfizer's recent announcement for its vaccine efficacy.

Top 10 world news today: Here are the biggest news stories of the day, from Nepal PM Oli's loss in the parliament, to Pfizer's recent announcement for its vaccine efficacy. We have it all - click on the headline to read the full story. Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli fails to win confidence vote in Parliament Jerusalem violence: Palestinians take refuge inside Al-Aqsa mosque Taiwan fights to attend WHO meeting as China denies entry No evidence vaccine need to be adapted for variants, declares BioNTech Another letter penned by soldiers foretelling civil war in France surfaces Australian court dismisses petition challenging ban on citizens from Covid-stricken India An Italian woman received six doses of Pfizer Covid vaccine. What happened next? Marine animals thought extinct for 273 million years found in Pacific Ocean! Climate change to destroy over 20% of tea growing areas in Kenya by 2050 Watch: Goodbye pollution! Bolivian companies team up for fully eco-friendly deliveries

Top 10 world news today: Violence ensues in Jerusalem, Nepalese PM loses confidence vote, and more

Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Meanwhile, India has condemned that blast near Kabul school. The death toll is feared to increse more. In other news, Russia celebrated 76th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany with a huge parade in Moscow's Red Square. Read this and more in today's Top 10 world news:&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-condemns-kabul-school-blasts-calls-for-dismantling-of-terrorist-sanctuaries-383929">India condemns Kabul school blasts, calls for dismantling of terrorist sanctuaries</a>

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India on Sunday condemned the "barbarous" terrorist attack on a school in Kabul and said the incident demonstrates the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and for a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stop-clashes-pope-francis-calls-for-end-to-violence-in-jerusalem-383901">'Stop Clashes': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194371-pope-francis-2.jpg?itok=p2qIe5FG" />Pope Francis on Sunday (May 9) gave out a call to end violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Pope Francis was speaking at his Sunday address in Peter's Square&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colonial-pipeline-hackers-stole-large-amount-of-data-says-report-383887">Colonial Pipeline hackers stole large amount of data, says report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/26518-untitled%25252520design%25252520%25252828%252529-20170727124305.jpg?itok=15EfgcbR" />The attackers, part of a cybercrime group called DarkSide and have been reported to have stolen 100 GB data in just two hours on Thursday (May 6).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-foreign-minister-meets-icc-prosecutors-to-discuss-war-crimes-investigation-383891">Afghan foreign minister meets ICC prosecutors to discuss war crimes investigation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194365-untitled-design-86.jpg?itok=gLh6y8PM" />The ICC is investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in&nbsp;Afghanistan since 2003 by all sides in the conflict, including by government forces, the Taliban, other armed groups, and US-led forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/chinese-rocket-segment-disintegrates-over-indian-ocean-383776">Chinese rocket segment disintegrates over Indian Ocean</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/06/193972-chinese-rocket.jpg?itok=wMRSRRj7" />Officials in Beijing had said there was little risk from the freefalling segment of the Long March-5B rocket, which had launched the first module of China's new space station into Earth orbit on April 29.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-42-countries-pitch-in-india-to-receive-100000-oxygen-cylinders-and-more-383792">As 42 countries pitch in, India to receive 100,000 oxygen cylinders, and more</a>

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Even as India battles the second wave of the covid pandemic, it has received a pledge of support from 42 countries, of which assistance from 21 countries has already arrived.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmars-junta-approves-28-billion-investment-including-gas-power-plant-383889">Myanmar's junta approves $2.8 billion investment, including gas power plant</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/02/181003-myanmar-army-chief-min-aung-hlaing.jpg?itok=a564PEwn" />Approvals for 15 projects were given on Friday by the Myanmar Investment Commission, according to a statement on the website of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-remembers-victory-over-nazi-germany-with-parade-on-red-square-383894">Russia remembers victory over Nazi Germany with parade on Red Square</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194366-russia-moscow-red-square-parade.jpg?itok=7KEHDbnj" />The parade on Moscow's Red Square featured over 12,000 troops and more than 190 90 pieces of military hardware, including intercontinental ballistic missile launchers, and a fly-past by nearly 80 military aircraft under cloudy skies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-up-extend-lockdown-till-may-17-metro-to-stay-suspended-in-capital-383825">Delhi, UP extend lockdown till May 17; Metro to stay suspended in capital</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/21237-delhi%25252520metro-20170415024237.jpg?itok=1i3pp07o" />The lockdown will now stay in place till May 17. In addition to all existing restrictions, the Delhi government has also decided to suspend metro services during this period.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/this-cat-actually-hunted-rhinos-millions-of-years-ago-383926">This cat actually hunted rhinos millions of years ago</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194384-saber-toother-tiger-photo.jpg?itok=EtwmLWos" />But it appears that such a cat existed millions of years ago. And just like the saber-toothed tiger, it had fangs that protruded from its mouth.

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Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Meanwhile, India has condemned that blast near Kabul school.

Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Meanwhile, India has condemned that blast near Kabul school. The death toll is feared to increse more. In other news, Russia celebrated 76th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany with a huge parade in Moscow's Red Square. Read this and more in today's Top 10 world news: India condemns Kabul school blasts, calls for dismantling of terrorist sanctuaries India on Sunday condemned the "barbarous" terrorist attack on a school in Kabul and said the incident demonstrates the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and for a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire. 'Stop Clashes': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem Pope Francis on Sunday (May 9) gave out a call to end violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Pope Francis was speaking at his Sunday address in Peter's Square Colonial Pipeline hackers stole large amount of data, says report The attackers, part of a cybercrime group called DarkSide and have been reported to have stolen 100 GB data in just two hours on Thursday (May 6). Afghan foreign minister meets ICC prosecutors to discuss war crimes investigation The ICC is investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Afghanistan since 2003 by all sides in the conflict, including by government forces, the Taliban, other armed groups, and US-led forces. Chinese rocket segment disintegrates over Indian Ocean Officials in Beijing had said there was little risk from the freefalling segment of the Long March-5B rocket, which had launched the first module of China's new space station into Earth orbit on April 29. As 42 countries pitch in, India to receive 100,000 oxygen cylinders, and more Even as India battles the second wave of the covid pandemic, it has received a pledge of support from 42 countries, of which assistance from 21 countries has already arrived. Myanmar's junta approves $2.8 billion investment, including gas power plant Approvals for 15 projects were given on Friday by the Myanmar Investment Commission, according to a statement on the website of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration. Russia remembers victory over Nazi Germany with parade on Red Square The parade on Moscow's Red Square featured over 12,000 troops and more than 190 90 pieces of military hardware, including intercontinental ballistic missile launchers, and a fly-past by nearly 80 military aircraft under cloudy skies. Delhi, UP extend lockdown till May 17; Metro to stay suspended in capital The lockdown will now stay in place till May 17. In addition to all existing restrictions, the Delhi government has also decided to suspend metro services during this period. This cat actually hunted rhinos millions of years ago But it appears that such a cat existed millions of years ago. And just like the saber-toothed tiger, it had fangs that protruded from its mouth.

Top 10 world news: Pope wants end to Jerusalem clashes, Afghan updates, and more

After hundreds of Palestinians were injured due to Israeli Police's firing rubber bullets and stun grenades at protestors,&nbsp;during the clashes at Islam's third holiest site,&nbsp;Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque and around East Jerusalem, Turkey has now accused Israel of terror against its Palestinian population. Meanwhile, Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli, summoned an emergency meeting at his residence amidst Nepal's COVID-19 crisis. In other news, Joanne Anderson becomes the first black woman to be directly-elected Mayor in the UK, and the first female Mayor of Liverpool.&nbsp;Read this and more in today's Top 10 World News:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-seals-deal-for-more-18-billion-pfizerbiontech-covid-vaccine-doses-383700">EU seals deal for more 1.8 billion Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine doses</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/05/24/95727-untitled-design-88.jpg?itok=uG0jko-v" />The European Union has concluded deal for upto 1.8 billion extra doses of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement on Twitter as she attended an EU summit in Portugal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-saudi-arabia-to-reset-strained-ties-383720">Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to reset strained ties</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/08/194288-pakistan-saudi-arabia.jpg?itok=aLAaEXIM" />Saudi Arabia and its long-standing ally Pakistan on Saturday signed several agreements on Saturday. Both countries have vowed to reser ties which have been strained over policy disagreements on Kashmir issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-accuses-israel-of-terror-over-palestinian-clashes-at-al-aqsa-383725">Turkey accuses Israel of 'terror' over Palestinian clashes at Al-Aqsa</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/08/194291-untitled-design-68.jpg?itok=oVHfyoxz" />The clashes at Islam's third holiest site and around East Jerusalem, which injured 205 Palestinians and 17 police officers, came amid mounting anger over the potential eviction of Palestinians from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pandemic-political-instability-economic-crisis-rattles-nepal-383631">Pandemic, political instability, economic crisis rattles Nepal &nbsp;</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/43513-nepal-20180313053931.jpg?itok=I-0DVxvN" />Coronavirus cases in Nepal are skyrocketing and hospitals in the country are overwhelmed with the huge influx of COVID-19 patients. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is seeking help from other nations and also is under pressure because of the political crisis that is looming over his government.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-surge-in-india-heartbreaking-us-determined-to-help-the-country-vp-kamala-harris-383627">COVID-19 surge in India heartbreaking; US determined to help the country: VP Kamala Harris</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/27/192886-untitled-design-6.jpg?itok=MulicdEv" />Pledging that the Biden administration is determined to help India in its hour of need, Harris said that the entire government machinery has been galvanised to help the country in this hour of crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-eu-leadership-summit-world-leaders-shower-praise-on-india-383736">India-EU Leadership Summit: World leaders shower praise on India</a>

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The first-ever India-EU summit comprising of India and 27 EU member states began on Saturday. World leaders showered praise on India. These included French President Emmanuel Macron who said India did not need to "listen to lectures from anyone" and Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa who himself is an Overseas Citizen of India. He spoke about his OCI card with pride.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-pm-summons-emergency-cabinet-meeting-383709">Nepal PM summons emergency cabinet meeting</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/35317-kp%25252520oli-20171210033412.JPG?itok=KnNnnNET" />Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called an emergency cabinet meeting at his official residence in Baluwatar on Saturday evening which was likely to discuss the COVID-19 crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-covid-drug-by-indias-defence-research-and-development-organisation-gets-regulator-nod-383728">Anti-Covid drug by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation gets regulator nod</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/02/142894-untitled-design.jpg?itok=kjfhC8ZS" />Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given its approval to an anti-Covid drug developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The drug has been approved for emergency use as an adjunct therapy in moderate to severe coronavirus cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-rocket-to-tumble-back-to-earth-in-uncontrolled-re-entry-383608">Chinese rocket to tumble back to Earth in uncontrolled re-entry</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/07/194194-untitled-design-50.jpg?itok=P_IGA7RF" />A Long March-5B&nbsp;rocket&nbsp;launched the first module of China's new space station into Eart orbit on April 29. Its 18-tonne main segment is now in freefall and experts have said it is difficult to say precisely where and when it will re-enter the atmosphere.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/city-of-firsts-liverpool-elects-first-ever-black-female-mayor-383649">'City of firsts': Liverpool elects first ever black female mayor</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/08/194264-joanne-anderson.jpg?itok=Da1sDKOg" />These are times when a positive change is taking over the world and one such example is of Liverpool which has collectively elected its first-ever Black female mayor.

After hundreds of Palestinians were injured due to Israeli Police's firing rubber bullets and stun grenades at protestors, during the clashes at Islam's third holiest site, Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque and around East Jerusalem, Turkey has now accused Israel of terror against its Palestinian population.

After hundreds of Palestinians were injured due to Israeli Police's firing rubber bullets and stun grenades at protestors, during the clashes at Islam's third holiest site, Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque and around East Jerusalem, Turkey has now accused Israel of terror against its Palestinian population. Meanwhile, Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli, summoned an emergency meeting at his residence amidst Nepal's COVID-19 crisis. In other news, Joanne Anderson becomes the first black woman to be directly-elected Mayor in the UK, and the first female Mayor of Liverpool. Read this and more in today's Top 10 World News: EU seals deal for more 1.8 billion Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine doses The European Union has concluded deal for upto 1.8 billion extra doses of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement on Twitter as she attended an EU summit in Portugal. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to reset strained ties Saudi Arabia and its long-standing ally Pakistan on Saturday signed several agreements on Saturday. Both countries have vowed to reser ties which have been strained over policy disagreements on Kashmir issue. Turkey accuses Israel of 'terror' over Palestinian clashes at Al-Aqsa The clashes at Islam's third holiest site and around East Jerusalem, which injured 205 Palestinians and 17 police officers, came amid mounting anger over the potential eviction of Palestinians from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers. Pandemic, political instability, economic crisis rattles Nepal Coronavirus cases in Nepal are skyrocketing and hospitals in the country are overwhelmed with the huge influx of COVID-19 patients. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is seeking help from other nations and also is under pressure because of the political crisis that is looming over his government. COVID-19 surge in India heartbreaking; US determined to help the country: VP Kamala Harris Pledging that the Biden administration is determined to help India in its hour of need, Harris said that the entire government machinery has been galvanised to help the country in this hour of crisis. India-EU Leadership Summit: World leaders shower praise on India The first-ever India-EU summit comprising of India and 27 EU member states began on Saturday. World leaders showered praise on India. These included French President Emmanuel Macron who said India did not need to "listen to lectures from anyone" and Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa who himself is an Overseas Citizen of India. He spoke about his OCI card with pride. Nepal PM summons emergency cabinet meeting Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called an emergency cabinet meeting at his official residence in Baluwatar on Saturday evening which was likely to discuss the COVID-19 crisis. Anti-Covid drug by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation gets regulator nod Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given its approval to an anti-Covid drug developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The drug has been approved for emergency use as an adjunct therapy in moderate to severe coronavirus cases. Chinese rocket to tumble back to Earth in uncontrolled re-entry A Long March-5B rocket launched the first module of China's new space station into Eart orbit on April 29. Its 18-tonne main segment is now in freefall and experts have said it is difficult to say precisely where and when it will re-enter the atmosphere. 'City of firsts': Liverpool elects first ever black female mayor These are times when a positive change is taking over the world and one such example is of Liverpool which has collectively elected its first-ever Black female mayor.

Top 10 World News: Nepal stands rattled, Turkey's accuses Israel and more

The United States sent&nbsp;reinforcements&nbsp;after the Taliban captured&nbsp;Dahla dam in Afghanistan's Arghandab on Friday. Meanwhile, Red Cross has warned&nbsp;Nepal of the possibility of a severe crisis, calling the current scenario in India a horrifying preview of&nbsp;Nepal's future. In a blow to the Nepal&nbsp;tourism,&nbsp;30 sick climbers infected with coronavirus-like symptoms had to be&nbsp;evacuated from the foot of Mount&nbsp;Everest. In other news, in spite of the&nbsp;840,000 recorded cases,&nbsp;Pakistan continues to witness waves of faithful at its mosques.&nbsp;Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-us-sends-reinforcements-to-exiting-troops-as-taliban-captures-second-biggest-dam-383430">Afghanistan: US sends reinforcements to exiting troops as Taliban captures second-biggest dam</a>

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Dahla Dam, which provides irrigation to farmers via a network of canals as well as drinking water for the provincial capital of Kandahar, has been taken over by the group.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-after-backlash-australia-to-send-repatriation-flights-for-stranded-citizens-in-india-383399">COVID-19: After backlash, Australia to send repatriation flights for stranded citizens in India</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/03/142968-india-australia.jpg?itok=JLImuK5W" />

Australia’s recent decision on border closure has attracted a lot of criticism, especially on humanitarian grounds. After facing backlash about the strict punishment for the people returning from India, the Australian government has decided to lift the ban and start repatriation flights for citizens stuck in India from May 15.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/as-covid-cases-in-nepal-rise-red-cross-warns-of-looming-threat-of-severe-crisis-383448">As Covid cases in Nepal rise, Red Cross warns of looming threat of severe crisis</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/03/12/132529-untitled-design-34.jpg?itok=6RjeBH_M" />As many as 44 per cent of Nepal's Covid tests came back positive last weekend, as per government data quoted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), warning of a severe crisis.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-threatens-everest-climbing-comeback-plans-as-infections-rise-383416">Covid threatens Everest climbing comeback plans as infections rise</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/10/139972-mt-everest-reuters.jpg?itok=0_QMOXp2" />More than 30 sick climbers have been evacuated from the foot of Mount&nbsp;Everest, raising fears that coronavirus may scupper a hoped-for bumper season on the world's highest mountain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mosques-full-despite-pakistans-covid-third-wave-383374">Mosques full despite Pakistan's Covid third wave</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/31/152389-eid-celebrations-2.jpg?itok=kPVMk79V" />Schools and restaurants have closed, shops pull down their shutters early every evening, and the military has been mobilised to combat the spread of coronavirus -- but night after night the faithful flock to&nbsp;mosques&nbsp;across&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;for prayers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-regulators-advise-under-40s-to-get-alternative-to-astrazeneca-vaccine-383489">UK regulators advise under-40s to get alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/12/186850-astrazeneca.jpg?itok=KJqdQd91" />According to the&nbsp;UK&nbsp;government regulators, under-40s in the country are being offered&nbsp;an alternative to&nbsp;AstraZeneca&nbsp;jabs amid concern over rare blood clots.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/version-of-covid-variant-first-detected-in-india-spreading-rapidly-in-uk-report-383422">Version of Covid variant first detected in India spreading rapidly in UK: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/24/151251-corona-uk-reu.jpg?itok=HLzKEQPj" />The report said over 500 cases of B.1.617.2 are believed to be found in England with the highest levels detected in London and the northwest of England.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-logs-414000-new-covid-19-cases-in-new-grim-record-death-toll-at-234083-383383">India logs 414,000 new COVID-19 cases in new grim record; death toll at 234,083</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/29/193124-untitled-design-11.jpg?itok=32NobVtd" />With a record 4,14,188 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 2,14,91,598, while the active cases crossed the 36-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-suspends-several-accounts-that-tried-promoting-donald-trumps-content-383358">Twitter suspends several accounts that tried promoting Donald Trump's content</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/07/194124-untitled-design-1.jpg?itok=xn7XqDgO" />

Twitter&nbsp;on Thursday announced that it has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president&nbsp;Donald Trump by promoting his content.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/i-felt-really-heavy-astronauts-describe-returning-to-earth-on-spacex-capsule-383388">'I felt really heavy': Astronauts describe returning to Earth on SpaceX capsule</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/17/170102-spacex-crew-dragon.jpg?itok=cfuJCzeT" />

A&nbsp;SpaceX&nbsp;Crew Dragon&nbsp;capsule&nbsp;carrying the crew back to&nbsp;Earth&nbsp;splashed down off Florida early Sunday in NASA's first nighttime ocean landing in more than 50 years.

The United States sent reinforcements after the Taliban captured Dahla dam in Afghanistan's Arghandab on Friday. Meanwhile, Red Cross has warned Nepal of the possibility of a severe crisis, calling the current scenario in India a horrifying preview of Nepal's future.

The United States sent reinforcements after the Taliban captured Dahla dam in Afghanistan's Arghandab on Friday. Meanwhile, Red Cross has warned Nepal of the possibility of a severe crisis, calling the current scenario in India a horrifying preview of Nepal's future. In a blow to the Nepal tourism, 30 sick climbers infected with coronavirus-like symptoms had to be evacuated from the foot of Mount Everest. In other news, in spite of the 840,000 recorded cases, Pakistan continues to witness waves of faithful at its mosques. Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News. Afghanistan: US sends reinforcements to exiting troops as Taliban captures second-biggest dam Dahla Dam, which provides irrigation to farmers via a network of canals as well as drinking water for the provincial capital of Kandahar, has been taken over by the group. COVID-19: After backlash, Australia to send repatriation flights for stranded citizens in India Australia’s recent decision on border closure has attracted a lot of criticism, especially on humanitarian grounds. After facing backlash about the strict punishment for the people returning from India, the Australian government has decided to lift the ban and start repatriation flights for citizens stuck in India from May 15. As Covid cases in Nepal rise, Red Cross warns of looming threat of severe crisis As many as 44 per cent of Nepal's Covid tests came back positive last weekend, as per government data quoted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), warning of a severe crisis. Covid threatens Everest climbing comeback plans as infections rise More than 30 sick climbers have been evacuated from the foot of Mount Everest, raising fears that coronavirus may scupper a hoped-for bumper season on the world's highest mountain. Mosques full despite Pakistan's Covid third wave Schools and restaurants have closed, shops pull down their shutters early every evening, and the military has been mobilised to combat the spread of coronavirus -- but night after night the faithful flock to mosques across Pakistan for prayers. UK regulators advise under-40s to get alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine According to the UK government regulators, under-40s in the country are being offered an alternative to AstraZeneca jabs amid concern over rare blood clots. Version of Covid variant first detected in India spreading rapidly in UK: Report The report said over 500 cases of B.1.617.2 are believed to be found in England with the highest levels detected in London and the northwest of England. India logs 414,000 new COVID-19 cases in new grim record; death toll at 234,083 With a record 4,14,188 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 2,14,91,598, while the active cases crossed the 36-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. Twitter suspends several accounts that tried promoting Donald Trump's content Twitter on Thursday announced that it has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president Donald Trump by promoting his content. 'I felt really heavy': Astronauts describe returning to Earth on SpaceX capsule A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying the crew back to Earth splashed down off Florida early Sunday in NASA's first nighttime ocean landing in more than 50 years.

Top 10 world news: Taliban captures Afghanistan dam, Red cross warns Nepal, and more

Russia has registered Sputnik light, a single dose Covid vaccine that has 79.4 per cent efficacy. In other news, Covid symptoms have been detected in climbers at Mount Everest. However, officials have dismissed reports of an outbreak. Meanwhile, clashes in Jerusalem have wounded 22 palestinians. Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-russia-okays-single-dose-sputnik-light-vaccine-has-794-efficacy-383270">COVID-19: Russia okays single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine, has 79.4% efficacy</a>

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According to the statement, the efficacy of Sputnik Light was calculated based on data obtained from Russians "vaccinated with a single injection, having not received the second one for any reason during the mass vaccination program between December 5, 2020, and April 15, 2021."

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-detects-18-cases-of-double-mutant-covid-19-variant-first-found-in-india-383246">China detects 18 cases of double mutant COVID-19 variant first found in India</a>

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The Chinese nationals had reportedly stayed at a hotel in Nepal for two days before flying out of the country on April 21 and later tested positive after they landed at Chongqing airport.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-several-regions-in-pakistan-announce-complete-lockdown-during-eid-holidays-383213">COVID-19: Several regions in Pakistan announce complete lockdown during Eid holidays</a>

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To ensure complete lockdown, police, Rangers, and Army personnel will be deployed in the province in line with the decision of the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) to restrict the movement of people during the Eid holidays

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/persecution-of-uyghur-muslims-china-hits-back-at-g7-rights-criticism-383240">Persecution of Uyghur Muslims: China hits back at G7 rights criticism</a>

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The G7 said they were "deeply concerned" by alleged human rights violations and abuses against the minority Uyghur Muslim population in China's western Xinjiang region and Tibet

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-african-president-ramaphosa-welcomes-us-support-for-waiver-of-covid-19-vaccine-patents-383228">South African President Ramaphosa welcomes US support for waiver of COVID-19 vaccine patents</a>

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The United States government had announced on Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic was a global health crisis which called for extraordinary measures.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-calls-on-russia-to-cease-reckless-and-aggressive-actions-against-ukraine-383232">US calls on Russia to cease 'reckless and aggressive' actions against Ukraine</a>

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"We stand strongly with you... and we look to Russia to cease reckless and aggressive actions," Blinken told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the first visit to Kiev by a senior US official under President Joe Biden.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jerusalem-clashes-wound-22-palestinians-as-land-rights-tensions-mount-383258">Jerusalem clashes wound 22 Palestinians as land rights tensions mount</a>

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The legal case centres on the homes of four Palestinian families on land claimed by Jews

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/formerly-a-transit-route-to-europe-kenya-becomes-heroin-hub-383252">Formerly a transit route to Europe, Kenya becomes heroin hub</a>

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These days a hit costs as little as 120 shillings (USD$1.10/0.90 euros), creating a devastating path to dependence for poor, troubled Kenyans

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-mt-everest-climbers-show-symptoms-officials-dismiss-reports-of-possible-outbreak-383235">COVID-19: Mt Everest climbers show symptoms, officials dismiss reports of possible outbreak</a>

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Earlier, the department of tourism had issued a notice urging all the trekkers and climbers to take precaution against the spread of coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-slams-new-zealand-over-parliament-motion-on-uyghur-muslim-abuse-383248">China slams New Zealand over parliament motion on Uyghur Muslim abuse</a>

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Beijing expressed anger after New Zealand's parliament passed a watered-down motion on Wednesday, expressing 'grave concern' at human rights abuses involving the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang province

Russia has registered Sputnik light, a single dose Covid vaccine that has 79.4 per cent efficacy. In other news, Covid symptoms have been detected in climbers at Mount Everest.

Russia has registered Sputnik light, a single dose Covid vaccine that has 79.4 per cent efficacy. In other news, Covid symptoms have been detected in climbers at Mount Everest. However, officials have dismissed reports of an outbreak. Meanwhile, clashes in Jerusalem have wounded 22 palestinians. Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News COVID-19: Russia okays single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine, has 79.4% efficacy According to the statement, the efficacy of Sputnik Light was calculated based on data obtained from Russians "vaccinated with a single injection, having not received the second one for any reason during the mass vaccination program between December 5, 2020, and April 15, 2021." China detects 18 cases of double mutant COVID-19 variant first found in India The Chinese nationals had reportedly stayed at a hotel in Nepal for two days before flying out of the country on April 21 and later tested positive after they landed at Chongqing airport. COVID-19: Several regions in Pakistan announce complete lockdown during Eid holidays To ensure complete lockdown, police, Rangers, and Army personnel will be deployed in the province in line with the decision of the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) to restrict the movement of people during the Eid holidays Persecution of Uyghur Muslims: China hits back at G7 rights criticism The G7 said they were "deeply concerned" by alleged human rights violations and abuses against the minority Uyghur Muslim population in China's western Xinjiang region and Tibet South African President Ramaphosa welcomes US support for waiver of COVID-19 vaccine patents The United States government had announced on Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic was a global health crisis which called for extraordinary measures. US calls on Russia to cease 'reckless and aggressive' actions against Ukraine "We stand strongly with you... and we look to Russia to cease reckless and aggressive actions," Blinken told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the first visit to Kiev by a senior US official under President Joe Biden. Jerusalem clashes wound 22 Palestinians as land rights tensions mount The legal case centres on the homes of four Palestinian families on land claimed by Jews Formerly a transit route to Europe, Kenya becomes heroin hub These days a hit costs as little as 120 shillings (USD$1.10/0.90 euros), creating a devastating path to dependence for poor, troubled Kenyans COVID-19: Mt Everest climbers show symptoms, officials dismiss reports of possible outbreak Earlier, the department of tourism had issued a notice urging all the trekkers and climbers to take precaution against the spread of coronavirus. China slams New Zealand over parliament motion on Uyghur Muslim abuse Beijing expressed anger after New Zealand's parliament passed a watered-down motion on Wednesday, expressing 'grave concern' at human rights abuses involving the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang province

Top 10 World News: Sputnik Light vaccine, Covid symptoms at Mt Everest, more

A National Intelligence Council document claims the views of the Taliban leaders and members have not changed since 2001,&nbsp;when the US intervened to restore peace in Afghanistan and that the return of Taliban would be harmful to women's rights. Meanwhile&nbsp;in Nepal, K P Sharma Oli-led government&nbsp;lost its majority support in the House of Representatives after the CPN (Maoist Center) led by Pushpakamal Dahal "Prachanda" officially withdrew support to it.

Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/return-of-taliban-in-afghanistan-harmful-for-womens-rights-us-report-382853">Return of Taliban in Afghanistan harmful for women's rights: US report</a>

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As the&nbsp;US troops withdraw from Afghanistan,&nbsp;experts fear the Taliban’s return to the South Asian country will undo all the progress made in women’s rights and equality over the years.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepals-oli-government-loses-majority-support-after-maoist-party-withdraws-support-383010">Nepal's Oli government loses majority support after Maoist party withdraws support</a>

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The party decided to withdraw support to the Oli government as the government had breached the Constitution and the government's recent activities have posed threat to democratic procedures and national sovereignty.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-japan-south-korea-pledge-cooperation-toward-denuclearisation-of-north-korea-382994">US, Japan, South Korea pledge cooperation toward denuclearisation of North Korea</a>

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The United States, South Korea, and Japan pledged Wednesday to cooperate on North Korea as their top diplomats met in London, coming together despite renewed tensions between the Asian nations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taipei-to-dispatch-military-aircraft-ships-to-counter-chinese-activities-in-taiwan-strait-382948">Taipei to dispatch military aircraft, ships to counter Chinese activities in Taiwan Strait</a>

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Beijing claims full sovereignty over Taiwan, a democracy of almost 24 million people located off the southeastern coast of mainland China, despite the fact that the two sides have been governed separately for more than seven decades.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/us-tracking-out-of-control-wreckage-of-chinese-rocket-falling-back-to-earth-382988">US tracking out-of-control wreckage of Chinese rocket falling back to Earth</a>

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The debris of China's Long March 5B rocket, which last week launched the core module of the country's space station, is set to re-enter the earth's atmosphere this weekend, raising concerns where it could fall and the potential damage it could cause.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-lawmakers-launch-freethevaccine-campaign-in-support-of-india-south-africa-382943">US lawmakers launch #FreeTheVaccine campaign in support of India, South Africa</a> &nbsp;

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More than 100 Democratic Congressmen, along with a large number of policy activists and rights bodies, launched the campaign on Tuesday, a day before the crucial meeting of the WTO General Council in Geneva.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-reused-covid-19-nasal-swabs-scam-busted-at-airport-383020">Indonesia: Reused COVID-19 nasal swabs scam busted at airport</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/02/162781-nasal-swab-test.jpg?itok=dYJuNAZa" />According to local police, at least 9,000 passengers may have been tested with the swabs which were reportedly washed and reused.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-accounts-for-46-per-cent-of-worlds-new-covid-19-cases-quarter-of-deaths-who-382992">India accounts for 46 per cent of world's new COVID-19 cases, quarter of deaths: WHO</a>

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The surge of the coronavirus in&nbsp;India, including of a highly infectious new variant first identified there, has seen hospitals runs out of beds and oxygen, and morgues and crematoriums overflowing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-oversight-board-upholds-ban-on-donald-trump-383012">Facebook oversight board upholds ban on Donald Trump</a>

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Facebook's independent oversight board on Wednesday upheld&nbsp;the platform's ban of former US President Donald Trump in a case that sets a precedent for how social media handles harmful content from world leaders.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-threatens-to-turn-lights-off-in-jersey-over-brexit-fish-row-382978" hreflang="en">France threatens to turn lights off in Jersey over Brexit fish row</a>

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France on Wednesday threatened to&nbsp;cut power supplies to the British Channel Island of Jersey if its fishermen are not granted full access to UK fishing waters under the post-Brexit trading terms.

A National Intelligence Council document claims the views of the Taliban leaders and members have not changed since 2001, when the US intervened to restore peace in Afghanistan and that the return of Taliban would be harmful to women's rights.

A National Intelligence Council document claims the views of the Taliban leaders and members have not changed since 2001, when the US intervened to restore peace in Afghanistan and that the return of Taliban would be harmful to women's rights. Meanwhile in Nepal, K P Sharma Oli-led government lost its majority support in the House of Representatives after the CPN (Maoist Center) led by Pushpakamal Dahal "Prachanda" officially withdrew support to it. Click on the headline to read the full story. Return of Taliban in Afghanistan harmful for women's rights: US report As the US troops withdraw from Afghanistan, experts fear the Taliban’s return to the South Asian country will undo all the progress made in women’s rights and equality over the years. Nepal's Oli government loses majority support after Maoist party withdraws support The party decided to withdraw support to the Oli government as the government had breached the Constitution and the government's recent activities have posed threat to democratic procedures and national sovereignty. US, Japan, South Korea pledge cooperation toward denuclearisation of North Korea The United States, South Korea, and Japan pledged Wednesday to cooperate on North Korea as their top diplomats met in London, coming together despite renewed tensions between the Asian nations. Taipei to dispatch military aircraft, ships to counter Chinese activities in Taiwan Strait Beijing claims full sovereignty over Taiwan, a democracy of almost 24 million people located off the southeastern coast of mainland China, despite the fact that the two sides have been governed separately for more than seven decades. US tracking out-of-control wreckage of Chinese rocket falling back to Earth The debris of China's Long March 5B rocket, which last week launched the core module of the country's space station, is set to re-enter the earth's atmosphere this weekend, raising concerns where it could fall and the potential damage it could cause. US lawmakers launch #FreeTheVaccine campaign in support of India, South Africa More than 100 Democratic Congressmen, along with a large number of policy activists and rights bodies, launched the campaign on Tuesday, a day before the crucial meeting of the WTO General Council in Geneva. Indonesia: Reused COVID-19 nasal swabs scam busted at airport According to local police, at least 9,000 passengers may have been tested with the swabs which were reportedly washed and reused. India accounts for 46 per cent of world's new COVID-19 cases, quarter of deaths: WHO The surge of the coronavirus in India, including of a highly infectious new variant first identified there, has seen hospitals runs out of beds and oxygen, and morgues and crematoriums overflowing. Facebook oversight board upholds ban on Donald Trump Facebook's independent oversight board on Wednesday upheld the platform's ban of former US President Donald Trump in a case that sets a precedent for how social media handles harmful content from world leaders. France threatens to turn lights off in Jersey over Brexit fish row France on Wednesday threatened to cut power supplies to the British Channel Island of Jersey if its fishermen are not granted full access to UK fishing waters under the post-Brexit trading terms.

Top 10 world news: Facebook oversight board upholds ban on Donald Trump, Nepal's Oli govt loses majority support and more

Top 10 world news today: From India-UK trade deal to the new aircraft deal between Egypt and France, here are the biggest news stories of the day. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-announces-14-billion-trade-deal-with-india-382740" hreflang="en">UK PM Boris Johnson announces $1.4 billion trade deal with India</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-asks-the-philippines-to-exercise-basic-etiquette-after-minister-cusses-on-twitter-382732">China asks Philippines to exercise 'basic etiquette' after minister's outburst</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-purchases-30-rafale-fighter-jets-from-france-382757">Egypt purchases 30 Rafale fighter jets from France</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-police-probe-swiss-diplomats-death-after-fall-382779">Iran police probe Swiss diplomat's death after 'fall'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-city-train-derailment-kills-at-least-20-injures-dozens-more-382703">Mexico city train derailment kills at least 20, injures dozens more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-targets-china-with-new-powers-over-state-backed-firms-382774" hreflang="en">EU targets China with new powers over state-backed firms</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-lawmakers-urge-biden-to-prioritise-sending-astrazeneca-vaccines-to-india-382773" hreflang="en">US lawmakers urge Biden to prioritise sending AstraZeneca vaccines to India</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraqi-army-fires-rockets-at-base-hosting-americans-amid-delegation-visit-382772" hreflang="en">Iraqi army fires rockets at base hosting Americans amid delegation visit</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-pics-treasure-trove-of-relics-from-bronze-age-discovered-in-sweden-382765" hreflang="en">In pics: Treasure trove of relics from Bronze Age discovered in Sweden</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/italy-plans-new-floor-for-2000-year-old-colosseum-382781" hreflang="en">Italy plans new floor for 2,000-year-old Colosseum</a>

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Top 10 world news today: From India-UK trade deal to the new aircraft deal between Egypt and France, here are the biggest news stories of the day. Click on the headline to read the full story.

Top 10 world news today: From India-UK trade deal to the new aircraft deal between Egypt and France, here are the biggest news stories of the day. Click on the headline to read the full story. UK PM Boris Johnson announces $1.4 billion trade deal with India China asks Philippines to exercise 'basic etiquette' after minister's outburst Egypt purchases 30 Rafale fighter jets from France Iran police probe Swiss diplomat's death after 'fall' Mexico city train derailment kills at least 20, injures dozens more EU targets China with new powers over state-backed firms US lawmakers urge Biden to prioritise sending AstraZeneca vaccines to India Iraqi army fires rockets at base hosting Americans amid delegation visit In pics: Treasure trove of relics from Bronze Age discovered in Sweden Watch: Italy plans new floor for 2,000-year-old Colosseum

Top 10 world news today: UK-India sign trade deal, Egypt purchases Rafale jets from France, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-china-sea-dispute-philippines-foreign-minister-lambasts-china-in-expletive-laced-tweet-382529">Philippines foreign minister lambasts China in expletive-laced tweet</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-begins-reunifying-migrant-families-separated-by-trump-era-border-policy-382545" hreflang="en">US begins reuniting some families separated at Mexico border</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-rebel-group-says-it-shot-down-military-helicopter-382554">Myanmar rebel group says it shot down military helicopter</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/after-news-law-feud-australias-seven-west-media-signs-google-facebook-deals-382534">After news law feud, Australia's Seven West Media signs Google, Facebook deal</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-state-watchdog-to-investigate-religious-festival-stampede-382570" hreflang="en">Israeli state watchdog to investigate religious festival stampede</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-denies-reports-of-prisoner-swap-with-us-382542" hreflang="en">Iran denies reports of prisoner swap with US</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syria-bashar-al-assad-will-face-two-rivals-in-presidential-elections-382568">Syria: Bashar al-Assad will face two 'rivals' in presidential elections</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pfizer-donates-largest-humanitarian-relief-worth-70-million-to-india-382573" hreflang="en">Pfizer donates 'largest humanitarian relief' worth $70 million to India</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/twenty-six-killed-in-boat-accident-in-bangladesh-382553" hreflang="en">Twenty six killed in boat accident in Bangladesh</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-fires-nine-border-workers-who-refused-coronavirus-vaccines-382562" hreflang="en">New Zealand fires nine border workers who refused coronavirus vaccines</a>

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Philippines foreign minister lambasts China in expletive-laced tweet US begins reuniting some families separated at Mexico border Myanmar rebel group says it sh

Philippines foreign minister lambasts China in expletive-laced tweet US begins reuniting some families separated at Mexico border Myanmar rebel group says it shot down military helicopter After news law feud, Australia's Seven West Media signs Google, Facebook deal Israeli state watchdog to investigate religious festival stampede Iran denies reports of prisoner swap with US Syria: Bashar al-Assad will face two 'rivals' in presidential elections Pfizer donates 'largest humanitarian relief' worth $70 million to India Twenty six killed in boat accident in Bangladesh New Zealand fires nine border workers who refused coronavirus vaccines

Top 10 world news today: Philippines lambasts China, US begins reuniting some families separated at Mexico border and more

In what is being believed to be an&nbsp;attack by&nbsp;the resurgent&nbsp;Taliban,&nbsp;Gasoline tanker trucks burst into flames in Kabul overnight, killing at least seven people, injuring 14&nbsp;and starting large fires which caused power cuts to some parts of the Afghan capital. Meanwhile in India, PM Narendra Modi held&nbsp;a virtual meeting with experts to review oxygen and medicine supplies available in the country,&nbsp;He also reviewed the human resource situation, in relation to the&nbsp;COVID-19 pandemic, and ways to augment it.

Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/roaring-tanker-fire-kills-7-injures-14-in-afghanistan-capital-382083">Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghanistan capital</a>

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The tankers were parked in northern Kabul and burst into flames late on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Interior. Fourteen people were injured.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-pm-modi-reviews-oxygen-and-medicine-availability-382200">COVID-19: PM Modi reviews oxygen and medicine availability</a>

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According to government sources, the Prime Minister reviewed the matter of augmenting human resources for effective management of COVID-19 in the country today.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/seven-day-lockdown-in-haryana-from-monday-382217">Seven-day lockdown in Haryana from Monday</a>

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To break the chain of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;transmission in the state, the Haryana government on Sunday announced a weeklong lockdown starting Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-to-come-up-with-mechanism-to-quickly-counter-russian-propaganda-uks-raab-says-382204">G7 to come up with mechanism to quickly counter Russian 'propaganda', UK's Raab says</a>

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Currently, G7 foreign ministers are set to meet in London, marking the first such in person meeting in two years owing to the precautions in place for the COVID-19 pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmars-young-demonstrators-march-to-demand-spring-revolution-382228">Myanmar's young demonstrators march to demand 'spring revolution'</a>

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As Myanmar entered its fourth month since the military coup, demonstrators gathered on a street corner in Yangon to demand a "spring revolution" and asked for freedom from the military regime.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-treatment-of-dual-national-nazanin-zaghari-ratcliffe-is-torture-uk-382186">Iran's treatment of dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is 'torture': UK</a>

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"I think it amounts to torture the way she's being treated, and there is a very clear, unequivocal obligation on the Iranians to release her," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told BBC television.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-defends-cut-in-aid-after-un-warns-of-deadly-impact-382257">UK defends cut in aid after UN warns of deadly impact</a>

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Britain defended cuts to its aid spending saying that the monetary allocation was having a negative impact on its budget. The stand has been taken even after several UN agencies warned that cutting aid would translate into thousands of deaths among the world's poor.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/phase-3-vaccination-over-86000-received-first-dose-on-may-1-in-india-382206">Phase-3 vaccination: Over 86,000 received first dose on May 1&nbsp;in India</a>

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The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 15,68,16,031 as the phase-3 of the nationwide vaccination drive commenced on Saturday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-virus-packed-crowds-attend-music-festival-in-chinas-almost-virus-free-wuhan-382237">'What virus?': Packed crowds attend music festival in China's 'almost virus-free' Wuhan</a>

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As the world struggles to control the deadly coronavirus pandemic, Wuhan hosted its first open-air music festival on&nbsp;May 01. Similar “Strawberry&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Festival” events are being held in other cities across China, including Beijing, during the country's five-day national holiday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/trillions-of-cicadas-to-emerge-after-spending-nearly-2-decades-underground-382220">'Trillions' of cicadas to emerge after spending nearly 2 decades underground</a>

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One can expect the insects to shed their skins and emerge from the ground to participate in a month-long mating ritual.&nbsp; And it’s expected to be quite a performance. The cicadas climb trees as part of the mating rituals and also sing mating songs as loud as 100 decibels!

In what is being believed to be an attack by the resurgent Taliban, Gasoline tanker trucks burst into flames in Kabul overnight, killing at least seven people, injuring 14 and starting large fires which caused power cuts to some parts of the Afghan capital.

In what is being believed to be an attack by the resurgent Taliban, Gasoline tanker trucks burst into flames in Kabul overnight, killing at least seven people, injuring 14 and starting large fires which caused power cuts to some parts of the Afghan capital. Meanwhile in India, PM Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with experts to review oxygen and medicine supplies available in the country, He also reviewed the human resource situation, in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, and ways to augment it. Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News. Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghanistan capital The tankers were parked in northern Kabul and burst into flames late on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Interior. Fourteen people were injured. COVID-19: PM Modi reviews oxygen and medicine availability According to government sources, the Prime Minister reviewed the matter of augmenting human resources for effective management of COVID-19 in the country today. Seven-day lockdown in Haryana from Monday To break the chain of coronavirus transmission in the state, the Haryana government on Sunday announced a weeklong lockdown starting Monday. G7 to come up with mechanism to quickly counter Russian 'propaganda', UK's Raab says Currently, G7 foreign ministers are set to meet in London, marking the first such in person meeting in two years owing to the precautions in place for the COVID-19 pandemic. Myanmar's young demonstrators march to demand 'spring revolution' As Myanmar entered its fourth month since the military coup, demonstrators gathered on a street corner in Yangon to demand a "spring revolution" and asked for freedom from the military regime. Iran's treatment of dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is 'torture': UK "I think it amounts to torture the way she's being treated, and there is a very clear, unequivocal obligation on the Iranians to release her," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told BBC television. UK defends cut in aid after UN warns of deadly impact Britain defended cuts to its aid spending saying that the monetary allocation was having a negative impact on its budget. The stand has been taken even after several UN agencies warned that cutting aid would translate into thousands of deaths among the world's poor. Phase-3 vaccination: Over 86,000 received first dose on May 1 in India The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 15,68,16,031 as the phase-3 of the nationwide vaccination drive commenced on Saturday. 'What virus?': Packed crowds attend music festival in China's 'almost virus-free' Wuhan As the world struggles to control the deadly coronavirus pandemic, Wuhan hosted its first open-air music festival on May 01. Similar “Strawberry Music Festival” events are being held in other cities across China, including Beijing, during the country's five-day national holiday. 'Trillions' of cicadas to emerge after spending nearly 2 decades underground One can expect the insects to shed their skins and emerge from the ground to participate in a month-long mating ritual. And it’s expected to be quite a performance. The cicadas climb trees as part of the mating rituals and also sing mating songs as loud as 100 decibels!

Top 10 world news: Tanker fire claims lives in Afghanistan, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe updates and more

Almost 20 years after the 9/11 attacks on US Twin towers in New York, US has started withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan. Meanwhile Dr Anthony Fauci, the&nbsp;top US infectious disease expert has advised the Indian government to impose a nationwide lockdown in response to the rapidly rising COVID numbers in India.&nbsp;Given the rise in Coronavirus&nbsp;cases, Indian national capital, New Delhi has decided to extend lockdown by a week. Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-us-begins-withdrawing-troops-from-the-forever-war-381935">Afghanistan: US begins withdrawing troops from the 'forever war'</a>

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The US has begun its pullout from Afghanistan, the 'forever war' that started after the 9/11 attacks on twin towers in New York 20 years ago. The development has elicited mixed reactions as there are widespread fears among the Afghans about possible Taliban takeover of the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/top-us-disease-expert-fauci-urges-india-to-impose-nationwide-lockdown-for-few-weeks-381988">Top US disease expert Fauci urges India to impose nationwide lockdown for 'few weeks'</a>

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Fauci also said that “no one likes likes to lock down the country”, while urging Indian authorities to lock down the country for a “few weeks”, which in his opinion would have a considerable impact on the degree of the outbreak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-mutations-that-could-evade-immune-response-flagged-by-indian-scientists-report-381970">Coronavirus mutations that could 'evade immune response' flagged by Indian scientists: Report</a>

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A group of scientific advisers working for the Indian government reportedly told authorities that minor mutations have been reported in many samples of coronavirus. A leader of the group told Reuters that these mutations could “possible evade immune response” and would require further enquiry.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-capital-new-delhi-extends-lockdown-by-a-week-as-covid-cases-rise-381971">Indian capital New Delhi extends lockdown by a week as Covid cases rise</a>

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"Lockdown in&nbsp;Delhi&nbsp;is being extended by one week," Arvind Kejriwal said on Twitter. The current lockdown was set to expire in the city on Monday but the cases are currently rising in the city which is home to over 20 million residents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-wants-to-pursue-practical-diplomacy-with-north-korea-over-grand-bargains-381918">Biden wants to pursue 'practical diplomacy' with North Korea over 'grand bargains'</a>

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President Joe Biden’s approach primarily involves “diplomacy” as opposed to looking to make “grand bargains” with the North Korean administration, the White House said on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-first-lot-of-russian-vaccine-sputnik-v-arrives-in-hyderabad-381953">COVID-19: First lot of Russian vaccine Sputnik V arrives in Hyderabad</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/07/181688-russias-sputnik-v-vaccine.jpg?itok=_EBV8lDk" />

The rollout of the Russian vaccine is expected to augment India`s third phase of the vaccination drive which commenced today amid a record rise in COVID-19 cases. India for the first time has reported more than 4 lakh new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-announces-usd10000000-aid-for-indias-fight-against-covid-19-381850">Boeing announces USD10,000,000 aid for India's fight against COVID-19</a>

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The assistance from Boeing will be directed to organisations providing relief, including medical supplies and emergency healthcare for communities and families battling COVID-19, the company said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/third-phase-of-coronavirus-vaccination-begins-in-jammu-and-kashmir-381950">Third phase of coronavirus vaccination begins in Jammu and Kashmir</a>

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The administration urged people to register themselves for the vaccine and also said that people who are not registered will not be vaccinated. There are around 10 designated centres in Srinagar where the third phase of vaccination has been started by the government.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/residents-in-rebel-held-northern-syria-receive-covid-vaccine-381958">Residents in rebel-held northern Syria receive Covid vaccine</a>

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Vaccine rollout began in the rebel-held part of northern Syria and residents received Covid vaccines on Saturday. Authorities in Idlib and northern Aleppo received an initial batch of 53,800 AstraZeneca Covid-19 jabs on April 21, under the Covax programme for poorer nations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-happiest-place-on-earth-reopens-with-covid-19-restrictions-381931#the-happiest-place-on-earth-381916">'The happiest place on Earth' reopens with COVID-19 restrictions</a>

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Almost 20 years after the 9/11 attacks on US Twin towers in New York, US has started withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan. Meanwhile Dr Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert has advised the Indian government to impose a nationwide lockdown in response to the rapidly rising COVID numbers in India.

Almost 20 years after the 9/11 attacks on US Twin towers in New York, US has started withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan. Meanwhile Dr Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert has advised the Indian government to impose a nationwide lockdown in response to the rapidly rising COVID numbers in India. Given the rise in Coronavirus cases, Indian national capital, New Delhi has decided to extend lockdown by a week. Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News. Afghanistan: US begins withdrawing troops from the 'forever war' The US has begun its pullout from Afghanistan, the 'forever war' that started after the 9/11 attacks on twin towers in New York 20 years ago. The development has elicited mixed reactions as there are widespread fears among the Afghans about possible Taliban takeover of the country. Top US disease expert Fauci urges India to impose nationwide lockdown for 'few weeks' Fauci also said that “no one likes likes to lock down the country”, while urging Indian authorities to lock down the country for a “few weeks”, which in his opinion would have a considerable impact on the degree of the outbreak. Coronavirus mutations that could 'evade immune response' flagged by Indian scientists: Report A group of scientific advisers working for the Indian government reportedly told authorities that minor mutations have been reported in many samples of coronavirus. A leader of the group told Reuters that these mutations could “possible evade immune response” and would require further enquiry. Indian capital New Delhi extends lockdown by a week as Covid cases rise "Lockdown in Delhi is being extended by one week," Arvind Kejriwal said on Twitter. The current lockdown was set to expire in the city on Monday but the cases are currently rising in the city which is home to over 20 million residents. Biden wants to pursue 'practical diplomacy' with North Korea over 'grand bargains' President Joe Biden’s approach primarily involves “diplomacy” as opposed to looking to make “grand bargains” with the North Korean administration, the White House said on Friday. COVID-19: First lot of Russian vaccine Sputnik V arrives in Hyderabad The rollout of the Russian vaccine is expected to augment India`s third phase of the vaccination drive which commenced today amid a record rise in COVID-19 cases. India for the first time has reported more than 4 lakh new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Boeing announces USD10,000,000 aid for India's fight against COVID-19 The assistance from Boeing will be directed to organisations providing relief, including medical supplies and emergency healthcare for communities and families battling COVID-19, the company said in a statement. Third phase of coronavirus vaccination begins in Jammu and Kashmir The administration urged people to register themselves for the vaccine and also said that people who are not registered will not be vaccinated. There are around 10 designated centres in Srinagar where the third phase of vaccination has been started by the government. Residents in rebel-held northern Syria receive Covid vaccine Vaccine rollout began in the rebel-held part of northern Syria and residents received Covid vaccines on Saturday. Authorities in Idlib and northern Aleppo received an initial batch of 53,800 AstraZeneca Covid-19 jabs on April 21, under the Covax programme for poorer nations. 'The happiest place on Earth' reopens with COVID-19 restrictions

Top 10 world news: US begins withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, Delhi lockdown extended and more

Senior Indian TV journalist Rohit Sardana passed away on Friday, days after testing positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, with a continuous spike in India's COVID numbers, airlines doubled flights to take citizens home. In other news, situation in Afghanistan is taking serious turn day-by day as foreign troops begin pull out. Al-Qaeda has threatened the US troops saying that the war was not over. A US government report said that insider attacks within Afghan army were on the rise. These were carried out by Taliban agents who had infiltrated the army.

Read this and more in our Top 10 World News.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-tv-journalist-rohit-sardana-dies-days-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19-381628">Indian TV journalist Rohit Sardana dies days after testing positive for COVID-19</a>&nbsp;

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On April 24, Sardana had tweeted that he had contracted the coronavirus. According to reports&nbsp;he passed away this morning after suffering a heart attack.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eurozone-enters-double-dip-recession-in-first-quarter-381725">Eurozone enters double-dip recession in first quarter</a>&nbsp;

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Europe has been hit hard by a second and third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, with multiple attempts to reopen the economy cut short by new outbreaks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/war-is-not-over-al-qaeda-warns-us-as-american-troops-prepare-to-withdraw-from-afghanistan-381750">'War is not over': Al Qaeda warns US as American troops prepare to withdraw from Afghanistan</a>

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The comment from the al Qaeda operatives has come as a warning that the group might be looking to re-enter Afghanistan as the US troops prepare to move out 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/defector-group-launches-anti-north-korea-leaflets-despite-ban-381740">Defector group launches anti-North Korea leaflets despite ban</a>&nbsp;

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Challenging the North Korean dictator, an activist group in South Korea has released balloons into North Korea denouncing the government led by Kim Jong Un.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/eu-expresses-concern-over-rising-blasphemy-cases-in-pakistan-381733">EU expresses concern over rising blasphemy cases in Pakistan</a>&nbsp;

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The European Union has raised concerns over Pakistan`s harsh blasphemy laws as they are "often misused to silence opponents and their defenders and to discriminate against religious minorities" and pointed Ahmadi Muslims are probably the most at risk.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belgium-races-to-get-beer-to-bars-for-great-reopening-381715">Belgium races to get beer to bars for great reopening</a>&nbsp;

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Belgium's cafe terraces will not re-open to thirsty&nbsp;beer&nbsp;drinkers for another week but the country's renowned brewers are already all hands to the pump. Six months after the country went into a second coronavirus lockdown, proud bar owners and&nbsp;beer&nbsp;makers alike are keen to&nbsp;get&nbsp;back to business.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-indias-covid-crisis-worsens-airlines-double-flights-to-bring-citizens-home-381728">As India's Covid crisis worsens, airlines double flights to bring citizens home</a>

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As India’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;cases surge and the crisis is taking over the country, international and domestic airlines are adding the frequency of flights out of India to bring citizens and residents home.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/high-courts-should-avoid-off-the-cuff-remarks-says-supreme-court-during-covid-hearing-381747">High courts should avoid 'off-the-cuff' remarks, says Supreme Court during Covid hearing</a>&nbsp;

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Supreme Court's advice came during hearings on COVID-19 related pleas. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the Centre and the Bihar government respectively said during the hearing that such remarks (from the high courts) gave impression as if authorities were doing nothing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indo-us-ties-intensified-in-biden-administrations-first-100-days-state-department-381748">Indo-US ties intensified in Biden administration's first 100 days: State Department</a>&nbsp;

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"There's been a concerted focus on India over the past 100 days. President Biden, of course, did make mention of India in his (State of the Union) address last night, and I think you can look at that deep partnership and commitment to partnership through any number of lenses," said State Department spokesperson, Ned Price.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-royal-mint-uk-unveils-a-10kg-gold-coin-as-part-of-the-queens-beasts-series-381666">The Royal Mint UK, unveils a 10Kg gold coin as part of The Queen's Beasts series</a>&nbsp;

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A part of a commemorative series of coins, this 10Kg coin, reportedly took around 400 hours in the making. According to The Royal Mint, the coin has already been snapped up.&nbsp;While this awe-inspiring coin's price hasn't been announced, it is believed to be somewhere in the six figures.

Senior Indian TV journalist Rohit Sardana passed away on Friday, days after testing positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, with a continuous spike in India's COVID numbers, airlines doubled flights to take citizens home.

Senior Indian TV journalist Rohit Sardana passed away on Friday, days after testing positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, with a continuous spike in India's COVID numbers, airlines doubled flights to take citizens home. In other news, situation in Afghanistan is taking serious turn day-by day as foreign troops begin pull out. Al-Qaeda has threatened the US troops saying that the war was not over. A US government report said that insider attacks within Afghan army were on the rise. These were carried out by Taliban agents who had infiltrated the army. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News. Indian TV journalist Rohit Sardana dies days after testing positive for COVID-19 On April 24, Sardana had tweeted that he had contracted the coronavirus. According to reports he passed away this morning after suffering a heart attack. Eurozone enters double-dip recession in first quarter Europe has been hit hard by a second and third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, with multiple attempts to reopen the economy cut short by new outbreaks. 'War is not over': Al Qaeda warns US as American troops prepare to withdraw from Afghanistan The comment from the al Qaeda operatives has come as a warning that the group might be looking to re-enter Afghanistan as the US troops prepare to move out Defector group launches anti-North Korea leaflets despite ban Challenging the North Korean dictator, an activist group in South Korea has released balloons into North Korea denouncing the government led by Kim Jong Un. EU expresses concern over rising blasphemy cases in Pakistan The European Union has raised concerns over Pakistan`s harsh blasphemy laws as they are "often misused to silence opponents and their defenders and to discriminate against religious minorities" and pointed Ahmadi Muslims are probably the most at risk. Belgium races to get beer to bars for great reopening Belgium's cafe terraces will not re-open to thirsty beer drinkers for another week but the country's renowned brewers are already all hands to the pump. Six months after the country went into a second coronavirus lockdown, proud bar owners and beer makers alike are keen to get back to business. As India's Covid crisis worsens, airlines double flights to bring citizens home As India’s coronavirus cases surge and the crisis is taking over the country, international and domestic airlines are adding the frequency of flights out of India to bring citizens and residents home. High courts should avoid 'off-the-cuff' remarks, says Supreme Court during Covid hearing Supreme Court's advice came during hearings on COVID-19 related pleas. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the Centre and the Bihar government respectively said during the hearing that such remarks (from the high courts) gave impression as if authorities were doing nothing. Indo-US ties intensified in Biden administration's first 100 days: State Department "There's been a concerted focus on India over the past 100 days. President Biden, of course, did make mention of India in his (State of the Union) address last night, and I think you can look at that deep partnership and commitment to partnership through any number of lenses," said State Department spokesperson, Ned Price. The Royal Mint UK, unveils a 10Kg gold coin as part of The Queen's Beasts series A part of a commemorative series of coins, this 10Kg coin, reportedly took around 400 hours in the making. According to The Royal Mint, the coin has already been snapped up. While this awe-inspiring coin's price hasn't been announced, it is believed to be somewhere in the six figures.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned European nations that relaxing Covid measures can create a "perfect storm" similar to the pandemic situation in India. Meanwhile according to a study by US's CDC, vaccinated adults are 94 per cent less likely to be hospitalised with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a>.&nbsp;

Read this and more in our Top 10 World News.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-crisis-like-in-india-could-happen-anywhere-warns-who-381419">Covid crisis like in India could 'happen anywhere', warns WHO</a>

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"When personal protective measures are being relaxed, when there are mass gatherings, when there are more contagious variants and the vaccination coverage is still low this can create a perfect storm in any country," Hans Kluge, head of WHO Europe told reporters on Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vaccinated-adults-65-and-older-94-less-likely-to-be-hospitalised-with-covid-19-says-us-cdc-381259">Vaccinated adults 65 and older 94% less likely to be hospitalised with COVID-19, says US CDC</a>

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The new study, published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), showed that the risk of hospitalisation dropped significantly two weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-to-go-into-complete-lockdown-from-tonight-381414">Jammu and Kashmir to go into complete lockdown from tonight</a>

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Jammu and Kashmir has been reporting more than 3,000 cases per day in the last week. The death toll has also gone up to 20 per day, which is the highest this year.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-bidens-speech-china-warns-us-against-imposing-democratic-ideals-381376">After Biden's speech, China warns US against imposing 'democratic ideals'</a>

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Chinese spokesperson slammed the US for "violating the market principle of fair competition" and "politicising" economy, trade and other issues, in a reference to the trade war.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/young-people-who-recovered-from-covid-19-face-risk-of-reinfection-study-381384">Young people who recovered from COVID-19 face risk of reinfection: Study</a>

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"Immunity is not guaranteed by past infection, and vaccinations that provide additional protection are still needed for those who have had COVID-19."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/continuous-exposure-to-pollution-can-cause-mental-illness-in-children-study-381381">Continuous exposure to pollution can cause mental illness in children: Study</a>

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According to the study, the connection between air pollution and the risk of mental illness is "modest" but real. "Individual, family and neighbourhood influences on mental health", such as poverty and/or a family history of mental disorder don't seem to affect this association.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senators-urge-pfizer-jj-moderna-to-help-india-in-covid-crisis-381363">US senators urge Pfizer, J&amp;J, Moderna to help India in Covid crisis</a>

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Acknowledging that India is one of the biggest producers of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, the senators urged the pharma companies to share technology "such as vaccine recipes and manufacturing information, with partner companies to expedite production".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-variant-proof-french-vaccine-may-be-key-to-fight-against-covid-381386">A 'variant-proof' French vaccine may be key to fight against Covid</a>

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The vaccine is undergoing clinical trials. It uses a 'tried-and-true' vaccine technology that involves inactivated version of the virus. The company announced last week that it had launched a Phase 3 trial of its candidate vaccine. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-africa-president-testifies-on-corruption-accusations-involving-gupta-brothers-381421">South Africa president testifies on corruption accusations involving Gupta brothers</a>

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Ramaphosa said that the African National Congress did not probe corruption accusations against the brothers as the party did not hold the capacity to do the same.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/women-lost-nearly-800-billion-in-income-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-381418">Women lost nearly $800 billion in income due to coronavirus pandemic</a>

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Women, globally, have lost more than 64 million jobs this year and have suffered at least $800 billion in lost income last year — which is equivalent to a combined GDP of 98 countries.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned European nations that relaxing Covid measures can create a "perfect storm" similar to the pandemic situation in India.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned European nations that relaxing Covid measures can create a "perfect storm" similar to the pandemic situation in India. Meanwhile according to a study by US's CDC, vaccinated adults are 94 per cent less likely to be hospitalised with COVID-19. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News. Covid crisis like in India could 'happen anywhere', warns WHO "When personal protective measures are being relaxed, when there are mass gatherings, when there are more contagious variants and the vaccination coverage is still low this can create a perfect storm in any country," Hans Kluge, head of WHO Europe told reporters on Thursday. Vaccinated adults 65 and older 94% less likely to be hospitalised with COVID-19, says US CDC The new study, published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), showed that the risk of hospitalisation dropped significantly two weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines. Jammu and Kashmir to go into complete lockdown from tonight Jammu and Kashmir has been reporting more than 3,000 cases per day in the last week. The death toll has also gone up to 20 per day, which is the highest this year. After Biden's speech, China warns US against imposing 'democratic ideals' Chinese spokesperson slammed the US for "violating the market principle of fair competition" and "politicising" economy, trade and other issues, in a reference to the trade war. Young people who recovered from COVID-19 face risk of reinfection: Study "Immunity is not guaranteed by past infection, and vaccinations that provide additional protection are still needed for those who have had COVID-19." Continuous exposure to pollution can cause mental illness in children: Study According to the study, the connection between air pollution and the risk of mental illness is "modest" but real. "Individual, family and neighbourhood influences on mental health", such as poverty and/or a family history of mental disorder don't seem to affect this association. US senators urge Pfizer, J&J, Moderna to help India in Covid crisis Acknowledging that India is one of the biggest producers of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, the senators urged the pharma companies to share technology "such as vaccine recipes and manufacturing information, with partner companies to expedite production". A 'variant-proof' French vaccine may be key to fight against Covid The vaccine is undergoing clinical trials. It uses a 'tried-and-true' vaccine technology that involves inactivated version of the virus. The company announced last week that it had launched a Phase 3 trial of its candidate vaccine. South Africa president testifies on corruption accusations involving Gupta brothers Ramaphosa said that the African National Congress did not probe corruption accusations against the brothers as the party did not hold the capacity to do the same. Women lost nearly $800 billion in income due to coronavirus pandemic Women, globally, have lost more than 64 million jobs this year and have suffered at least $800 billion in lost income last year — which is equivalent to a combined GDP of 98 countries.

Top 10 world news: WHO COVID warning, J&K lockdown and more

In the middle of India's battle with coronavirus crisis, Russia, South Korea, and Canada also announce assistance as supplies continue to come from other parts of the world including Singapore, United Kingdom.

Meanwhile, after a row, Serum Institute cut the&nbsp;price of Covid vaccine for Indian states. Also, Germany's domestic intelligence agency has been roped in to monitor those who participated in the protest movement against&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus&nbsp;</a>restrictions.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wion-exclusive-will-do-more-says-cricketer-pat-cummins-after-covid-donation-to-india-wins-hearts-381135">WION Exclusive: Will do more, says cricketer Pat Cummins after Covid donation to India wins hearts</a>

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In an exclusive interview with WION’s Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay, Australia and Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer Pat&nbsp;Cummins talked about donating $50,000 to PM Cares Fund, IPL amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-covid-crisis-russia-south-korea-canada-announce-assistance-prince-charles-uk-extend-solidarity-381127">India's Covid crisis: Russia, South Korea, Canada announce assistance; Prince Charles, UK extend solidarity</a>

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Three more countries--Russia, South Korea, and Canada announced assistance to India to deal with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a>&nbsp;crisis as supplies continue to come from other parts of the world including Singapore.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-row-serum-institute-cuts-price-of-its-covid-vaccine-to-300-rupees-for-states-as-philanthropic-gesture-381112">After row, Serum Institute cuts price of its Covid vaccine to 300 rupees for states as 'philanthropic gesture'</a>

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The price of the vaccine has been reduced from 400 rupees to 300 per dose for all Indian states, said an announcement by Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-ropes-in-spy-agency-to-monitor-anti-vaxxers-covid-deniers-381096">Germany ropes in spy agency to monitor anti-vaxxers, Covid deniers</a>

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The interior ministry said that some protest leaders "have clearly demonstrated that their agenda goes beyond simply mobilising protests against the government's corona measures".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-electoral-commission-to-probe-pm-boris-johnsons-flat-refurbishment-funding-scandal-381091">UK Electoral Commission to probe PM Boris Johnson's flat refurbishment funding scandal</a>

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After several allegations from the opposition party, Britain's Electoral Commission has decided to open a formal investigation against the UK Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/boris-johnson?page=1">Boris Johnson</a>&nbsp;about the refurbishment of his Downing Street apartment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/bacteria-can-be-the-answer-to-remove-microplastics-from-environment-381156">Bacteria can be the answer to remove microplastics from environment</a>

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Generally smaller than 5 mm, microplastics are accidentally released into the environment during production and breakdown of items like water bottles, grocery bags, washing nylon clothes, among others.&nbsp;Even though these particles are tiny, they cannot be biodegradable easily, thereby hanging in the environment for long and also absorbing toxic chemicals.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/people-with-o-blood-group-less-vulnerable-to-covid-19-indian-research-body-381106">People with 'O' blood group less vulnerable to COVID-19: Indian research body</a>

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The pan-India analysis has revealed that people with blood group 'O' are less susceptible to COVID-19 and people with the blood groups 'B'&nbsp;and 'AB' are more vulnerable to the virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-watch-virat-kohli-and-mohammed-sirajs-gesture-for-rishabh-pant-and-shimron-hetmyer-wins-hearts-381029">IPL 2021- WATCH: Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj's gesture for Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer wins hearts</a>

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RCB skipper Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj (who bowled the final over) were seen hugging and congratulating dejected Pant and Hetmyer immediately after the match ended.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-to-open-tourism-but-only-for-covid-passport-holders-381079">Spain to open tourism, but only for 'Covid passport' holders</a>

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Spain has decided to reopen its borders for travellers and holidaymakers from June but only if the incoming travellers can show their certification with the Covid certificate — the new digital health certificate scheme.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/asteroid-that-hit-botswana-in-2018-was-22-million-years-old-researchers-381137">Asteroid that hit Botswana in 2018 was 22 million years old: Researchers</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/28/193076-asteroid-botswana.jpg?itok=4l9TwKaq" />As per the researchers, the debris belongs to Vesta, which is one of the largest objects in our solar system and is believed to be the second-largest space rock in the asteroid belt.

In the middle of India's battle with coronavirus crisis, Russia, South Korea, and Canada also announce assistance as supplies continue to come from other parts of the world including Singapore, United Kingdom.

In the middle of India's battle with coronavirus crisis, Russia, South Korea, and Canada also announce assistance as supplies continue to come from other parts of the world including Singapore, United Kingdom. Meanwhile, after a row, Serum Institute cut the price of Covid vaccine for Indian states. Also, Germany's domestic intelligence agency has been roped in to monitor those who participated in the protest movement against coronavirus restrictions. Click on headlines to read more WION Exclusive: Will do more, says cricketer Pat Cummins after Covid donation to India wins hearts In an exclusive interview with WION’s Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay, Australia and Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer Pat Cummins talked about donating $50,000 to PM Cares Fund, IPL amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. India's Covid crisis: Russia, South Korea, Canada announce assistance; Prince Charles, UK extend solidarity Three more countries--Russia, South Korea, and Canada announced assistance to India to deal with the COVID-19 crisis as supplies continue to come from other parts of the world including Singapore. After row, Serum Institute cuts price of its Covid vaccine to 300 rupees for states as 'philanthropic gesture' The price of the vaccine has been reduced from 400 rupees to 300 per dose for all Indian states, said an announcement by Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday. Germany ropes in spy agency to monitor anti-vaxxers, Covid deniers The interior ministry said that some protest leaders "have clearly demonstrated that their agenda goes beyond simply mobilising protests against the government's corona measures". UK Electoral Commission to probe PM Boris Johnson's flat refurbishment funding scandal After several allegations from the opposition party, Britain's Electoral Commission has decided to open a formal investigation against the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the refurbishment of his Downing Street apartment. Bacteria can be the answer to remove microplastics from environment Generally smaller than 5 mm, microplastics are accidentally released into the environment during production and breakdown of items like water bottles, grocery bags, washing nylon clothes, among others. Even though these particles are tiny, they cannot be biodegradable easily, thereby hanging in the environment for long and also absorbing toxic chemicals. People with 'O' blood group less vulnerable to COVID-19: Indian research body The pan-India analysis has revealed that people with blood group 'O' are less susceptible to COVID-19 and people with the blood groups 'B' and 'AB' are more vulnerable to the virus. IPL 2021- WATCH: Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj's gesture for Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer wins hearts RCB skipper Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj (who bowled the final over) were seen hugging and congratulating dejected Pant and Hetmyer immediately after the match ended. Spain to open tourism, but only for 'Covid passport' holders Spain has decided to reopen its borders for travellers and holidaymakers from June but only if the incoming travellers can show their certification with the Covid certificate — the new digital health certificate scheme. Asteroid that hit Botswana in 2018 was 22 million years old: Researchers As per the researchers, the debris belongs to Vesta, which is one of the largest objects in our solar system and is believed to be the second-largest space rock in the asteroid belt.

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The activities of jailed opposition activist Alexey Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) have been restricted on Tuesday by the Moscow City Court. Meanwhile, President Hassan Rouhani ordered the investigation to identify who leaked the "stolen" three-hour-long recording by top diplomat and member of his moderate government Mohammad Javad Zarif.&nbsp;

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FBK director Ivan Zhdanov said on Twitter that the court had banned the group from posting content on the internet, using state media, organising protests, participating in elections and using bank deposits.

<a href="Iran's President Hassan Rouhani orders probe into leaked audio 'conspiracy'">Iran's President Hassan Rouhani orders probe into leaked audio 'conspiracy'</a>

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The tape, which comes ahead of presidential elections in June, has dominated the discussion in the Islamic republic since its publication by media outlets outside Iran on Sunday.

<a href="COVID-19: Fiji fears virus 'tsunami' after outbreak found to be Indian variant">COVID-19: Fiji fears virus 'tsunami' after outbreak found to be Indian variant</a>

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Fiji has largely contained the virus through strict isolation measures and border controls, recording 109 cases and just two deaths in a population of 930,000.

<a href="Washington DC police server hacked, Russian-speaking group claims responsibility: Reports">Washington DC police server hacked, Russian-speaking group claims responsibility: Reports</a>

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The department said it was still assessing the extent of the unauthorised access.

<a href="'Pink supermoon' dazzles skies across the globe">'Pink supermoon' dazzles skies across the globe</a>

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According to NASA, this year's super moon has been called a "pink" super moon, as it appears in April and named after an American plant, pink phlox, that blooms in Spring.

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A Saudi defence ministry statement on state media did not say whether there had been any damage as a result of the operation by the Saudi navy to intercept and destroy the remote-controlled boat.&nbsp;

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Brazilian health regulator Anvisa on Monday denied requests from several states to receive batches of Sputnik V, saying it did not have the data needed to verify the jab's safety and efficacy.

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The deal, which was finalised on Christmas Eve, already has been ratified by the UK Parliament and conditionally came into force pending the European Parliament's approval.

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King Willem-Alexander was marking his 54th birthday in the southern city of Eindhoven, a city that brands itself as a hub for high-tech innovation, for a digital version of the annual royal walkabout.&nbsp;

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The changes represent a step toward normality for Washington DC, residents and long-term hope for the city's vital tourism and convention industry, which has been devastated by the pandemic.

The activities of jailed opposition activist Alexey Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) have been restricted on Tuesday by the Moscow City Court. Meanwhile, President Hassan Rouhani ordered the investigation to identify who leaked the "stolen" three-hour-long recording by top diplomat and member of his moderate government Mohammad Javad Zarif.

The activities of jailed opposition activist Alexey Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) have been restricted on Tuesday by the Moscow City Court. Meanwhile, President Hassan Rouhani ordered the investigation to identify who leaked the "stolen" three-hour-long recording by top diplomat and member of his moderate government Mohammad Javad Zarif. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News. Russian court restricts activities of Navalny's anti-corruption foundation FBK director Ivan Zhdanov said on Twitter that the court had banned the group from posting content on the internet, using state media, organising protests, participating in elections and using bank deposits. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani orders probe into leaked audio 'conspiracy' The tape, which comes ahead of presidential elections in June, has dominated the discussion in the Islamic republic since its publication by media outlets outside Iran on Sunday. COVID-19: Fiji fears virus 'tsunami' after outbreak found to be Indian variant Fiji has largely contained the virus through strict isolation measures and border controls, recording 109 cases and just two deaths in a population of 930,000. Washington DC police server hacked, Russian-speaking group claims responsibility: Reports The department said it was still assessing the extent of the unauthorised access. 'Pink supermoon' dazzles skies across the globe According to NASA, this year's super moon has been called a "pink" super moon, as it appears in April and named after an American plant, pink phlox, that blooms in Spring. Saudi Arabia foils boat attack off Yanbu A Saudi defence ministry statement on state media did not say whether there had been any damage as a result of the operation by the Saudi navy to intercept and destroy the remote-controlled boat. Russia says Brazil's refusal to import Sputnik V is 'political' Brazilian health regulator Anvisa on Monday denied requests from several states to receive batches of Sputnik V, saying it did not have the data needed to verify the jab's safety and efficacy. European Parliament set to greenlight post-Brexit trade deal The deal, which was finalised on Christmas Eve, already has been ratified by the UK Parliament and conditionally came into force pending the European Parliament's approval. Muted celebrations of Dutch king's birthday amid pandemic King Willem-Alexander was marking his 54th birthday in the southern city of Eindhoven, a city that brands itself as a hub for high-tech innovation, for a digital version of the annual royal walkabout. Washington DC, to loosen virus restrictions this weekend The changes represent a step toward normality for Washington DC, residents and long-term hope for the city's vital tourism and convention industry, which has been devastated by the pandemic.

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Countries across the globe have come together to help India battle resurgence of Covid. More than 300,000 cases have been reported on a daily basis in the country. Moreover, Russia is making news over several developments today. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News.

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Here is the list of all the countries that are extending assistance to India which is facing a massive crisis in medical supplies as Covid second wave ravages its cities.

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Supporters of Alexei Navalny are defiant in the face of the possible ruling

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazeneca-says-eu-legal-action-over-vaccines-is-without-merit-380566">AstraZeneca says EU legal action over vaccines is 'without merit'</a>

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Alleged shortfall in vaccine deliveries has had EU and AstraZeneca at loggerheads

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The guidelines call for apps to disclose to users what personal information will be collected and for what purpose, and orders apps not to collect users' personal information without first obtaining consent

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The term ‘medical oxygen’ means high purity oxygen, which is used for medical treatments and developed for use in the human body

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Last month, Rome had announced that it was expelling two Russian officials after an Italian navy captain was caught by police selling confidential military documents to a Russian embassy official

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In a front-page headline, the Daily Mail newspaper reported Johnson had said he would rather see "bodies pile high in their thousands" than impose a third coronavirus lockdown

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spains-famous-pamplona-bull-run-cancelled-for-second-year-due-to-pandemic-380545">Spain's famous Pamplona bull-run cancelled for second year due to pandemic</a>

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The Navarre region, of which Pamplona is the capital, has one of the highest rates of Covid-19 in Spain.

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In the footage captured by dozens of cameras set up to report the country’s general election, the car’s wheels can be seen screeching as it reverses in circles around the Skanderbeg Square.

Countries across the globe have come together to help India battle resurgence of Covid. More than 300,000 cases have been reported on a daily basis in the country.

Countries across the globe have come together to help India battle resurgence of Covid. More than 300,000 cases have been reported on a daily basis in the country. Moreover, Russia is making news over several developments today. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News. International community extends support to India amid Covid crisis Here is the list of all the countries that are extending assistance to India which is facing a massive crisis in medical supplies as Covid second wave ravages its cities. Russian court may declare Alexei Navalny's group an extremist outfit Supporters of Alexei Navalny are defiant in the face of the possible ruling AstraZeneca says EU legal action over vaccines is 'without merit' Alleged shortfall in vaccine deliveries has had EU and AstraZeneca at loggerheads Oil falls as India's COVID-19 surge dents demand outlook Brent crude dropped $1.19, or 1.8%, to $64.92 a barrel by 1014 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down $1.08, or 1.7%, at $61.06 a barrel Chinese regulators issue draft rules on privacy protection for app users The guidelines call for apps to disclose to users what personal information will be collected and for what purpose, and orders apps not to collect users' personal information without first obtaining consent COVID-19: What is medical oxygen? The term ‘medical oxygen’ means high purity oxygen, which is used for medical treatments and developed for use in the human body Russia expels Italian diplomat in Moscow Last month, Rome had announced that it was expelling two Russian officials after an Italian navy captain was caught by police selling confidential military documents to a Russian embassy official UK PM under pressure over 'let bodies pile high' comment In a front-page headline, the Daily Mail newspaper reported Johnson had said he would rather see "bodies pile high in their thousands" than impose a third coronavirus lockdown Spain's famous Pamplona bull-run cancelled for second year due to pandemic The Navarre region, of which Pamplona is the capital, has one of the highest rates of Covid-19 in Spain. Man jumps onto moving car to stop dangerous driver in Albania In the footage captured by dozens of cameras set up to report the country’s general election, the car’s wheels can be seen screeching as it reverses in circles around the Skanderbeg Square.

Top 10 world news: World supports India amid pandemic, Russia expels Italian diplomat, and more

The US has indicated that it will help India in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan tweeted to say that work was underway 'round the clock' to come to India's aid. In other news, Myanmar's shadow government has welcomed ASEAN leaders' call for an end to violence in the country. Read this and more in our morning news brief.

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White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said further that US was working "round the clock" to help India drag itself out of the situation

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-shadow-government-welcomes-asean-call-for-an-end-to-violence-379969">Myanmar shadow government welcomes ASEAN call for an end to violence</a>

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Myanmar military junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing attended a high-level summit on Saturday with leaders from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-vaccine-doses-cross-one-billion-mark-worldwide-379965">Covid vaccine doses cross one billion mark worldwide</a>

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The pandemic has killed more than three million people worldwide since the initial outbreak in China in December 2019

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The US has indicated that it will help India in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan tweeted to say that work was underway 'round the clock' to come to India's aid.

The US has indicated that it will help India in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan tweeted to say that work was underway 'round the clock' to come to India's aid. In other news, Myanmar's shadow government has welcomed ASEAN leaders' call for an end to violence in the country. Read this and more in our morning news brief. US to support India in its fight against coronavirus pandemic White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said further that US was working "round the clock" to help India drag itself out of the situation Myanmar shadow government welcomes ASEAN call for an end to violence Myanmar military junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing attended a high-level summit on Saturday with leaders from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations Covid vaccine doses cross one billion mark worldwide The pandemic has killed more than three million people worldwide since the initial outbreak in China in December 2019 Iraq: Fire at Covid hospital claims at least 23 lives The prime minister has called for an investigation Bharat Biotech releases Covaxin's price ahead of India's phase 3 of vaccination ×

Morning news brief: US to help India fight pandemic, Myanmar updates, more

Countries such as US, UK, Germany, France and more are offering to help India out of Covid crisis. Meanwhile, Egypt President got vaccinated against the virus and Germany is contemplating easing restrictions for people who have been fully vaccinated.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-deeply-concerned-about-covid-outbreak-in-india-379971" hreflang="en">US to support India in its fight against coronavirus pandemic</a>

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White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that US was working "round the clock" to help India drag itself out of the situation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-biden-may-meet-in-june-for-a-summit-top-kremlin-aide-380170">Putin-Biden may meet in June for a summit: Top Kremlin aide</a>

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This news came from Putin’s top foreign policy aide, Yury Ushakov who said "June is being named, there are even concrete dates".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sunken-missing-indonesian-submarine-found-cracked-open-by-rescuers-380136">Sunken missing Indonesian submarine found cracked open by rescuers</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/24/192600-indonesia-submarine.jpg?itok=1NBy8zN7" />Search teams said on Saturday they had found objects including prayer mat fragments and a bottle of periscope lubricant near the submarine's last known location, leading the navy to believe the vessel had cracked.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-summons-us-ambassador-over-genocide-announcement-380169">Turkey summons US Ambassador over genocide announcement</a>

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Turkey's foreign ministry has summoned the US Ambassador in Ankara to protest the US decision to mark the deportation and killing of Armenians during the Ottoman Empire as 'genocide’. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/czech-leader-takes-rare-swipe-at-russia-over-terror-blasts-380171">Czech leader takes rare swipe at Russia over 'terror' blasts</a>

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The announcement led Prague to expel 18 Russian diplomats seen as spies while Moscow kicked out 20 Czech embassy staff in retaliation, sending bilateral relations to their lowest point in decades.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/apple-to-roll-out-new-privacy-update-facebook-google-protest-380119" hreflang="en">Apple to roll out new privacy update; Facebook, Google protest</a>

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As per the new privacy update in the software, all app makers will have to specifically spell out what tracking information is being collected from customers' phones and where is it being used.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-mediterranean-migrants-tragedy-a-time-for-shame-pope-380150" hreflang="en">Latest Mediterranean migrants tragedy a time for shame: Pope</a>

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Merchant vessels and a charity ship searching the Mediterranean for boats with migrants found 10 bodies floating near a capsized rubber boat in international waters near Libya.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mental-health-patients-suffered-during-lockdown-due-to-lack-of-in-clinic-appointment-380107" hreflang="en">Mental health patients suffered during lockdown due to lack of appointment</a>

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Researchers found out that people with mental problems found themselves lonelier as they were now pushed into heightened isolation and away from their friends and family.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-contemplates-easing-covid-restrictions-for-vaccinated-citizens-380154" hreflang="en">Germany contemplates easing Covid restrictions for vaccinated citizens</a>

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Germany is hoping to start easing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;restrictions specifically for people who have been&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccinated</a>&nbsp;against the deadly virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sisi-gets-vaccinated-against-coronavirus-as-egypt-records-912-new-cases-380182" hreflang="en">Sisi gets vaccinated against coronavirus as Egypt records 912 new cases</a>

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Egypt is currently administering doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine under the global COVAX agreement to provide vaccines for lower-income countries.

Countries such as US, UK, Germany, France and more are offering to help India out of Covid crisis. Meanwhile, Egypt President got vaccinated against the virus and Germany is contemplating easing restrictions for people who have been fully vaccinated.

Countries such as US, UK, Germany, France and more are offering to help India out of Covid crisis. Meanwhile, Egypt President got vaccinated against the virus and Germany is contemplating easing restrictions for people who have been fully vaccinated. Click on headlines to read more US to support India in its fight against coronavirus pandemic White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that US was working "round the clock" to help India drag itself out of the situation. Putin-Biden may meet in June for a summit: Top Kremlin aide This news came from Putin’s top foreign policy aide, Yury Ushakov who said "June is being named, there are even concrete dates". Sunken missing Indonesian submarine found cracked open by rescuers Search teams said on Saturday they had found objects including prayer mat fragments and a bottle of periscope lubricant near the submarine's last known location, leading the navy to believe the vessel had cracked. Turkey summons US Ambassador over genocide announcement Turkey's foreign ministry has summoned the US Ambassador in Ankara to protest the US decision to mark the deportation and killing of Armenians during the Ottoman Empire as 'genocide’. Czech leader takes rare swipe at Russia over 'terror' blasts The announcement led Prague to expel 18 Russian diplomats seen as spies while Moscow kicked out 20 Czech embassy staff in retaliation, sending bilateral relations to their lowest point in decades. Apple to roll out new privacy update; Facebook, Google protest As per the new privacy update in the software, all app makers will have to specifically spell out what tracking information is being collected from customers' phones and where is it being used. Latest Mediterranean migrants tragedy a time for shame: Pope Merchant vessels and a charity ship searching the Mediterranean for boats with migrants found 10 bodies floating near a capsized rubber boat in international waters near Libya. Mental health patients suffered during lockdown due to lack of appointment Researchers found out that people with mental problems found themselves lonelier as they were now pushed into heightened isolation and away from their friends and family. Germany contemplates easing Covid restrictions for vaccinated citizens Germany is hoping to start easing coronavirus restrictions specifically for people who have been vaccinated against the deadly virus. Sisi gets vaccinated against coronavirus as Egypt records 912 new cases Egypt is currently administering doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine under the global COVAX agreement to provide vaccines for lower-income countries.

Top 10 world news: EU offers help to India, Putin-Biden to meet, and more

Authorities have declared that the missing submarine has sunk in Indonesia with all people aboard. Meanwhile, Germany has joined the list of countries that has restricted travellers from India due to coronavirus surge.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-missing-submarine-has-sunk-says-countrys-navy-379773" hreflang="en">Indonesia: Missing submarine has sunk, says country's navy</a>

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Indonesian navy said on Saturday that the submarine that disappeared off Bali with 53 aborad had sunk.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-regulators-approve-restarting-use-of-johnson-johnson-covid-vaccine-379615">US regulators approve restarting use of Johnson &amp; Johnson Covid vaccine</a>

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US health regulators said on Friday that use of Johnson &amp; Johnson Covid vaccine could restart.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-reports-no-covid-19-deaths-for-first-time-in-10-months-379742">Israel reports no COVID-19 deaths for first time in 10 months</a>

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The last time zero deaths were reported in the country was in June 2020 after a lockdown was imposed in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lukashenko-to-amend-emergency-transfer-of-presidential-power-report-379881">Lukashenko to amend emergency transfer of presidential power: Report</a>

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he will sign a decree allowing the transfer of presidential power to the security council if he were to become unable to perform his duties, the state Belta news agency reported on Saturday.&nbsp;

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As the guilty verdict was announced for ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, the crowds gathered in George Floyd square erupted in celebration.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/load-of-st-activists-dump-crap-outside-white-house-to-protest-climate-change-379844" hreflang="en">Load of s**t! Activists dump crap outside White House to protest climate change</a>

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As Joe Biden and other world leaders gathered virtually to discuss policies on climate change, young activists showed their disappointment in their government's actions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/high-ly-suggested-nyc-organises-joints-for-jabs-to-fight-coronavirus-379806" hreflang="en">High-ly suggested: NYC organises 'joints for jabs' to fight coronavirus</a>

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A New York local decided to offer a 'joints for jabs' offer to the people who got vaccinated on April 20 in New York City.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/four-year-old-pak-girl-becomes-youngest-microsoft-professional-379802" hreflang="en">Four-year-old Pak girl becomes youngest Microsoft professional</a>

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Arish Fatima, a four-year-old prodigy from Karachi, made history by becoming the youngest Microsoft professional.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/mars-sucks-people-troll-elon-musks-idea-of-space-colonisation-379864" hreflang="en">'Mars sucks!' People troll Elon Musk's idea of space colonisation</a>

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Musk recently stressed the importance of space colonisation and talked about establishing a permanent presence of human beings on Mars as soon as possible.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/four-month-pregnant-nurse-earns-praise-for-helping-covid-patients-379880" hreflang="en">Four month pregnant nurse earns praise for helping Covid patients</a>

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Nancy Ayeza Mistry is in the fourth month of her pregnancy and has been observing fasts for the holy month of Ramadan.

Authorities have declared that the missing submarine has sunk in Indonesia with all people aboard. Meanwhile, Germany has joined the list of countries that has restricted travellers from India due to coronavirus surge.

Authorities have declared that the missing submarine has sunk in Indonesia with all people aboard. Meanwhile, Germany has joined the list of countries that has restricted travellers from India due to coronavirus surge. Click on headlines to read more Indonesia: Missing submarine has sunk, says country's navy Indonesian navy said on Saturday that the submarine that disappeared off Bali with 53 aborad had sunk. US regulators approve restarting use of Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine US health regulators said on Friday that use of Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine could restart. Israel reports no COVID-19 deaths for first time in 10 months The last time zero deaths were reported in the country was in June 2020 after a lockdown was imposed in the country. Lukashenko to amend emergency transfer of presidential power: Report Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he will sign a decree allowing the transfer of presidential power to the security council if he were to become unable to perform his duties, the state Belta news agency reported on Saturday. In pics: After Chauvin trial, what is the future of George Floyd Square? As the guilty verdict was announced for ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, the crowds gathered in George Floyd square erupted in celebration. Load of s**t! Activists dump crap outside White House to protest climate change As Joe Biden and other world leaders gathered virtually to discuss policies on climate change, young activists showed their disappointment in their government's actions. High-ly suggested: NYC organises 'joints for jabs' to fight coronavirus A New York local decided to offer a 'joints for jabs' offer to the people who got vaccinated on April 20 in New York City. Four-year-old Pak girl becomes youngest Microsoft professional Arish Fatima, a four-year-old prodigy from Karachi, made history by becoming the youngest Microsoft professional. 'Mars sucks!' People troll Elon Musk's idea of space colonisation Musk recently stressed the importance of space colonisation and talked about establishing a permanent presence of human beings on Mars as soon as possible. Four month pregnant nurse earns praise for helping Covid patients Nancy Ayeza Mistry is in the fourth month of her pregnancy and has been observing fasts for the holy month of Ramadan.

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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny&nbsp;has announced an end to his hunger strike in prison. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 10-day 'non-working' period to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexei-navalny-announces-plans-to-end-his-hunger-strike-379530" hreflang="en">Alexei Navalny announces plans to end his hunger strike</a>

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Russian opposition leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/alexei-navalny">Alexei Navalny</a>&nbsp;has announced a stop to his hunger strike that he had been carrying out in the prison.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-declares-state-of-emergency-in-tokyo-three-other-regions-as-covid-surges-379508">Japan declares 'state of emergency' in Tokyo, 3 other regions as Covid surges</a>

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Japan has imposed a state of emergency in the capital city Tokyo and three other regions on Friday to stop the wide spread of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worlds-first-malaria-vaccine-to-achieve-who-specified-efficacy-developed-in-uk-379514">UK: World’s first malaria vaccine to achieve WHO-specified efficacy developed</a>

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The team behind the vaccine hopes that it will be approved for use within the next two years.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/nasa-and-spacex-launch-a-new-four-astronaut-team-to-international-space-station-379500">Pics- NASA and SpaceX launch a new four-astronaut team to ISS</a>

<img src="http://13.235.153.162/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/23/192489-untitled-design-8.jpg?itok=BhMawJbv" />After being delayed a day by adverse weather along the flight path, The Crew-2 mission blasts off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-declares-10-day-non-working-period-in-russia-amid-coronavirus-surge-379511">Putin declares 10-day 'non-working period' in Russia amid coronavirus surge</a>

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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has announced a 10-day 'non-working' period to contain the widespread&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;pandemic in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-returns-precious-relics-to-afghanistan-after-seizing-from-new-york-based-smuggler-379545" hreflang="en">US returns precious relics to Afghanistan after seizing from New York-based smuggler</a>

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A collection of 33 artefacts, the relics were seized from an art dealer who has been described as one of the most prolific smugglers of antiquities in the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/millions-in-uk-could-get-covid-passports-soon-report-379532" hreflang="en">Millions in UK could get Covid passports soon: Report</a>

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These passports are likely to be different from domestic Covid certificates issued by the UK government, the report by Guardian claimed.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/fact-check-are-masks-really-dangerous-and-dont-prevent-covid-19-379513" hreflang="en">Fact-check: Are masks really dangerous and don't prevent COVID-19?</a>

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In recent days, a piece of news is getting viral, which cites Stanford University claiming that masks do not work to avoid contracting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>, and are actually dangerous.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cadila-gets-approval-to-repurpose-hepatitis-c-drug-for-covid-19-treatment-379520" hreflang="en">Cadila gets approval to repurpose Hepatitis C drug for COVID-19</a>

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This approval follows promising results from a late-stage study of the drug and comes in the middle of a massive wave of COVID-19 cases in India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-via-zoom-several-in-indonesia-given-capital-punishment-via-virtual-hearings-379546" hreflang="en">Several in Indonesia given capital punishment via virtual hearings</a>

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Several prisoners in Indonesia have been sentenced to death over Zoom and other video apps during the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus pandemic</a>.&nbsp;

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has announced an end to his hunger strike in prison. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 10-day 'non-working' period to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has announced an end to his hunger strike in prison. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 10-day 'non-working' period to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Click on headlines to read more Alexei Navalny announces plans to end his hunger strike Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has announced a stop to his hunger strike that he had been carrying out in the prison. Japan declares 'state of emergency' in Tokyo, 3 other regions as Covid surges Japan has imposed a state of emergency in the capital city Tokyo and three other regions on Friday to stop the wide spread of coronavirus. UK: World’s first malaria vaccine to achieve WHO-specified efficacy developed The team behind the vaccine hopes that it will be approved for use within the next two years. Pics- NASA and SpaceX launch a new four-astronaut team to ISS After being delayed a day by adverse weather along the flight path, The Crew-2 mission blasts off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Putin declares 10-day 'non-working period' in Russia amid coronavirus surge Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has announced a 10-day 'non-working' period to contain the widespread coronavirus pandemic in the country. US returns precious relics to Afghanistan after seizing from New York-based smuggler A collection of 33 artefacts, the relics were seized from an art dealer who has been described as one of the most prolific smugglers of antiquities in the world. Millions in UK could get Covid passports soon: Report These passports are likely to be different from domestic Covid certificates issued by the UK government, the report by Guardian claimed. Fact-check: Are masks really dangerous and don't prevent COVID-19? In recent days, a piece of news is getting viral, which cites Stanford University claiming that masks do not work to avoid contracting coronavirus, and are actually dangerous. Cadila gets approval to repurpose Hepatitis C drug for COVID-19 This approval follows promising results from a late-stage study of the drug and comes in the middle of a massive wave of COVID-19 cases in India. Several in Indonesia given capital punishment via virtual hearings Several prisoners in Indonesia have been sentenced to death over Zoom and other video apps during the coronavirus pandemic.

Top 10 world news: Navalny ends hunger strike, Russia declares 'non-working' days, and more

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> on Thursday opened an international climate summit. Meanwhile, more than 100 Nobel laureates, including Dalai Lama, have urged world leaders to take urgent action against fossil fuel expansion.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dalai-lama-100-other-nobel-laureates-urge-stop-on-fossil-fuel-expansion-379310" hreflang="en">Dalai Lama, 100 other Nobel laureates urge stop on fossil fuel expansion</a>

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Penning an open letter on the occasion of Earth Day, Dalai Lama and more than 100 other Nobel laureates have urged the world leaders to take immediate action on the climate crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-to-withdraw-troops-from-military-drills-in-crimea-379312">Russia to withdraw troops from military drills in Crimea</a>

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The drills come amid the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine's Western allies, who have expressed concerns about a build-up of Russian forces on the border and military exercises in Crimea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-nation-can-solve-this-crisis-on-their-own-says-biden-as-he-opens-virtual-climate-summit-379286">'No nation can solve this crisis on their own': Biden opens climate summit</a>

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US President Joe Biden on Thursday opened an international climate summit in which he said that Washington "isn't waiting" to lead on a "moral and economic imperative" issue.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-in-talks-with-russia-to-buy-30-million-sputnik-v-jabs-379271">Germany in talks with Russia to buy 30 million Sputnik V jabs</a>

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The move comes amid the strained relations between the EU and Russia over a number of issues including Kremlin opposition Alexei Navalny's health and the crisis at the Ukrainian border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arctic-sizzled-in-2020-the-warmest-year-for-europe-too-379313" hreflang="en">Arctic sizzled in 2020, the warmest year for Europe too</a>

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The continent in 2020 was nearly half a degree Celsius hotter than the next warmest year, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/experts-warn-second-recession-in-case-of-another-lockdown-in-japan-379290" hreflang="en">Experts warn second recession in case of another lockdown in Japan</a>

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Some analysts have warned that the decision may push the country into another recession if the retailers are again asked to close their businesses.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virginia-governor-signs-bill-to-legalise-marijuana-possession-from-july-1-379274" hreflang="en">Virginia governor signs bill to legalise marijuana possession from July 1</a>

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The decision has been taken after citing reports that Black residents were more than three times likely to be arrested for possessing the drug but in small amounts.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/start-conserving-california-governor-declares-drought-emergency-in-2-counties-379278" hreflang="en">Start conserving: California governor declares drought emergency in 2 counties</a>

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California is now bracing itself for yet another year of drought and wildfire after massive destruction took place last year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armed-group-takes-control-of-county-in-western-ethiopia-rights-commission-379309" hreflang="en">Armed group takes control of county in western Ethiopia - Rights commission</a>

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Benishangul-Gumuz has seen a surge of ethnic violence in recent months, including an attack in December that killed more than 200 civilians.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italian-police-arrest-man-connected-to-2016-nice-attack-379283" hreflang="en">Italian police arrest man connected to 2016 Nice attack</a>

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Endri Elezi, a 28-year-old Albanian, is suspected of 'supplying weapons to Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel', the Tunisian who carried out the attack on July 14, France's Bastille Day national holiday, a police statement said.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday opened an international climate summit. Meanwhile, more than 100 Nobel laureates, including Dalai Lama, have urged world leaders to take urgent action against fossil fuel expansion.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday opened an international climate summit. Meanwhile, more than 100 Nobel laureates, including Dalai Lama, have urged world leaders to take urgent action against fossil fuel expansion. Click on headlines to read more Dalai Lama, 100 other Nobel laureates urge stop on fossil fuel expansion Penning an open letter on the occasion of Earth Day, Dalai Lama and more than 100 other Nobel laureates have urged the world leaders to take immediate action on the climate crisis. Russia to withdraw troops from military drills in Crimea The drills come amid the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine's Western allies, who have expressed concerns about a build-up of Russian forces on the border and military exercises in Crimea. 'No nation can solve this crisis on their own': Biden opens climate summit US President Joe Biden on Thursday opened an international climate summit in which he said that Washington "isn't waiting" to lead on a "moral and economic imperative" issue. Germany in talks with Russia to buy 30 million Sputnik V jabs The move comes amid the strained relations between the EU and Russia over a number of issues including Kremlin opposition Alexei Navalny's health and the crisis at the Ukrainian border. Arctic sizzled in 2020, the warmest year for Europe too The continent in 2020 was nearly half a degree Celsius hotter than the next warmest year, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Experts warn second recession in case of another lockdown in Japan Some analysts have warned that the decision may push the country into another recession if the retailers are again asked to close their businesses. Virginia governor signs bill to legalise marijuana possession from July 1 The decision has been taken after citing reports that Black residents were more than three times likely to be arrested for possessing the drug but in small amounts. Start conserving: California governor declares drought emergency in 2 counties California is now bracing itself for yet another year of drought and wildfire after massive destruction took place last year. Armed group takes control of county in western Ethiopia - Rights commission Benishangul-Gumuz has seen a surge of ethnic violence in recent months, including an attack in December that killed more than 200 civilians. Italian police arrest man connected to 2016 Nice attack Endri Elezi, a 28-year-old Albanian, is suspected of 'supplying weapons to Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel', the Tunisian who carried out the attack on July 14, France's Bastille Day national holiday, a police statement said.

Top 10 world news: Biden opens climate summit, Nobel laureates demand action, and more

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest news stories of the day - from US Justice Department's fresh probe into the policing practices in Minneapolis to the disappearance of missing submarine in Indonesia. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-justice-department-to-probe-police-practices-in-minneapolis-after-george-floyd-verdict-379073">US Justice Department to probe police practices in Minneapolis</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-overrides-states-decision-to-join-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-379030">Australia overrides state's decision to join China's Belt and Road initiative</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-leader-denies-breaking-lobbying-rules-with-texts-to-dyson-379066" hreflang="en">UK leader denies breaking lobbying rules with texts to Dyson&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-queen-elizabeth-ii-thanks-public-for-support-and-kindness-on-95th-birthday-379068" hreflang="en">Queen Elizabeth II thanks public for 'support and kindness' on 95th birthday</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-proposes-rules-for-high-risk-artificial-intelligence-uses-379054" hreflang="en">EU proposes rules for high-risk artificial intelligence uses&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watchdog-suspends-syrias-rights-over-usage-of-chemical-weapons-during-civil-war-379026" hreflang="en">Watchdog suspends Syria's rights over usage of chemical weapons during civil war</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korean-court-dismisses-lawsuit-by-comfort-women-contradicts-earlier-ruling-379023" hreflang="en">South Korean court dismisses lawsuit by 'comfort women', contradicts earlier ruling&nbsp;</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/17157-gettyimages-502680182-20170113092516.jpg?itok=gsnNLcan" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-to-reroute-10-million-astrazeneca-covid-vaccines-to-countries-in-need-379016" hreflang="en">Israel to reroute 10 million AstraZeneca Covid vaccines to countries in need</a>

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Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest news stories of the day - from US Justice Department's fresh probe into the policing practices in Minneapolis to the disappearance of missing submarine in Indonesia.

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest news stories of the day - from US Justice Department's fresh probe into the policing practices in Minneapolis to the disappearance of missing submarine in Indonesia. Click on the headline to read the full story. US Justice Department to probe police practices in Minneapolis Indonesia searches for missing submarine with 53 on board Australia overrides state's decision to join China's Belt and Road initiative UK leader denies breaking lobbying rules with texts to Dyson Queen Elizabeth II thanks public for 'support and kindness' on 95th birthday EU proposes rules for high-risk artificial intelligence uses Watchdog suspends Syria's rights over usage of chemical weapons during civil war South Korean court dismisses lawsuit by 'comfort women', contradicts earlier ruling Israel to reroute 10 million AstraZeneca Covid vaccines to countries in need Watch: Your Story: US yet to respond on ban on export of COVID-19 vaccine raw material

Top 10 world news today: US to probe police practices in Minneapolis, Indonesian submarine goes missing, and more

Top 10 world news today: From EU's established link between J&amp;J vaccine and blood clots to Trump's new suggestion to Biden, we have it all. Click on the headline to read more.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/eu-finds-link-between-blood-clots-and-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine-378851" hreflang="en">EU finds link between blood clots and Johnson &amp; Johnson COVID-19 vaccine</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/co2-emissions-to-witness-second-biggest-surge-ever-warns-un-agency-ahead-of-global-climate-summit-378836" hreflang="en">CO2 emissions to witness second-biggest surge ever, warns UN agency ahead of global climate summit</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-asks-biden-to-reinstate-travel-ban-to-keep-us-safe-from-radical-islamic-terrorism-378827" hreflang="en">Trump asks Biden to reinstate travel ban, to keep US safe from radical Islamic terrorism</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-duterte-says-he-will-send-navy-ships-in-south-china-sea-to-assert-claim-over-resources-378826" hreflang="en">Philippines' Duterte says he will send navy ships in South China Sea to assert claim over resources</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chad-president-idriss-deby-dies-during-clashes-with-rebels-army-says-378818" hreflang="en">Chad President Idriss Deby dies during clashes with rebels, army says</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-sacks-rail-authority-chief-after-string-of-deadly-accidents-378814" hreflang="en">Egypt sacks rail authority chief after string of deadly accidents</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-records-eight-cases-of-coronavirus-variant-first-found-in-india-378811" hreflang="en">Israel records eight cases of coronavirus variant first found in India</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-to-have-covid-19-vaccine-doses-for-70-of-adults-by-mid-july-378781" hreflang="en">EU to have COVID-19 vaccine doses for 70% of adults by mid-July</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/derek-chauvin-trial-murder-case-against-ex-cop-in-george-floyds-death-goes-to-jury-378760" hreflang="en">Derek Chauvin trial: Murder case against ex-cop in George Floyd's death goes to jury</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/coronavirus-update-triple-mutant-appears-in-indias-virus-variant-378846" hreflang="en">Coronavirus Update: Triple mutant appears in India’s virus variant</a>

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Top 10 world news today: From EU's established link between J&J vaccine and blood clots to Trump's new suggestion to Biden, we have it all. Click on the headline to read more.

Top 10 world news today: From EU's established link between J&J vaccine and blood clots to Trump's new suggestion to Biden, we have it all. Click on the headline to read more. EU finds link between blood clots and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine CO2 emissions to witness second-biggest surge ever, warns UN agency ahead of global climate summit Trump asks Biden to reinstate travel ban, to keep US safe from radical Islamic terrorism Philippines' Duterte says he will send navy ships in South China Sea to assert claim over resources Chad President Idriss Deby dies during clashes with rebels, army says Egypt sacks rail authority chief after string of deadly accidents Israel records eight cases of coronavirus variant first found in India EU to have COVID-19 vaccine doses for 70% of adults by mid-July Derek Chauvin trial: Murder case against ex-cop in George Floyd's death goes to jury Watch: Coronavirus Update: Triple mutant appears in India’s virus variant

Top 10 world news today: Trump offers advice to Biden, Chad president dies during clashes, and more

In a major development, all Indians above the age 18 will be eligible to receive coronavirus vaccines. The vaccination drive was initially focused on the middle aged and the elderly. In other news, former Indian PM Manmohan Singh was found COVID positive. NASA made history on Monday as its ingenuity helicopter flew over Mars. This is the first-ever powered flight on the red planet. Read this and more in out Top 10 World News.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-give-covid-19-vaccines-to-all-above-18-from-may-1-in-major-boost-to-fight-against-pandemic-378655">COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to everyone above 18 in India</a>

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It was decided in a meeting chaired by Indian PM Narendra Modi that everyone above 18 years of age will be administered COVID vaccine

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-ingenuity-helicopter-successfully-takes-flight-over-mars-378615">Giant flight for mankind: NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flies successfully over Mars</a>

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A short clip sent back by Perseverance rover showed the helicopter hovering over the surface of Mars

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-indian-pm-manmohan-singh-tests-positive-for-covid-19-378650">Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh tests positive for COVID-19</a>

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He has been admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/british-pm-boris-johnson-cancels-visit-to-india-over-covid-surge-for-the-second-time-378586">British PM Boris Johnson cancels visit to India over COVID surge, for the second time</a>

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Johnson had already postponed the trip once from January, when COVID-19 infections were high in Britain

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-military-tv-shows-bruised-protesters-leading-to-outcry-378645">Myanmar military TV shows bruised protesters, leading to outcry</a>

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Images carried on Sunday by &nbsp;junta-owned MRTV showed six detainees, including two women. Their faces appeared swollen, bloodied or bruised.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-expels-20-czech-diplomats-in-retaliation-for-prague-expulsions-378589">Russia expels 20 Czech diplomats in retaliation for Prague expulsions</a>

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In Moscow, Russia’s foreign ministry summoned the Czech ambassador over Prague’s expulsion of 18 Russian diplomats.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ethiopia-declares-state-of-emergency-in-amhara-deploys-troops-to-quell-ethnic-violence-378661">Ethiopia declares state of emergency in Amhara, deploys troops to quell ethnic violence&nbsp;</a>

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Ethiopia's military said on Sunday it was deploying troops to quell violence between the country's two largest ethnic groups that have left hundreds dead in recent weeks

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/japan-seeks-release-of-journalist-arrested-in-myanmar-for-second-time-378647">Japan seeks release of journalist arrested in Myanmar for second time</a>

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Media reports identified the journalist as Yuki Kitazumi, who runs a media production company, Yangon Media Professionals

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-cracks-down-on-islamist-hardliners-after-india-pm-protests-378659">Bangladesh cracks down on Islamist hardliners after India PM protests&nbsp;</a>

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The leaders were expected to be charged with the outbreak of violence during the anti-Modi protests and demonstrations in 2013 that left nearly 50 people dead

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-who-said-covid-was-a-hoax-dies-from-virus-after-hosting-illegal-parties-378585">Man who said Covid was a hoax dies from virus after hosting illegal parties</a>

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Gaarder had used various social media channels to peddle false information relating to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the US election in 2020

In a major development, all Indians above the age 18 will be eligible to receive coronavirus vaccines. The vaccination drive was initially focused on the middle aged and the elderly.

In a major development, all Indians above the age 18 will be eligible to receive coronavirus vaccines. The vaccination drive was initially focused on the middle aged and the elderly. In other news, former Indian PM Manmohan Singh was found COVID positive. NASA made history on Monday as its ingenuity helicopter flew over Mars. This is the first-ever powered flight on the red planet. Read this and more in out Top 10 World News. COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to everyone above 18 in India It was decided in a meeting chaired by Indian PM Narendra Modi that everyone above 18 years of age will be administered COVID vaccine Giant flight for mankind: NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flies successfully over Mars A short clip sent back by Perseverance rover showed the helicopter hovering over the surface of Mars Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh tests positive for COVID-19 He has been admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi British PM Boris Johnson cancels visit to India over COVID surge, for the second time Johnson had already postponed the trip once from January, when COVID-19 infections were high in Britain Myanmar military TV shows bruised protesters, leading to outcry Images carried on Sunday by junta-owned MRTV showed six detainees, including two women. Their faces appeared swollen, bloodied or bruised. Russia expels 20 Czech diplomats in retaliation for Prague expulsions In Moscow, Russia’s foreign ministry summoned the Czech ambassador over Prague’s expulsion of 18 Russian diplomats. Ethiopia declares state of emergency in Amhara, deploys troops to quell ethnic violence Ethiopia's military said on Sunday it was deploying troops to quell violence between the country's two largest ethnic groups that have left hundreds dead in recent weeks Japan seeks release of journalist arrested in Myanmar for second time Media reports identified the journalist as Yuki Kitazumi, who runs a media production company, Yangon Media Professionals Bangladesh cracks down on Islamist hardliners after India PM protests The leaders were expected to be charged with the outbreak of violence during the anti-Modi protests and demonstrations in 2013 that left nearly 50 people dead Man who said Covid was a hoax dies from virus after hosting illegal parties Gaarder had used various social media channels to peddle false information relating to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the US election in 2020

Top 10 World News: India vaccination, NASA flies copter on Mars, and more

Saudi Arabia and Iran held talks to ease tension, say sources 
https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-and-iran-held-talks-to-ease-tension-say-sources-378445 
The meeting focused on Yemen, where a military coalition led by Saudi Arabia has been battling the Iran-aligned Houthi group since March 2015

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexei-navalny-aides-call-for-protests-to-save-his-life-378419">Alexei Navalny aides call for protests to save his life</a>

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Doctors warned on Saturday that Alexei Navalny could 'die any minute'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syria-to-hold-presidential-election-on-may-26-says-parliament-speaker-378401">Syria to hold presidential election on May 26, says parliament speaker</a>

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Bashar Al-Assad, who took power following the death of his father Hafez in 2000, has not yet officially announced that he will stand for re-election

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sinn-fein-apologises-for-ira-killing-of-lord-mountbatten-prince-philips-uncle-378433">Sinn Fein apologises for IRA killing of Lord Mountbatten, Prince Philip's uncle</a>

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It was the first time the political leader of Irish republicans has apologised for assassination of Lord Mountbatten, who was also the last Viceroy of India

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/germany-pays-respect-to-80000-coronavirus-victims-in-a-ceremony-378423#for-the-80000-378417">Germany pays respect to 80,000 coronavirus victims in a ceremony</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-drops-public-mask-mandate-with-more-than-half-citizens-vaccinated-378441">Israel drops public mask mandate with more than half population vaccinated</a>

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Rapid vaccination has led to drastic decrease in Israel's daily caseload. In January this year, the caseload was 10,000 infections per day. Now it has come to 200 cases per day

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-hit-by-59-magnitude-quake-five-injured-378437">Iran hit by 5.9-magnitude quake, five injured</a>

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The 10-kilometre (six mile) deep quake hit 27 kilometres northwest of the port city of Genaveh at 11:11 am local time

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/petflix-uk-sees-surge-in-pet-care-products-as-people-return-to-offices-378410">Petflix! UK sees surge in pet-care products as people return to offices</a>

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Platforms such as Spotify, Amazon prime and RelaxMyDogs have increased the supply of material tailor-made for dogs

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-posts-stunning-new-photos-of-earth-captured-from-international-space-station-378407">NASA posts stunning new photos of Earth captured from International Space Station</a>

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The new images posted by NASA are in celebration of Earth Day, which is fast approaching (April 22)

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-reveal-why-some-people-are-always-hungry-378442">Scientists reveal why some people are always hungry</a>

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A recent study has established a link between appetite and blood sugar, helping people figure out why they keep getting hungry throughout the day.

Saudi Arabia and Iran held talks to ease tension, say sources https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-and-iran-held-talks-to-ease-tension-say-sources-378445 The meeting focused on Yemen, where a military coalition led by Saudi Arabia has been battling the Iran-aligned Houthi group since March 2015 Alexei Navalny aides call for protests to save his life Doctors warned on Saturday that Alexei Navalny could 'die any minute' Syria to hold presidential election on May 26, says parliament speaker Bashar Al-Assad, who took power following the death of his father Hafez in 2000, has not yet officially announced that he will stand for re-election Sinn Fein apologises for IRA killing of Lord Mountbatten, Prince Philip's uncle It was the first time the political leader of Irish republicans has apologised for assassination of Lord Mountbatten, who was also the last Viceroy of India Germany pays respect to 80,000 coronavirus victims in a ceremony Israel drops public mask mandate with more than half population vaccinated Rapid vaccination has led to drastic decrease in Israel's daily caseload.

Saudi Arabia and Iran held talks to ease tension, say sources https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-and-iran-held-talks-to-ease-tension-say-sources-378445 The meeting focused on Yemen, where a military coalition led by Saudi Arabia has been battling the Iran-aligned Houthi group since March 2015 Alexei Navalny aides call for protests to save his life Doctors warned on Saturday that Alexei Navalny could 'die any minute' Syria to hold presidential election on May 26, says parliament speaker Bashar Al-Assad, who took power following the death of his father Hafez in 2000, has not yet officially announced that he will stand for re-election Sinn Fein apologises for IRA killing of Lord Mountbatten, Prince Philip's uncle It was the first time the political leader of Irish republicans has apologised for assassination of Lord Mountbatten, who was also the last Viceroy of India Germany pays respect to 80,000 coronavirus victims in a ceremony Israel drops public mask mandate with more than half population vaccinated Rapid vaccination has led to drastic decrease in Israel's daily caseload. In January this year, the caseload was 10,000 infections per day. Now it has come to 200 cases per day Iran hit by 5.9-magnitude quake, five injured The 10-kilometre (six mile) deep quake hit 27 kilometres northwest of the port city of Genaveh at 11:11 am local time Petflix! UK sees surge in pet-care products as people return to offices Platforms such as Spotify, Amazon prime and RelaxMyDogs have increased the supply of material tailor-made for dogs NASA posts stunning new photos of Earth captured from International Space Station The new images posted by NASA are in celebration of Earth Day, which is fast approaching (April 22) Scientists reveal why some people are always hungry A recent study has established a link between appetite and blood sugar, helping people figure out why they keep getting hungry throughout the day.

Top 10 World News: Saudi-Iran talks, Navalny protests, and more

UK is observing&nbsp;Prince Philip's funeral after the&nbsp;Duke of Edinburgh passed away on April 09. Meanwhile, the world is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic due to which India, Brazil and UK issuing advisories for locals and pregnant women.

Click on headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/live-updates-prince-philips-funeral-duke-of-edinburgh-to-be-laid-to-rest-at-royal-ceremony-378167" hreflang="en">Live updates: Procession for Duke of Edinburgh is underway</a>

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This is the live coverage of the funeral of Prince Philip, husband of British Queen Elizabeth.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-sends-two-warships-to-black-sea-amid-tensions-with-ukraine-378204">Russia sends two warships to Black Sea amid tensions with Ukraine</a>

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These monoeuvres have come at a time when Russia-Ukraine relations are strained over Russian military presence on its border with the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-military-junta-leader-to-attend-asean-summit-378185">Myanmar military junta leader to attend ASEAN summit</a>

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Myanmar military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will join a special ASEAN summit next week, said Thai foreign ministry on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/please-delay-pregnancies-brazil-urges-local-women-amid-coronavirus-surge-378199">'Please delay pregnancies', Brazil urges local women amid coronavirus surge</a>

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The request has come as Brazil is experiencing one of the worst waves of coronavirus, with the country marking one of the highest death tolls in the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-japan-showcase-alliance-resolve-in-dealing-with-aggressive-china-378076">US, Japan showcase alliance, resolve in dealing with aggressive China</a>

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The talks featured unusually frank warnings from a Japanese leader against any effort by China to dominate the Indo-Pacific region by 'force or coercion’.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ohio-worlds-smallest-police-dog-dies-hours-after-her-sheriff-378217" hreflang="en">Ohio: World's smallest police dog dies hours after her sheriff</a>

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Midge, the 16-year-old crime-fighting pet, stopped breathing hours after she saw her owner lose his battle to cancer.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-faces-shortage-of-oxygen-hospital-beds-as-city-records-24000-cases-in-24-hours-kejriwal-378235" hreflang="en">Delhi faces shortage of hospital beds as city records 24,000 cases in 24 hours</a>

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Kejriwal also admitted that while the situation seemed in control a few days ago, the sudden surge has made the situation spiralling out of control in the capital now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yoga-will-lead-to-guided-imagery-hinduism-christian-groups-claim-in-alabama-378180" hreflang="en">Yoga will lead to guided imagery, Hinduism: Christian groups claim in Alabama</a>

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A state lawmaker in Alabama, who has been practising yoga for years, is aiming to overturn a 28-year-old ban on yoga in state public schools.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pregnant-women-can-be-given-pfizer-and-moderna-coronavirus-vaccine-uk-advisory-group-378209" hreflang="en">Pregnant women can be given Pfizer &amp; Moderna coronavirus vaccine: UK advisory</a>

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This has been reported after experts studied real-world data that showed that more than 90,000 pregnant women have been vaccinated against the virus in the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-activist-who-crowdfunded-pm-defamation-penalty-says-people-contributed-to-show-resistance-378213" hreflang="en">Singapore activist: People crowdfunded PM libel penalty to show resistance</a>

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In an exclusive chat with WION, activist Roy Ngerng, who crowdfunded to pay the penalty for libel against Singapore PM, talks about why he thinks people chose to support him.

UK is observing Prince Philip's funeral after the Duke of Edinburgh passed away on April 09. Meanwhile, the world is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic due to which India, Brazil and UK issuing advisories for locals and pregnant women.

UK is observing Prince Philip's funeral after the Duke of Edinburgh passed away on April 09. Meanwhile, the world is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic due to which India, Brazil and UK issuing advisories for locals and pregnant women. Click on headlines to read more Live updates: Procession for Duke of Edinburgh is underway This is the live coverage of the funeral of Prince Philip, husband of British Queen Elizabeth. Russia sends two warships to Black Sea amid tensions with Ukraine These monoeuvres have come at a time when Russia-Ukraine relations are strained over Russian military presence on its border with the country. Myanmar military junta leader to attend ASEAN summit Myanmar military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will join a special ASEAN summit next week, said Thai foreign ministry on Saturday. 'Please delay pregnancies', Brazil urges local women amid coronavirus surge The request has come as Brazil is experiencing one of the worst waves of coronavirus, with the country marking one of the highest death tolls in the world. US, Japan showcase alliance, resolve in dealing with aggressive China The talks featured unusually frank warnings from a Japanese leader against any effort by China to dominate the Indo-Pacific region by 'force or coercion’. Ohio: World's smallest police dog dies hours after her sheriff Midge, the 16-year-old crime-fighting pet, stopped breathing hours after she saw her owner lose his battle to cancer. Delhi faces shortage of hospital beds as city records 24,000 cases in 24 hours Kejriwal also admitted that while the situation seemed in control a few days ago, the sudden surge has made the situation spiralling out of control in the capital now. Yoga will lead to guided imagery, Hinduism: Christian groups claim in Alabama A state lawmaker in Alabama, who has been practising yoga for years, is aiming to overturn a 28-year-old ban on yoga in state public schools. Pregnant women can be given Pfizer & Moderna coronavirus vaccine: UK advisory This has been reported after experts studied real-world data that showed that more than 90,000 pregnant women have been vaccinated against the virus in the US. Singapore activist: People crowdfunded PM libel penalty to show resistance In an exclusive chat with WION, activist Roy Ngerng, who crowdfunded to pay the penalty for libel against Singapore PM, talks about why he thinks people chose to support him.

Top 10 world news: Prince Philip's funeral, Coronavirus crisis, and more

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has signed off on the order to extradite Nirav Modi who is facing fraud and money laundering charges in India. PTI reported the development quoting a diplomatic source in the UK. Meanwhile, Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 12 months in prison. In Europe, indications have been given that the EU may not renew contract for AstraZeneca COVID vaccines. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News of the hour! &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uk-home-secretary-approves-fugitive-diamantaire-nirav-modis-extradition-to-india-377990">UK home secretary approves fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's extradition to India&nbsp;</a>

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Modi, 50, who remains behind bars at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, has 14 days to apply for permission to appeal against the Home Secretary's order in the High Court in London 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-may-not-renew-contract-for-astrazeneca-coronavirus-vaccine-french-minister-378003">EU may not renew contract for AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine: French minister</a>

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Johnson &amp; Johnson also announced a delay in its rollout of vaccine doses in Europe after reports of blood clots

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-court-sentences-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai-to-12-months-prison-377963">Hong Kong court sentences media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 12 months prison</a>

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Lai was among nine of Hong Kong's most prominent democracy campaigners found guilty of organising and participating in a 2019 rally

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ease-ukraines-provocative-actions-russia-urges-macron-and-merkel-377977">Ease Ukraine's 'provocative actions', Russia urges Macron and Merkel</a>

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Relations between Ukraine and Russia have increasingly come under strain due to Russian troop buildup on the Ukraine-Russia border and situation in Donbass region of Ukraine

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indianapolis-shooting-8-people-killed-at-fedex-facility-suspect-also-dead-377933">Indianapolis shooting: 8 people killed at FedEx facility, suspect also dead</a>

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Police believe the shooter has died by suicide. Cook said officials do not believe there is an active threat to the community

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-in-grip-of-third-wave-angela-merkel-warns-amid-coronavirus-surge-377998">Germany in grip of third wave: Angela Merkel warns amid coronavirus surge</a>

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This came as Germany recorded 25,831 new cases of coronavirus and 247 deaths within 24 hours

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippine-president-duterte-asked-to-confront-china-in-south-china-sea-378001">Philippine President Duterte asked to confront China in South China Sea</a>

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Earlier his spokesperson said that the Filipino president is pursuing 'diplomatic initiatives' in 'private'&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/drug-resistant-malaria-making-inroads-in-africa-study-377979">Drug-resistant malaria making inroads in Africa: Study</a>

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There have been concerns for long about the emergence of such mutations across the continent which makes up for over 90 per cent of malaria deaths worldwide in 2019

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/176-year-old-time-capsule-found-in-a-cross-atop-a-cathedral-in-hungary-378000">176-year-old 'time capsule' found in a cross atop a cathedral in Hungary</a>

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Check out what was inside!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-posts-video-on-what-happens-when-two-black-holes-cross-paths-in-space-377967">NASA posts video on what happens when two black holes cross paths in space</a>

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When a black hole tears a nearby star apart, there are ways to detect this celestial event. But what happens when two black holes (two celestial bodies that can't be seen) cross paths?

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has signed off on the order to extradite Nirav Modi who is facing fraud and money laundering charges in India. PTI reported the development quoting a diplomatic source in the UK.

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has signed off on the order to extradite Nirav Modi who is facing fraud and money laundering charges in India. PTI reported the development quoting a diplomatic source in the UK. Meanwhile, Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 12 months in prison. In Europe, indications have been given that the EU may not renew contract for AstraZeneca COVID vaccines. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News of the hour! UK home secretary approves fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's extradition to India Modi, 50, who remains behind bars at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, has 14 days to apply for permission to appeal against the Home Secretary's order in the High Court in London EU may not renew contract for AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine: French minister Johnson & Johnson also announced a delay in its rollout of vaccine doses in Europe after reports of blood clots Hong Kong court sentences media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 12 months prison Lai was among nine of Hong Kong's most prominent democracy campaigners found guilty of organising and participating in a 2019 rally Ease Ukraine's 'provocative actions', Russia urges Macron and Merkel Relations between Ukraine and Russia have increasingly come under strain due to Russian troop buildup on the Ukraine-Russia border and situation in Donbass region of Ukraine Indianapolis shooting: 8 people killed at FedEx facility, suspect also dead Police believe the shooter has died by suicide. Cook said officials do not believe there is an active threat to the community Germany in grip of third wave: Angela Merkel warns amid coronavirus surge This came as Germany recorded 25,831 new cases of coronavirus and 247 deaths within 24 hours Philippine President Duterte asked to confront China in South China Sea Earlier his spokesperson said that the Filipino president is pursuing 'diplomatic initiatives' in 'private' Drug-resistant malaria making inroads in Africa: Study There have been concerns for long about the emergence of such mutations across the continent which makes up for over 90 per cent of malaria deaths worldwide in 2019 176-year-old 'time capsule' found in a cross atop a cathedral in Hungary Check out what was inside! NASA posts video on what happens when two black holes cross paths in space When a black hole tears a nearby star apart, there are ways to detect this celestial event. But what happens when two black holes (two celestial bodies that can't be seen) cross paths?

Top 10 world news: Go-ahead for Nirav Modi extradition, EU on AstraZeneca, and more

The&nbsp;US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;has slammed Russia with sanctions over&nbsp;poll meddling and cyber attack. Meanwhile,&nbsp;US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Afghanistan&nbsp;on a surprise to visit&nbsp;Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as well as senior US officials in Kabul.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-slaps-sanctions-on-russia-expels-10-diplomats-377760" hreflang="en">US sanctions Russia, expels 10 diplomats over poll meddling, hacking</a>

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The sanctions have come in retaliation for what the US says is Kremlin's interference in US elections and other hostile activities including a massive cyber attack.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-continues-pause-on-johnson-johnson-vaccine-over-reports-of-blood-clots-377746">US continues pause on Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine over reports of blood clots</a>

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The vaccine was rolled back as six women in the US between the ages of 18 and 48 developed brain blood clots after they received the J&amp; vaccine shot.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-nuclear-programme-peaceful-mistake-for-us-to-express-concerns-rouhani-377735">Iran nuclear programme peaceful, 'mistake' for US to express concerns: Rouhani</a>

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Rouhani said in televised remarks that it was a "mistake" for Europe and the United States to express concerns that the move "means we can enrich to 90 per cent in one go".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/officer-who-shot-black-man-near-minneapolis-to-appear-in-court-today-377701">Officer who shot Black man near Minneapolis to appear in court today</a>

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Potter, a 26-year police veteran who resigned after Wright's death, faces a maximum of 10 years in jail if convicted of second-degree manslaughter.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/over-20-chinese-tech-giants-make-public-pact-to-abide-by-anti-monopoly-guidelines-377734">Over 20 Chinese tech giants pledge to end unfair competition</a>

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Beijing is taking China's tech firms to task to curtail the reach of private companies into the daily finances of the Chinese public, and, analysts say, to rein in their runaway expansion.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-in-afghanistan-on-a-surprise-visit-377745">US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Afghanistan on a surprise visit</a>

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Blinken met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as well as senior US officials in Kabul and briefed them on President Joe Biden’s Wednesday announcement that he was ending "the forever war", which began in response to the 2001 September 11 terror attacks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/early-findings-suggest-new-drug-could-be-gamechanging-to-treat-brain-cancer-377731" hreflang="en">Early findings suggest new drug could be 'gamechanging' to treat brain cancer</a>

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Two patients with advanced brain cancer have responded well in a small experimental trial of combining chemo and immunotherapy drugs.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/taiwan-man-marries-four-times-divorces-three-times-to-get-extra-paid-leaves-377781" hreflang="en">Taiwan man marries four times, divorces three times to get extra paid leaves</a>

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A&nbsp;man in Taiwan has married the same spouse four times and divorced three times within 37 days.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-reports-first-blood-clot-case-linked-to-astrazeneca-vaccine-377744" hreflang="en">Canada reports first blood clot case linked to AstraZeneca vaccine</a>

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However, Health Canada said that the country would continue to use the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab since its benefits against&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">Covid-19</a>&nbsp;'outweigh the potential risks'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-urges-biden-to-refer-uighur-genocide-to-united-nations-377761" hreflang="en">US House urges Biden to refer Uighur 'genocide' to United Nations</a>

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Labelling it as 'genocide', the authorities have urged US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;to refer these atrocities to the United Nations.

The US President Joe Biden has slammed Russia with sanctions over poll meddling and cyber attack. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Afghanistan on a surprise to visit Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as well as senior US officials in Kabul.

The US President Joe Biden has slammed Russia with sanctions over poll meddling and cyber attack. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Afghanistan on a surprise to visit Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as well as senior US officials in Kabul. Click on headlines to read more US sanctions Russia, expels 10 diplomats over poll meddling, hacking The sanctions have come in retaliation for what the US says is Kremlin's interference in US elections and other hostile activities including a massive cyber attack. US continues pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine over reports of blood clots The vaccine was rolled back as six women in the US between the ages of 18 and 48 developed brain blood clots after they received the J& vaccine shot. Iran nuclear programme peaceful, 'mistake' for US to express concerns: Rouhani Rouhani said in televised remarks that it was a "mistake" for Europe and the United States to express concerns that the move "means we can enrich to 90 per cent in one go". Officer who shot Black man near Minneapolis to appear in court today Potter, a 26-year police veteran who resigned after Wright's death, faces a maximum of 10 years in jail if convicted of second-degree manslaughter. Over 20 Chinese tech giants pledge to end unfair competition Beijing is taking China's tech firms to task to curtail the reach of private companies into the daily finances of the Chinese public, and, analysts say, to rein in their runaway expansion. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Afghanistan on a surprise visit Blinken met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as well as senior US officials in Kabul and briefed them on President Joe Biden’s Wednesday announcement that he was ending "the forever war", which began in response to the 2001 September 11 terror attacks. Early findings suggest new drug could be 'gamechanging' to treat brain cancer Two patients with advanced brain cancer have responded well in a small experimental trial of combining chemo and immunotherapy drugs. Taiwan man marries four times, divorces three times to get extra paid leaves A man in Taiwan has married the same spouse four times and divorced three times within 37 days. Canada reports first blood clot case linked to AstraZeneca vaccine However, Health Canada said that the country would continue to use the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab since its benefits against Covid-19 'outweigh the potential risks'. US House urges Biden to refer Uighur 'genocide' to United Nations Labelling it as 'genocide', the authorities have urged US President Joe Biden to refer these atrocities to the United Nations.

Top 10 world news: Biden sanctions Russia, Blinken's surprise visit to Afghan, and more

US President Joe Biden has decided to bring back the American troops from Afghanistan by&nbsp;September 11. Meanwhile, Pakistan has decided to ban a radical Islamist party under the Terrorism Act.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/time-to-bring-our-forces-home-us-on-afghan-pullout-377511">'Time to bring our forces home': US on Afghan pullout</a>

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Blinken's comments came on a day when US President Joe Biden is set to formally announce that all US troops will be pulled out from Afghanistan no later than September 11.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/uk-adds-covid-19-vaccines-from-two-more-companies-to-its-mix-and-match-trial-377537">UK expands mix and match COVID-19 vaccine trial, adds two more jabs</a>

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Since February, experts have been studying the immune response on volunteers if they are inoculated with the first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca and the second dose of Pfizer vaccine, and vice versa.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marry-your-rapist-laws-still-practised-in-20-countries-to-prevent-justice-un-377529">'Marry your rapist' laws still practised in 20 countries to prevent justice</a>

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''Marry your rapist' laws shift the burden of guilt on to the victim and try to sanitise a situation which is criminal," Dr Natalia Kanem, executive director of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-should-deploy-troops-along-black-sea-says-former-pentagon-chief-377528">US should deploy troops along Black Sea, says former Pentagon chief</a>

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Washington should look to reassure European allies and boost the NATO alliance by deploying more forces in Poland, "into the Baltics, if it makes sense, and places like Romania and Bulgaria, if not on a permanent - on a rotational basis," Esper said in an interview on Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-bans-radical-islamist-party-after-clashes-leave-7-dead-over-300-hurt-377542" hreflang="en">Pakistan bans radical Islamist party after clashes leave 7 dead, over 300 hurt</a>

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Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told the media that the Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) was being banned under the Rule 11-B of Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/prof-snape-wizard-of-potions-covid-vaccine-study-headed-by-harry-potter-character-namesake-377547" hreflang="en">Prof Snape, wizard of potions: Covid vaccine study headed by Harry Potter character namesake</a>

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People on Twitter have not missed the coincidence of the name and Harry Potter fans have assembled to scoop out jokes out of this name-play.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/christchurch-mosque-terrorist-to-launch-legal-action-against-new-zealand-government-377512" hreflang="en">Christchurch mosque terrorist to launch legal action against New Zealand govt</a>

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Tarrant is unhappy with the condition of the jail and has requested a judicial review to see if the decisions have been made appropriately or not within the law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-cop-shot-multiple-times-during-traffic-stop-in-texas-377549" hreflang="en">US cop shot multiple times during traffic stop in Texas</a>

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The shooting happened at about 4:15 am. Wednesday in Burleson, about 45 miles (70 kilometres) southwest of Dallas, the police department said on Twitter.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-to-withdraw-nearly-all-its-troops-from-afghanistan-says-report-377521" hreflang="en">Britain to withdraw nearly all its troops from Afghanistan, says report</a>

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There are about 750 British soldiers in Afghanistan, who would struggle without US support because of the reliance on US bases and infrastructure, according to the Times.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/keep-moving-a-clock-went-silent-in-japans-tsunami-came-back-to-life-during-aftershocks-a-decade-later-377524" hreflang="en">Keep moving: A clock went silent in Japan's tsunami, came back to life during aftershocks a decade later</a>

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On February 13 of this year, another earthquake hit Japan — a little before the 10th anniversary of the disaster — which was described as an aftershock of the March 2011 disaster.

US President Joe Biden has decided to bring back the American troops from Afghanistan by September 11. Meanwhile, Pakistan has decided to ban a radical Islamist party under the Terrorism Act.

US President Joe Biden has decided to bring back the American troops from Afghanistan by September 11. Meanwhile, Pakistan has decided to ban a radical Islamist party under the Terrorism Act. Click on headlines to read more 'Time to bring our forces home': US on Afghan pullout Blinken's comments came on a day when US President Joe Biden is set to formally announce that all US troops will be pulled out from Afghanistan no later than September 11. UK expands mix and match COVID-19 vaccine trial, adds two more jabs Since February, experts have been studying the immune response on volunteers if they are inoculated with the first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca and the second dose of Pfizer vaccine, and vice versa. 'Marry your rapist' laws still practised in 20 countries to prevent justice ''Marry your rapist' laws shift the burden of guilt on to the victim and try to sanitise a situation which is criminal," Dr Natalia Kanem, executive director of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) said. US should deploy troops along Black Sea, says former Pentagon chief Washington should look to reassure European allies and boost the NATO alliance by deploying more forces in Poland, "into the Baltics, if it makes sense, and places like Romania and Bulgaria, if not on a permanent - on a rotational basis," Esper said in an interview on Tuesday. Pakistan bans radical Islamist party after clashes leave 7 dead, over 300 hurt Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told the media that the Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) was being banned under the Rule 11-B of Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997. Prof Snape, wizard of potions: Covid vaccine study headed by Harry Potter character namesake People on Twitter have not missed the coincidence of the name and Harry Potter fans have assembled to scoop out jokes out of this name-play. Christchurch mosque terrorist to launch legal action against New Zealand govt Tarrant is unhappy with the condition of the jail and has requested a judicial review to see if the decisions have been made appropriately or not within the law. US cop shot multiple times during traffic stop in Texas The shooting happened at about 4:15 am. Wednesday in Burleson, about 45 miles (70 kilometres) southwest of Dallas, the police department said on Twitter. Britain to withdraw nearly all its troops from Afghanistan, says report There are about 750 British soldiers in Afghanistan, who would struggle without US support because of the reliance on US bases and infrastructure, according to the Times. Keep moving: A clock went silent in Japan's tsunami, came back to life during aftershocks a decade later On February 13 of this year, another earthquake hit Japan — a little before the 10th anniversary of the disaster — which was described as an aftershock of the March 2011 disaster.

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