<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-a-real-time-response-britain-defends-decision-on-spanish-quarantine-move-316089">'It's a real time response': Britain defends decision on Spanish quarantine move</a>

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Raab said the decision was taken as a "real-time response" to the surge in coronavirus cases in Spain and to protect their own citizens.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-lives-matter-protests-turn-ugly-in-us-as-texas-reports-one-death-316068">Black Lives Matter protests turn ugly in US as Texas reports one death</a>

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Portland is now the scene of a highly controversial crackdown by federal agents ordered by US President Donald Trump -- one that is not supported by local officials, and which many said smacked of authoritarianism.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigerian-fashion-label-swaps-couture-for-coronavirus-ppe-kits-316059">Nigerian fashion label swaps couture for coronavirus PPE kits</a>

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Folake Akindele Coker founded Tiffany Amber in 1998, and it's now considered one of Nigeria's most influential fashion and lifestyle brands.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-declares-emergency-in-border-town-over-first-suspected-covid-19-case-316097">North Korea declares emergency in border town over first COVID-19 case</a>

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Kim convened an emergency politburo meeting in response to what he called a "critical situation in which the vicious virus could be said to have entered the country", the North's KCNA state news reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volunteer-indicted-over-french-cathedral-fire-316020">Volunteer indicted over French cathedral fire</a>

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The man, already held and released by police last week, was indicted "on charges of destruction and damage by fire" of the gothic cathedral of Nantes, the public prosecutor for the western city said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alibaba-jack-ma-summoned-by-indian-court-on-former-employees-complaint-316027">Alibaba, Jack Ma summoned by Indian court on former employee's complaint</a>

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The case comes weeks after India cited security concerns in banning Alibaba's UC News, UC Browser and 57 other Chinese apps after a clash between the two countries' forces on their border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-bull-tcp-group-says-thai-heir-not-a-part-of-company-after-controversies-316117">Red Bull TCP Group says Thai heir not a part of company after controversies</a>

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After the online and offline outrage over the decision, the attorney-general's office has decided to set up a committee to investigate why the charges were dropped.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israelis-continue-to-protest-against-governments-response-to-coronavirus-crisis-316062">Israelis continue to protest against government's response to coronavirus crisis</a>

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Last week, Israel police used water cannons to disperse the crowd in Jerusalem. Israel is reporting an average of 2,000 coronavirus cases daily.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-says-russian-navy-to-get-hypersonic-nuclear-strike-weapons-316099">Putin says Russian Navy to get hypersonic nuclear strike weapons</a>

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Putin, who says he does not want an arms race, has often spoken of a new generation of Russian nuclear weapons that he says are unequalled and can hit almost anywhere in the world. Some Western experts have questioned how advanced they are.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vietnamese-city-reimposes-distancing-after-first-local-infections-in-months-316120">Vietnamese city reimposes distancing after first local infections in months</a>

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Authorities gave no further detail on how the new infections were contracted nor whether they were believed to be linked.

'It's a real time response': Britain defends decision on Spanish quarantine move Raab said the decision was taken as a "real-time response" to the surge in coronavirus cases in Spain and to protect their own citizens.

'It's a real time response': Britain defends decision on Spanish quarantine move Raab said the decision was taken as a "real-time response" to the surge in coronavirus cases in Spain and to protect their own citizens. Black Lives Matter protests turn ugly in US as Texas reports one death Portland is now the scene of a highly controversial crackdown by federal agents ordered by US President Donald Trump -- one that is not supported by local officials, and which many said smacked of authoritarianism. Nigerian fashion label swaps couture for coronavirus PPE kits Folake Akindele Coker founded Tiffany Amber in 1998, and it's now considered one of Nigeria's most influential fashion and lifestyle brands. North Korea declares emergency in border town over first COVID-19 case Kim convened an emergency politburo meeting in response to what he called a "critical situation in which the vicious virus could be said to have entered the country", the North's KCNA state news reported. Volunteer indicted over French cathedral fire The man, already held and released by police last week, was indicted "on charges of destruction and damage by fire" of the gothic cathedral of Nantes, the public prosecutor for the western city said. Alibaba, Jack Ma summoned by Indian court on former employee's complaint The case comes weeks after India cited security concerns in banning Alibaba's UC News, UC Browser and 57 other Chinese apps after a clash between the two countries' forces on their border. Red Bull TCP Group says Thai heir not a part of company after controversies After the online and offline outrage over the decision, the attorney-general's office has decided to set up a committee to investigate why the charges were dropped. Israelis continue to protest against government's response to coronavirus crisis Last week, Israel police used water cannons to disperse the crowd in Jerusalem. Israel is reporting an average of 2,000 coronavirus cases daily. Putin says Russian Navy to get hypersonic nuclear strike weapons Putin, who says he does not want an arms race, has often spoken of a new generation of Russian nuclear weapons that he says are unequalled and can hit almost anywhere in the world. Some Western experts have questioned how advanced they are. Vietnamese city reimposes distancing after first local infections in months Authorities gave no further detail on how the new infections were contracted nor whether they were believed to be linked.

Top 10 world news today: Emergency declared in North Korea, Texas protests, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-judiciary-says-passengers-on-harassed-airliner-can-sue-terrorist-us-military-in-iran-courts-315930">Iranian judiciary says passengers on 'harassed' airliner can sue 'terrorist' US military in Iran courts</a>

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The US military said its F-15 was at a safe distance and the fighter was conducting a visual inspection of the airliner as it passed near the Tanf garrison in Syria, home to US forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-federal-agents-use-tear-gas-to-try-to-disperse-portland-protests-315919">US federal agents use tear gas to try to disperse Portland protests</a>

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Thousands of people gathered in Portland streets hours after a judge denied Oregon's request to restrict federal agents' actions when they arrest people during protests that have roiled the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-facebook-block-accounts-of-bolsonaro-allies-315885">Twitter, Facebook block accounts of Bolsonaro allies</a>

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The two US social media giants are also facing increasing pressure to act more aggressively against hate speech and false information on their platforms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-signs-orders-to-lower-prescription-drug-prices-315915">Donald Trump signs orders to lower prescription drug prices</a>

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One order would allow for the legal importation of cheaper prescription drugs from countries like Canada, while another would require discounts from drug companies now captured by middlemen to be passed on to patients, Trump said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-to-offer-compulsory-but-free-coronavirus-tests-to-travellers-315964">Germany to offer compulsory but free coronavirus tests to travellers</a>

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The local government said they want to protect their citizens and the travellers, while making sure that their basic human rights are not violated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-calls-greek-reaction-to-hagia-sophia-prayers-hostile-315912">Turkey calls Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers 'hostile'</a>

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Relations between the NATO allies have been uneasy in recent months -- over the issue of migration -- but tensions increased over Hagia Sophia and energy riches in the eastern Mediterranean.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sterilisation-programme-tried-to-breed-out-black-people-study-315914">US sterilisation programme tried to 'breed out' black people: Study</a>

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Almost 7,600 men, women and children as young as 10 were surgically sterilised under the programme that was created to serve the "public good" by preventing people deemed "feebleminded" and others from becoming parents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-survivor-miracle-larry-leaves-nyc-hospital-after-128-days-in-hospital-315897">COVID-19 survivor ‘Miracle Larry’ leaves NYC hospital after 128 days in hospital</a>

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Larry Kelly was hospitalized March 17 after contracting coronavirus when New York was an an epicentre of the novel virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-backs-us-rejects-beijings-south-china-sea-claims-315887">Australia backs US, rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims</a>

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Australia on Thursday said there was "no legal basis" to several disputed Chinese claims in the sea including those related to the construction of artificial islands on small shoals and reefs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-food-company-to-finally-rename-its-racially-offensive-cheese-brand-315884">Australian food company to finally rename its racially offensive cheese brand</a>

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Coon came under fresh scrutiny over racial connotations in recent months as the Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum in Australia.&nbsp;

Iranian judiciary says passengers on 'harassed' airliner can sue 'terrorist' US military in Iran courts The US military said its F-15 was at a safe distance and the fighter was conducting a visual inspection of the airliner as it passed near the Tanf garrison in Syria, home to US forces.

Iranian judiciary says passengers on 'harassed' airliner can sue 'terrorist' US military in Iran courts The US military said its F-15 was at a safe distance and the fighter was conducting a visual inspection of the airliner as it passed near the Tanf garrison in Syria, home to US forces. US federal agents use tear gas to try to disperse Portland protests Thousands of people gathered in Portland streets hours after a judge denied Oregon's request to restrict federal agents' actions when they arrest people during protests that have roiled the city. Twitter, Facebook block accounts of Bolsonaro allies The two US social media giants are also facing increasing pressure to act more aggressively against hate speech and false information on their platforms. Donald Trump signs orders to lower prescription drug prices One order would allow for the legal importation of cheaper prescription drugs from countries like Canada, while another would require discounts from drug companies now captured by middlemen to be passed on to patients, Trump said. Germany to offer compulsory but free coronavirus tests to travellers The local government said they want to protect their citizens and the travellers, while making sure that their basic human rights are not violated. Turkey calls Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers 'hostile' Relations between the NATO allies have been uneasy in recent months -- over the issue of migration -- but tensions increased over Hagia Sophia and energy riches in the eastern Mediterranean. US sterilisation programme tried to 'breed out' black people: Study Almost 7,600 men, women and children as young as 10 were surgically sterilised under the programme that was created to serve the "public good" by preventing people deemed "feebleminded" and others from becoming parents. COVID-19 survivor ‘Miracle Larry’ leaves NYC hospital after 128 days in hospital Larry Kelly was hospitalized March 17 after contracting coronavirus when New York was an an epicentre of the novel virus. Australia backs US, rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims Australia on Thursday said there was "no legal basis" to several disputed Chinese claims in the sea including those related to the construction of artificial islands on small shoals and reefs. Australian food company to finally rename its racially offensive cheese brand Coon came under fresh scrutiny over racial connotations in recent months as the Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum in Australia.

Top 10 world news today: Turkey slams Greek over Hagia Sophia, Portland stir, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-in-us-consulate-in-chengdu-interfered-in-our-internal-affairs-china-315732">People in US consulate in Chengdu interfered in our internal affairs: China</a>

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China's foreign ministry said the measure taken by it was the "legitimate and necessary response to the unjustified act by the US".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-7-billion-vaccinations-none-of-the-vaccines-appear-they-will-work-with-a-single-dose-says-bill-gates-on-combating-coronavirus-315718">'More than 7 billion vaccinations: None of the vaccines appear they will work with a 'single dose', says Bill Gates on combating coronavirus</a>

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates added that the vaccine would need to cover "70-80% coverage on a global basis".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-former-lawyer-michael-cohen-soon-to-return-home-from-prison-315714">Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen soon to return home from prison</a>

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The order came two weeks after Cohen was imprisoned in Otisville prison as a retaliation for planning to publish a book about Trump.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-bull-heir-boss-free-of-hit-and-run-charges-315750">Red Bull heir 'Boss' free of hit-and-run charges</a>

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The energy drink giant heir allegedly knocked over and killed the police officer near his compound.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-universities-in-uk-us-and-canada-hit-by-malware-attack-data-lost-315705">Several universities in UK, US and Canada hit by malware attack; data lost</a>

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The hackers targeted the company in May, but the universities were informed in July.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-muslim-prayer-in-hagia-sophia-after-mosque-reconversion-315692">First Muslim prayer in Hagia Sophia after mosque reconversion</a>

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Despite the coronavirus pandemic, tight crowds formed on Friday morning around the former cathedral for the prayer scheduled for around 1000 GMT, AFP correspondents said. Several people had spent the night in the area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-concerned-over-spike-in-infections-in-europe-coronavirus-covid19-315708">Coronavirus: WHO concerned over infections surge in Europe</a>

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The total number of cases in Europe on Thursday crossed three million, a fifth of over 15 million infections around the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/culture-of-sexism-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-hits-back-at-republican-ted-yohos-derogatory-slur-315649">'Culture of sexism': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits back at Republican Ted Yoho's derogatory slur</a>

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“What we are seeing is that incidents like these are happening in a pattern,” she said. “This is a pattern of an attitude towards women and dehumanisation of others.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-backlash-malaysia-abandons-move-to-license-social-media-videos-315681">After backlash, Malaysia abandons move to license social media videos</a>

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Expanding a decades old-law on video production, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on Thursday that licenses were needed for videos to be published on social and traditional media platforms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-historian-who-found-stalin-era-graves-is-convicted-315610">Russian historian who found Stalin-era graves is convicted</a>

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This has, in a way, ended a long campaign by the authorities to silence a scholar and rights activist whose work had challenged the Kremlin’s glorification of Russia’s past, including the Soviet era.

People in US consulate in Chengdu interfered in our internal affairs: China China's foreign ministry said the measure taken by it was the "legitimate and necessary response to the unjustified act by the US".

People in US consulate in Chengdu interfered in our internal affairs: China China's foreign ministry said the measure taken by it was the "legitimate and necessary response to the unjustified act by the US". 'More than 7 billion vaccinations: None of the vaccines appear they will work with a 'single dose', says Bill Gates on combating coronavirus Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates added that the vaccine would need to cover "70-80% coverage on a global basis". Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen soon to return home from prison The order came two weeks after Cohen was imprisoned in Otisville prison as a retaliation for planning to publish a book about Trump. Red Bull heir 'Boss' free of hit-and-run charges The energy drink giant heir allegedly knocked over and killed the police officer near his compound. Several universities in UK, US and Canada hit by malware attack; data lost The hackers targeted the company in May, but the universities were informed in July. First Muslim prayer in Hagia Sophia after mosque reconversion Despite the coronavirus pandemic, tight crowds formed on Friday morning around the former cathedral for the prayer scheduled for around 1000 GMT, AFP correspondents said. Several people had spent the night in the area. Coronavirus: WHO concerned over infections surge in Europe The total number of cases in Europe on Thursday crossed three million, a fifth of over 15 million infections around the world. 'Culture of sexism': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits back at Republican Ted Yoho's derogatory slur “What we are seeing is that incidents like these are happening in a pattern,” she said. “This is a pattern of an attitude towards women and dehumanisation of others.” After backlash, Malaysia abandons move to license social media videos Expanding a decades old-law on video production, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on Thursday that licenses were needed for videos to be published on social and traditional media platforms. Russian historian who found Stalin-era graves is convicted This has, in a way, ended a long campaign by the authorities to silence a scholar and rights activist whose work had challenged the Kremlin’s glorification of Russia’s past, including the Soviet era.

Top 10 world news today: China on consulate row with US, Hagia Sophia reopens & more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-warships-confronted-by-chinese-navy-in-disputed-south-china-sea-315387">Australian warships 'confronted' by Chinese Navy in disputed South China Sea</a>

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The incident took place when the Australia's Defence Force joint task group consisting of five ships was travelling through the area on the way to Hawaii for joint military war games with the US and Japan in the Philippine Sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-will-be-comfortable-sending-my-son-to-school-trump-backs-reopening-schools-315428">I will be comfortable sending my son to school: Trump backs reopening schools</a>

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Trump claimed that his administration is looking at researches to determine whether or not children transmit the deadly coronavirus as easily as adults.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dead-britons-pompeo-slams-world-health-organization-says-chief-tedros-bought-by-china-315441">'Dead Britons': Pompeo slams World Health Organization; says chief Tedros 'bought' by China</a>

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Pompeo told a private meeting of MPs that the WHO had become a 'political' body, alleging that its decisions were influenced by a deal struck between chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and China that helped him become its head.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/japan-holds-subdued-celebrations-to-mark-one-year-until-postponed-tokyo-2020-olympics-315434">Japan holds subdued celebrations to mark one year until postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics</a>

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Japan holds subdued celebrations on Thursday evening to mark one year until the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to raise concerns whether the quadrennial Games will go ahead next year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/juvenile-in-1944-ex-nazi-camp-guard-93-gets-suspended-sentence-315410">Juvenile in 1944, ex-Nazi camp guard, 93, gets suspended sentence</a>

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Being 17 or 18 years old at the time of the murders, Bruno has been charged with youth sentencing guidelines, while the prosecutors are calling for atleast a three-year prison sentence.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/popes-ex-envoy-luigi-ventura-to-stand-trial-on-sex-assault-charges-315430">Pope's ex-envoy Luigi Ventura to stand trial on sex assault charges</a>

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Ventura had resigned from his post after police had questioned him on sexual assualt charges. Ventura is set to appear in court in November.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worst-hit-us-sees-2600-coronavirus-cases-every-hour-315424">Worst-hit US sees 2,600 coronavirus cases every hour</a>

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In the latest figures, the US has reported more than 63,000 new cases in the last 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/closure-of-more-chinese-embassies-possible-says-trump-as-us-shuts-down-consulate-in-houston-315329">Closure of more Chinese embassies 'possible', says Trump as US shuts down consulate in Houston</a>

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The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-government-mocked-over-crackdown-on-video-making-315407">Malaysia government mocked over crackdown on video making</a>

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Earlier, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah told parliament that licenses were needed 'regardless of whether they are mainstream media agencies or personal media that broadcast films on social media or traditional channels.'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/detained-man-takes-policeman-hostage-with-grenade-in-ukraine-315389">Detained man takes policeman hostage with grenade in Ukraine</a>

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This is the second hostage situation in Ukraine within the past three days.

Australian warships 'confronted' by Chinese Navy in disputed South China Sea The incident took place when the Australia's Defence Force joint task group consisting of five ships was travelling through the area on the way to Hawaii for joint military war games with the US and Japan in the Philippine Sea.

Australian warships 'confronted' by Chinese Navy in disputed South China Sea The incident took place when the Australia's Defence Force joint task group consisting of five ships was travelling through the area on the way to Hawaii for joint military war games with the US and Japan in the Philippine Sea. I will be comfortable sending my son to school: Trump backs reopening schools Trump claimed that his administration is looking at researches to determine whether or not children transmit the deadly coronavirus as easily as adults. 'Dead Britons': Pompeo slams World Health Organization; says chief Tedros 'bought' by China Pompeo told a private meeting of MPs that the WHO had become a 'political' body, alleging that its decisions were influenced by a deal struck between chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and China that helped him become its head. Japan holds subdued celebrations to mark one year until postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics Japan holds subdued celebrations on Thursday evening to mark one year until the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to raise concerns whether the quadrennial Games will go ahead next year. Juvenile in 1944, ex-Nazi camp guard, 93, gets suspended sentence Being 17 or 18 years old at the time of the murders, Bruno has been charged with youth sentencing guidelines, while the prosecutors are calling for atleast a three-year prison sentence. Pope's ex-envoy Luigi Ventura to stand trial on sex assault charges Ventura had resigned from his post after police had questioned him on sexual assualt charges. Ventura is set to appear in court in November. Worst-hit US sees 2,600 coronavirus cases every hour In the latest figures, the US has reported more than 63,000 new cases in the last 24 hours. Closure of more Chinese embassies 'possible', says Trump as US shuts down consulate in Houston The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world. Malaysia government mocked over crackdown on video making Earlier, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah told parliament that licenses were needed 'regardless of whether they are mainstream media agencies or personal media that broadcast films on social media or traditional channels.' Detained man takes policeman hostage with grenade in Ukraine This is the second hostage situation in Ukraine within the past three days.

Top 10 world news today: South China Sea confrontation, Trump on school reopening and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houston-consulate-closure-china-warns-students-in-us-over-arbitrary-interrogations-and-detentions-315184" hreflang="en">Houston consulate row: China warns students in US over arbitrary detention</a>

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The US State Department said that China had engaged in spying operations adding that "these activities have increased markedly in scale and scope over the past few years".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-gets-caught-after-using-fake-death-certificate-to-avoid-jail-term-315188" hreflang="en">Man gets caught after using fake death certificate to avoid jail term</a>

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A criminal from Long Island tried avoiding jail by faking his death but was caught as his death certificate submitted by his lawyers had a spelling error.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-claims-on-imprisonment-of-uighur-are-lies-says-china-315182" hreflang="en">French claims on imprisonment of Uighur are 'lies', says China</a>

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China on Wednesday said that the French claims about the imprisonment of ethnic and religious minorities in China's Xinjiang region were unacceptable.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-us-of-slander-over-coronavirus-research-hacking-claims-315178" hreflang="en">China accuses US of 'slander' over coronavirus research hacking claims</a>

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Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 33, targeted biotech companies but did not appear to have actually compromised any COVID-19 research, the US Justice Department said Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unprecedented-escalation-china-may-shut-us-consulate-in-wuhan-315175" hreflang="en">'Unprecedented escalation': China may shut US consulate in Wuhan</a>

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No official confirmation has been given by Chinese officials yet, but this is the most likely expected move in a series of diplomatic rows between the two countries

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobel-prizes-banquet-cancelled-for-first-time-since-1956-due-to-covid-19-315173" hreflang="en">Nobel Prize's banquet cancelled for first time since 1956 due to COVID-19</a>

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This year's Nobel prize winners will be announced, however, the event that is usually held on December 10 will not take place.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-welcomes-tourists-100-days-after-lifting-coronavirus-induced-lockdown-315171" hreflang="en">Wuhan welcomes tourists 100 days after lifting coronavirus-induced lockdown</a>

COVID-19 was first discovered in a food market in Wuhan, where the first case was lodged after people started showing symptoms of pneumonia

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-houston-consulate-closed-to-protect-american-intellectual-property-us-315168" hreflang="en">China's Houston consulate closed to 'protect American intellectual property': US</a>

Earlier in the day, Beijing said the United States had ordered China to close its Houston consulate, terming it a "political provocation" that would further harm diplomatic relations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-says-there-is-no-evidence-of-russian-meddling-in-brexit-vote-315165" hreflang="en">UK says there is no evidence of Russian meddling in Brexit vote</a>

The British parliament's intelligence and security committee said in a report published on Tuesday that Russia had interfered in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/museums-engage-in-hilarious-online-battle-for-best-bum-exhibit-315161" hreflang="en">Museums engage in hilarious online battle for best bum exhibit</a>

As a result, the #curatorbattle which began in April has enthralled people with its June theme #bestmuseumbum.

Houston consulate row: China warns students in US over arbitrary detention The US State Department said that China had engaged in spying operations adding that "these activities have increased markedly in scale and scope over the past few years".

Houston consulate row: China warns students in US over arbitrary detention The US State Department said that China had engaged in spying operations adding that "these activities have increased markedly in scale and scope over the past few years". Man gets caught after using fake death certificate to avoid jail term A criminal from Long Island tried avoiding jail by faking his death but was caught as his death certificate submitted by his lawyers had a spelling error. French claims on imprisonment of Uighur are 'lies', says China China on Wednesday said that the French claims about the imprisonment of ethnic and religious minorities in China's Xinjiang region were unacceptable. China accuses US of 'slander' over coronavirus research hacking claims Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 33, targeted biotech companies but did not appear to have actually compromised any COVID-19 research, the US Justice Department said Tuesday. 'Unprecedented escalation': China may shut US consulate in Wuhan No official confirmation has been given by Chinese officials yet, but this is the most likely expected move in a series of diplomatic rows between the two countries Nobel Prize's banquet cancelled for first time since 1956 due to COVID-19 This year's Nobel prize winners will be announced, however, the event that is usually held on December 10 will not take place. Wuhan welcomes tourists 100 days after lifting coronavirus-induced lockdown COVID-19 was first discovered in a food market in Wuhan, where the first case was lodged after people started showing symptoms of pneumonia China's Houston consulate closed to 'protect American intellectual property': US Earlier in the day, Beijing said the United States had ordered China to close its Houston consulate, terming it a "political provocation" that would further harm diplomatic relations. UK says there is no evidence of Russian meddling in Brexit vote The British parliament's intelligence and security committee said in a report published on Tuesday that Russia had interfered in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Museums engage in hilarious online battle for best bum exhibit As a result, the #curatorbattle which began in April has enthralled people with its June theme #bestmuseumbum.

Top 10 world news today: Houston consulate row, China on Uighurs and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-virus-china-faces-worst-floods-in-30-years-314960" hreflang="en">After virus, China faces worst floods in 30 years</a>

More than 140 people have either died or disappeared so far but the actual number could be much higher with at least 28,000 homes destroyed

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-rich-are-looking-for-safe-heaven-as-virus-rages-314965" hreflang="en">Global rich are looking for safe heaven as virus rages</a>

The Vatican City is an option too. However, the rich may not yet be keen on heaven. All they are looking for is a safe haven.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-north-korea-enters-vaccine-race-314957" hreflang="en">Coronavirus: North Korea enters vaccine race</a>

North Korea has one of the worst healthcare systems in the world and many hospitals do not have access to running water or electricity.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-change-could-wipe-out-polar-bears-by-2100-report-314956" hreflang="en">Climate change could wipe out polar bears by 2100: Report</a>

Polar bears may be immediately affected by the consequences of climate change but other species in the animal kingdom may also soon follow.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-are-more-likely-to-be-infected-with-coronavirus-at-home-study-314954" hreflang="en">People are more likely to be infected with coronavirus at home: Study</a>

Out of 100 infected people, just two of them had caught the virus from non-household contacts, whereas, one in 10 were infected from their own families.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-recent-attacks-lay-bare-glaring-holes-in-tehrans-intelligence-inputs-314955" hreflang="en">Iran: Recent attacks lay bare glaring holes in Tehran's intelligence inputs</a>

Adding fuel to this theory is a recent attack at iranian bases on Syrian soil.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-asks-air-travellers-to-upload-covid-19-test-in-app-before-arrival-314952" hreflang="en">China asks air travellers to upload COVID-19 test in app before arrival</a>

According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, travellers would have to upload a picture of their coronavirus test and submit it to the Chinese embassy or consulate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pompeo-and-johnson-discuss-chinas-actions-in-hong-kong-and-xinjiang-314947" hreflang="en">Pompeo and Johnson discuss China's actions in Hong Kong and Xinjiang</a>

"The Prime Minister and Secretary of State also underlined their commitment to negotiate a strong UK-US Free Trade Agreement that benefits the economies of both countries."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-top-target-for-russia-says-intelligence-report-314915" hreflang="en">UK 'top target' for Russia, says intelligence report</a>

The much-awaited report has criticised and accused successive British governments of welcoming Russia's Oligarchs "with open arms".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-china-standoff-us-house-passes-ndaa-amendment-slams-chinese-aggression-against-india-at-galwan-valley-314944" hreflang="en">India-China standoff: US House passes NDAA amendment; slams 'Chinese aggression against India at Galwan Valley'</a>

The amendment said China's aggression and expansion around disputed territories, such as the Line of Actual Control, the South China Sea, the Senkaku Islands, is of significant concern.

After virus, China faces worst floods in 30 years More than 140 people have either died or disappeared so far but the actual number could be much higher with at least 28,000 homes destroyed Global rich are looking for safe heaven as virus rages The Vatican City is an option too.

After virus, China faces worst floods in 30 years More than 140 people have either died or disappeared so far but the actual number could be much higher with at least 28,000 homes destroyed Global rich are looking for safe heaven as virus rages The Vatican City is an option too. However, the rich may not yet be keen on heaven. All they are looking for is a safe haven. Coronavirus: North Korea enters vaccine race North Korea has one of the worst healthcare systems in the world and many hospitals do not have access to running water or electricity. Climate change could wipe out polar bears by 2100: Report Polar bears may be immediately affected by the consequences of climate change but other species in the animal kingdom may also soon follow. People are more likely to be infected with coronavirus at home: Study Out of 100 infected people, just two of them had caught the virus from non-household contacts, whereas, one in 10 were infected from their own families. Iran: Recent attacks lay bare glaring holes in Tehran's intelligence inputs Adding fuel to this theory is a recent attack at iranian bases on Syrian soil. China asks air travellers to upload COVID-19 test in app before arrival According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, travellers would have to upload a picture of their coronavirus test and submit it to the Chinese embassy or consulate. Pompeo and Johnson discuss China's actions in Hong Kong and Xinjiang "The Prime Minister and Secretary of State also underlined their commitment to negotiate a strong UK-US Free Trade Agreement that benefits the economies of both countries." UK 'top target' for Russia, says intelligence report The much-awaited report has criticised and accused successive British governments of welcoming Russia's Oligarchs "with open arms". India-China standoff: US House passes NDAA amendment; slams 'Chinese aggression against India at Galwan Valley' The amendment said China's aggression and expansion around disputed territories, such as the Line of Actual Control, the South China Sea, the Senkaku Islands, is of significant concern.

Top 10 world news today: UK 'top target' for Russia, China floods and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-suspends-extradition-treaty-with-hong-kong-after-controversial-security-law-314731">UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after controversial security law</a>

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Britain on Monday suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong "immediately and indefinitely" in response to China's introduction of a controversial new security law in the territory, according to AFP.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxford-astrazeneca-coronavirus-vaccine-trial-safe-produced-immune-response-data-reveals-314716">Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial: Safe &amp; produced immune response, data reveals</a>

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The Lancet medical journal said the vaccine AZD1222 under development by AstraZeneca and scientists at Britain's Oxford University did not prompt any serious side effects

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxford-astrazeneca-coronavirus-vaccine-trial-safe-produced-immune-response-data-reveals-314716">Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 postponed due to coronavirus pandemic: ICC</a>

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup that was scheduled to be held in Australia later this year has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/they-could-have-stopped-the-virus-but-didnt-trump-lashes-out-at-china-again-314740">They could have stopped the virus but didn't: Trump lashes out at China again</a>

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President Trump attacked China once again over the coronavirus pandemic asserting that it's a “worldwide problem” caused by China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nothing-but-rumours-and-slander-china-to-uk-on-uighurs-abuse-314640">'Nothing but rumours and slander': China to UK on Uighurs abuse</a>

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A day after Britain's foreign secretary accused China of committing "gross human rights abuses" against Uighurs, China on Monday described them as "nothing but rumours and slander".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nothing-but-rumours-and-slander-china-to-uk-on-uighurs-abuse-314640">China's 'Malacca dilemma': How India can control the Dragon on the high seas</a>

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The India-US drills on the high seas is a move to deter China. In fact, naval power could be India's answer to Chinese aggression. The exercises help New Delhi to only project its power but, it also adds to Xi Jinping’s headaches.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-reports-under-1000-coronavirus-cases-first-time-in-over-35-days-314723">Delhi reports under 1,000 coronavirus cases first time in over 35 days</a>

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Delhi on Monday reported 954 new coronavirus cases in the 24 hour-period, first day since June 1 when less than 1,000 infections were found.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-indian-navies-conduct-joint-drill-in-indian-ocean-in-a-strong-message-to-china-314729">US-Indian navies conduct joint drill in Indian Ocean in a strong message to China</a>

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Units of US Navy -- Nimitz Carrier Strike Group -- and Indian Navy undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Indian Ocean on Monday. WION broke the story about the drill on Sunday evening.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hope-to-produce-200-million-coronavirus-vaccine-doses-this-year-russia-314707">Hope to produce 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses this year: Russia</a>

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Russia hopes to finish trials of a coronavirus vaccine in August and aims to produce 30 million doses with the help of international partners by the end of this year, the chief its sovereign wealth fund on Monday said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-names-new-governor-of-restive-russian-region-hit-by-protests-314714">Putin names new governor of restive Russian region hit by protests</a>

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President Vladimir Putin named a new acting governor to head Russia`s Far Eastern region of Khabarovsk on Monday after the previous regional head was arrested on murder charges, sparking a wave of protests.

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UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after controversial security law Britain on Monday suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong "immediately and indefinitely" in response to China's introduction of a controversial new security law in the territory, according to AFP.

UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after controversial security law Britain on Monday suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong "immediately and indefinitely" in response to China's introduction of a controversial new security law in the territory, according to AFP. Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial: Safe & produced immune response, data reveals The Lancet medical journal said the vaccine AZD1222 under development by AstraZeneca and scientists at Britain's Oxford University did not prompt any serious side effects Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 postponed due to coronavirus pandemic: ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup that was scheduled to be held in Australia later this year has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. They could have stopped the virus but didn't: Trump lashes out at China again President Trump attacked China once again over the coronavirus pandemic asserting that it's a “worldwide problem” caused by China. 'Nothing but rumours and slander': China to UK on Uighurs abuse A day after Britain's foreign secretary accused China of committing "gross human rights abuses" against Uighurs, China on Monday described them as "nothing but rumours and slander". China's 'Malacca dilemma': How India can control the Dragon on the high seas The India-US drills on the high seas is a move to deter China. In fact, naval power could be India's answer to Chinese aggression. The exercises help New Delhi to only project its power but, it also adds to Xi Jinping’s headaches. Delhi reports under 1,000 coronavirus cases first time in over 35 days Delhi on Monday reported 954 new coronavirus cases in the 24 hour-period, first day since June 1 when less than 1,000 infections were found. US-Indian navies conduct joint drill in Indian Ocean in a strong message to China Units of US Navy -- Nimitz Carrier Strike Group -- and Indian Navy undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Indian Ocean on Monday. WION broke the story about the drill on Sunday evening. Hope to produce 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses this year: Russia Russia hopes to finish trials of a coronavirus vaccine in August and aims to produce 30 million doses with the help of international partners by the end of this year, the chief its sovereign wealth fund on Monday said. Putin names new governor of restive Russian region hit by protests President Vladimir Putin named a new acting governor to head Russia`s Far Eastern region of Khabarovsk on Monday after the previous regional head was arrested on murder charges, sparking a wave of protests.

Top 10 world news: UK suspends extradition treaty, Oxford vaccine trials, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uighur-community-suffering-in-china-says-united-kingdoms-foreign-secretary-dominic-raab-314441">Uighur community suffering in China, says United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab</a>

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Beijing's ambassador Britain Liu Xiaoming rubbished the claims and said that the minority community is happily and comfortably living in China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-in-talks-with-uk-government-for-new-headquarters-in-london-sources-314485">TikTok in talks with UK government for new headquarters in London: Sources</a>

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Some believe that California may be one of the desired locations as the company has hired quite a lot of employees in state of California this year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-lives-matter-mural-outside-trump-tower-defaced-for-third-time-314430">'Black Lives Matter' mural outside Trump Tower defaced for third time</a>

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In Saturday's incident, two women were arrested after, police said, they poured black paint on the block-long mural outside the tower.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syria-goes-to-parliamentary-elections-as-new-us-sanctions-hit-amid-pandemic-314482">Syria goes to parliamentary elections as new US sanctions hit amid pandemic</a>

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Locals claim that they came out to vote as they want change in the present living conditions and the constant rising prices of essentials.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thirty-nine-detained-following-corona-party-brawl-in-germany-314475">Thirty-nine detained following 'corona party' brawl in Germany</a>

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Five officers were injured in the attack that began at around 3:00 am (0100 GMT) when police intervened to stop a brawl involving around 30 people in Frankfurt's historic Opera square.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-it-will-respond-resolutely-if-uk-sanctions-officials-314443">China says it will respond resolutely if UK sanctions officials</a>

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'You've seen what happens in the United States - they sanction Chinese officials, we sanction their senators, their officials. I do not want to see this tit-for-tat happen in... China-UK relations.'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-clarify-elements-investigators-question-a-man-over-cathedral-fire-in-nantes-314437">'To clarify elements': Investigators question a man over cathedral fire in Nantes</a>

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Sennes said that "any interpretation that could implicate this person in what occurred is premature" and the questioning was part of "normal procedure".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-recovery-summit-could-end-with-no-deal-despite-extension-says-merkel-314419">EU recovery summit could end with no deal despite extension, says Merkel</a>

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Arriving for the third and probably final day of an extraordinary European summit, Merkel said the 27 leaders had "many positions" on the size of the fund, on rules for accessing it and on tying it to respect for the rule of law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-raises-flood-alert-levels-along-huai-river-314417">China raises flood alert levels along Huai River</a>

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Ten reservoirs on the Huai River have seen water levels exceeding warning levels by as much as 6.85 metres.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-disables-trump-tweet-over-copyright-complaint-314405">Twitter disables Trump tweet over copyright complaint</a>

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The video -- retweeted from White House social media director Dan Scavino -- included music from the group Linkin Park, and got disappeared from the president's Twitter feed late Saturday with the notification -- "This media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner."

Uighur community suffering in China, says United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab Beijing's ambassador Britain Liu Xiaoming rubbished the claims and said that the minority community is happily and comfortably living in China.

Uighur community suffering in China, says United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab Beijing's ambassador Britain Liu Xiaoming rubbished the claims and said that the minority community is happily and comfortably living in China. TikTok in talks with UK government for new headquarters in London: Sources Some believe that California may be one of the desired locations as the company has hired quite a lot of employees in state of California this year. 'Black Lives Matter' mural outside Trump Tower defaced for third time In Saturday's incident, two women were arrested after, police said, they poured black paint on the block-long mural outside the tower. Syria goes to parliamentary elections as new US sanctions hit amid pandemic Locals claim that they came out to vote as they want change in the present living conditions and the constant rising prices of essentials. Thirty-nine detained following 'corona party' brawl in Germany Five officers were injured in the attack that began at around 3:00 am (0100 GMT) when police intervened to stop a brawl involving around 30 people in Frankfurt's historic Opera square. China says it will respond resolutely if UK sanctions officials 'You've seen what happens in the United States - they sanction Chinese officials, we sanction their senators, their officials. I do not want to see this tit-for-tat happen in... China-UK relations.' 'To clarify elements': Investigators question a man over cathedral fire in Nantes Sennes said that "any interpretation that could implicate this person in what occurred is premature" and the questioning was part of "normal procedure". EU recovery summit could end with no deal despite extension, says Merkel Arriving for the third and probably final day of an extraordinary European summit, Merkel said the 27 leaders had "many positions" on the size of the fund, on rules for accessing it and on tying it to respect for the rule of law. China raises flood alert levels along Huai River Ten reservoirs on the Huai River have seen water levels exceeding warning levels by as much as 6.85 metres. Twitter disables Trump tweet over copyright complaint The video -- retweeted from White House social media director Dan Scavino -- included music from the group Linkin Park, and got disappeared from the president's Twitter feed late Saturday with the notification -- "This media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner."

Top 10 world news today: TikTok eyes new headquarters, China issues flood alert and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fire-damages-cathedral-in-french-city-of-nantes-314247">Fire damages cathedral in French city of Nantes</a>

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Officials said the cathedral's organ was destroyed and its platform could collapse, but added that the damage was not comparable to last year's fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-may-be-exaggerated-uk-government-to-pause-daily-updates-314305">Death toll may be exaggerated: UK government to pause daily updates</a>

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Experts said coronavirus patients will be counted in the death toll even if they recover and later have 'a heart attack or were run over by a bus three months later'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-trump-says-he-will-not-consider-making-masks-mandatory-314297">US President Trump says he will not consider making masks mandatory</a>

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Asked in an interview on Fox News to be broadcast on Sunday if he would consider a mandate, Trump said: 'No, I want people to have a certain freedom, and I don’t believe in that.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-bolivian-city-a-fake-and-toxic-coronavirus-cure-proves-popular-314194">In Bolivian city, a fake and toxic coronavirus cure proves popular</a>

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This rush in the city of Cochabamba comes even after the Bolivian Health Ministry warned of its dangers and said at least five people were poisoned after taking chlorine dioxide in the capital city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-chinas-western-city-urumqi-enters-wartime-mode-after-reporting-16-cases-314307">COVID-19: China's western city Urumqi enters 'wartime mode' after reporting 16 cases</a>

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State broadcaster CCTV cited unnamed officials as telling a press conference on Saturday that the city had suspended gatherings and ordered communities to restrict visits to other households.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ready-to-share-covid-19-vaccine-technology-with-other-countries-314263">Russia ready to share COVID-19 vaccine technology with other countries</a>

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The Gamaleya vaccine has already begun clinical trials on humans at two institutions in Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-white-house-breaks-tradition-moves-bush-clinton-portraits-to-disused-room-314206">Trump's White House breaks tradition; moves Bush, Clinton portraits to disused room</a>

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It's a White House tradition that the presidents who served most recently get prominent placement in the Grand Foyer so their portraits are seen at events -- but the new portraits are those of presidents who served more than a 100 years ago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-rouhani-says-35-million-iranians-face-virus-infection-314273">President Rouhani says 35 million Iranians face virus infection</a>

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Rouhani's deputy head of communications, Alireza Moezi, said on Twitter hours later that the 25 million in fact refers to "those who have encountered the virus and achieved complete immunity".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bts-army-gather-more-than-8000-for-assam-flood-relief-funds-314296">BTS 'Army' gather more than $8,000 for Assam flood relief funds</a>

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The floods have affected nearly 5,400,000 people and more than 200 hundred wildlife animals in the 30 districts of the state.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pentagon-issues-ban-on-confederate-flag-at-military-bases-314197">Pentagon issues ban on Confederate flag at military bases</a>

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Republican President Donald Trump had, however, earlier cited free speech rights in his defense of Americans who fly the Confederate flag.

Fire damages cathedral in French city of Nantes Officials said the cathedral's organ was destroyed and its platform could collapse, but added that the damage was not comparable to last year's fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Fire damages cathedral in French city of Nantes Officials said the cathedral's organ was destroyed and its platform could collapse, but added that the damage was not comparable to last year's fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Death toll may be exaggerated: UK government to pause daily updates Experts said coronavirus patients will be counted in the death toll even if they recover and later have 'a heart attack or were run over by a bus three months later'. US President Trump says he will not consider making masks mandatory Asked in an interview on Fox News to be broadcast on Sunday if he would consider a mandate, Trump said: 'No, I want people to have a certain freedom, and I don’t believe in that. In Bolivian city, a fake and toxic coronavirus cure proves popular This rush in the city of Cochabamba comes even after the Bolivian Health Ministry warned of its dangers and said at least five people were poisoned after taking chlorine dioxide in the capital city. COVID-19: China's western city Urumqi enters 'wartime mode' after reporting 16 cases State broadcaster CCTV cited unnamed officials as telling a press conference on Saturday that the city had suspended gatherings and ordered communities to restrict visits to other households. Russia ready to share COVID-19 vaccine technology with other countries The Gamaleya vaccine has already begun clinical trials on humans at two institutions in Russia. Trump's White House breaks tradition; moves Bush, Clinton portraits to disused room It's a White House tradition that the presidents who served most recently get prominent placement in the Grand Foyer so their portraits are seen at events -- but the new portraits are those of presidents who served more than a 100 years ago. President Rouhani says 35 million Iranians face virus infection Rouhani's deputy head of communications, Alireza Moezi, said on Twitter hours later that the 25 million in fact refers to "those who have encountered the virus and achieved complete immunity". BTS 'Army' gather more than $8,000 for Assam flood relief funds The floods have affected nearly 5,400,000 people and more than 200 hundred wildlife animals in the 30 districts of the state. Pentagon issues ban on Confederate flag at military bases Republican President Donald Trump had, however, earlier cited free speech rights in his defense of Americans who fly the Confederate flag.

Top 10 world news today: Nantes Cathedral fire, Trump breaks White House tradition and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/significant-return-to-normality-from-november-uk-pm-johnson-allows-schools-to-reopen-bring-back-audiences-in-stadiums-314053">'Significant return to normality from November': UK PM Johnson allows schools to reopen, bring back audiences in stadiums</a>

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Amid the new measures, PM Johnson gave new powers to local authorities to contain the outbreak while allowing public transport to operate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-billionaires-including-jack-ma-could-be-barred-from-us-with-travel-ban-314042">Chinese billionaires, including Jack Ma could be barred from US with travel ban</a>

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Earlier a report said US could impose a travel ban that could potentially affect more than 90 million people from China

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-facebooks-zuckerberg-lashes-out-at-trumps-coronavirus-response-during-live-stream-chat-with-fauci-314014">Now, Facebook's Zuckerberg lashes out at Trump's coronavirus response during live stream chat with Fauci</a>

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Fauci told Zukerberg that public health measures should be seen as a "vehicle or gateway to opening the country" and not as an "obstacle".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-police-raid-prominent-opposition-leaders-office-314055">Russia: Police raid prominent opposition leader's office</a>

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He said the ban was imposed on him to prevent his campaigning across the country ahead of the regional polls in September.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-search-for-man-after-flag-stolen-from-site-of-hong-kong-handover-ceremony-314037">Police search for man after flag stolen from site of Hong Kong handover ceremony</a>

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Police said the man was reportedly wearing back shirt and black trousers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/catalan-government-urges-barcelona-residents-to-stay-home-amid-rise-in-coronavirus-cases-314023">Catalan government urges Barcelona residents to stay home amid rise in coronavirus cases</a>

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Catalonia had recorded three deaths and 938 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with most cases reported in Barcelona.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seoul-revokes-permits-of-north-korean-defector-groups-313999">Seoul revokes permits of North Korean defector groups</a>

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The leaflets -- usually attached to hot air balloons or floated in bottles -- criticise North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over human rights abuses and his nuclear ambitions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-researchers-invent-20-minute-coronavirus-blood-test-313975">Australian researchers invent 20-minute coronavirus blood test</a>

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Their test, using 25 microlitres of plasma from blood samples, looks for agglutination, or a clustering of red blood cells, that the coronavirus causes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-unions-coronavirus-rescue-summit-moment-of-truth-says-macron-313966">European Union's coronavirus rescue summit 'moment of truth', says Macron</a>

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The EU is planning to spend around $2.3 billion on the advance purchase of vaccines in testing on behalf of its 27 member states.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/notorious-russian-pranksters-trick-polish-president-by-claiming-to-be-un-secretary-general-313944">Notorious Russian pranksters trick Polish President by claiming to be UN secretary general</a>

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The duo called as Vovan and Lexus, is known for posing as foreign officials in prank calls with European politicians have hoodwinked Duda after they were able to reach his telephone.&nbsp;

'Significant return to normality from November': UK PM Johnson allows schools to reopen, bring back audiences in stadiums Amid the new measures, PM Johnson gave new powers to local authorities to contain the outbreak while allowing public transport to operate.

'Significant return to normality from November': UK PM Johnson allows schools to reopen, bring back audiences in stadiums Amid the new measures, PM Johnson gave new powers to local authorities to contain the outbreak while allowing public transport to operate. Chinese billionaires, including Jack Ma could be barred from US with travel ban Earlier a report said US could impose a travel ban that could potentially affect more than 90 million people from China Now, Facebook's Zuckerberg lashes out at Trump's coronavirus response during live stream chat with Fauci Fauci told Zukerberg that public health measures should be seen as a "vehicle or gateway to opening the country" and not as an "obstacle". Russia: Police raid prominent opposition leader's office He said the ban was imposed on him to prevent his campaigning across the country ahead of the regional polls in September. Police search for man after flag stolen from site of Hong Kong handover ceremony Police said the man was reportedly wearing back shirt and black trousers. Catalan government urges Barcelona residents to stay home amid rise in coronavirus cases Catalonia had recorded three deaths and 938 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with most cases reported in Barcelona. Seoul revokes permits of North Korean defector groups The leaflets -- usually attached to hot air balloons or floated in bottles -- criticise North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over human rights abuses and his nuclear ambitions. Australian researchers invent 20-minute coronavirus blood test Their test, using 25 microlitres of plasma from blood samples, looks for agglutination, or a clustering of red blood cells, that the coronavirus causes. European Union's coronavirus rescue summit 'moment of truth', says Macron The EU is planning to spend around $2.3 billion on the advance purchase of vaccines in testing on behalf of its 27 member states. Notorious Russian pranksters trick Polish President by claiming to be UN secretary general The duo called as Vovan and Lexus, is known for posing as foreign officials in prank calls with European politicians have hoodwinked Duda after they were able to reach his telephone.

Top 10 world news today: Zuckerberg lashes out at Trump, UK schools to reopen and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccine-oxford-universitys-phase-one-human-trials-shows-encouraging-trends-313763">COVID-19 vaccine: Oxford university's phase one human trials shows encouraging trends</a>

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Blood samples taken from a group of volunteers who were involved in the study showed the vaccine stimulated antibodies and 'killer T-cells'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/im-not-a-bad-guy-a-distraught-george-floyd-says-in-newly-released-footage-313658">'I'm not a bad guy': A distraught George Floyd says in newly released footage</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/16/150007-floyd.jpg?itok=uwpaf4mN" />The footage has been released by two Minneapolis police officers involved in Floyd's arrest.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-is-the-biggest-human-rights-abuser-says-china-on-trump-administrations-visa-sanction-on-huawei-employees-313692">US is the biggest human rights abuser, says China on Trump administration's visa sanction on Huawei employees</a>

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The Boris Johnson government in the United Kingdom decided ban Chinese telecom giant Huawei from its 5G network. Pompeo backed UK's decision hailing it as 'welcome news'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/many-germans-predict-china-to-replace-us-as-next-superpower-survey-313713">Many Germans predict China to replace US as next superpower: Survey</a>

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According to the survey, only 14 per cent feel that US would retain its position as the superior superpower.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-makes-wearing-face-masks-indoors-compulsory-313719">France makes wearing face masks indoors compulsory</a>

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The novel coronavirus, that earlier slowed down in the country, has taken over 30,000 people in France and has been increasing in the past few weeks.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/fully-committed-to-implement-icj-judgement-says-pakistan-after-granting-consular-access-to-jadhav-313749">Fully committed to implement ICJ judgement, says Pakistan after granting consular access to Jadhav</a>

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The Pakistan foreign office said two consular officers of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad were provided 'unimpeded and uninterrupted consular access to Jadhav'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-black-lives-matter-sculpture-removed-313663">UK Black Lives Matter sculpture removed</a>

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The authorities in the southwestern city of Bristol said they had taken down the sculpture&nbsp;almost \24 hours after it was placed on the plinth without permission.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-global-tally-rises-to-137-million-313686">Coronavirus: Global tally rises to 13.7 million</a>

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As many as 13,706,323 people around the world have been diagnosed with COVID-19, while more than 8,030,267 have recovered, 586,821 have died so far.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/group-linked-to-russian-intelligence-hacking-covid-19-vaccine-research-uk-313781">Group linked to Russian intelligence hacking COVID-19 vaccine research: UK</a>

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The Russian military had earlier announced the vaccine it had developed was 'safe' after conducting clinical trials since June 18.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-taiwan-helicopter-crew-members-killed-in-china-invasion-drill-313747">Two Taiwan helicopter crew members killed in China 'invasion' drill</a>

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The military said a Bell 0H-58D helicopter crashed as it returned to Hsinchu airbase from one of the exercises, killing the pilot and co-pilot.

COVID-19 vaccine: Oxford university's phase one human trials shows encouraging trends Blood samples taken from a group of volunteers who were involved in the study showed the vaccine stimulated antibodies and 'killer T-cells'.

COVID-19 vaccine: Oxford university's phase one human trials shows encouraging trends Blood samples taken from a group of volunteers who were involved in the study showed the vaccine stimulated antibodies and 'killer T-cells'. 'I'm not a bad guy': A distraught George Floyd says in newly released footage The footage has been released by two Minneapolis police officers involved in Floyd's arrest. US is the biggest human rights abuser, says China on Trump administration's visa sanction on Huawei employees The Boris Johnson government in the United Kingdom decided ban Chinese telecom giant Huawei from its 5G network. Pompeo backed UK's decision hailing it as 'welcome news'. Many Germans predict China to replace US as next superpower: Survey According to the survey, only 14 per cent feel that US would retain its position as the superior superpower. France makes wearing face masks indoors compulsory The novel coronavirus, that earlier slowed down in the country, has taken over 30,000 people in France and has been increasing in the past few weeks. Fully committed to implement ICJ judgement, says Pakistan after granting consular access to Jadhav The Pakistan foreign office said two consular officers of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad were provided 'unimpeded and uninterrupted consular access to Jadhav'. UK Black Lives Matter sculpture removed The authorities in the southwestern city of Bristol said they had taken down the sculpture almost \24 hours after it was placed on the plinth without permission. Coronavirus: Global tally rises to 13.7 million As many as 13,706,323 people around the world have been diagnosed with COVID-19, while more than 8,030,267 have recovered, 586,821 have died so far. Group linked to Russian intelligence hacking COVID-19 vaccine research: UK The Russian military had earlier announced the vaccine it had developed was 'safe' after conducting clinical trials since June 18. Two Taiwan helicopter crew members killed in China 'invasion' drill The military said a Bell 0H-58D helicopter crashed as it returned to Hsinchu airbase from one of the exercises, killing the pilot and co-pilot.

Top 10 world news today: New George Floyd footage, COVID-19 vaccine hacking and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-uk-ban-us-to-impose-visa-sanctions-on-some-huawei-employees-313516" hreflang="en">After UK ban, US to impose visa sanctions on some Huawei employees</a>

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China on Wednesday hit out against UK's decision on banning&nbsp;Huawei's 5G network&nbsp;saying London had become "America's dupe"

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-considers-selling-its-luxurious-presidential-jet-in-barter-deal-313511" hreflang="en">Mexico considers selling its luxurious presidential jet in barter deal</a>

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"The offer is in cash and also a part in medical equipment," Mendoza said, adding that he could not yet give more details or identify the buyer for reasons of confidentiality.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-surge-of-power-blm-protesters-sculpture-replaces-slave-trader-edward-colston-313497" hreflang="en">'A surge of power': BLM protester's sculpture replaces slave trader Edward Colston</a>

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"This is going to continue the conversation. I can't see it coming down in a hurry," she said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccine-safe-clinical-trials-to-be-completed-end-july-russian-defence-ministry-313481" hreflang="en">Coronavirus vaccine 'safe', clinical trials to be completed end July: Russian defence ministry</a>

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Russia's defence ministry said that 'for 28 days after vaccination, the vital signs of the volunteers remained within normal limits'&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tokyo-declares-red-alert-amid-spike-in-coronavirus-cases-313474" hreflang="en">Tokyo declares 'red alert' amid spike in coronavirus cases</a>

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Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike said the coronavirus situation was "rather severe" as authorities raised the highest "red" level alert&nbsp;on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-delays-second-federal-execution-in-17-years-hours-before-it-was-due-to-take-place-313468" hreflang="en">US&nbsp;judge delays second federal execution in 17 years hours before it was due to take place</a>

The report said the US Department of Justice had planned to execute Wesley Purkey, a convicted murderer, over objections by his lawyers that he has dementia and no longer understands his punishment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-authorities-making-threatening-video-calls-to-silence-dissidents-on-foreign-soil-313464" hreflang="en">Chinese authorities making threatening video calls to silence dissidents on foreign soil</a>

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Many activists have received death threats and been confronted by Chinese agents in their new countries. Others say they have been victims of blackmail and intimidation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/apple-ireland-win-fight-against-15-billion-eu-tax-order-313454" hreflang="en">Apple, Ireland win fight against $15 billion EU tax order</a>

The European Commission said&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;benefited from illegal state aid via two Irish tax rulings that artificially reduced its tax burden for over two decades

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/university-of-toronto-approves-mask-capable-of-neutralising-99-of-coronavirus-313456" hreflang="en">University of Toronto approves mask capable of neutralising 99% of coronavirus</a>

The test conducted by researches has ascertained that wearing the particular mask deactivated the virus responsible for COVID-19 disease

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-pitching-democracy-to-its-investors-amid-hong-kong-convulsion-313453" hreflang="en">Taiwan pitching democracy to its investors amid Hong Kong convulsion</a>

Taiwan has been in discussion with foreign financial institutions about increasing the investment in the country according to Financial Supervisory Chairman Huang Tien-mu.

After UK ban, US to impose visa sanctions on some Huawei employees China on Wednesday hit out against UK's decision on banning Huawei's 5G network saying London had become "America's dupe" Mexico considers selling its luxurious presidential jet in barter deal "The offer is in cash and also a part in medical equipment," Mendoza said, adding that he could not yet give more details or identify the buyer for reasons of confidentiality.

After UK ban, US to impose visa sanctions on some Huawei employees China on Wednesday hit out against UK's decision on banning Huawei's 5G network saying London had become "America's dupe" Mexico considers selling its luxurious presidential jet in barter deal "The offer is in cash and also a part in medical equipment," Mendoza said, adding that he could not yet give more details or identify the buyer for reasons of confidentiality. 'A surge of power': BLM protester's sculpture replaces slave trader Edward Colston "This is going to continue the conversation. I can't see it coming down in a hurry," she said. Coronavirus vaccine 'safe', clinical trials to be completed end July: Russian defence ministry Russia's defence ministry said that 'for 28 days after vaccination, the vital signs of the volunteers remained within normal limits' Tokyo declares 'red alert' amid spike in coronavirus cases Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike said the coronavirus situation was "rather severe" as authorities raised the highest "red" level alert on Wednesday. US judge delays second federal execution in 17 years hours before it was due to take place The report said the US Department of Justice had planned to execute Wesley Purkey, a convicted murderer, over objections by his lawyers that he has dementia and no longer understands his punishment. Chinese authorities making threatening video calls to silence dissidents on foreign soil Many activists have received death threats and been confronted by Chinese agents in their new countries. Others say they have been victims of blackmail and intimidation. Apple, Ireland win fight against $15 billion EU tax order The European Commission said Apple benefited from illegal state aid via two Irish tax rulings that artificially reduced its tax burden for over two decades University of Toronto approves mask capable of neutralising 99% of coronavirus The test conducted by researches has ascertained that wearing the particular mask deactivated the virus responsible for COVID-19 disease Taiwan pitching democracy to its investors amid Hong Kong convulsion Taiwan has been in discussion with foreign financial institutions about increasing the investment in the country according to Financial Supervisory Chairman Huang Tien-mu.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doctors-claim-coronavirus-can-be-contracted-in-womb-after-baby-born-with-virus-in-us-313260" hreflang="en">Doctors claim coronavirus can be contracted in womb after baby born with virus in US</a>

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The baby reportedly developed fever and breathing difficulties which are the first signs of coronavirus and tested positive 24 to 48 hours later, reports claimed

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-bans-huawei-from-its-5g-network-as-uk-chairman-john-browne-resigns-313239" hreflang="en">Britain bans Huawei from its 5G network as UK chairman John Browne resigns</a>

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Huawei's UK chairman John Browne resigned today as Britain approved the removal of Chinese telecom&nbsp;giant Huawei from its 5G network.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-impose-sanctions-on-us-lockheed-martin-over-arms-deal-with-taiwan-313241" hreflang="en">China to impose sanctions on US' Lockheed Martin over arms deal with Taiwan</a>

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Taiwan's latest purchase includes Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles to boost its defence capabilities as Beijing's stresses on its 'one China' policy.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ready-to-replace-huawei-in-uk-at-scale-and-speed-nokia-313250" hreflang="en">Ready to replace Huawei in UK at scale and speed: Nokia</a>

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Huawei said the ban was "bad news for anyone in the UK with a mobile phone" after the Boris Johnson government banned the Chinese telecom giant from its 5G network.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-struggles-with-coronavirus-as-victoria-becomes-new-epicenter-313227" hreflang="en">Australia struggles with coronavirus as Victoria becomes new epicenter</a>

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The Melbourne region is already on lockdown as authorities struggle to combat the virus in New South Wales and Victoria.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/parade-flyovers-masks-frances-scaled-down-celebrations-on-bastille-day-313273" hreflang="en">Parade, flyovers, masks: France's scaled-down celebrations on Bastille Day</a>

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French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a subdued&nbsp;Bastille&nbsp;Day&nbsp;ceremony on Tuesday to honour the country's medical workers amid the coronavirus pandemic, before outlining his response to the country's most severe health and economic crisis since World War II.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-migrants-seek-to-return-home-maduro-claims-theyre-being-deliberately-infected-with-coronavirus-313223" hreflang="en">Venezuela: Migrants seek to return home, Maduro claims they're being deliberately infected with coronavirus</a>

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left no country untouched, and its fallout in already struggling countries will be felt way more than others.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egyptian-journalist-jailed-on-vague-grounds-dies-after-contracting-covid-19-in-prison-313215" hreflang="en">Egyptian journalist jailed on vague grounds dies after contracting COVID-19 in prison</a>

The 65-year-old Mohamed Monir reportedly caught the virus during the informal detention which precedes imprisonment

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-india-to-bhutan-to-south-china-sea-beijing-unilaterally-attempting-to-change-status-quo-japan-313210" hreflang="en">From India to Bhutan to South China Sea, Beijing unilaterally attempting to change status quo: Japan&nbsp;</a>

While the Japanese defence minister talked about Chinese aggressiveness with India, Japan, the white paper emphasises on Senkaku islands and the South China Sea.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-cases-of-covid-19-jumps-to-131-million-death-toll-crosses-570000-313205" hreflang="en">Global cases of COVID-19 jumps to 13.1 million; death toll crosses 570,000</a>

The US accounted for the world's highest number of infections and fatalities at 3,364,547 and 135,615, respectively, according to the CSSE.

Doctors claim coronavirus can be contracted in womb after baby born with virus in US The baby reportedly developed fever and breathing difficulties which are the first signs of coronavirus and tested positive 24 to 48 hours later, reports claimed Britain bans Huawei from its 5G network as UK chairman John Browne resigns Huawei's UK chairman John Browne resigned today as Britain approved the removal of Chinese telecom giant Huawei from its 5G network.

Doctors claim coronavirus can be contracted in womb after baby born with virus in US The baby reportedly developed fever and breathing difficulties which are the first signs of coronavirus and tested positive 24 to 48 hours later, reports claimed Britain bans Huawei from its 5G network as UK chairman John Browne resigns Huawei's UK chairman John Browne resigned today as Britain approved the removal of Chinese telecom giant Huawei from its 5G network. China to impose sanctions on US' Lockheed Martin over arms deal with Taiwan Taiwan's latest purchase includes Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles to boost its defence capabilities as Beijing's stresses on its 'one China' policy. Ready to replace Huawei in UK at scale and speed: Nokia Huawei said the ban was "bad news for anyone in the UK with a mobile phone" after the Boris Johnson government banned the Chinese telecom giant from its 5G network. Australia struggles with coronavirus as Victoria becomes new epicenter The Melbourne region is already on lockdown as authorities struggle to combat the virus in New South Wales and Victoria. Parade, flyovers, masks: France's scaled-down celebrations on Bastille Day French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a subdued Bastille Day ceremony on Tuesday to honour the country's medical workers amid the coronavirus pandemic, before outlining his response to the country's most severe health and economic crisis since World War II. Venezuela: Migrants seek to return home, Maduro claims they're being deliberately infected with coronavirus The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left no country untouched, and its fallout in already struggling countries will be felt way more than others. Egyptian journalist jailed on vague grounds dies after contracting COVID-19 in prison The 65-year-old Mohamed Monir reportedly caught the virus during the informal detention which precedes imprisonment From India to Bhutan to South China Sea, Beijing unilaterally attempting to change status quo: Japan While the Japanese defence minister talked about Chinese aggressiveness with India, Japan, the white paper emphasises on Senkaku islands and the South China Sea. Global cases of COVID-19 jumps to 13.1 million; death toll crosses 570,000 The US accounted for the world's highest number of infections and fatalities at 3,364,547 and 135,615, respectively, according to the CSSE.

Top 10 world news today: UK's Huawei ban, China's sanction on Lockheed Martin and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-politicians-veil-policy-to-curb-coronavirus-draws-ire-313040" hreflang="en">Indonesian politician's veil policy to curb coronavirus draws ire</a>

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An Indonesian politician is facing a lot of criticism after he asked female civil servants to wear niqab once in a week in defence of novel coronavirus.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yemeni-houthis-say-they-hit-saudi-oil-facility-in-drone-missile-attack-313004" hreflang="en">Yemeni Houthis say they hit Saudi oil facility in drone, missile attack</a>

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The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis said earlier it had intercepted and destroyed four missiles and six explosive drones fired by the Houthis over the border towards Saudi Arabia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cyber-911-uk-ministers-warn-of-china-launching-online-attack-against-britain-312998" hreflang="en">'Cyber-9/11': UK ministers warn of China launching online attack against Britain</a>

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Amid the escalating tensions between Beijing and London, UK ministers fear that China is planning a serious cyber-attack targetting Britain, dubbed as "cyber 9/11".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-rate-growing-fast-in-us-military-defense-department-312997" hreflang="en">Coronavirus rate growing fast in US military: Defense Department</a>

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There have also been three new deaths due to the virus in the last ten days, defence officials said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-federal-execution-in-us-since-2003-set-to-take-place-today-july-13-312989" hreflang="en">First federal execution in US since 2003 set to take place today, July 13</a>

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The first federal execution in the United States in nearly 20 years is set to take place on Monday, July 13.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-slaps-retaliatory-sanctions-against-us-officials-including-two-senators-312979" hreflang="en">China slaps retaliatory sanctions against US officials including two senators</a>

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China retaliated to United States’ sanctions by slapping its own against American officials on Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/americans-are-flouting-social-distancing-norms-due-to-lower-cognitive-ability-study-312966" hreflang="en">Americans are flouting social distancing norms due to lower cognitive ability: Study</a>

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According to the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, working memory may have a role to play in the complicity or refusal to follow social distancing norms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudan-bans-female-genital-mutilation-allows-non-muslims-to-drink-alcohol-312963" hreflang="en">Sudan bans female genital mutilation, allows non-Muslims to drink alcohol</a>

Non-Muslims will no longer be criminalised for drinking alcohol in private, justice minister Nasredeen Abdulbari told state television.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/eye-on-taiwan-now-china-puts-stealth-fighter-jet-j-20b-in-mass-production-313033" hreflang="en">Eye on Taiwan: Now, China puts stealth fighter jet J-20B in mass production</a>

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As tensions rise with China, Taiwan last month had unveiled a new locally-built training jet even as the Trump administration announced it would sell 66 latest generation F-16 jets to Taiwan

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/israelis-hug-trees-to-fill-void-of-embracing-friends-and-families-during-covid-times-313036" hreflang="en">Israelis hug trees to fill void of embracing friends and families during COVID times</a>

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Can't embrace friends and family these days? Hug a tree instead. That is the message Israel's Nature and Parks Authority is spreading on social media to try to help people overcome the sense of detachment that coronavirus social-distancing rules can bring.

Indonesian politician's veil policy to curb coronavirus draws ire An Indonesian politician is facing a lot of criticism after he asked female civil servants to wear niqab once in a week in defence of novel coronavirus.

Indonesian politician's veil policy to curb coronavirus draws ire An Indonesian politician is facing a lot of criticism after he asked female civil servants to wear niqab once in a week in defence of novel coronavirus. Yemeni Houthis say they hit Saudi oil facility in drone, missile attack The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis said earlier it had intercepted and destroyed four missiles and six explosive drones fired by the Houthis over the border towards Saudi Arabia. 'Cyber-9/11': UK ministers warn of China launching online attack against Britain Amid the escalating tensions between Beijing and London, UK ministers fear that China is planning a serious cyber-attack targetting Britain, dubbed as "cyber 9/11". Coronavirus rate growing fast in US military: Defense Department There have also been three new deaths due to the virus in the last ten days, defence officials said. First federal execution in US since 2003 set to take place today, July 13 The first federal execution in the United States in nearly 20 years is set to take place on Monday, July 13. China slaps retaliatory sanctions against US officials including two senators China retaliated to United States’ sanctions by slapping its own against American officials on Monday. Americans are flouting social distancing norms due to lower cognitive ability: Study According to the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, working memory may have a role to play in the complicity or refusal to follow social distancing norms. Sudan bans female genital mutilation, allows non-Muslims to drink alcohol Non-Muslims will no longer be criminalised for drinking alcohol in private, justice minister Nasredeen Abdulbari told state television. Eye on Taiwan: Now, China puts stealth fighter jet J-20B in mass production As tensions rise with China, Taiwan last month had unveiled a new locally-built training jet even as the Trump administration announced it would sell 66 latest generation F-16 jets to Taiwan Israelis hug trees to fill void of embracing friends and families during COVID times Can't embrace friends and family these days? Hug a tree instead. That is the message Israel's Nature and Parks Authority is spreading on social media to try to help people overcome the sense of detachment that coronavirus social-distancing rules can bring.

Top 10 world news today: Yemeni Houthis hit Saudi oil facility, US federal execution and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-sechenov-university-completes-trials-of-worlds-first-covid-19-vaccine-312778" hreflang="en">Russia's Sechenov University completes trials of world's first COVID-19 vaccine</a>

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"Sechenov University has successfully completed tests on volunteers of the world's first vaccine against coronavirus," Tarasov said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/truly-tragic-irans-supreme-leader-on-resurgence-in-coronavirus-cases-urges-everyone-to-fight-against-it-312773" hreflang="en">'Truly tragic': Iran's supreme leader on resurgence in coronavirus cases; urges everyone to fight against it</a>

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"Let everyone play their part in the best way to break the chain of transmission in the short term and save the country," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hungary-imposes-border-checks-quarantine-to-prevent-spread-of-coronavirus-312767" hreflang="en">Hungary imposes border checks, quarantine to prevent spread of coronavirus</a>

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Gergely Gulyas told an online news conference on Sunday that these new restrictions will keep the virus "outside the borders" to re-impose restrictions in the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/500000-hong-kongers-cast-protest-vote-against-new-security-laws-312766" hreflang="en">500,000 Hong Kongers cast 'protest' vote against new security laws</a>

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The unofficial poll will decide the strongest pro-democracy candidates to contest Legislative Council elections in September, when they aim to ride a wave of anti-China sentiment stirred by the law to seize control for the first time from pro-Beijing rivals.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesias-military-academy-in-west-java-province-hit-by-covid-19-outbreak-over-1300-infected-312753" hreflang="en">Indonesia's military academy in West Java province hit by COVID-19 outbreak; over 1,300 infected</a>

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Of the 1,280 confirmed infections, 991 were cadets and the rest were staff and their family members, he said. Most of these showed no symptoms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oldest-profession-needs-help-sex-workers-of-hamburg-demand-reopening-of-germanys-brothels-312789" hreflang="en">'Oldest profession needs help': Sex workers of Hamburg demand reopening of Germany's brothels</a>

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With shops, restaurants and bars all open again in Germany, where prostitution is legal, sex workers say they are being singled out and deprived of their livelihoods

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-voices-distress-over-turkeys-hagia-sophia-conversion-to-mosque-312751" hreflang="en">Pope Francis voices distress over Turkey's Hagia Sophia conversion to mosque</a>

"My thoughts go to Istanbul. I'm thinking about Hagia Sophia. I am very distressed," the pope said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-misaligned-radar-led-to-ukrainian-jet-downing-312747" hreflang="en">Iran says misaligned radar led to Ukrainian jet downing</a>

"A failure occurred due to a human error in following the procedure" for aligning the radar, causing a "107-degree error" in the system, the Iranian Civil Aviation Organisation (CAO)

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-releases-professor-who-criticised-president-xi-jinping-312742" hreflang="en">China releases professor who criticised President Xi Jinping</a>

Xu Zhangrun, a constitutional law professor at the prestigious Tsinghua University, returned home on Sunday morning but remained under surveillance and was not free to speak publicly.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protests-over-governors-arrest-in-russia-enter-second-day-312739" hreflang="en">Protests over governor's arrest in Russia enter second day</a>

Sergei Furgal was detained on Thursday and has been ordered to remain in pre-trial custody for two months over the crimes 15 years ago.

Russia's Sechenov University completes trials of world's first COVID-19 vaccine "Sechenov University has successfully completed tests on volunteers of the world's first vaccine against coronavirus," Tarasov said.

Russia's Sechenov University completes trials of world's first COVID-19 vaccine "Sechenov University has successfully completed tests on volunteers of the world's first vaccine against coronavirus," Tarasov said. 'Truly tragic': Iran's supreme leader on resurgence in coronavirus cases; urges everyone to fight against it "Let everyone play their part in the best way to break the chain of transmission in the short term and save the country," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said. Hungary imposes border checks, quarantine to prevent spread of coronavirus Gergely Gulyas told an online news conference on Sunday that these new restrictions will keep the virus "outside the borders" to re-impose restrictions in the country. 500,000 Hong Kongers cast 'protest' vote against new security laws The unofficial poll will decide the strongest pro-democracy candidates to contest Legislative Council elections in September, when they aim to ride a wave of anti-China sentiment stirred by the law to seize control for the first time from pro-Beijing rivals. Indonesia's military academy in West Java province hit by COVID-19 outbreak; over 1,300 infected Of the 1,280 confirmed infections, 991 were cadets and the rest were staff and their family members, he said. Most of these showed no symptoms. 'Oldest profession needs help': Sex workers of Hamburg demand reopening of Germany's brothels With shops, restaurants and bars all open again in Germany, where prostitution is legal, sex workers say they are being singled out and deprived of their livelihoods Pope Francis voices distress over Turkey's Hagia Sophia conversion to mosque "My thoughts go to Istanbul. I'm thinking about Hagia Sophia. I am very distressed," the pope said. Iran says misaligned radar led to Ukrainian jet downing "A failure occurred due to a human error in following the procedure" for aligning the radar, causing a "107-degree error" in the system, the Iranian Civil Aviation Organisation (CAO) China releases professor who criticised President Xi Jinping Xu Zhangrun, a constitutional law professor at the prestigious Tsinghua University, returned home on Sunday morning but remained under surveillance and was not free to speak publicly. Protests over governor's arrest in Russia enter second day Sergei Furgal was detained on Thursday and has been ordered to remain in pre-trial custody for two months over the crimes 15 years ago.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-denounces-uk-for-sanctions-against-human-rights-abusers-312550" hreflang="en">North Korea denounces UK for sanctions against human rights abusers</a>

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North Korea denounced Britain on Saturday for announcing sanctions against two organisations that the British government has said are involved in forced labour, torture and murder in North Korean prison camps. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-denounces-uk-for-sanctions-against-human-rights-abusers-312550">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-trudeau-under-political-firestorm-as-parliamentary-rivals-seize-on-charity-controversy-312544" hreflang="en">Canada: Trudeau under political firestorm as parliamentary rivals seize on charity controversy</a>

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came under pressure on Friday from opposition parties he depends on for support in parliament amid heightening controversy over his family's ties to a charity at the heart of his conflict-of-interest probe. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-trudeau-under-political-firestorm-as-parliamentary-rivals-seize-on-charity-controversy-312544">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cannot-afford-to-shut-down-economy-despite-worsening-virus-outbreak-iran-312551" hreflang="en">Cannot afford to shut down economy despite worsening virus outbreak: Iran</a>

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Iran said on Saturday that it ''cannot afford'' to shut down its sanction-hit economy despite&nbsp;record-high coronavirus death tolls and rising infections, according to AFP. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cannot-afford-to-shut-down-economy-despite-worsening-virus-outbreak-iran-312551">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/huawei-believes-it-can-supply-5g-kit-to-uk-despite-us-sanctions-312531">Huawei believes it can supply 5G kit to UK despite US sanctions</a>

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Chinese telecom company Huawei believes it can still supply 5G kit to the United Kingdom&nbsp;despite the sanctions imposed on it by the United States. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/huawei-believes-it-can-supply-5g-kit-to-uk-despite-us-sanctions-312531">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-believes-unknown-pneumonia-in-kazakhstan-could-be-covid-19-312530">WHO believes 'unknown pneumonia' in Kazakhstan could be COVID-19</a>

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the "unknown pneumonia" reported in Kazakhstan could be COVID-19. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-believes-unknown-pneumonia-in-kazakhstan-could-be-covid-19-312530">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-threatens-to-sue-think-tanks-and-researchers-for-alleged-leaks-312561" hreflang="en">China threatens to sue think tanks and researchers for alleged leaks</a>

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After reports emerged that Chinese government was forcibly sterilizing Uighur women and giving them unwanted abortions in a mission to purge the Muslim minority, the Chinese authorities are now considering to sue the researchers and think tanks who are behind these revelations.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-threatens-to-sue-think-tanks-and-researchers-for-alleged-leaks-312561">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-democracts-hold-primary-despite-security-law-warning-312538" hreflang="en">Hong Kong democracts hold primary despite security law warning</a>

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Pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong held primary polls on Saturday to choose candidates for upcoming legislative elections despite warnings from government officials that it may be in breach of a new security law imposed by China. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-democracts-hold-primary-despite-security-law-warning-312538">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/massive-protests-in-russia-after-famous-governors-arrest-312536" hreflang="en">Massive protests in Russia after famous governor's arrest</a>

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Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the eastern Russian city of Khabarovsk on Saturday in support of a popular local governor arrested this week for allegedly ordering several murders. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/massive-protests-in-russia-after-famous-governors-arrest-312536">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-victoria-state-logs-another-day-of-high-coronavirus-infections-312490" hreflang="en">Australia's Victoria state logs another day of high coronavirus infections</a>

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&nbsp;Australia's second most-populous state reported one of its highest daily increases in coronavirus infections on Saturday and warned the numbers would get worse before they got better as its capital city began its first weekend of a six-week lockdown. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-victoria-state-logs-another-day-of-high-coronavirus-infections-312490">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-prayers-in-hagia-sophia-to-be-held-on-july-24-turkish-president-erdogan-says-312481" hreflang="en">First prayers in Hagia Sophia to be held on July 24, Turkish President Erdogan says</a>

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The first prayers in Turkey's Hagia Sophia will be held on July 24, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday, after declaring the ancient monument was once again a mosque following a court ruling revoking its status as a museum. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-prayers-in-hagia-sophia-to-be-held-on-july-24-turkish-president-erdogan-says-312481">Read more</a>

North Korea denounces UK for sanctions against human rights abusers North Korea denounced Britain on Saturday for announcing sanctions against two organisations that the British government has said are involved in forced labour, torture and murder in North Korean prison camps.

North Korea denounces UK for sanctions against human rights abusers North Korea denounced Britain on Saturday for announcing sanctions against two organisations that the British government has said are involved in forced labour, torture and murder in North Korean prison camps. Read more Canada: Trudeau under political firestorm as parliamentary rivals seize on charity controversy Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came under pressure on Friday from opposition parties he depends on for support in parliament amid heightening controversy over his family's ties to a charity at the heart of his conflict-of-interest probe. Read more Cannot afford to shut down economy despite worsening virus outbreak: Iran Iran said on Saturday that it ''cannot afford'' to shut down its sanction-hit economy despite record-high coronavirus death tolls and rising infections, according to AFP. Read more Huawei believes it can supply 5G kit to UK despite US sanctions Chinese telecom company Huawei believes it can still supply 5G kit to the United Kingdom despite the sanctions imposed on it by the United States. Read more WHO believes 'unknown pneumonia' in Kazakhstan could be COVID-19 The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the "unknown pneumonia" reported in Kazakhstan could be COVID-19. Read more China threatens to sue think tanks and researchers for alleged leaks After reports emerged that Chinese government was forcibly sterilizing Uighur women and giving them unwanted abortions in a mission to purge the Muslim minority, the Chinese authorities are now considering to sue the researchers and think tanks who are behind these revelations. Read more Hong Kong democracts hold primary despite security law warning Pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong held primary polls on Saturday to choose candidates for upcoming legislative elections despite warnings from government officials that it may be in breach of a new security law imposed by China. Read more Massive protests in Russia after famous governor's arrest Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the eastern Russian city of Khabarovsk on Saturday in support of a popular local governor arrested this week for allegedly ordering several murders. Read more Australia's Victoria state logs another day of high coronavirus infections Australia's second most-populous state reported one of its highest daily increases in coronavirus infections on Saturday and warned the numbers would get worse before they got better as its capital city began its first weekend of a six-week lockdown. Read more First prayers in Hagia Sophia to be held on July 24, Turkish President Erdogan says The first prayers in Turkey's Hagia Sophia will be held on July 24, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday, after declaring the ancient monument was once again a mosque following a court ruling revoking its status as a museum. Read more

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-turkey-court-revokes-hagia-sophias-museum-status-paving-way-for-mosque-312332">Top Turkey court revokes Hagia Sophia's museum status, paving way for mosque</a>

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A top Turkish court on Friday revoked the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia's status as a museum, clearing the way for it to be turned back into a mosque, according to reports. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-turkey-court-revokes-hagia-sophias-museum-status-paving-way-for-mosque-312332">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-hit-us-with-reciprocal-measures-over-xinjiang-sanctions-312234" hreflang="en">China to hit US with 'reciprocal measures' over Xinjiang sanctions</a>

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China said Friday it will impose tit-for-tat measures on US institutions and individuals who "behave badly" on Xinjiang-related issues after Washington slapped sanctions on Chinese officials over a crackdown on Uighurs and other Turkic Muslims in the region. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-hit-us-with-reciprocal-measures-over-xinjiang-sanctions-312234">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italian-pm-hints-at-extending-coronavirus-emergency-as-travellers-from-13-countries-banned-312284">Coronavirus: Italian PM hints at extending state of emergency</a>

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Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Friday that the country will likely extend the July 31 deadline of the state of emergency imposed due to coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italian-pm-hints-at-extending-coronavirus-emergency-as-travellers-from-13-countries-banned-312284">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-bounties-top-us-general-vows-response-if-intel-confirmed-312273">Russian bounties: Top US general vows 'response' if intel confirmed</a>

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Top United States General Mark Milley&nbsp;pledged Thursday to "take action" if the US military could corroborate intelligence suggesting Moscow paid militants linked to the Taliban to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-bounties-top-us-general-vows-response-if-intel-confirmed-312273">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-approves-620-million-missile-upgrade-package-for-taiwan-312188" hreflang="en">US approves $620 million missile upgrade package for Taiwan</a>

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The United States has approved a possible $620 million upgrade package for Patriot surface-to-air missiles to Taiwan, the State Department said, the latest purchase from the United States to deal with a rising threat from China. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-approves-620-million-missile-upgrade-package-for-taiwan-312188">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seoul-mayor-died-by-suicide-a-day-after-he-was-accused-of-sexual-harassment-312185" hreflang="en">Seoul mayor died by suicide a day after he was accused of sexual harassment</a>

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The mayor of Seoul, a contender to be South Korea's next president and a former human rights lawyer, died by suicide a day after he was accused of sexual harassment. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seoul-mayor-died-by-suicide-a-day-after-he-was-accused-of-sexual-harassment-312185">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-says-he-feels-very-well-praises-hydroxycholoroquine-312161" hreflang="en">Bolsonaro says he feels 'very well', praises hydroxycholoroquine</a>

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has tested positive for COVID-19, said on Facebook Thursday that he was "very well" and again advocated the use of the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-says-he-feels-very-well-praises-hydroxycholoroquine-312161">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-uns-sister-says-no-need-for-another-us-n-korea-summit-312159" hreflang="en">Kim Jong-un's sister says 'no need' for another US-N Korea summit</a>

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The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said there was "no need" for another summit with the United States unless Washington offered a "decisive change" in approach. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-uns-sister-says-no-need-for-another-us-n-korea-summit-312159">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kazakhstan-denies-chinese-reports-of-pneumonia-deadlier-than-covid-19-312174" hreflang="en">Kazakhstan denies Chinese reports of pneumonia deadlier than COVID-19</a>

Kazakhstan has dismissed the warning by China's embassy for its citizens that advised to guard themselves against an outbreak of pneumonia in the central Asian nation. China described the pneumonia as being more lethal than COVID-19, the disease caused due to the novel coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kazakhstan-denies-chinese-reports-of-pneumonia-deadlier-than-covid-19-312174">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-exceed-12-million-death-toll-at-554924-312142" hreflang="en">Global coronavirus cases exceed 12 million; death toll at 554,924</a>

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The deadly Covid-19 across the world has now infected more than 12 million people, with 5.54 lakh people succumbing to the virus that was first reported in late December 2019. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-exceed-12-million-death-toll-at-554924-312142">Read more</a>

Top Turkey court revokes Hagia Sophia's museum status, paving way for mosque A top Turkish court on Friday revoked the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia's status as a museum, clearing the way for it to be turned back into a mosque, according to reports.

Top Turkey court revokes Hagia Sophia's museum status, paving way for mosque A top Turkish court on Friday revoked the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia's status as a museum, clearing the way for it to be turned back into a mosque, according to reports. Read more China to hit US with 'reciprocal measures' over Xinjiang sanctions China said Friday it will impose tit-for-tat measures on US institutions and individuals who "behave badly" on Xinjiang-related issues after Washington slapped sanctions on Chinese officials over a crackdown on Uighurs and other Turkic Muslims in the region. Read more Coronavirus: Italian PM hints at extending state of emergency Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Friday that the country will likely extend the July 31 deadline of the state of emergency imposed due to coronavirus pandemic. Read more Russian bounties: Top US general vows 'response' if intel confirmed Top United States General Mark Milley pledged Thursday to "take action" if the US military could corroborate intelligence suggesting Moscow paid militants linked to the Taliban to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan. Read more US approves $620 million missile upgrade package for Taiwan The United States has approved a possible $620 million upgrade package for Patriot surface-to-air missiles to Taiwan, the State Department said, the latest purchase from the United States to deal with a rising threat from China. Read more Seoul mayor died by suicide a day after he was accused of sexual harassment The mayor of Seoul, a contender to be South Korea's next president and a former human rights lawyer, died by suicide a day after he was accused of sexual harassment. Read more Bolsonaro says he feels 'very well', praises hydroxycholoroquine Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has tested positive for COVID-19, said on Facebook Thursday that he was "very well" and again advocated the use of the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine. Read more Kim Jong-un's sister says 'no need' for another US-N Korea summit The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said there was "no need" for another summit with the United States unless Washington offered a "decisive change" in approach. Read more Kazakhstan denies Chinese reports of pneumonia deadlier than COVID-19 Kazakhstan has dismissed the warning by China's embassy for its citizens that advised to guard themselves against an outbreak of pneumonia in the central Asian nation. China described the pneumonia as being more lethal than COVID-19, the disease caused due to the novel coronavirus. Read more Global coronavirus cases exceed 12 million; death toll at 554,924 The deadly Covid-19 across the world has now infected more than 12 million people, with 5.54 lakh people succumbing to the virus that was first reported in late December 2019. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Hagia Sophia's musuem status revoked, China to hit US with 'reciprocal measures' and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-sets-up-panel-to-review-handling-of-coronavirus-pandemic-311982">WHO sets up panel to review handling of coronavirus pandemic</a>

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The World Health Organization, which faced fierce US criticism over its handling of the coronavirus crisis, launched an independent panel on Thursday to review its response to the pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-sets-up-panel-to-review-handling-of-coronavirus-pandemic-311982">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-warns-us-against-mccarthy-style-paranoia-311896" hreflang="en">China warns US against 'McCarthy-style paranoia'</a>

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China's top diplomat Thursday warned the United States against "McCarthy-style paranoia" as tensions rise between the two superpowers. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-warns-us-against-mccarthy-style-paranoia-311896">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sees-importance-of-north-korea-talks-despite-tension-south-says-311884" hreflang="en">US sees importance of North Korea talks despite tension, South says</a>

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The United States has stressed the importance of resuming talks with North Korea, South Korea said on Thursday, even though North Korea has said it has no intention of returning to the negotiating table. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sees-importance-of-north-korea-talks-despite-tension-south-says-311884">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-extends-hong-kongers-visas-after-security-law-imposed-311827" hreflang="en">Australia extends Hong Kongers' visas after security law imposed</a>

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Australia on Thursday offered protection for Hong Kongers living in the country in response to China's imposition of a national security law for the territory. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-extends-hong-kongers-visas-after-security-law-imposed-311827">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazilian-press-group-to-sue-bolsonaro-for-taking-off-his-mask-at-briefing-311801" hreflang="en">Brazilian press group to sue Bolsonaro for taking off his mask at briefing</a>

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The Brazilian Press Association has said it will file a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against President Jair Bolsonaro over possibly exposing members of the media to the novel coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazilian-press-group-to-sue-bolsonaro-for-taking-off-his-mask-at-briefing-311801">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/search-underway-after-seoul-mayor-reported-missing-311987" hreflang="en">Search underway after Seoul mayor reported missing</a>

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A massive search operation began in South Korea on Thursday after the mayor of Seoul, Park Won-soon was reported missing. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/search-underway-after-seoul-mayor-reported-missing-311987">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-regional-governor-sergei-frugal-arrested-on-murder-charges-311914" hreflang="en">Russia: Regional governor Sergei Frugal arrested on murder charges</a>

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The Russian governor of&nbsp;Khabarovsk region has been arrested on Thursday on multiple charges of involvement in murders. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-regional-governor-sergei-frugal-arrested-on-murder-charges-311914">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/take-away-and-job-retention-scheme-to-save-the-uk-economy-311810" hreflang="en">Take-away and 'job retention scheme' to save the UK economy</a>

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After months&nbsp;of&nbsp;lockdown, the UK economy has reopened and the locals are hoping that the British government will be able to bring the country out of the stagnancy and the downward spiral of the economy. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/take-away-and-job-retention-scheme-to-save-the-uk-economy-311810">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/consensus-that-notre-dame-spire-should-be-rebuilt-in-its-original-form-311931" hreflang="en">'Consensus' that Notre-Dame spire should be rebuilt in its original form</a>

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France's new&nbsp;culture minister&nbsp;Roselyne Bachelot&nbsp;said Thursday there is a "large consensus" that the spire of the fire-damaged&nbsp;Notre-Dame&nbsp;cathedral in Paris should be rebuilt as it was. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/consensus-that-notre-dame-spire-should-be-rebuilt-in-its-original-form-311931">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ivory-coasts-prime-minister-amadou-gon-coulibaly-dies-at-61-311848" hreflang="en">Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies at 61</a>

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Amadou Gon Coulibaly, Ivory Coast’s prime minister and its ruling party’s candidate for the October presidential election, has died, President Alassane Ouattara said on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ivory-coasts-prime-minister-amadou-gon-coulibaly-dies-at-61-311848">Read more</a>

WHO sets up panel to review handling of coronavirus pandemic The World Health Organization, which faced fierce US criticism over its handling of the coronavirus crisis, launched an independent panel on Thursday to review its response to the pandemic.

WHO sets up panel to review handling of coronavirus pandemic The World Health Organization, which faced fierce US criticism over its handling of the coronavirus crisis, launched an independent panel on Thursday to review its response to the pandemic. Read more China warns US against 'McCarthy-style paranoia' China's top diplomat Thursday warned the United States against "McCarthy-style paranoia" as tensions rise between the two superpowers. Read more US sees importance of North Korea talks despite tension, South says The United States has stressed the importance of resuming talks with North Korea, South Korea said on Thursday, even though North Korea has said it has no intention of returning to the negotiating table. Read more Australia extends Hong Kongers' visas after security law imposed Australia on Thursday offered protection for Hong Kongers living in the country in response to China's imposition of a national security law for the territory. Read more Brazilian press group to sue Bolsonaro for taking off his mask at briefing The Brazilian Press Association has said it will file a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against President Jair Bolsonaro over possibly exposing members of the media to the novel coronavirus. Read more Search underway after Seoul mayor reported missing A massive search operation began in South Korea on Thursday after the mayor of Seoul, Park Won-soon was reported missing. Read more Russia: Regional governor Sergei Frugal arrested on murder charges The Russian governor of Khabarovsk region has been arrested on Thursday on multiple charges of involvement in murders. Read more Take-away and 'job retention scheme' to save the UK economy After months of lockdown, the UK economy has reopened and the locals are hoping that the British government will be able to bring the country out of the stagnancy and the downward spiral of the economy. Read more 'Consensus' that Notre-Dame spire should be rebuilt in its original form France's new culture minister Roselyne Bachelot said Thursday there is a "large consensus" that the spire of the fire-damaged Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris should be rebuilt as it was. Read more Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies at 61 Amadou Gon Coulibaly, Ivory Coast’s prime minister and its ruling party’s candidate for the October presidential election, has died, President Alassane Ouattara said on Wednesday. Read more

Top 10 world news today: WHO launches pandemic response probe, China warns US and more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top 10 world news today: Breakthrough in coronavirus, South Korea warns North and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wont-watch-anymore-donald-trump-warns-nfl-and-us-soccer-if-players-kneel-during-anthem-305951">'Won't watch anymore': Donald Trump warns NFL and US Soccer if players kneel during anthem</a>

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Protests broke out after George Floyd's death giving momentum to the Black Lives Matter movement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-near-79-million-mark-brazil-emerging-as-new-covid-19-epicentre-306055">Global coronavirus cases near 7.9 million-mark; Brazil emerging as new COVID-19 epicentre</a>

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With 2,094,069 cases and 115,732 deaths, the US continues with the world’s highest number of COVID-19 infections and fatalities, according to the CSSE.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-did-a-better-job-at-containing-covid-19-than-the-us-most-countries-believe-306071">China did a better job at containing COVID-19 than US, most countries believe</a>

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Only three out of the participant 53 countries believed that the US had done a better job than its Chinese counterpart.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/emmanuel-macron-says-france-will-not-take-down-any-of-its-statues-306001">Emmanuel Macron says France will not take down any of its statues</a>

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Macron said that France will be 'uncompromising against racism, anti-Semitism and discrimination' and added that new measures would be taken for 'equality'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-court-sentences-us-ex-marine-to-16-years-in-prison-in-spy-case-305996">Russian court sentences US ex-marine to 16 years in prison in spy case</a>

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Russia's prosecutor during the trial, however, stressed that the ex-marine had information on Russia's state secret.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uns-human-rights-body-to-examine-racism-and-police-brutality-in-the-united-states-306002">UN's human rights body to examine racism and police brutality in the United States</a>

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According to UNHRC’s latest statement, the body will analyse related events in the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virus-has-exposed-deep-seated-internal-crises-in-us-putin-305979">Virus has exposed deep-seated internal crises in US: Putin</a>

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Russia has the third-highest number of coronavirus cases after the United States and Brazil.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-protester-rescues-injured-white-man-during-anti-racist-protest-in-uk-305929">Black protester rescues injured white man during anti-racist protest in UK</a>

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Hutchinson said that the man’s life was ‘under threat’ as the crowds of people became ‘almost like a stampede’ on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-koreas-moon-urges-north-to-keep-peace-deals-return-to-talks-305956">South Korea's Moon urges North to keep peace deals, return to talks</a>

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The recent flaring of tension between the neighbours stoked fear of a military provocation by the North, and posed another setback amid stalled talks to rein in its nuclear and missile programmes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-activists-detained-for-publishing-censored-content-set-to-face-criminal-trial-305920">Chinese activists detained for publishing censored content set to face criminal trial</a>

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Beijing police have detained Chen Mei and Cai Wei on April 19 for publishing articles on the health crisis on GitHub, an open-source website.

'Won't watch anymore': Donald Trump warns NFL and US Soccer if players kneel during anthem Protests broke out after George Floyd's death giving momentum to the Black Lives Matter movement.

'Won't watch anymore': Donald Trump warns NFL and US Soccer if players kneel during anthem Protests broke out after George Floyd's death giving momentum to the Black Lives Matter movement. Global coronavirus cases near 7.9 million-mark; Brazil emerging as new COVID-19 epicentre With 2,094,069 cases and 115,732 deaths, the US continues with the world’s highest number of COVID-19 infections and fatalities, according to the CSSE. China did a better job at containing COVID-19 than US, most countries believe Only three out of the participant 53 countries believed that the US had done a better job than its Chinese counterpart. Emmanuel Macron says France will not take down any of its statues Macron said that France will be 'uncompromising against racism, anti-Semitism and discrimination' and added that new measures would be taken for 'equality'. Russian court sentences US ex-marine to 16 years in prison in spy case Russia's prosecutor during the trial, however, stressed that the ex-marine had information on Russia's state secret. UN's human rights body to examine racism and police brutality in the United States According to UNHRC’s latest statement, the body will analyse related events in the United States. Virus has exposed deep-seated internal crises in US: Putin Russia has the third-highest number of coronavirus cases after the United States and Brazil. Black protester rescues injured white man during anti-racist protest in UK Hutchinson said that the man’s life was ‘under threat’ as the crowds of people became ‘almost like a stampede’ on Saturday. South Korea's Moon urges North to keep peace deals, return to talks The recent flaring of tension between the neighbours stoked fear of a military provocation by the North, and posed another setback amid stalled talks to rein in its nuclear and missile programmes. Chinese activists detained for publishing censored content set to face criminal trial Beijing police have detained Chen Mei and Cai Wei on April 19 for publishing articles on the health crisis on GitHub, an open-source website.

Top 10 world news today: Trump warns NFL players, Macron forbids removing statues and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/churchills-picture-mysteriously-vanishes-from-list-of-british-pms-google-to-explore-why-305777">Churchill's picture vanishes from list of British PMs; Google to 'explore' why</a>

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“We’re aware an image for Sir Winston Churchill is missing from his knowledge graph entry on Google,” the firm’s search liaison arm said on Twitter.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-reverses-nondiscrimination-rule-defines-sex-as-man-and-woman-only-305811">Trump administration reverses nondiscrimination rule; defines 'sex' as man and woman only</a>

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In a highly criticized move, the Trump administration has brought back discrimination in the healthcare by defining sex as only 'man' and 'woman'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-urinating-on-london-memorial-305817">Man arrested on suspicion of urinating on London memorial</a>

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The man was arrested north of London "on suspicion of outraging public decency" -- even as over 100 others were arrested after violence broke out as far-right groups targetted anti-racism Black Lives Matter protests.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-police-officer-reprimanded-for-sarcastically-chanting-i-cant-breathe-305796">Hong Kong police officer reprimanded for sarcastically chanting 'I can't breathe'</a>

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The Hong Kong police reprimanded the police officer and reminded him to present himself professionally, especially when on-duty.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-finance-minister-hints-towards-review-of-distancing-rule-305773">UK Finance Minister hints towards review of distancing rule</a>

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As per the latest reports, UK's economy shrank by a quarter over March and April. However, Sunak believes that the slowdown will prove out to be temporary, and the reopening of retail sector this week will help revive the economy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-president-says-death-was-everyones-destiny-as-country-registers-1349-deaths-305715">Brazil president says death was 'everyone's destiny' as country registers 1,349 deaths</a>

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Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly downplayed the threat of the virus, saying on Tuesday that death was "everyone's destiny."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-man-survives-covid-19-gets-a-11-million-hospital-bill-305825">US man survives COVID-19, gets a $1.1 million hospital bill</a>

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Michael Flor, 70, also became the longest-hospitalised Covid-19 patient -- at Swedish Medical Center in Issaquah, a city in King County, Washington state, and survived.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-again-warns-of-retaliatory-actions-over-defectors-in-south-305767">North Korea again warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South</a>

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The escalation of tension comes a day ahead of the 20th anniversary of the first inter-Korean summit in 2000, which pledged increased dialogue and cooperation between the two states.

<a href="The statue of Indro Montanelli, located at the central Milan park named after the prominent right-wing Italian journalist and writer who died in 2001, was constructed in the year 2006.">'Racist, rapist' written on Montanelli statue in Milan</a>

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The statue of Indro Montanelli, located at the central Milan park named after the prominent right-wing Italian journalist and writer who died in 2001, was constructed in the year 2006.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-favourite-to-win-us-election-says-iran-foreign-minister-zarif-305697">Trump favourite to win US election, says Iran Foreign Minister Zarif</a>

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Tension between Washington and Tehran has escalated since 2018, when U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with six world powers and reimposed crippling sanctions targeting particularly its vital oil industry.

Churchill's picture vanishes from list of British PMs; Google to 'explore' why “We’re aware an image for Sir Winston Churchill is missing from his knowledge graph entry on Google,” the firm’s search liaison arm said on Twitter.

Churchill's picture vanishes from list of British PMs; Google to 'explore' why “We’re aware an image for Sir Winston Churchill is missing from his knowledge graph entry on Google,” the firm’s search liaison arm said on Twitter. Trump administration reverses nondiscrimination rule; defines 'sex' as man and woman only In a highly criticized move, the Trump administration has brought back discrimination in the healthcare by defining sex as only 'man' and 'woman'. Man arrested on suspicion of urinating on London memorial The man was arrested north of London "on suspicion of outraging public decency" -- even as over 100 others were arrested after violence broke out as far-right groups targetted anti-racism Black Lives Matter protests. Hong Kong police officer reprimanded for sarcastically chanting 'I can't breathe' The Hong Kong police reprimanded the police officer and reminded him to present himself professionally, especially when on-duty. UK Finance Minister hints towards review of distancing rule As per the latest reports, UK's economy shrank by a quarter over March and April. However, Sunak believes that the slowdown will prove out to be temporary, and the reopening of retail sector this week will help revive the economy. Brazil president says death was 'everyone's destiny' as country registers 1,349 deaths Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly downplayed the threat of the virus, saying on Tuesday that death was "everyone's destiny." US man survives COVID-19, gets a $1.1 million hospital bill Michael Flor, 70, also became the longest-hospitalised Covid-19 patient -- at Swedish Medical Center in Issaquah, a city in King County, Washington state, and survived. North Korea again warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South The escalation of tension comes a day ahead of the 20th anniversary of the first inter-Korean summit in 2000, which pledged increased dialogue and cooperation between the two states. 'Racist, rapist' written on Montanelli statue in Milan The statue of Indro Montanelli, located at the central Milan park named after the prominent right-wing Italian journalist and writer who died in 2001, was constructed in the year 2006. Trump favourite to win US election, says Iran Foreign Minister Zarif Tension between Washington and Tehran has escalated since 2018, when U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with six world powers and reimposed crippling sanctions targeting particularly its vital oil industry.

Top 10 world news today: Churchill missing from British PMs, UK reviews distancing rule and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-hell-leave-peacefully-if-he-loses-election-in-november-but-itll-be-bad-for-us-305640">Trump says will leave peacefully if he loses in Nov, but it'll be 'bad' for US</a>

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In the presidential election, Trump, a Republican, is expected to face the Democratic Party's presumptive candidate and former vice president Joe Biden.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-warns-south-korea-of-painful-consequences-as-tensions-mount-305560">North Korea warns South Korea of 'painful' consequences as tensions mount</a>

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South Korea has been the target of a wave of angry statements recently from the North, which has accused Seoul of allowing defectors to launch leaflets critical of leader Kim Jong Un into its territory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/polish-president-compares-lgbt-ideology-to-soviet-indoctrination-305628">Polish president compares 'LGBT ideology' to Soviet indoctrination</a>

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Poland is a former satellite state of the Soviet Union and was the first country to shed communism in the region in 1989. This year the country was voted the worst in the European Union for LGBT rights in a poll by Brussels-based NGO ILGA-Europe.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-police-department-to-be-replaced-with-community-led-model-305604">Minneapolis police department to be replaced with community-led model</a>

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The move comes days after a veto-proof majority of the council voted to disband the police department after the country erupted in protest over the killing of Floyd, a black man who died when a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/researchers-in-thailand-begin-testing-horseshoe-bats-for-coronavirus-305616">Researchers in Thailand begin testing horseshoe bats for coronavirus</a>

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They plan to collect 300 bats -- of the 23 species it has -- over three days from a cave in the Chanthaburi province in the southeast of the country. The bats will be released following the tests.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indigenous-taiwanese-demand-justice-in-local-black-lives-matter-protest-305584">Indigenous Taiwanese demand justice in local Black Lives Matter protest</a>

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The protest was a peaceful march attended by more than 500 people, with light police presence.&nbsp;The presence of the indigenous Taiwanese in the protest marked the injustice faced by the island's original inhabitants.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-staffer-who-protested-inaction-on-trumps-inflammatory-posts-says-he-was-fired-305495">Facebook staffer who protested inaction on Trump's inflammatory posts says he was fired</a>

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Dozens of employees, including Dail and six other engineers on his team, abandoned their desks and tweeted objections to Zuckerberg's handling of Trump's posts, the report added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mike-pompeo-plans-to-meet-chinese-officials-in-hawaii-report-305504">Mike Pompeo plans to meet Chinese officials in Hawaii: Report</a>

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Relations between the world's two biggest economies have deteriorated in recent months, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said he could even sever relations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/a-scaled-down-ceremony-at-windsor-marks-queen-elizabeth-iis-94th-birthday-305638">A scaled-down ceremony at Windsor marks Queen Elizabeth II's 94th birthday</a>

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Britain's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, celebrated her 94th birthday in a low-key events in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, at Windsor Castle.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lawmakers-label-british-airways-national-disgrace-over-jobs-305592">Lawmakers label British Airways 'national disgrace' over jobs</a>

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Britain's Transport Select Committee said that BA and its parent company IAG were trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis to cut 12,000 jobs and downgrade the terms and conditions of other employees.

Trump says will leave peacefully if he loses in Nov, but it'll be 'bad' for US In the presidential election, Trump, a Republican, is expected to face the Democratic Party's presumptive candidate and former vice president Joe Biden.

Trump says will leave peacefully if he loses in Nov, but it'll be 'bad' for US In the presidential election, Trump, a Republican, is expected to face the Democratic Party's presumptive candidate and former vice president Joe Biden. North Korea warns South Korea of 'painful' consequences as tensions mount South Korea has been the target of a wave of angry statements recently from the North, which has accused Seoul of allowing defectors to launch leaflets critical of leader Kim Jong Un into its territory. Polish president compares 'LGBT ideology' to Soviet indoctrination Poland is a former satellite state of the Soviet Union and was the first country to shed communism in the region in 1989. This year the country was voted the worst in the European Union for LGBT rights in a poll by Brussels-based NGO ILGA-Europe. Minneapolis police department to be replaced with community-led model The move comes days after a veto-proof majority of the council voted to disband the police department after the country erupted in protest over the killing of Floyd, a black man who died when a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Researchers in Thailand begin testing horseshoe bats for coronavirus They plan to collect 300 bats -- of the 23 species it has -- over three days from a cave in the Chanthaburi province in the southeast of the country. The bats will be released following the tests. Indigenous Taiwanese demand justice in local Black Lives Matter protest The protest was a peaceful march attended by more than 500 people, with light police presence. The presence of the indigenous Taiwanese in the protest marked the injustice faced by the island's original inhabitants. Facebook staffer who protested inaction on Trump's inflammatory posts says he was fired Dozens of employees, including Dail and six other engineers on his team, abandoned their desks and tweeted objections to Zuckerberg's handling of Trump's posts, the report added. Mike Pompeo plans to meet Chinese officials in Hawaii: Report Relations between the world's two biggest economies have deteriorated in recent months, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said he could even sever relations. A scaled-down ceremony at Windsor marks Queen Elizabeth II's 94th birthday Britain's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, celebrated her 94th birthday in a low-key events in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, at Windsor Castle. Lawmakers label British Airways 'national disgrace' over jobs Britain's Transport Select Committee said that BA and its parent company IAG were trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis to cut 12,000 jobs and downgrade the terms and conditions of other employees.

Top 10 world news today: Trump's remarks on elections, N Korea warns S Korea and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moderna-inc-to-begin-final-testing-stage-of-coronavirus-vaccine-on-30000-volunteers-in-july-305148" hreflang="en">Moderna Inc to begin final testing stage of coronavirus vaccine on 30,000 volunteers in July</a>

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One of the front runners in coronavirus vaccine, Moderna Inc has confirmed that they will begin the human trial of their vaccines in July as it enters the final stage of testing.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-inflation-subdued-with-economy-in-recession-305139" hreflang="en">US inflation subdued with economy in recession</a>

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The Fed projected core inflation rising 1.0% this year and picking up to 1.5% in 2021. Back in December, it forecast inflation at 1.9% this year and 2% in 2021.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-pm-draws-criticism-for-his-no-slavery-in-australia-comment-305134" hreflang="en">Australian PM draws criticism for his "No slavery in Australia" comment</a>

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The Black Lives Matter movement has refocused attention in Australia on the mistreatment of indigenous Australians, including Aboriginal deaths in custody.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gay-pride-embraces-its-roots-by-teaming-up-with-us-black-activists-305127" hreflang="en">Gay Pride embraces its roots by teaming up with US black activists</a>

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Floats, all-night parties and parades may be out, but the LGBTQ community is returning to its roots by teaming up with black activists for Pride month celebrations in the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-london-police-officers-attacked-in-shocking-incident-305125" hreflang="en">Two London police officers attacked in shocking incident</a>

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Two London police officers were attacked in an incident caught on video by a few people, sparking condemnation from the UK's Home Secretary and the city's mayor.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-a-foreign-ideology-polish-president-vows-to-ban-lgbt-teaching-in-schools-305122" hreflang="en">'It's a foreign ideology': Polish president vows to ban LGBT teaching in schools</a>

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Polish President Andrzej Duda has vowed to ban teaching about LGBT issues in the schools on Wednesday as Poland approaches presidential elections, scheduled to be held on June 28.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-gives-additional-power-to-neighbourhood-guards-experts-oppose-305121" hreflang="en">Turkey gives additional power to neighbourhood guards; experts oppose</a>

The guard force, which has been a part of Turkish culture since Ottoman era, was revived by the President in 2017 -- a year after an attempted military coup.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/switzerland-clears-way-for-same-sex-marriage-bill-305119" hreflang="en">Switzerland clears way for same-sex marriage bill</a>

The draft law is moving through parliament 13 years after civil partnerships became legal in Switzerland.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-of-four-minneapolis-police-charged-over-floyds-death-freed-on-bail-305107" hreflang="en">One of four Minneapolis police charged over Floyd's death freed on bail</a>

Protests flared for a 17th day early on Thursday with crowds in Portland, Oregon, flooding city-center streets with some activists throwing bottles at police and removing temporary security.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/statue-of-scout-founder-to-be-taken-down-in-britain-in-wake-of-anti-racism-protests-305103" hreflang="en">Statue of scout founder to be taken down in Britain in wake of anti-racism protests</a>

The demonstrations sweeping across the United States and Europe have reignited a debate about monuments to those involved in Britain's imperialist past.

Moderna Inc to begin final testing stage of coronavirus vaccine on 30,000 volunteers in July One of the front runners in coronavirus vaccine, Moderna Inc has confirmed that they will begin the human trial of their vaccines in July as it enters the final stage of testing.

Moderna Inc to begin final testing stage of coronavirus vaccine on 30,000 volunteers in July One of the front runners in coronavirus vaccine, Moderna Inc has confirmed that they will begin the human trial of their vaccines in July as it enters the final stage of testing. US inflation subdued with economy in recession The Fed projected core inflation rising 1.0% this year and picking up to 1.5% in 2021. Back in December, it forecast inflation at 1.9% this year and 2% in 2021. Australian PM draws criticism for his "No slavery in Australia" comment The Black Lives Matter movement has refocused attention in Australia on the mistreatment of indigenous Australians, including Aboriginal deaths in custody. Gay Pride embraces its roots by teaming up with US black activists Floats, all-night parties and parades may be out, but the LGBTQ community is returning to its roots by teaming up with black activists for Pride month celebrations in the United States. Two London police officers attacked in shocking incident Two London police officers were attacked in an incident caught on video by a few people, sparking condemnation from the UK's Home Secretary and the city's mayor. 'It's a foreign ideology': Polish president vows to ban LGBT teaching in schools Polish President Andrzej Duda has vowed to ban teaching about LGBT issues in the schools on Wednesday as Poland approaches presidential elections, scheduled to be held on June 28. Turkey gives additional power to neighbourhood guards; experts oppose The guard force, which has been a part of Turkish culture since Ottoman era, was revived by the President in 2017 -- a year after an attempted military coup. Switzerland clears way for same-sex marriage bill The draft law is moving through parliament 13 years after civil partnerships became legal in Switzerland. One of four Minneapolis police charged over Floyd's death freed on bail Protests flared for a 17th day early on Thursday with crowds in Portland, Oregon, flooding city-center streets with some activists throwing bottles at police and removing temporary security. Statue of scout founder to be taken down in Britain in wake of anti-racism protests The demonstrations sweeping across the United States and Europe have reignited a debate about monuments to those involved in Britain's imperialist past.

Top 10 world news today: Moderna Inc's vaccine, Australian PM's remarks and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-deforested-10000-square-km-of-amazon-rainforest-in-2019-up-34-on-year-304867" hreflang="en">Brazil deforested 10,000 square km of Amazon rainforest in 2019, up 34% on year</a>

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Brazil's space research agency INPE recorded 10,129 square kilometers of deforestation (3,911 square miles) for its benchmark annual period from August 2018 to July 2019. That's an area about the size of Lebanon and a 34.4% rise from the same period a year earlier.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/statue-of-christopher-columbus-in-us-toppled-thrown-in-lake-by-anti-racism-protestors-304863" hreflang="en">Statue of Christopher Columbus in US toppled, thrown in lake by anti-racism protestors</a>

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Its toppling comes amid national protests over the death of George Floyd and several days after a statue of Confederate General Williams Carter Wickham was pulled from its pedestal in Monroe Park by demonstrators who also used ropes to tear it down.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reddit-names-first-black-board-member-after-alexis-ohanian-quits-304854" hreflang="en">Reddit names first black board member after Alexis Ohanian quits</a>

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Ohanian, the husband of tennis star Serena Williams, had quit from his seat on the board of the social news company to be given to a black candidate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-punishes-microblog-platform-weibo-for-interfering-with-communication-304843" hreflang="en">China punishes microblog platform Weibo for interfering with communication</a>

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Top internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China, said in a post on its verified WeChat Account it had reprimanded Weibo for "interfering with online communication order, disseminating illegal information and other problems".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-asks-facebook-twitter-google-to-report-monthly-on-fake-news-fight-304840" hreflang="en">EU asks Facebook, Twitter, Google to report monthly on fake news fight</a>

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The Commission said online platforms should provide monthly reports with details on their actions to promote authoritative content and to limit coronavirus disinformation and advertising related to it.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-factory-recalls-ventilator-model-linked-to-hospital-fires-304831" hreflang="en">Russian factory recalls ventilator model linked to hospital fires</a>

Russia suspended the use of some domestically-produced medical ventilators on May 13 while an investigation into the Aventa-M machines was ongoing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/saturns-moon-titan-is-rapidly-moving-away-from-the-planet-304827" hreflang="en">Saturn's moon Titan is rapidly moving away from the planet</a>

Titan is unique in our solar system. It's the only known moon with a considerable atmosphere and the only planetary body in addition to Earth with liquid rivers and lakes on its surface.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/widespread-food-shortages-un-human-rights-expert-on-north-koreas-situation-304824" hreflang="en">'Widespread food shortages': UN human rights expert on North Korea's situation</a>

Quintana is a UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mike-pompeo-criticises-hsbc-for-corporate-kowtow-to-beijing-304822" hreflang="en">Mike Pompeo criticises HSBC for 'corporate kowtow' to Beijing</a>

"The United States stands with our allies and partners against the Chinese Communist Party’s coercive bullying tactics," Pompeo said in a statement, his latest swipe at China's ruling party.

Brazil deforested 10,000 square km of Amazon rainforest in 2019, up 34% on year Brazil's space research agency INPE recorded 10,129 square kilometers of deforestation (3,911 square miles) for its benchmark annual period from August 2018 to July 2019.

Brazil deforested 10,000 square km of Amazon rainforest in 2019, up 34% on year Brazil's space research agency INPE recorded 10,129 square kilometers of deforestation (3,911 square miles) for its benchmark annual period from August 2018 to July 2019. That's an area about the size of Lebanon and a 34.4% rise from the same period a year earlier. Statue of Christopher Columbus in US toppled, thrown in lake by anti-racism protestors Its toppling comes amid national protests over the death of George Floyd and several days after a statue of Confederate General Williams Carter Wickham was pulled from its pedestal in Monroe Park by demonstrators who also used ropes to tear it down. Reddit names first black board member after Alexis Ohanian quits Ohanian, the husband of tennis star Serena Williams, had quit from his seat on the board of the social news company to be given to a black candidate. China punishes microblog platform Weibo for interfering with communication Top internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China, said in a post on its verified WeChat Account it had reprimanded Weibo for "interfering with online communication order, disseminating illegal information and other problems". EU asks Facebook, Twitter, Google to report monthly on fake news fight The Commission said online platforms should provide monthly reports with details on their actions to promote authoritative content and to limit coronavirus disinformation and advertising related to it. Russian factory recalls ventilator model linked to hospital fires Russia suspended the use of some domestically-produced medical ventilators on May 13 while an investigation into the Aventa-M machines was ongoing. Saturn's moon Titan is rapidly moving away from the planet Titan is unique in our solar system. It's the only known moon with a considerable atmosphere and the only planetary body in addition to Earth with liquid rivers and lakes on its surface. 'Widespread food shortages': UN human rights expert on North Korea's situation Quintana is a UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Mike Pompeo criticises HSBC for 'corporate kowtow' to Beijing "The United States stands with our allies and partners against the Chinese Communist Party’s coercive bullying tactics," Pompeo said in a statement, his latest swipe at China's ruling party.

Top 10 world news today: Statue toppled in US,  China punishes Weibo and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/frances-chief-prosecutor-to-launch-probe-into-states-coronavirus-handling-304590" hreflang="en">France's chief prosecutor to launch probe into state's coronavirus handling</a>

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France's chief prosecutor has opened a probe into the government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak. The probe could result in charges like "involuntary homicide" and "endangering life".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-prime-minister-presents-a-counter-proposal-to-trumps-middle-east-plan-304584" hreflang="en">Palestinian Prime Minister presents a 'counter proposal' to Trump's middle east plan</a>

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He said that it proposed the creation of a "sovereign Palestinian state, independent and demilitarised" with "minor modifications of borders where necessary".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-chefs-in-naked-lockdown-protest-after-virus-strips-them-of-income-304586" hreflang="en">Russian chefs in naked lockdown protest after virus strips them of income</a>

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Hundreds of bar, restaurant and cafe employees have posted photographs of themselves naked with carefully positioned plates, cups, saucepans, bottles, bar stools and napkin holders.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wearing-masks-will-be-compulsory-in-spain-until-virus-gets-eradicated-health-minister-304578" hreflang="en">Wearing masks will be compulsory in Spain until virus gets eradicated: Health Minister</a>

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Spain has forced people over the age of six to wear a mask since May 21. The country has asked its citizens to maintain a two-metre distance for security purposes.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/hugs-and-parties-begin-as-new-zealand-declared-covid-free-304569" hreflang="en">Hugs and parties begin as New Zealand declared COVID free!</a>

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New&nbsp;Zealanders hugged and kissed, shopped, and planned parties on Tuesday as the country took off all coronavirus restrictions for the first time in more than three months, while much of the rest of the world is still grappling with the pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-italian-inmates-escape-prison-vow-to-return-by-15-days-304553" hreflang="en">Two Italian inmates escape prison; vow to return by 15 days</a>

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They also said that only they could make things right for their kids as both their wives are in jail. They promised to return by 15 days.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-calls-harvard-medical-school-research-on-spread-of-virus-in-august-incredibly-ridiculous-304550" hreflang="en">China calls Harvard Medical School research on spread of virus in August 'incredibly ridiculous'</a>

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying, asked about the research at a daily press briefing on Tuesday, dismissed the findings.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-labour-market-outlook-bleakest-since-1992-study-304444" hreflang="en">UK labour market outlook bleakest since 1992: Study</a>

Employment consultancy ManpowerGroup revealed the outcome of a survey of 1,056 UK employers, which comes as Britain continues to relax its COVID-19 lockdown

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-2500-people-sign-petition-to-remove-clive-of-india-statue-in-uk-304448" hreflang="en">Over 2500 people sign petition to remove ‘Clive of India’ statue in UK</a>

The petition highlights his role in the 'looting'&nbsp;of Bengal in the early years of the British Empire, with many of the region’s riches finding their way back with him to Britain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virginia-judge-blocks-governors-demand-to-pull-down-confederate-statue-304443" hreflang="en">Virginia judge blocks governor's demand to pull down Confederate statue</a>

Northam said last week that the statue should be taken down from its pedestal "as soon as possible".

France's chief prosecutor to launch probe into state's coronavirus handling France's chief prosecutor has opened a probe into the government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak.

France's chief prosecutor to launch probe into state's coronavirus handling France's chief prosecutor has opened a probe into the government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak. The probe could result in charges like "involuntary homicide" and "endangering life". Palestinian Prime Minister presents a 'counter proposal' to Trump's middle east plan He said that it proposed the creation of a "sovereign Palestinian state, independent and demilitarised" with "minor modifications of borders where necessary". Russian chefs in naked lockdown protest after virus strips them of income Hundreds of bar, restaurant and cafe employees have posted photographs of themselves naked with carefully positioned plates, cups, saucepans, bottles, bar stools and napkin holders. Wearing masks will be compulsory in Spain until virus gets eradicated: Health Minister Spain has forced people over the age of six to wear a mask since May 21. The country has asked its citizens to maintain a two-metre distance for security purposes. Hugs and parties begin as New Zealand declared COVID free! New Zealanders hugged and kissed, shopped, and planned parties on Tuesday as the country took off all coronavirus restrictions for the first time in more than three months, while much of the rest of the world is still grappling with the pandemic. Two Italian inmates escape prison; vow to return by 15 days They also said that only they could make things right for their kids as both their wives are in jail. They promised to return by 15 days. China calls Harvard Medical School research on spread of virus in August 'incredibly ridiculous' Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying, asked about the research at a daily press briefing on Tuesday, dismissed the findings. UK labour market outlook bleakest since 1992: Study Employment consultancy ManpowerGroup revealed the outcome of a survey of 1,056 UK employers, which comes as Britain continues to relax its COVID-19 lockdown Over 2500 people sign petition to remove ‘Clive of India’ statue in UK The petition highlights his role in the 'looting' of Bengal in the early years of the British Empire, with many of the region’s riches finding their way back with him to Britain. Virginia judge blocks governor's demand to pull down Confederate statue Northam said last week that the statue should be taken down from its pedestal "as soon as possible".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meet-adama-traore-whose-death-identical-to-george-floyd-is-triggering-protests-in-france-304278" hreflang="en">Meet Adama Traore, whose death identical to George Floyd is triggering protests in France</a>

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'They died in exactly the same way,'&nbsp;Adam's sister Assa Traore said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lockdowns-may-have-averted-3-million-deaths-in-europe-by-curbing-covid-19-study-304265" hreflang="en">Lockdowns may have averted 3 million deaths in Europe by curbing COVID-19: Study</a>

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In a modelling study of lockdown impact in 11 nations, Imperial College London scientists said the draconian steps, imposed mostly in March, had "a substantial effect".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-security-law-like-anti-virus-software-china-official-304247" hreflang="en">Hong Kong security law like 'anti-virus software': China official</a>

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His remarks came a day before the restless city marks one year since huge and often violent protests erupted, raging for seven straight months in the most direct challenge to Beijing's rule since the city's 1997 handover.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/children-will-not-go-to-schools-till-vaccine-is-available-philippines-304245" hreflang="en">Children will not go to schools till vaccine is available: Philippines</a>

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Last month, President Rodrigo Duterte insisted on the same measure, saying that he would not let children return to schools unless he is 'sure that they are really safe' .

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-indonesia-reports-847-new-cases-taking-the-toll-to-32033-304237" hreflang="en">Coronavirus: Indonesia reports 847 new cases taking the toll to 32,033</a>

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The Southeast Asian country has tested more than 274,400 people for the coronavirus in the country and more than 10,904 patients have recovered.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-stop-making-copycat-cities-metes-out-new-rules-for-construction-of-skyscrapers-304233" hreflang="en">China to stop making 'copycat' cities, metes out new rules for construction of skyscrapers</a>

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A new circular by China’s Housing Ministry claims that no buildings can now be taller than 500 metres, with building to be constructed in line with the architectural ethos of China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/churchill-slave-trader-edward-colstons-statues-vandalised-amid-protests-in-uk-304261" hreflang="en">Churchill, slave trader Edward Colston's statues vandalised amid protests in UK</a>

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The anger over African-American George Floyd's brutal killing in the US at the hands of a Minneapolis policeman spilled on to the streets in the UK with protesters vandalising statues.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-spraying-it-on-bodies-to-gargles-americans-misusing-disinfectants-to-prevent-coronavirus-304291" hreflang="en">From spraying it on bodies to Gargles: Americans misusing disinfectants to prevent coronavirus</a>

The author of the survey noticed a &nbsp;"sharp increase" in calls to poison control centres due to ingestion of disinfectants and cleaners amid the pandemic.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/pessimists-have-a-higher-chance-of-developing-dementia-later-on-in-life-reveals-new-study-304224" hreflang="en">Pessimists have a higher chance of developing dementia later on in life, reveals new study</a>

Pessimism is bad for you, now clinically!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reebok-slams-crossfit-in-outrage-over-ceos-racist-tweet-304215" hreflang="en">Reebok slams CrossFit in outrage over CEO's 'racist' tweet</a>

Reebok said Sunday it would make the move once it fulfils its current contract obligation as the title sponsor for the 2020 CrossFit Games

Meet Adama Traore, whose death identical to George Floyd is triggering protests in France 'They died in exactly the same way,' Adam's sister Assa Traore said. Lockdowns may have averted 3 million deaths in Europe by curbing COVID-19: Study In a modelling study of lockdown impact in 11 nations, Imperial College London scientists said the draconian steps, imposed mostly in March, had "a substantial effect".

Meet Adama Traore, whose death identical to George Floyd is triggering protests in France 'They died in exactly the same way,' Adam's sister Assa Traore said. Lockdowns may have averted 3 million deaths in Europe by curbing COVID-19: Study In a modelling study of lockdown impact in 11 nations, Imperial College London scientists said the draconian steps, imposed mostly in March, had "a substantial effect". Hong Kong security law like 'anti-virus software': China official His remarks came a day before the restless city marks one year since huge and often violent protests erupted, raging for seven straight months in the most direct challenge to Beijing's rule since the city's 1997 handover. Children will not go to schools till vaccine is available: Philippines Last month, President Rodrigo Duterte insisted on the same measure, saying that he would not let children return to schools unless he is 'sure that they are really safe' . Coronavirus: Indonesia reports 847 new cases taking the toll to 32,033 The Southeast Asian country has tested more than 274,400 people for the coronavirus in the country and more than 10,904 patients have recovered. China to stop making 'copycat' cities, metes out new rules for construction of skyscrapers A new circular by China’s Housing Ministry claims that no buildings can now be taller than 500 metres, with building to be constructed in line with the architectural ethos of China. Churchill, slave trader Edward Colston's statues vandalised amid protests in UK The anger over African-American George Floyd's brutal killing in the US at the hands of a Minneapolis policeman spilled on to the streets in the UK with protesters vandalising statues. From spraying it on bodies to Gargles: Americans misusing disinfectants to prevent coronavirus The author of the survey noticed a "sharp increase" in calls to poison control centres due to ingestion of disinfectants and cleaners amid the pandemic. Pessimists have a higher chance of developing dementia later on in life, reveals new study Pessimism is bad for you, now clinically! Reebok slams CrossFit in outrage over CEO's 'racist' tweet Reebok said Sunday it would make the move once it fulfils its current contract obligation as the title sponsor for the 2020 CrossFit Games

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