Another tragedy took place in the US amid rising gun violence in the country.&nbsp;Two people were killed and at least 20 were injured in a mass shootout carried out by three suspects outside a concert hall in Miami, Florida. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has hinted towards re-running for the post if his health permits. On the other hand, Israel's Foreign Minister visited Egypt for the first time in 13 years to work out a deal for 'permanent ceasefire' between Israel and Gaza.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-foreign-minister-visits-egypt-to-discuss-permanent-ceasefire-with-gaza-388408" hreflang="en">Israel's FM visits Egypt to discuss 'permanent ceasefire' with Gaza</a>

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Ashkenazi has also assured that the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government will also discuss the terms to repatriate the Israeli prisoners held by the Hamas group in Gaza.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/florida-mass-shooting-two-killed-at-least-20-injured-388419">Mass shooting in Florida kills at least two, 20 people injured</a>

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The mass shooting happened during the early hours at a billiards hall on a commercial estate near Miami Gardens, to the northwest of the coastal city's downtown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-promises-re-run-in-us-election-2024-if-his-health-allows-reports-388427">Trump promises re-run in US election 2024 if his health allows: Reports</a>

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As per a few local reports, Trump told his aides that after losing to Joe Biden in US election 2020, he is planning to run for the White House again in 2024 if he in good health.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mali-five-killed-in-suspected-jihadist-attack-388429">Mali: Five killed in suspected Jihadist attack</a>

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A suspected Jihadist attack in Mali has claimed lives of four civilians and a police officer.&nbsp;Unidentified men attacked a checkpoint near Bougouni town between 3:30 am and 4 am (local time).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/aim-high-hong-kong-teacher-sets-record-for-fastest-everest-climb-388426">Aim high': Hong Kong teacher sets record for fastest Everest climb</a>

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Tsang Yin-hung became the fastest woman to ascend Mount Everest by finishing the climb in merely 25 hours and 50 minutes, an official announced.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/collateral-damage-cafe-charges-extra-5-from-people-wearing-masks-388430" hreflang="en">'Collateral damage': Cafe charges extra $5 from people wearing masks</a>

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A cafe-owner is charging $5 extra from customers who show up to the cafe wearing masks as he believes these customers should pay for the "damage they have collectively caused".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-delhi-reports-lowest-covid-death-toll-since-april-13-388440" hreflang="en">India: Delhi reports lowest covid death toll since April 13</a>

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The national capital reported 946 new cases, taking the tally to 14,25,592 and active cases to 12,100. The positivity rate was reported to be 1.25 per cent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-backs-australia-in-trade-spat-with-china-ahead-of-ardern-morrison-meeting-388417" hreflang="en">New Zealand backs Australia in trade spat with China ahead of Ardern-Morrison meeting</a>

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Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in New Zealand on Sunday for high-level talks hours after the country's government chose to support Canberra in its dispute with China on barley tariffs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/new-coronavirus-variants-are-coming-warn-scientists-behind-modernas-covid-vaccine-388394" hreflang="en">'New coronavirus variants are coming', warn scientists behind Moderna's Covid vaccine</a>

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Moderna and Pfizer are the vaccines with highest rates of protection against Covid among its recipients. But the efficacy could drop as mutations surface globally.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-operation-in-france-after-reports-of-armed-man-on-the-run-388388" hreflang="en">Police operation in France after reports of armed man on the run</a>

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The Dordogne prefecture on Twitter urged inhabitants of Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare to stay at home until further notice.

Another tragedy took place in the US amid rising gun violence in the country. Two people were killed and at least 20 were injured in a mass shootout carried out by three suspects outside a concert hall in Miami, Florida.

Another tragedy took place in the US amid rising gun violence in the country. Two people were killed and at least 20 were injured in a mass shootout carried out by three suspects outside a concert hall in Miami, Florida. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has hinted towards re-running for the post if his health permits. On the other hand, Israel's Foreign Minister visited Egypt for the first time in 13 years to work out a deal for 'permanent ceasefire' between Israel and Gaza. Click on headlines to read more Israel's FM visits Egypt to discuss 'permanent ceasefire' with Gaza Ashkenazi has also assured that the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government will also discuss the terms to repatriate the Israeli prisoners held by the Hamas group in Gaza. Mass shooting in Florida kills at least two, 20 people injured The mass shooting happened during the early hours at a billiards hall on a commercial estate near Miami Gardens, to the northwest of the coastal city's downtown. Trump promises re-run in US election 2024 if his health allows: Reports As per a few local reports, Trump told his aides that after losing to Joe Biden in US election 2020, he is planning to run for the White House again in 2024 if he in good health. Mali: Five killed in suspected Jihadist attack A suspected Jihadist attack in Mali has claimed lives of four civilians and a police officer. Unidentified men attacked a checkpoint near Bougouni town between 3:30 am and 4 am (local time). Aim high': Hong Kong teacher sets record for fastest Everest climb Tsang Yin-hung became the fastest woman to ascend Mount Everest by finishing the climb in merely 25 hours and 50 minutes, an official announced. 'Collateral damage': Cafe charges extra $5 from people wearing masks A cafe-owner is charging $5 extra from customers who show up to the cafe wearing masks as he believes these customers should pay for the "damage they have collectively caused". India: Delhi reports lowest covid death toll since April 13 The national capital reported 946 new cases, taking the tally to 14,25,592 and active cases to 12,100. The positivity rate was reported to be 1.25 per cent. New Zealand backs Australia in trade spat with China ahead of Ardern-Morrison meeting Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in New Zealand on Sunday for high-level talks hours after the country's government chose to support Canberra in its dispute with China on barley tariffs. 'New coronavirus variants are coming', warn scientists behind Moderna's Covid vaccine Moderna and Pfizer are the vaccines with highest rates of protection against Covid among its recipients. But the efficacy could drop as mutations surface globally. Police operation in France after reports of armed man on the run The Dordogne prefecture on Twitter urged inhabitants of Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare to stay at home until further notice.

Top 10 world news: Florida shooting, Trump's return, and more

Vietnam has reported a new variant which is believed to be a combination of the two variants that were first detected in the UK and India. Meanwhile, in the UK&nbsp;a statue of a 17th-century British slave trader will go on temporary display in London after being toppled last June in Bristol.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spreads-through-air-vietnam-reports-new-variant-of-coronavirus-388243" hreflang="en">'Spreads through air': Vietnam reports new variant of coronavirus</a>

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A new hybrid variant of the deadly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;has been discovered in Vietnam that spreads through the air.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israelis-should-go-back-to-europe-us-irans-quds-force-commander-388271">Israelis should 'go back' to Europe, US: Iran's Quds Force commander</a>

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Commander of Iran's Quds Force on Saturday asked Israelis to "go back" to Europe and USA and "rebuild lives" there.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/toppled-statue-of-uk-slave-trader-to-go-on-temporary-display-388226">Toppled statue of UK slave trader to go on temporary display</a>

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The statue of Edward Colston, a former top official in the Royal African Company, was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter rally in the southwest English city on June 7.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/smokers-are-50-more-vulnerable-to-covid-deaths-who-chief-388266">Smokers are 50% more vulnerable to Covid deaths: WHO chief</a>

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Smokers are up to 50 per cent more vulnerable to deaths due to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">novel coronavirus</a>, WHO chief said, urging people to quit smoking.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-pakistan-origin-girl-feared-dead-after-refusing-arranged-marriage-388272">Italy: Pakistan-origin girl feared dead after refusing arranged marriage</a>

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Saman Abbas had refused to marry someone as per her family’s traditional plan. Her family wanted her to marry a cousin in Pakistan, but Abbas protested.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/salon-sustainability-hair-cutting-being-used-to-contain-oil-spills-388231">Salon sustainability: Hair cutting being used to contain oil spills</a>

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Green Salon Collective (GSC) has signed an agreement with 550 salons in the UK and Ireland to contribute to salon sustainability.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/warning-on-second-dr-congo-volcano-eruption-a-false-alarm-388265" hreflang="en">Warning on second DR Congo volcano eruption a 'false alarm'</a>

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The government had made an announcement about the eruption just hours ago. This came just a week after Mount Nyiragongo erupted causing devastation and mass exodus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-releases-iranian-and-panamanian-tankers-after-four-months-388263" hreflang="en">Indonesia releases Iranian and Panamanian tankers after four months</a>

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Indonesia has released an Iranian tanker and a Panamanian vessel that were both seized at the beginning of the year on suspicion of illegal oil transfers, officials said on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-organisers-lose-appeal-to-hold-tiananmen-vigil-388219" hreflang="en">Hong Kong organisers lose appeal to hold Tiananmen vigil</a>

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Organisers of an annual vigil to commemorate the Chinese Communist government's bloody crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 said on Saturday, they had lost an appeal to hold this year's rally.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-mp-caught-naked-during-telework-for-second-time-in-a-month-388208" hreflang="en">Canadian MP caught naked during telework for second time in a month</a>

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In April, the MP was caught standing naked between the flags of Canada and Quebec, his private parts hidden by his phone, while connected by video to a Question Time session in Parliament.

Vietnam has reported a new variant which is believed to be a combination of the two variants that were first detected in the UK and India. Meanwhile, in the UK a statue of a 17th-century British slave trader will go on temporary display in London after being toppled last June in Bristol.

Vietnam has reported a new variant which is believed to be a combination of the two variants that were first detected in the UK and India. Meanwhile, in the UK a statue of a 17th-century British slave trader will go on temporary display in London after being toppled last June in Bristol. Click on headlines to read more 'Spreads through air': Vietnam reports new variant of coronavirus A new hybrid variant of the deadly coronavirus has been discovered in Vietnam that spreads through the air. Israelis should 'go back' to Europe, US: Iran's Quds Force commander Commander of Iran's Quds Force on Saturday asked Israelis to "go back" to Europe and USA and "rebuild lives" there. Toppled statue of UK slave trader to go on temporary display The statue of Edward Colston, a former top official in the Royal African Company, was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter rally in the southwest English city on June 7. Smokers are 50% more vulnerable to Covid deaths: WHO chief Smokers are up to 50 per cent more vulnerable to deaths due to novel coronavirus, WHO chief said, urging people to quit smoking. Italy: Pakistan-origin girl feared dead after refusing arranged marriage Saman Abbas had refused to marry someone as per her family’s traditional plan. Her family wanted her to marry a cousin in Pakistan, but Abbas protested. Salon sustainability: Hair cutting being used to contain oil spills Green Salon Collective (GSC) has signed an agreement with 550 salons in the UK and Ireland to contribute to salon sustainability. Warning on second DR Congo volcano eruption a 'false alarm' The government had made an announcement about the eruption just hours ago. This came just a week after Mount Nyiragongo erupted causing devastation and mass exodus. Indonesia releases Iranian and Panamanian tankers after four months Indonesia has released an Iranian tanker and a Panamanian vessel that were both seized at the beginning of the year on suspicion of illegal oil transfers, officials said on Saturday. Hong Kong organisers lose appeal to hold Tiananmen vigil Organisers of an annual vigil to commemorate the Chinese Communist government's bloody crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 said on Saturday, they had lost an appeal to hold this year's rally. Canadian MP caught naked during telework for second time in a month In April, the MP was caught standing naked between the flags of Canada and Quebec, his private parts hidden by his phone, while connected by video to a Question Time session in Parliament.

Top 10 world news: Covid's new variant found, salon sustainability, and more

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 27,&nbsp;2021 in this daily newsletter. Following US Presiden Joe Biden's order&nbsp;to the US intelligence community&nbsp;asking to report on possible coronavirus origins within 90 days, Chinese President Xi Jinping's government has alleged that the US&nbsp;was attempting to make a "scapegoat" out of China.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Chinese foreign ministry also&nbsp;lashed out at the US stating that the US intelligence has a "notorious" track record.&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, while addressing a special session of UN, said that&nbsp;based on&nbsp;a&nbsp;lack of evidence that the attacked buildings&nbsp;were being used for military purposes, Israel's recent deadly&nbsp;airstrikes in Gaza&nbsp;may constitute 'war crimes'. In other news, North Korea's&nbsp;Kim Jong-un has issued yet another bizarre order, this time banning&nbsp;skinny jeans, ripped jeans,&nbsp;mullet hairstyle&nbsp;and&nbsp;certain piercings so as to avoid "western", "capitalistic lifestyle" from seeping into the country.&nbsp;Don't forget to click on the headline to read the full story!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-lab-leak-row-us-intelligence-has-a-notorious-track-record-says-china-387784">Coronavirus lab leak row: US intelligence has a notorious track record, says China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/27/196392-zao1.jpg" />A day after US President's order for a probe into coronavirus origins, China ccuses US of attempting to make a scapegoat out of China.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-rights-council-to-discuss-probing-systematic-abuses-in-palestinian-territories-israel-387688">UN rights council to discuss probing 'systematic' abuses in Palestinian territories, Israel</a>

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Based on a proposal, the UN Human Rights Council will&nbsp;discuss creating a broad, international investigation into violations surrounding the latest Gaza violence, but also of "systematic" abuses in the Palestinian territories and inside Israel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-may-constitute-war-crimes-un-human-rights-chief-387761">Israeli attacks on Gaza may constitute war crimes: UN Human Rights chief</a>

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According to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet Israel's recent deadly&nbsp;airstrikes in Gaza&nbsp;may constitute 'war crimes' as there is a lack of evidence which can prove that showed that the attacked buildings were used for military purposes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-bans-tiananmen-vigil-for-second-year-running-387765">Hong Kong bans Tiananmen vigil for second year running</a>

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Citing the coronavirus pandemic, the Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;police has for the second year in a row banned the June 4, vigil marking Beijing's deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/closed-door-spy-trial-of-australian-writer-lawful-and-reasonable-china-387741">Closed-door spy trial of Australian writer 'lawful and reasonable': China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/12/173674-china-flag.jpg" />China calls the decision to ban the Australian ambassador to China from the trial of&nbsp;writer and academic Yang Jun, "lawful and reasonable", saying that the trial involves&nbsp;"state secrets".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rinse-and-repeat-what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-us-asks-california-governor-after-yet-another-mass-shooting-387807">Rinse and repeat, what the hell is wrong with us, asks California governor after yet another mass shooting</a>

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Following a&nbsp;shooting at a rail yard that resulted in the&nbsp;attacker killing&nbsp;nine co-workers,&nbsp;California Governor&nbsp;Gavin Newsom, has expressed his didain over the increasing cases of gun violence in America. He said: "It begs the damn question, what the hell is going on in the United States of America?.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-cardinal-appeals-for-fighting-to-end-after-fatal-church-attack-387623">Myanmar cardinal appeals for fighting to end after fatal church attack</a>

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Amid the escalation of conflict between the Myanmar army and the forces&nbsp;opposing military rule, Myanmar's&nbsp;Roman Catholic leader Charles Maung Bo,&nbsp;the Archbishop of Yangon has called for attacks on places of worship to end.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-has-for-too-long-valued-silence-above-truth-macron-on-rwanda-genocide-387777">France has for too long valued silence above truth: Macron on Rwanda genocide</a>

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In a speech at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, French President Emmanuel Macron recognises the role his country played in the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-bans-mullet-haircuts-nose-piercings-and-skinny-jeans-in-the-fight-against-capitalism-387760">North Korea bans mullet haircuts, nose piercings, and skinny jeans in the fight against capitalism</a>

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has recently announced a list of banned fashion and hairstyles in the region’s state-run newspaper which includes skinny jeans and ripped denim.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/dream-big-canada-teams-up-with-nasa-to-send-rover-to-moon-387803">'Dream big': Canada teams up with NASA to send rover to Moon</a>

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Planning to 'dream big' Canadian Industry Minister&nbsp;Francois-Philippe Champagne has announced that Canada in collaboration with NASA&nbsp;will land a robotic rover on the Moon by 2026. He said that the&nbsp;aim is to&nbsp;make Canada a world leader in research, technology and innovation.&nbsp;

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 27, 2021 in this daily newsletter. Following US Presiden Joe Biden's order to the US intelligence community asking to report on possible coronavirus origins within 90 days, Chinese President Xi Jinping's government has alleged that the US was attempting to make a "scapegoat" out of China.

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 27, 2021 in this daily newsletter. Following US Presiden Joe Biden's order to the US intelligence community asking to report on possible coronavirus origins within 90 days, Chinese President Xi Jinping's government has alleged that the US was attempting to make a "scapegoat" out of China. The Chinese foreign ministry also lashed out at the US stating that the US intelligence has a "notorious" track record. Meanwhile, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, while addressing a special session of UN, said that based on a lack of evidence that the attacked buildings were being used for military purposes, Israel's recent deadly airstrikes in Gaza may constitute 'war crimes'. In other news, North Korea's Kim Jong-un has issued yet another bizarre order, this time banning skinny jeans, ripped jeans, mullet hairstyle and certain piercings so as to avoid "western", "capitalistic lifestyle" from seeping into the country. Don't forget to click on the headline to read the full story! Coronavirus lab leak row: US intelligence has a notorious track record, says China A day after US President's order for a probe into coronavirus origins, China ccuses US of attempting to make a scapegoat out of China. UN rights council to discuss probing 'systematic' abuses in Palestinian territories, Israel Based on a proposal, the UN Human Rights Council will discuss creating a broad, international investigation into violations surrounding the latest Gaza violence, but also of "systematic" abuses in the Palestinian territories and inside Israel. Israeli attacks on Gaza may constitute war crimes: UN Human Rights chief According to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet Israel's recent deadly airstrikes in Gaza may constitute 'war crimes' as there is a lack of evidence which can prove that showed that the attacked buildings were used for military purposes. Hong Kong bans Tiananmen vigil for second year running Citing the coronavirus pandemic, the Hong Kong police has for the second year in a row banned the June 4, vigil marking Beijing's deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown. Closed-door spy trial of Australian writer 'lawful and reasonable': China China calls the decision to ban the Australian ambassador to China from the trial of writer and academic Yang Jun, "lawful and reasonable", saying that the trial involves "state secrets". Rinse and repeat, what the hell is wrong with us, asks California governor after yet another mass shooting Following a shooting at a rail yard that resulted in the attacker killing nine co-workers, California Governor Gavin Newsom, has expressed his didain over the increasing cases of gun violence in America. He said: "It begs the damn question, what the hell is going on in the United States of America?. Myanmar cardinal appeals for fighting to end after fatal church attack Amid the escalation of conflict between the Myanmar army and the forces opposing military rule, Myanmar's Roman Catholic leader Charles Maung Bo, the Archbishop of Yangon has called for attacks on places of worship to end. France has for too long valued silence above truth: Macron on Rwanda genocide In a speech at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, French President Emmanuel Macron recognises the role his country played in the 1994 Rwanda genocide. North Korea bans mullet haircuts, nose piercings, and skinny jeans in the fight against capitalism North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has recently announced a list of banned fashion and hairstyles in the region’s state-run newspaper which includes skinny jeans and ripped denim. 'Dream big': Canada teams up with NASA to send rover to Moon Planning to 'dream big' Canadian Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has announced that Canada in collaboration with NASA will land a robotic rover on the Moon by 2026. He said that the aim is to make Canada a world leader in research, technology and innovation.

Top 10 world news: China lashes out at US, UN to discuss probing systematic abuses in Palestine and more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. In today's news, taking inspiration from the US, the United Kingdom has adopted a digital visa system to keep a check on the actual number of people entering and leaving the country without a visa or immigration status,&nbsp;visitors will have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online, a tool that&nbsp;will help determine the eligibility of the visitors. In other news, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused by his former&nbsp;Former chief adviser Dominic Cummings, of&nbsp;lying about the strategy of herd immunity when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Britain.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-at-least-9-dead-in-cable-car-accident-386927">Italy: At least 9 dead in cable car accident</a>

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WIth Italy reopening&nbsp;its skiing experiences post covid lockdown, a tragedy has befallen the country. A cable car accident has resulted in the death of nine people, and seriously injuring two others.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-aide-accuses-uk-pm-boris-johnson-of-lying-over-covid-response-386901">Former aide accuses UK PM Boris Johnson of lying over Covid response</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/28/180356-untitled-design-6.jpg" />Ahead of the much anticipated hearing into Britain's coronavirus response,&nbsp;Former chief adviser Dominic Cummings has accused&nbsp;UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson&nbsp;of lying over country's Covid pandemic response.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-nine-people-injured-in-explosives-factory-blast-386920">Iran: Nine people injured in explosives factory blast</a>

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Nine people were injured in a blast at Sepahan Nargostar Chemical Industries, in Isfahan province of Iran. The cause of the blast is as of yet unknown.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-warns-uk-not-to-play-with-nireland-brexit-deal-386924">France warns UK not to 'play' with N.Ireland Brexit deal</a>

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France's European affairs minister&nbsp;Clement Beaune, has warned Britain not to play games with special post-Brexit trading rules for Northern Ireland and be responsible, as fears rise of a summer of violence in the province.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-set-to-introduce-digital-visa-for-travellers-arriving-in-country-386905">UK set to introduce 'digital visa' for travellers arriving in country</a>

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After US, The UK has now adopted a digital visa system to keep a check on the actual number of people entering and leaving the country without a visa or immigration status.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-reassures-on-clearing-covid-traffic-jam-386910">Taiwan reassures on clearing covid 'traffic jam'</a>

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With the country suffering through what officials call a "traffic Jam" in the testing process for COVID-19, Taiwan's&nbsp;health minister has assured locals that the government will find a solution to the testing issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-govt-no-consensus-yet-on-covid-19-vaccine-passport-issue-at-who-level-386915">Watch|&nbsp;Indian Govt: No consensus yet on COVID-19 vaccine passport issue at WHO level</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/us-studying-cases-of-heart-inflammation-among-youngsters-who-received-covid-jabs-386840">US studying cases of heart inflammation among youngsters who received Covid jabs</a>

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After&nbsp;many adolescents and young adults developed myocarditis following vaccination,&nbsp;The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now assessing heart inflammation among some teenagers and young adults after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/more-than-125000-myanmar-teachers-suspended-for-opposing-coup-386795">More than 125,000 Myanmar teachers suspended for opposing coup</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/23/195841-oof-3.jpg" />A day before the start of the new school year in the country,&nbsp;More than 125,000 school teachers in Myanmar have been suspended by the military authorities for joining a civil disobedience movement to oppose the Junta military coup.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepals-opposition-parties-to-move-court-against-presidents-decision-386870">Nepal's opposition parties to move court against president's decision</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/22/195770-oof-3.jpg" />Nepali President&nbsp;Bidya Devi Bhandari’s move to dissolve the Parliament on&nbsp;the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is now being challenged in court by opposition political parties.
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Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. In today's news, taking inspiration from the US, the United Kingdom has adopted a digital visa system to keep a check on the actual number of people entering and leaving the country without a visa or immigration status, visitors will have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online, a tool that will help determine the eligibility of the visitors.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. In today's news, taking inspiration from the US, the United Kingdom has adopted a digital visa system to keep a check on the actual number of people entering and leaving the country without a visa or immigration status, visitors will have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online, a tool that will help determine the eligibility of the visitors. In other news, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused by his former Former chief adviser Dominic Cummings, of lying about the strategy of herd immunity when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Britain. Click on headlines to read more Italy: At least 9 dead in cable car accident WIth Italy reopening its skiing experiences post covid lockdown, a tragedy has befallen the country. A cable car accident has resulted in the death of nine people, and seriously injuring two others. Former aide accuses UK PM Boris Johnson of lying over Covid response Ahead of the much anticipated hearing into Britain's coronavirus response, Former chief adviser Dominic Cummings has accused UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson of lying over country's Covid pandemic response. Iran: Nine people injured in explosives factory blast Nine people were injured in a blast at Sepahan Nargostar Chemical Industries, in Isfahan province of Iran. The cause of the blast is as of yet unknown. France warns UK not to 'play' with N.Ireland Brexit deal France's European affairs minister Clement Beaune, has warned Britain not to play games with special post-Brexit trading rules for Northern Ireland and be responsible, as fears rise of a summer of violence in the province. UK set to introduce 'digital visa' for travellers arriving in country After US, The UK has now adopted a digital visa system to keep a check on the actual number of people entering and leaving the country without a visa or immigration status. Taiwan reassures on clearing covid 'traffic jam' With the country suffering through what officials call a "traffic Jam" in the testing process for COVID-19, Taiwan's health minister has assured locals that the government will find a solution to the testing issue. Watch| Indian Govt: No consensus yet on COVID-19 vaccine passport issue at WHO level US studying cases of heart inflammation among youngsters who received Covid jabs After many adolescents and young adults developed myocarditis following vaccination, The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now assessing heart inflammation among some teenagers and young adults after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. More than 125,000 Myanmar teachers suspended for opposing coup A day before the start of the new school year in the country, More than 125,000 school teachers in Myanmar have been suspended by the military authorities for joining a civil disobedience movement to oppose the Junta military coup. Nepal's opposition parties to move court against president's decision Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s move to dissolve the Parliament on the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is now being challenged in court by opposition political parties.

Top 10 world news: France's warning to UK, Italy ski rail tragedy and more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid the ceasefire between Isreal and Hamas, which was brokered after eleven days of continuous fighting a UN humanitarian official along with aid teams visited Gaza, to&nbsp;assess the damage. Meanwhile, Taiwan has accused China of spreading false information about the novel Coronavirus on social media sites.&nbsp;In other news, former President&nbsp;Donal Trump is also facing the brunt of an accusation, the&nbsp;American network CNN&nbsp; has accused him of spying on their reporter. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-humanitarian-aid-chief-tours-gaza-presses-both-sides-386755">UN humanitarian aid chief tours Gaza to assess damage, presses both sides</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/22/195811-un-gaza.jpg" />Observing the situation in airstrike-hit Gaza,&nbsp;top United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Palestinian territories Lynn Hastings&nbsp;appealed to Hamas and Israel&nbsp;to observe the ceasefire.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cognitive-warfare-taiwan-says-china-is-spreading-vile-fake-news-about-covid-19-386661">Cognitive warfare? Taiwan says China is spreading 'vile fake news' about COVID-19</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/22/195778-oof-6.jpg" />A Taiwanese official&nbsp;has accused China of spreading fake news about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Blaming China for the misinformation circulating on social media platforms, he said, that Taiwan is currently undertaking public measures to ward off the misinformation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-pro-palestinian-protests-merkel-warns-on-anti-semitism-386747">Ahead of pro-Palestinian protests, Merkel warns on anti-Semitism</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/03/13/86670-123.jpg" />Ahead of weekend pro-Palestinian rallies in Germany, the country's Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned against the show of racist or anti-Semitic behaviour.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vaccine-passport-the-european-covid-certificate-a-users-guide-386729">Vaccine Passport: The European Covid certificate, a user's guide</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/22/195798-untitled-design-67.jpg" />After multiple name changes and a lot of scientific and political discussions, Europen Union's " Digital Covid Certificate" is all set to come into use from July 1. Let's take a look at the certificate and the various information related to its use for travelling purposes.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-army-chief-protests-un-bias-in-report-over-mali-strikes-386743">France army chief protests UN 'bias' in report over Mali strikes</a>

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In an interview, General Francois Lecointre, head of French armed forces&nbsp;slams a United Nations report which looked into the airstrikes in Mali, that resulted in the death of 19 civilians. According to him, the report was biased, and it delegitimised the operations of the French-led Barkhane force in the area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/blinken-palestinian-prez-abbas-discuss-ceasefire-measures-386739">Watch:&nbsp;Blinken, Palestinian Prez Abbas discuss ceasefire measures</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/aung-san-suu-kyi-will-appear-soon-says-myanmars-military-junta-leader-386706">Aung San Suu Kyi will appear soon, says Myanmar's military junta leader</a>

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Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in his first interview since the February 1 coup said that the country’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi would soon appear in court.&nbsp;The Southeast Asian country was pushed into a violent crisis in the aftermath of the coup.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-president-dissolves-parliament-new-election-in-november-386646">Nepal president dissolves parliament, new election in November</a>

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After neither the caretaker Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, nor opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba were able to demonstrate a majority to form a new government set deadline,&nbsp;President Bidya Devi Bhandari has dissolved parliament and fixed general elections in November amid a worsening COVID-19 outbreak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-washington-post-cnn-alleges-trump-of-spying-on-reporters-386653">After Washington Post, CNN alleges Trump of spying on reporters</a>

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After Washington post, another American media house, CNN, has alleged that the Trump administration spied on a reporter and also&nbsp;obtained&nbsp;phone and email records of a network reporter&nbsp;who was covering the Pentagon at the time Trump was in the White House.

Scientists click photo of oldest spiral galaxy in universe

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Scientists have&nbsp;clicked a picture of the oldest spiral galaxy in the universe which is estimated to have been formed 12.4 billion years ago, or just&nbsp;1.4 billion years after the big bang.
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Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid the ceasefire between Isreal and Hamas, which was brokered after eleven days of continuous fighting a UN humanitarian official along with aid teams visited Gaza, to assess the damage.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid the ceasefire between Isreal and Hamas, which was brokered after eleven days of continuous fighting a UN humanitarian official along with aid teams visited Gaza, to assess the damage. Meanwhile, Taiwan has accused China of spreading false information about the novel Coronavirus on social media sites. In other news, former President Donal Trump is also facing the brunt of an accusation, the American network CNN has accused him of spying on their reporter. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline. UN humanitarian aid chief tours Gaza to assess damage, presses both sides Observing the situation in airstrike-hit Gaza, top United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Palestinian territories Lynn Hastings appealed to Hamas and Israel to observe the ceasefire. Cognitive warfare? Taiwan says China is spreading 'vile fake news' about COVID-19 A Taiwanese official has accused China of spreading fake news about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Blaming China for the misinformation circulating on social media platforms, he said, that Taiwan is currently undertaking public measures to ward off the misinformation. Ahead of pro-Palestinian protests, Merkel warns on anti-Semitism Ahead of weekend pro-Palestinian rallies in Germany, the country's Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned against the show of racist or anti-Semitic behaviour. Vaccine Passport: The European Covid certificate, a user's guide After multiple name changes and a lot of scientific and political discussions, Europen Union's " Digital Covid Certificate" is all set to come into use from July 1. Let's take a look at the certificate and the various information related to its use for travelling purposes. France army chief protests UN 'bias' in report over Mali strikes In an interview, General Francois Lecointre, head of French armed forces slams a United Nations report which looked into the airstrikes in Mali, that resulted in the death of 19 civilians. According to him, the report was biased, and it delegitimised the operations of the French-led Barkhane force in the area. Watch: Blinken, Palestinian Prez Abbas discuss ceasefire measures Aung San Suu Kyi will appear soon, says Myanmar's military junta leader Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in his first interview since the February 1 coup said that the country’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi would soon appear in court. The Southeast Asian country was pushed into a violent crisis in the aftermath of the coup. Nepal president dissolves parliament, new election in November After neither the caretaker Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, nor opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba were able to demonstrate a majority to form a new government set deadline, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has dissolved parliament and fixed general elections in November amid a worsening COVID-19 outbreak. After Washington Post, CNN alleges Trump of spying on reporters After Washington post, another American media house, CNN, has alleged that the Trump administration spied on a reporter and also obtained phone and email records of a network reporter who was covering the Pentagon at the time Trump was in the White House. Scientists click photo of oldest spiral galaxy in universe Scientists have clicked a picture of the oldest spiral galaxy in the universe which is estimated to have been formed 12.4 billion years ago, or just 1.4 billion years after the big bang.

Top 10 world news: UN aid teams visit Gaza, Nepal parliament dissolved & more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, after eleven days of continuous fighting which resulted in the death of hundreds, Isreal and Hamas have reached a ceasefire. US president Joe Biden has also assured the Israeli prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu of his support,&nbsp;helping Isreal in replenishing the nation's Iron Dome system. In other news amid the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO experts have expressed doubt on the reported death toll worldwide, they say that in reality, it&nbsp;would truly be two to three times higher.&nbsp;If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-assures-netanyahu-of-full-support-to-replenish-israels-iron-dome-system-386511">Biden assures Netanyahu of 'full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195692-31.jpg" />After 11 days of fighting,&nbsp;Israel and&nbsp;Hamas have reached a ceasefire.&nbsp;Amid the ceasefire, US President&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;said that he had "assured" Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin&nbsp;Netanyahu&nbsp;of his "full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system to ensure its defences and security in the future."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/total-covid-19-deaths-at-least-two-to-three-times-higher-than-officially-reported-who-official-386565">Total COVID-19 deaths at least two to three times higher than officially reported: WHO official</a>

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With the world grappling&nbsp;with the coronavirus pandemic, according to the&nbsp;WHO assistant director-general Samira Asma true figures of the worldwide death toll "would truly be two to three times higher".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sorry-to-hear-pak-foreign-minister-shah-mahmood-qureshi-expressing-himself-in-anti-semitic-manner-says-israeli-diplomat-386547">Sorry to hear Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressing himself in anti-semitic manner, says Israeli diplomat</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195708-untitled-design-74.jpg" />Israel's&nbsp;Rony Yedidia Clein, expresses regret over Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's anti-semitic remarks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-blames-gross-interference-for-taiwan-office-closure-386536">Hong Kong blames 'gross interference' for Taiwan office closure</a>

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Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;said on Friday its suspension of operations at its Taiwan representative office was motivated by Taipei's "gross" interference in internal affairs, including with its offer to assist "violent" protesters, accusations Taiwan rejected.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-in-a-critical-moment-argentina-enters-lockdown-amid-surge-in-covid-19-cases-386535">'We are in a critical moment': Argentina enters lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases</a> 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195703-a1.jpg" />President Alberto Fernandez announces that Argentina will go into nine days lockdown amidst&nbsp;a coronavirus case surge.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-slams-eus-confrontational-approach-after-it-freezes-investments-386498">China slams EU's 'confrontational approach' after it freezes investments</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195689-untitled-design-70.jpg" />After European Union&nbsp;halted the ratification of a new investment pact with&nbsp;Beijing,&nbsp;China slams the European Union's "confrontational approach".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-bangladesh-sri-lanka-nearly-out-of-covid-vaccines-say-officials-386537">Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka nearly out of Covid vaccines, say officials</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/six-killed-in-blast-at-pro-palestinian-rally-in-southwest-pakistan-386523">Six killed in blast at pro-Palestinian rally in southwest Pakistan</a>

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In an improvised explosive device blast, at least six people were killed and another 14 wounded by a bomb at a pro-Palestinian rally in a Pakistani city Chaman, Balochistan province.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-could-freeze-all-aid-to-myanmar-foreign-minister-warns-386447">Japan could freeze all aid to Myanmar, foreign minister warns</a>

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Japan which is a top donor to Myanmar, has already suspended new aid after the military coup ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. As the military junta continues to use lethal force against opponents of its coup,&nbsp;in an interview, Japan's foreign minister has now warned that Tokyo could freeze all aid to Myanmar.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/world-is-on-fire-australian-school-children-skip-school-to-protest-against-climate-change-386485">'World is on fire': Australian school children skip school to protest against climate change</a>

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In Pics, let's take a look as Australian school children step into the streets to voice their opinion on climate change.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, after eleven days of continuous fighting which resulted in the death of hundreds, Isreal and Hamas have reached a ceasefire.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, after eleven days of continuous fighting which resulted in the death of hundreds, Isreal and Hamas have reached a ceasefire. US president Joe Biden has also assured the Israeli prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu of his support, helping Isreal in replenishing the nation's Iron Dome system. In other news amid the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO experts have expressed doubt on the reported death toll worldwide, they say that in reality, it would truly be two to three times higher. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline. Biden assures Netanyahu of 'full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system' After 11 days of fighting, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire. Amid the ceasefire, US President Joe Biden said that he had "assured" Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu of his "full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system to ensure its defences and security in the future." Total COVID-19 deaths at least two to three times higher than officially reported: WHO official With the world grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, according to the WHO assistant director-general Samira Asma true figures of the worldwide death toll "would truly be two to three times higher". Sorry to hear Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressing himself in anti-semitic manner, says Israeli diplomat Israel's Rony Yedidia Clein, expresses regret over Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's anti-semitic remarks. Hong Kong blames 'gross interference' for Taiwan office closure Hong Kong said on Friday its suspension of operations at its Taiwan representative office was motivated by Taipei's "gross" interference in internal affairs, including with its offer to assist "violent" protesters, accusations Taiwan rejected. 'We are in a critical moment': Argentina enters lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases President Alberto Fernandez announces that Argentina will go into nine days lockdown amidst a coronavirus case surge. China slams EU's 'confrontational approach' after it freezes investments After European Union halted the ratification of a new investment pact with Beijing, China slams the European Union's "confrontational approach". Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka nearly out of Covid vaccines, say officials Six killed in blast at pro-Palestinian rally in southwest Pakistan In an improvised explosive device blast, at least six people were killed and another 14 wounded by a bomb at a pro-Palestinian rally in a Pakistani city Chaman, Balochistan province. Japan could freeze all aid to Myanmar, foreign minister warns Japan which is a top donor to Myanmar, has already suspended new aid after the military coup ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. As the military junta continues to use lethal force against opponents of its coup, in an interview, Japan's foreign minister has now warned that Tokyo could freeze all aid to Myanmar. 'World is on fire': Australian school children skip school to protest against climate change In Pics, let's take a look as Australian school children step into the streets to voice their opinion on climate change.

Top 10 world news: Joe Biden offers Netanyahu his full support, WHO expresses doubt on COVID death toll & more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid behind the scenes peace moves, Israel struck Gaza again, as Hamas&nbsp;fired rockets after a brief pause earlier.&nbsp;Iran's Rouhani says US&nbsp;will lift sanctions, as another official denies it. In other news, amid the "vaccine apartheid" WTO&nbsp;says that coronavirus vaccine intellectual rights waiver may not be enough to bridge the gap between rich and poor countries.&nbsp;If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccine-patent-waiver-will-not-be-enough-to-bridge-supply-gap-wto-386296">COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver will not be enough to bridge supply gap: WTO</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/20/195575-untitled-design-57.jpg" />After South Africa and India urge fellow WTO members to waive intellectual property rights on vaccines to boost production,&nbsp;WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says that waiving intellectual property rights for&nbsp;vaccines will not be enough to narrow the huge supply gap between rich and poor countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-president-hassan-rouhani-says-us-is-ready-to-lift-sanctions-386329" hreflang="en">Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says US is ready to lift sanctions</a>

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Iranian President Hassan&nbsp;Rouhani&nbsp;said on Thursday that the United States was ready to lift sanctions on his country's oil, banking and shipping sectors that were reimposed after former US&nbsp;President Donald Trump exited a 2015 nuclear deal three years ago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-strikes-gaza-again-hamas-fires-rockets-amid-diplomatic-push-386313">Israel strikes Gaza again, Hamas fires rockets amid diplomatic push</a>

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Death toll in&nbsp;Palestinian&nbsp;territory climbs to 230 as Israel conducts&nbsp;fresh&nbsp;airstrikes, with&nbsp;at least 1,700 people injured in the attacks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-is-hamas-growing-its-arsenal-arsenal-of-rockets-to-strike-israel-386324" hreflang="en">How is Hamas growing its arsenal arsenal of rockets to strike Israel?</a>

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Hamas and other Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip have a variety of home-made or smuggled rockets at their disposal to use against Israel.

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/18/195341-israel-palestine-gaza-al-aqsa.jpg" />Let's take a look at&nbsp;Israel and Palestine supporters clash on the streets of New York City, following violent attacks in the Middle East

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-us-warship-entered-its-waters-in-south-china-sea-386268">China says US warship entered its waters in South China Sea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/24/184232-oof-2.jpg" />China says that a US warship 'Curtis Wilbur' entered its territorial waters in South China Sea, without permission illegally.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-passports-in-donbass-are-step-towards-annexation-says-ukraine-president-zelenskiy-386252">Russian passports in Donbass are step towards 'annexation', says Ukraine President Zelenskiy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/23/184097-ukraine-president-volodymyr-zelensky-and-russian-president-vladimir-putin.jpg" />Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, says that&nbsp;the issuance of Russian&nbsp;passports to residents of eastern&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;is the first step towards the "annexation" of the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trial-of-first-hong-konger-under-national-security-law-may-not-have-a-jury-386243">Trial of first Hong Konger under national security law may not have a jury</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/11/28/118256-untitled-design-14.jpg" />According to a senior judge,&nbsp;Tong Ying-ki, the first Hong Konger to be charged under China's controversial national security law may be tried without a jury.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worlds-largest-iceberg-breaks-off-antarctica-386265">World's largest iceberg breaks off Antarctica</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/20/195554-untitled-design-55.jpg" />World's largest iceberg, has broken off from an ice shelf in Antarctica and is floating through the&nbsp;Weddell Sea, says, the European Space Agency.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigerian-boko-haram-leader-seriously-wounded-in-clash-with-islamic-state-report-386305" hreflang="en">Nigerian Boko Haram leader seriously wounded in clash with Islamic State: Report</a>

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Nigerian Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has been seriously injured as he tried to kill himself to avoid getting caught.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid behind the scenes peace moves, Israel struck Gaza again, as Hamas fired rockets after a brief pause earlier.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid behind the scenes peace moves, Israel struck Gaza again, as Hamas fired rockets after a brief pause earlier. Iran's Rouhani says US will lift sanctions, as another official denies it. In other news, amid the "vaccine apartheid" WTO says that coronavirus vaccine intellectual rights waiver may not be enough to bridge the gap between rich and poor countries. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline. COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver will not be enough to bridge supply gap: WTO After South Africa and India urge fellow WTO members to waive intellectual property rights on vaccines to boost production, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says that waiving intellectual property rights for vaccines will not be enough to narrow the huge supply gap between rich and poor countries. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says US is ready to lift sanctions Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the United States was ready to lift sanctions on his country's oil, banking and shipping sectors that were reimposed after former US President Donald Trump exited a 2015 nuclear deal three years ago. Israel strikes Gaza again, Hamas fires rockets amid diplomatic push Death toll in Palestinian territory climbs to 230 as Israel conducts fresh airstrikes, with at least 1,700 people injured in the attacks. How is Hamas growing its arsenal arsenal of rockets to strike Israel? Hamas and other Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip have a variety of home-made or smuggled rockets at their disposal to use against Israel. Let's take a look at Israel and Palestine supporters clash on the streets of New York City, following violent attacks in the Middle East China says US warship entered its waters in South China Sea China says that a US warship 'Curtis Wilbur' entered its territorial waters in South China Sea, without permission illegally. Russian passports in Donbass are step towards 'annexation', says Ukraine President Zelenskiy Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, says that the issuance of Russian passports to residents of eastern Ukraine is the first step towards the "annexation" of the region. Trial of first Hong Konger under national security law may not have a jury According to a senior judge, Tong Ying-ki, the first Hong Konger to be charged under China's controversial national security law may be tried without a jury. World's largest iceberg breaks off Antarctica World's largest iceberg, has broken off from an ice shelf in Antarctica and is floating through the Weddell Sea, says, the European Space Agency. Nigerian Boko Haram leader seriously wounded in clash with Islamic State: Report Nigerian Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has been seriously injured as he tried to kill himself to avoid getting caught.

Top 10 world news: Israel strikes Gaza again, Rouhani says US will lift sanctions and more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, as&nbsp;in a pre-dawn attack Israeli&nbsp;airstrikes&nbsp;continued in&nbsp;Gaza, amid this&nbsp;continuously escalating&nbsp;Israeli-Gaza conflict Israeli&nbsp;PM Benjamin&nbsp;Netanyahu, in a statement lists two ways to deal with Hamas, either conquer them or deter them.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in a first for Asia, Singapore has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12-15. In lighter news,&nbsp;singer-popstar Demi Lovato has come out as non-binary, changing her pronouns from she/her to they/them.&nbsp;If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-ways-to-deal-with-hamas-conquer-or-deter-them-netanyahu-386037">Two ways to deal with Hamas - conquer or deter them: Netanyahu</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195450-2.jpg?itok=5x9CsSXI" />In a statement, Israeli PM Netanyahu has mentioned two ways that the country&nbsp;can deal with Hamas forces.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-president-mahmoud-abbas-accuses-israel-of-war-crimes-386059" hreflang="en">Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of war crimes</a>

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Israel is carrying out ''organised state terrorism and war crimes''&nbsp;in Gaza that are punishable under international law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-parliaments-lower-house-votes-to-exit-from-open-skies-treaty-386020">Russian parliament's lower house votes to exit from Open Skies Treaty</a>

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Following the US departure from the pact, The Russian lower house has also voted to withdraw from the Open Skies treaty, an international treaty that allows&nbsp;surveillance flights over military facilities

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-offers-to-host-afghan-peace-talks-backs-leading-role-for-ghani-led-govt-386029">China offers to host Afghan peace talks, backs leading role for Ghani-led govt</a>

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Following US troops withdrawal from war-torn country of Afghanistan, Chin has offered to host peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/full-of-lies-china-slams-pelosis-winter-olympics-boycott-comment-386027">'Full of lies': China slams Pelosi's Winter Olympics boycott comment</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/09/169011-pjimage-39.jpg?itok=9kbzFi1t" />China brands&nbsp;US House Speaker Nancy&nbsp;Pelosi&nbsp;"full of lies" after she&nbsp;called for a diplomatic boycott of&nbsp;next year's Beijing Winter Olympics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-for-asia-singapore-approves-pfizer-vaccine-for-teens-amid-surge-in-covid-19-cases-386055">First for Asia: Singapore approves Pfizer vaccine for teens amid surge in COVID-19 cases</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195459-3.jpg?itok=go3oGZ7r" />Amid the coronavirus surge, Singapore has approved&nbsp;the use of the&nbsp;Pfizer-BioNTech&nbsp;coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12 to 15.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/galapagos-islands-iconic-darwins-arch-collapses-into-sea-386038">Galapagos Islands' iconic Darwin’s Arch collapses into sea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195447-untitled-design-47.jpg?itok=Ahub1zA3" />In a statement, the&nbsp;Ecuadoran Ministry of Environment reveals&nbsp;that&nbsp;Darwin's Arch, the&nbsp;famous rock formation off the&nbsp;Galapagos&nbsp;Islands&nbsp;has collapsed due to "natural erosion."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-100-unexploded-bombs-from-world-war-ii-found-in-solomon-islands-386045">Over 100 unexploded bombs from World War II found in Solomon Islands</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195457-oof-6.jpg?itok=antxUKci" />Over 100 World War 2 era, unexploded ordnances (UXO) or explosives that did not detonate during the intended period and still&nbsp;pose risks wherever found, were&nbsp;discovered in the backyard of a home in Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands situated in the South Pacific.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/how-myanmars-military-moved-in-on-the-telecoms-sector-to-spy-on-citizens-386071">How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195470-oof-8.jpg?itok=f7aLv4Ma" />&nbsp;According to sources with direct knowledge of the plan, following Myanmar's February 1st military coup,&nbsp;the country's telecom and internet service providers were ordered to install intercept spyware which&nbsp;allows the army to eavesdrop on the communications of citizens.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/blue-origin-reveals-highest-bid-for-a-seat-on-its-first-human-spaceflight-386077" hreflang="en">Blue Origin reveals highest bid for a seat on its first human spaceflight</a>

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Blue Origin, billionaire Jeff Bezos' rocket company, disclosed $2 million as the current highest bid for a seat on its New Shepherd spacecraft after the startup closed the first phase of its auction.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, as in a pre-dawn attack Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza, amid this continuously escalating Israeli-Gaza conflict Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, in a statement lists two ways to deal with Hamas, either conquer them or deter them.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, as in a pre-dawn attack Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza, amid this continuously escalating Israeli-Gaza conflict Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, in a statement lists two ways to deal with Hamas, either conquer them or deter them. Meanwhile, in a first for Asia, Singapore has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12-15. In lighter news, singer-popstar Demi Lovato has come out as non-binary, changing her pronouns from she/her to they/them. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline. Two ways to deal with Hamas - conquer or deter them: Netanyahu In a statement, Israeli PM Netanyahu has mentioned two ways that the country can deal with Hamas forces. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of war crimes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Israel is carrying out ''organised state terrorism and war crimes'' in Gaza that are punishable under international law. Russian parliament's lower house votes to exit from Open Skies Treaty Following the US departure from the pact, The Russian lower house has also voted to withdraw from the Open Skies treaty, an international treaty that allows surveillance flights over military facilities China offers to host Afghan peace talks, backs leading role for Ghani-led govt Following US troops withdrawal from war-torn country of Afghanistan, Chin has offered to host peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban. 'Full of lies': China slams Pelosi's Winter Olympics boycott comment China brands US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "full of lies" after she called for a diplomatic boycott of next year's Beijing Winter Olympics. First for Asia: Singapore approves Pfizer vaccine for teens amid surge in COVID-19 cases Amid the coronavirus surge, Singapore has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12 to 15. Galapagos Islands' iconic Darwin’s Arch collapses into sea In a statement, the Ecuadoran Ministry of Environment reveals that Darwin's Arch, the famous rock formation off the Galapagos Islands has collapsed due to "natural erosion." Over 100 unexploded bombs from World War II found in Solomon Islands Over 100 World War 2 era, unexploded ordnances (UXO) or explosives that did not detonate during the intended period and still pose risks wherever found, were discovered in the backyard of a home in Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands situated in the South Pacific. How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens According to sources with direct knowledge of the plan, following Myanmar's February 1st military coup, the country's telecom and internet service providers were ordered to install intercept spyware which allows the army to eavesdrop on the communications of citizens. Blue Origin reveals highest bid for a seat on its first human spaceflight Blue Origin, billionaire Jeff Bezos' rocket company, disclosed $2 million as the current highest bid for a seat on its New Shepherd spacecraft after the startup closed the first phase of its auction.

Top 10 world news today: Israel-Gaza fighting rages, Russian lawmakers vote to abandon Open Skies Treaty and more

As the ceasefire of three days ended, the Taliban group attacked the Afghanistan forces after the&nbsp;Eid al-Fitr holiday. Meanwhile, the Israel-Palestine clash has entered its seventh day with Israeli forces conducting airstrikes on Sunday morning. Saudi Arabia has also&nbsp;condemned "flagrant violations" of Palestinian rights by Israel and called for global action to end the recent spike of violence.

Click on headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nearly-3000-rockets-fired-from-gaza-towards-israel-army-claims-385423" hreflang="en">Nearly 3,000 rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel, army claims</a>

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The Israel army reported that the rockets were fired from Hamas-controlled Gaza on Sunday and termed it as an ‘intense attack'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-taliban-resumes-shooting-as-ceasefire-ends-385400">Afghanistan: Taliban resumes shooting as ceasefire ends</a>

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After an agreed ceasefire of three days, violent clashes resumed between the Taliban and the Afghanistan security forces on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-decries-israels-flagrant-violations-of-palestinian-rights-385432">Saudi Arabia decries Israel's 'flagrant violations' of Palestinian rights</a>

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Pre-dawn Israeli strikes in the centre of Gaza City on Sunday brought the death toll in Gaza to 181, including 52 children, health officials said. Israel has reported 10 dead, including two children.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-to-keep-international-borders-closed-till-middle-of-2022-officials-385445">Australia to keep international borders closed till middle of 2022: Officials</a>

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The Scott Morrison government has been facing increasing pressure from international leaders and groups about reopening the country's border and let residents return.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/matt-hancock-defends-uk-governments-handling-of-covid-variant-385419">Matt Hancock defends UK government's handling of covid variant</a>

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Many alleged that the government was too slow to impose travel restrictions towards India which led to an increase in cases in the UK.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nypd-banned-from-lgbt-pride-parades-until-2025-organisers-385438" hreflang="en">NYPD banned from LGBT pride parades until 2025: Organisers</a>

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After the decision was announced the group, Gay Officers Action League, have expressed sadness and said they are disheartened by the decision.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/do-not-give-in-to-evil-and-division-pope-tells-myanmar-community-385407" hreflang="en">Do not give in to evil and division, Pope tells Myanmar community</a>

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Francis, who visited the Southeast Asian country in 2017, has repeatedly denounced the coup and on Sunday held a special service for the Myanmar faithful in St Peter's Basilica.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ministers-will-make-england-lockdown-easing-decision-on-june-14-385425" hreflang="en">Ministers will make England lockdown easing decision on June 14</a>

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Britain, which has one of the world's highest official deaths tolls at 127,675, currently has low overall rates of infection thanks largely to the success of its vaccine rollout.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hasty-us-withdrawal-a-blow-to-afghan-peace-process-says-china-385452">Hasty US withdrawal a blow to Afghan peace process, says China</a>

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Taliban has tried to take over some strategic areas in Afghanistan ever since the announcement of the final drawdown of US troops from Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-rising-tensions-china-conducts-taiwan-invasion-military-drills-385443" hreflang="en">Amid rising tensions, China conducts 'Taiwan invasion' military drills</a>

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The videos were released in response to joint military drills carried out by the US, Japan, Australia and France.

As the ceasefire of three days ended, the Taliban group attacked the Afghanistan forces after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Meanwhile, the Israel-Palestine clash has entered its seventh day with Israeli forces conducting airstrikes on Sunday morning.

As the ceasefire of three days ended, the Taliban group attacked the Afghanistan forces after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Meanwhile, the Israel-Palestine clash has entered its seventh day with Israeli forces conducting airstrikes on Sunday morning. Saudi Arabia has also condemned "flagrant violations" of Palestinian rights by Israel and called for global action to end the recent spike of violence. Click on headlines to read more Nearly 3,000 rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel, army claims The Israel army reported that the rockets were fired from Hamas-controlled Gaza on Sunday and termed it as an ‘intense attack'. Afghanistan: Taliban resumes shooting as ceasefire ends After an agreed ceasefire of three days, violent clashes resumed between the Taliban and the Afghanistan security forces on Sunday. Saudi Arabia decries Israel's 'flagrant violations' of Palestinian rights Pre-dawn Israeli strikes in the centre of Gaza City on Sunday brought the death toll in Gaza to 181, including 52 children, health officials said. Israel has reported 10 dead, including two children. Australia to keep international borders closed till middle of 2022: Officials The Scott Morrison government has been facing increasing pressure from international leaders and groups about reopening the country's border and let residents return. Matt Hancock defends UK government's handling of covid variant Many alleged that the government was too slow to impose travel restrictions towards India which led to an increase in cases in the UK. NYPD banned from LGBT pride parades until 2025: Organisers After the decision was announced the group, Gay Officers Action League, have expressed sadness and said they are disheartened by the decision. Do not give in to evil and division, Pope tells Myanmar community Francis, who visited the Southeast Asian country in 2017, has repeatedly denounced the coup and on Sunday held a special service for the Myanmar faithful in St Peter's Basilica. Ministers will make England lockdown easing decision on June 14 Britain, which has one of the world's highest official deaths tolls at 127,675, currently has low overall rates of infection thanks largely to the success of its vaccine rollout. Hasty US withdrawal a blow to Afghan peace process, says China Taliban has tried to take over some strategic areas in Afghanistan ever since the announcement of the final drawdown of US troops from Afghanistan. Amid rising tensions, China conducts 'Taiwan invasion' military drills The videos were released in response to joint military drills carried out by the US, Japan, Australia and France.

Top 10 world news: 3,000 rockets fired from Gaza, Taliban attacks Afghan, and more

As the Israel-Palestine violence continues, Israeli airstrikes destroyed international media houses and killed children in Gaza on Saturday, following which media houses and the US urged Israel to put a stop to attacking journalists. Meanwhile, a report has alleged that majority of the solar panel manufacturing is using forced labour of the Uighur community in the Xinjiang region of China.

Click on headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-airstrikes-in-gaza-destroy-highrise-housing-al-jazeera-associated-press-offices-385245" hreflang="en">Gaza: Israeli airstrikes destroy international media offices, kill children</a>

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Jawad Mehdi, the owner of the Jala Tower, said an Israeli intelligence officer warned him he had just one hour to ensure the evacuation of the building.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-revokes-trump-executive-order-against-social-media-platforms-385229">Joe Biden revokes Trump executive order against social media platforms</a>

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Trump's executive order was issued after Twitter tagged his tweets having claims of widespread voter fraud in US Presidential Election 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-foreign-minister-cancels-meet-with-austrian-counterpart-over-israel-flag-385241">Iran foreign minister cancels meet with Austrian counterpart over Israel flag</a>

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Zarif was due to meet Austria's foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg but he called off the meeting, said a spokeswoman for Schallenberg.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/solar-panel-manufacturing-linked-to-forced-labour-of-uighur-in-xinjiang-385251">Solar panel manufacturing linked to forced labour of Uighur in Xinjiang</a>

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As per the report, nearly 45 per cent of the polysilicon manufacturers are based out of the Xinjiang area of China, where the Uighur community is allegedly tied in forced labour by the Chinese government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reports-of-migrant-children-packed-in-buses-unacceptable-says-us-agency-385238">Reports of migrant children packed in buses 'unacceptable, says US agency</a>

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The US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the reports are “completely unacceptable” if they are true.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republicans-elect-pro-trump-stefanik-to-house-leadership-385266" hreflang="en">Republicans elect pro-Trump Stefanik to House leadership</a>

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Stefanik, a 36-year-old former moderate representing upstate New York, easily overcame a late entrant to the race and won strong support from the Republican conference in a closed-door vote of 134 to 46.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-army-battles-anti-coup-rebels-as-armed-resistance-grows-385263" hreflang="en">Myanmar army battles anti-coup rebels as armed resistance grows</a>

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The fighting is some of the heaviest since the coup and underlines the growing chaos as the junta struggles to impose order in the face of daily protests, strikes and sabotage attacks after it overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/tesla-in-california-car-crash-was-on-autopilot-officials-385256" hreflang="en">Tesla in California car crash was on Autopilot: Officials</a>

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This is the 29th Tesla accident that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/being-tech-savvy-has-health-benefits-for-older-people-study-385254" hreflang="en">Being tech savvy has health benefits for older people: Study</a>

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Older people who frequently make use of technology and online communication for communication have a better ability to recollect meaningful events.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/a-pop-up-book-style-synagogue-to-commemorate-babyn-yar-massacre-victims-385228" hreflang="en">A pop-up book style synagogue to commemorate Babyn Yar massacre victims</a>

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On Friday, Ukraine unveiled a synagogue built of wood and designed to unfold like a pop-up book at a site commemorating the victims of one of the single biggest massacres of Jews during the Nazi Holocaust.

As the Israel-Palestine violence continues, Israeli airstrikes destroyed international media houses and killed children in Gaza on Saturday, following which media houses and the US urged Israel to put a stop to attacking journalists.

As the Israel-Palestine violence continues, Israeli airstrikes destroyed international media houses and killed children in Gaza on Saturday, following which media houses and the US urged Israel to put a stop to attacking journalists. Meanwhile, a report has alleged that majority of the solar panel manufacturing is using forced labour of the Uighur community in the Xinjiang region of China. Click on headlines to read more Gaza: Israeli airstrikes destroy international media offices, kill children Jawad Mehdi, the owner of the Jala Tower, said an Israeli intelligence officer warned him he had just one hour to ensure the evacuation of the building. Joe Biden revokes Trump executive order against social media platforms Trump's executive order was issued after Twitter tagged his tweets having claims of widespread voter fraud in US Presidential Election 2020. Iran foreign minister cancels meet with Austrian counterpart over Israel flag Zarif was due to meet Austria's foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg but he called off the meeting, said a spokeswoman for Schallenberg. Solar panel manufacturing linked to forced labour of Uighur in Xinjiang As per the report, nearly 45 per cent of the polysilicon manufacturers are based out of the Xinjiang area of China, where the Uighur community is allegedly tied in forced labour by the Chinese government. Reports of migrant children packed in buses 'unacceptable, says US agency The US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the reports are “completely unacceptable” if they are true. Republicans elect pro-Trump Stefanik to House leadership Stefanik, a 36-year-old former moderate representing upstate New York, easily overcame a late entrant to the race and won strong support from the Republican conference in a closed-door vote of 134 to 46. Myanmar army battles anti-coup rebels as armed resistance grows The fighting is some of the heaviest since the coup and underlines the growing chaos as the junta struggles to impose order in the face of daily protests, strikes and sabotage attacks after it overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Tesla in California car crash was on Autopilot: Officials This is the 29th Tesla accident that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating. Being tech savvy has health benefits for older people: Study Older people who frequently make use of technology and online communication for communication have a better ability to recollect meaningful events. A pop-up book style synagogue to commemorate Babyn Yar massacre victims On Friday, Ukraine unveiled a synagogue built of wood and designed to unfold like a pop-up book at a site commemorating the victims of one of the single biggest massacres of Jews during the Nazi Holocaust.

Top 10 world news: Israel airstrikes on Gaza, Biden revokes Trump's orders, and more

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

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

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

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

China introduces a&nbsp;new law that tightens patriotic loyalty tests for&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;politicians, the law&nbsp;will take effect later this month after being passed by the city's legislature. Nepal witnesses it's the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the second wave, the country received aid from China. In other coronavirus news, hoping to control the spread of the virus, Bangladesh restricts inter-district travel during Eid.

Read this and more in today's top 10 world news:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/escalating-towards-full-scale-war-israel-vows-more-attacks-on-gaza-before-truce-384530">'Escalating towards full-scale war': Israel vows more attacks on Gaza before truce</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194648-6.jpg?itok=w2qek_uq" />Amid the continued clashes between the&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;Army and&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;which attacked Israel with rockets on Tuesday, Israel on Wednesday vowed more attacks to bring "total, long-term quiet" before a ceasefire.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-legislators-pass-patriotic-oath-law-384550">Hong Kong legislators pass 'patriotic' oath law</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/11/144278-maxresdefault.jpg?itok=VFmV_IOP" />The new laws are part of sweeping changes that Beijing has ordered for&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's already limited electoral system which will dramatically reduce the number of directly elected politicians and ensure only "staunch patriots" enter politics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-says-russia-still-has-100000-troops-near-its-border-384516">Ukraine says Russia still has 100,000 troops near its border</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/23/184097-ukraine-president-volodymyr-zelensky-and-russian-president-vladimir-putin.jpg?itok=DHPyC3I0" />

Russia still has around 100,000 troops deployed near&nbsp;Ukraine's border and in annexed Crimea, the head of&nbsp;Ukraine's state security service (SBU) Ivan Bakanov said on Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/head-of-macrons-party-threatens-to-withdraw-support-for-muslim-candidate-over-headscarf-row-384553">Head of Macron's party threatens to withdraw support for Muslim candidate over headscarf row</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/16/170033-untitled-design-16.jpg?itok=x49XqWM5" />The chief of France’s “La République En Marche!” Party recently threatened to withdraw support for one of its Muslim candidates after she was spotted wearing a headscarf in a poster. French President Emmanuel Macron also belongs to this party.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/palestinians-denounce-censorship-of-content-by-instagram-and-twitter-384561">Palestinians denounce 'censorship' of content by Instagram and Twitter</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194665-untitled-design-6.jpg?itok=TSWwh7yh" />With accounts deleted on Twitter and content blocked on Instagram, Palestinian social media users say they have been censored from showing the reality of the unrest in Jerusalem.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-expert-panel-recommends-covaxin-trials-on-2-18-year-olds-384564">India's expert panel recommends Covaxin trials on 2-18 year-olds</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/22/166210-covaxin.JPG?itok=uUPWO92w" />India's expert panel of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization(CDSCO) has recommended Bharat Biotech’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a>&nbsp;vaccine, Covaxin for second and third phase trials in children aged between two to eighteen years of age.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-bangladesh-bans-inter-district-travel-as-eid-approaches-384545">COVID-19: Bangladesh bans inter-district travel as Eid approaches</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194657-eid.jpg?itok=1Cbn5zmI" />With the festival of&nbsp;Eid&nbsp;approaching, thousands of migrant workers and people from different regions are rushing to find a ride to go home and celebrate with their families.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-records-highest-single-day-deaths-related-to-coronavirus-aid-arrives-from-china-384358">Nepal records highest single-day deaths related to coronavirus; aid arrives from China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/11/194575-untitled-design-2.jpg?itok=7xeFByOX" />Nepal's devastating COVID-19 outbreak showed no signs of abating on Tuesday as the country recorded its highest single-day coronavirus related deaths with 225 fatalities and 9,483 new cases in the last 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/thailand-seeking-humanitarian-solution-for-detained-myanmar-journalists-384263">Thailand seeking 'humanitarian' solution for detained Myanmar journalists</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/15/182739-myanmar1.jpg?itok=KX4yKKTN" />Thailand said Tuesday it was seeking a "humanitarian" solution for three Myanmar journalists arrested after fleeing across the border to escape a junta crackdown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/we-finally-know-why-cats-love-to-sit-in-square-like-boxes-384538">We finally know why cats love to sit in square-like boxes!</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194655-oof-1.jpg?itok=zhQk_6EI" />

Cats are notorious for parking themselves in boxes of varying shapes and sizes. But their favourite remains anything that resembles a square.&nbsp;Social media is flooded with videos of cats spending hours in cardboard boxes lying stray in their homes and the odd satisfaction it brings to the felines.

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

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

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

Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Meanwhile, India has condemned that blast near Kabul school. The death toll is feared to increse more. In other news, Russia celebrated 76th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany with a huge parade in Moscow's Red Square. Read this and more in today's Top 10 world news:&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-condemns-kabul-school-blasts-calls-for-dismantling-of-terrorist-sanctuaries-383929">India condemns Kabul school blasts, calls for dismantling of terrorist sanctuaries</a>

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India on Sunday condemned the "barbarous" terrorist attack on a school in Kabul and said the incident demonstrates the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and for a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stop-clashes-pope-francis-calls-for-end-to-violence-in-jerusalem-383901">'Stop Clashes': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194371-pope-francis-2.jpg?itok=p2qIe5FG" />Pope Francis on Sunday (May 9) gave out a call to end violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Pope Francis was speaking at his Sunday address in Peter's Square&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colonial-pipeline-hackers-stole-large-amount-of-data-says-report-383887">Colonial Pipeline hackers stole large amount of data, says report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/26518-untitled%25252520design%25252520%25252828%252529-20170727124305.jpg?itok=15EfgcbR" />The attackers, part of a cybercrime group called DarkSide and have been reported to have stolen 100 GB data in just two hours on Thursday (May 6).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-foreign-minister-meets-icc-prosecutors-to-discuss-war-crimes-investigation-383891">Afghan foreign minister meets ICC prosecutors to discuss war crimes investigation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194365-untitled-design-86.jpg?itok=gLh6y8PM" />The ICC is investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in&nbsp;Afghanistan since 2003 by all sides in the conflict, including by government forces, the Taliban, other armed groups, and US-led forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/chinese-rocket-segment-disintegrates-over-indian-ocean-383776">Chinese rocket segment disintegrates over Indian Ocean</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/06/193972-chinese-rocket.jpg?itok=wMRSRRj7" />Officials in Beijing had said there was little risk from the freefalling segment of the Long March-5B rocket, which had launched the first module of China's new space station into Earth orbit on April 29.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-42-countries-pitch-in-india-to-receive-100000-oxygen-cylinders-and-more-383792">As 42 countries pitch in, India to receive 100,000 oxygen cylinders, and more</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194330-oxygen-cylinders.jpg?itok=tQWefKYN" />

Even as India battles the second wave of the covid pandemic, it has received a pledge of support from 42 countries, of which assistance from 21 countries has already arrived.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmars-junta-approves-28-billion-investment-including-gas-power-plant-383889">Myanmar's junta approves $2.8 billion investment, including gas power plant</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/02/181003-myanmar-army-chief-min-aung-hlaing.jpg?itok=a564PEwn" />Approvals for 15 projects were given on Friday by the Myanmar Investment Commission, according to a statement on the website of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-remembers-victory-over-nazi-germany-with-parade-on-red-square-383894">Russia remembers victory over Nazi Germany with parade on Red Square</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194366-russia-moscow-red-square-parade.jpg?itok=7KEHDbnj" />The parade on Moscow's Red Square featured over 12,000 troops and more than 190 90 pieces of military hardware, including intercontinental ballistic missile launchers, and a fly-past by nearly 80 military aircraft under cloudy skies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-up-extend-lockdown-till-may-17-metro-to-stay-suspended-in-capital-383825">Delhi, UP extend lockdown till May 17; Metro to stay suspended in capital</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/21237-delhi%25252520metro-20170415024237.jpg?itok=1i3pp07o" />The lockdown will now stay in place till May 17. In addition to all existing restrictions, the Delhi government has also decided to suspend metro services during this period.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/this-cat-actually-hunted-rhinos-millions-of-years-ago-383926">This cat actually hunted rhinos millions of years ago</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194384-saber-toother-tiger-photo.jpg?itok=EtwmLWos" />But it appears that such a cat existed millions of years ago. And just like the saber-toothed tiger, it had fangs that protruded from its mouth.

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Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Meanwhile, India has condemned that blast near Kabul school.

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

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

Another night of violent encounter between Israeli police and Palestinian youth has injured numerous people, and the police has made at least three arrests. Meanwhile, in the US, gun violence is on rise as another shooting took place at the busy Times Square, injuring three people.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-to-review-russian-military-might-as-tensions-with-west-soar-383768">Putin to review Russian military might as tensions with West soar</a>

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This year's parade precedes parliamentary elections in September and comes at a time when Moscow's relations with the West are acutely strained over everything.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shooting-at-new-york-times-square-injures-3-including-a-child-383773" hreflang="en">Shooting at New York Times Square injures 3, including a child</a>

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The injured were hospitalised in Manhattan and are currently out of danger, informed New York police commissioner Dermot Shea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jerusalem-scores-more-injured-in-another-night-of-deadly-clashes-383771" hreflang="en">Jerusalem: Scores more injured in another night of deadly clashes</a>

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Officials claim to have arrested three people who had attacked the police officers during the demonstrations, but locals disagree.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/covid-19-nepals-coronavirus-tally-hits-new-high-383755" hreflang="en">COVID-19: Nepal's Coronavirus tally hits new high</a>

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Another night of violent encounter between Israeli police and Palestinian youth has injured numerous people, and the police has made at least three arrests. Meanwhile, in the US, gun violence is on rise as another shooting took place at the busy Times Square, injuring three people.

Another night of violent encounter between Israeli police and Palestinian youth has injured numerous people, and the police has made at least three arrests. Meanwhile, in the US, gun violence is on rise as another shooting took place at the busy Times Square, injuring three people. Click on headlines to read more Putin to review Russian military might as tensions with West soar This year's parade precedes parliamentary elections in September and comes at a time when Moscow's relations with the West are acutely strained over everything. Shooting at New York Times Square injures 3, including a child The injured were hospitalised in Manhattan and are currently out of danger, informed New York police commissioner Dermot Shea. Jerusalem: Scores more injured in another night of deadly clashes Officials claim to have arrested three people who had attacked the police officers during the demonstrations, but locals disagree. COVID-19: Nepal's Coronavirus tally hits new high Gravitas Plus: A crisis that shook India

Morning news brief: Jerusalem clash continues, shooting at Times Square, and more

While Jerusalem was filled with noises of violent clashes between the Palestinian youth and Israeli police officers during the holy month of Ramadan, in the West, US President Joe Biden has imposed stricter restrictions against increasing gun violence in the US, especially on 'ghost guns'.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-calls-on-us-others-to-export-vaccines-rather-than-talk-about-ip-waiver-383578" hreflang="en">EU calls on US, others to export vaccines,&nbsp;rather than talk about IP waiver</a>

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Commission head Ursula von der Leyen told a news conference on the sidelines of a summit of EU leaders that discussions on the waiver would not produce a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the short- to medium-term.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jerusalem-nightly-violent-encounter-injures-178-palestinians-and-6-police-officers-383586">Jerusalem: Violent encounter injures 178 Palestinians and 6 police officers</a>

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Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades on Palestinian youth present at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-enforces-stricter-rules-against-ghost-guns-in-us-383594">Biden enforces stricter rules against 'ghost guns' in US</a>

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The US Justice Department has also made it compulsory for retailers to perform background checks on buyers of kits that include parts needed to make a gun at home.

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While Jerusalem was filled with noises of violent clashes between the Palestinian youth and Israeli police officers during the holy month of Ramadan, in the West, US President Joe Biden has imposed stricter restrictions against increasing gun violence in the US, especially on 'ghost guns'.

While Jerusalem was filled with noises of violent clashes between the Palestinian youth and Israeli police officers during the holy month of Ramadan, in the West, US President Joe Biden has imposed stricter restrictions against increasing gun violence in the US, especially on 'ghost guns'. Click on headlines to read more EU calls on US, others to export vaccines, rather than talk about IP waiver Commission head Ursula von der Leyen told a news conference on the sidelines of a summit of EU leaders that discussions on the waiver would not produce a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the short- to medium-term. Jerusalem: Violent encounter injures 178 Palestinians and 6 police officers Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades on Palestinian youth present at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Friday. Biden enforces stricter rules against 'ghost guns' in US The US Justice Department has also made it compulsory for retailers to perform background checks on buyers of kits that include parts needed to make a gun at home. Gravitas: These bees can detect COVID-19 India's COVID surge: Why Children could be at risk

Morning news brief: Jerusalem's violent clash, vaccine export, and more

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

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

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

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

Germany has opposed US' move to&nbsp;waive patents on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccines</a>&nbsp;almost a day after Joe Biden lent his support to the India-led fight. Meanwhile, in the US, the&nbsp;Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, has signed a bill imposing new limits on voting by mail and using ballot drop boxes. Making sure the social media platform is not misused ever again for propaganda or false information, Twitter&nbsp;has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trum</a>p by promoting his content.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-germany-rift-on-covid-vaccine-waiver-endangers-fight-against-deadly-virus-383349" hreflang="en">US-Germany rift on Covid vaccine waiver endangers fight against deadly virus</a>

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After the United States gave its nod to waive patents on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccines</a>, Germany strongly opposed the move on Thursday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-eu-virtual-summit-talks-on-fta-to-resume-focus-on-dealing-covid-crisis-383347" hreflang="en">India-EU virtual summit: Talks on FTA to resume, focus on dealing Covid crisis</a>

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The summit that takes place around 5 pm IST will see Indian PM along with Heads of State or Government of all the 27 EU Member States present.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-suspends-several-accounts-that-tried-promoting-donald-trumps-content-383358">Twitter suspends several accounts that tried promoting Donald Trump's content</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/twitter">Twitter&nbsp;</a>on Thursday announced that it has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trum</a>p by promoting his content.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/florida-governor-tightens-restrictions-on-mail-voting-and-ballot-drop-boxes-383352" hreflang="en">Florida governor tightens restrictions on mail voting and ballot drop boxes</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bangladesh-sends-10000-vials-of-beximcos-remdesivir-to-india-383355" hreflang="en">Bangladesh sends 10,000 vials of Beximco's Remdesivir to India</a>

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Germany has opposed US' move to waive patents on coronavirus vaccines almost a day after Joe Biden lent his support to the India-led fight. Meanwhile, in the US, the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, has signed a bill imposing new limits on voting by mail and using ballot drop boxes.

Germany has opposed US' move to waive patents on coronavirus vaccines almost a day after Joe Biden lent his support to the India-led fight. Meanwhile, in the US, the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, has signed a bill imposing new limits on voting by mail and using ballot drop boxes. Making sure the social media platform is not misused ever again for propaganda or false information, Twitter has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president Donald Trump by promoting his content. Click on headlines to read more US-Germany rift on Covid vaccine waiver endangers fight against deadly virus After the United States gave its nod to waive patents on coronavirus vaccines, Germany strongly opposed the move on Thursday. India-EU virtual summit: Talks on FTA to resume, focus on dealing Covid crisis The summit that takes place around 5 pm IST will see Indian PM along with Heads of State or Government of all the 27 EU Member States present. Twitter suspends several accounts that tried promoting Donald Trump's content Twitter on Thursday announced that it has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president Donald Trump by promoting his content. Florida governor tightens restrictions on mail voting and ballot drop boxes Bangladesh sends 10,000 vials of Beximco's Remdesivir to India

Morning news brief: Germany opposes vaccine waiver, Twitter strikes down Trump, and more

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

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

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

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

US President Joe Biden has supported India's request for&nbsp;global waiver on patent protections for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccines</a>&nbsp;in the pandemic, even though Washington feels&nbsp;intellectual property rights are important for businesses. Meanwhile, one of the largest study has found the Pfizer vaccine is 95 per cent effective against the virus, and these numbers significantly drop when only one of the two prescribed doses are taken.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-backs-india-led-fight-to-waive-covid-vaccines-patents-383092" hreflang="en">US backs India-led fight to waive Covid vaccines patents</a>

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The Biden administration on Wednesday decided to back the India-led fight for a global waiver on patent protections for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccines</a>.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/largest-study-on-pfizer-covid-vaccine-says-drug-offers-over-95-protection-383099">Largest study on Pfizer Covid vaccine says drug offers over 95% protection</a>

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The study found that the two shots of the vaccine provide 95.3 per cent protection against infection and 96.7 per cent protection against death seven days after the second dose.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nothing-do-with-austerity-drive-claims-mexican-president-after-metro-crash-383102" hreflang="en">'Nothing do with austerity drive', claims Mexican President after metro crash</a>

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As the grieving families started burying their loved ones after the crash, Obrador denied accusations made at him by the employers' association Coparmex, who claim the crash took place due to ignorance of repeated warnings and major cuts in the maintenance budget.

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US President Joe Biden has supported India's request for global waiver on patent protections for coronavirus vaccines in the pandemic, even though Washington feels intellectual property rights are important for businesses.

US President Joe Biden has supported India's request for global waiver on patent protections for coronavirus vaccines in the pandemic, even though Washington feels intellectual property rights are important for businesses. Meanwhile, one of the largest study has found the Pfizer vaccine is 95 per cent effective against the virus, and these numbers significantly drop when only one of the two prescribed doses are taken. Click on headlines to read more US backs India-led fight to waive Covid vaccines patents The Biden administration on Wednesday decided to back the India-led fight for a global waiver on patent protections for coronavirus vaccines. Largest study on Pfizer Covid vaccine says drug offers over 95% protection The study found that the two shots of the vaccine provide 95.3 per cent protection against infection and 96.7 per cent protection against death seven days after the second dose. 'Nothing do with austerity drive', claims Mexican President after metro crash As the grieving families started burying their loved ones after the crash, Obrador denied accusations made at him by the employers' association Coparmex, who claim the crash took place due to ignorance of repeated warnings and major cuts in the maintenance budget. Facebook's oversight board upholds Donald Trump's suspension UK puts $40 mn into Porton Down labs to boost Coronavirus vaccines research

Morning news brief: Biden backs India, Pfizer 95% effective, and more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top 10 world news: Journalist Rohit Sardana's passing, Eurozone recession and more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top 10 world news: India's Covid crisis, UK Johnson scandal, and more

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

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

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

Top 10 world news: Russian court restricts activities of Navalny's anti-corruption foundation, and more

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

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

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

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Authorities have declared that the missing submarine has sunk in Indonesia with all people aboard. Meanwhile, Germany has joined the list of countries that has restricted travellers from India due to coronavirus surge.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-missing-submarine-has-sunk-says-countrys-navy-379773" hreflang="en">Indonesia: Missing submarine has sunk, says country's navy</a>

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Indonesian navy said on Saturday that the submarine that disappeared off Bali with 53 aborad had sunk.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-regulators-approve-restarting-use-of-johnson-johnson-covid-vaccine-379615">US regulators approve restarting use of Johnson &amp; Johnson Covid vaccine</a>

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US health regulators said on Friday that use of Johnson &amp; Johnson Covid vaccine could restart.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-reports-no-covid-19-deaths-for-first-time-in-10-months-379742">Israel reports no COVID-19 deaths for first time in 10 months</a>

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The last time zero deaths were reported in the country was in June 2020 after a lockdown was imposed in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lukashenko-to-amend-emergency-transfer-of-presidential-power-report-379881">Lukashenko to amend emergency transfer of presidential power: Report</a>

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he will sign a decree allowing the transfer of presidential power to the security council if he were to become unable to perform his duties, the state Belta news agency reported on Saturday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/after-chauvin-trial-what-is-the-future-of-george-floyd-square-379671">In pics: After Chauvin trial, what is the future of George Floyd Square?</a>

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As the guilty verdict was announced for ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, the crowds gathered in George Floyd square erupted in celebration.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/load-of-st-activists-dump-crap-outside-white-house-to-protest-climate-change-379844" hreflang="en">Load of s**t! Activists dump crap outside White House to protest climate change</a>

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As Joe Biden and other world leaders gathered virtually to discuss policies on climate change, young activists showed their disappointment in their government's actions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/high-ly-suggested-nyc-organises-joints-for-jabs-to-fight-coronavirus-379806" hreflang="en">High-ly suggested: NYC organises 'joints for jabs' to fight coronavirus</a>

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A New York local decided to offer a 'joints for jabs' offer to the people who got vaccinated on April 20 in New York City.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/four-year-old-pak-girl-becomes-youngest-microsoft-professional-379802" hreflang="en">Four-year-old Pak girl becomes youngest Microsoft professional</a>

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Arish Fatima, a four-year-old prodigy from Karachi, made history by becoming the youngest Microsoft professional.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/mars-sucks-people-troll-elon-musks-idea-of-space-colonisation-379864" hreflang="en">'Mars sucks!' People troll Elon Musk's idea of space colonisation</a>

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Musk recently stressed the importance of space colonisation and talked about establishing a permanent presence of human beings on Mars as soon as possible.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/four-month-pregnant-nurse-earns-praise-for-helping-covid-patients-379880" hreflang="en">Four month pregnant nurse earns praise for helping Covid patients</a>

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Nancy Ayeza Mistry is in the fourth month of her pregnancy and has been observing fasts for the holy month of Ramadan.

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

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

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

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

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

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A government helicopter was shot down by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/syrian-army-advances-into-idlib-set-to-retake-rebel-bastion-279807">Syrian rebels</a> in the northwest, where <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/250000-migrants-fleeing-from-syrias-idlib-towards-turkey-tayyip-erdogan-271660">Syrian troops</a> are fighting the last rebel stronghold. Following this was a government-sanctioned airstrike on a nearby city which reportedly killed 7 people.

Two crew members were killed when the helicopter was shot down and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/erdogan-threatens-damascus-slams-moscow-over-idlib-massacre-280294">government forces</a> came closer to capturing the last rebel-held part of a strategic highway linking southern and northern Syria. This would extend President Bashar Assad's control over Syria for the first time since 2012.

Syrian troops have been on the offensive with support from Russia for weeks in Idlib province, where stands the last rebel stronghold. Parts of nearby Aleppo are also under fire, which has triggered a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-civilians-killed-as-syrian-government-presses-idlib-offensive-274750">humanitarian crisis</a> involving the mass displacement of 700,000 people. Reports from the UN indicate that Several hundred civilians have been killed.

Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/syrian-attack-in-idlib-kills-4-turkish-soldiers-278296">Syrian attack in Idlib kills 4 Turkish soldiers</a>

The deaths of 13 on both sides of the clashes between Syrian and Turkish troops worsened the conflict, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-reinforces-troops-in-syrias-idlib-talks-with-russia-279554">prompted Turkey</a>, which supports the Syrian opposition, to send hundreds of vehicles into Idlib to prevent government forces from reaching the border areas with Turkey.

3.6 million Syrian refugees are currently <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-planes-pound-idlib-as-offensive-escalates-turkey-france-call-for-de-escalation-270092">situated in Turkey</a>, with more flowing into its border as the fighting continues. Backed by Turkish artillery, the fighting was concentrated near the village of Al-Nayrab as rebels reportedly tried to retake the village that they lost last week.

Insurgents shot down the government helicopter gunship, killing the two crew members on board. Followed this was an airstrike which&nbsp;reportedly killed 7 people and injured 24, half of whom were children. Syrian troops have reportedly secured the highway that links southern Syria with the northern city of Aleppo. M5, another name for the highway, is vital for the country's economy as well as for advancing reinforcements.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-Syrian-army-advances-in-Idlib-as-UN-Security-Council-calls-emergency-meeting">Syrian army advances in Idlib as UN Security Council calls emergency meeting</a>

Another victory for Assad is marked by the capture of this highway, as his forces have been progressing with leaps and bounds since 2015 with Russian airstrikes and Iran-backed fighters on the ground. Government forces have been capturing parts of the 450-kilometre highway for the past three years as it cuts through the country's four largest cities.

A government helicopter was shot down by Syrian rebels in the northwest, where Syrian troops are fighting the last rebel stronghold. Following this was a government-sanctioned airstrike on a nearby city which reportedly killed 7 people.

A government helicopter was shot down by Syrian rebels in the northwest, where Syrian troops are fighting the last rebel stronghold. Following this was a government-sanctioned airstrike on a nearby city which reportedly killed 7 people. Two crew members were killed when the helicopter was shot down and government forces came closer to capturing the last rebel-held part of a strategic highway linking southern and northern Syria. This would extend President Bashar Assad's control over Syria for the first time since 2012. Syrian troops have been on the offensive with support from Russia for weeks in Idlib province, where stands the last rebel stronghold. Parts of nearby Aleppo are also under fire, which has triggered a humanitarian crisis involving the mass displacement of 700,000 people. Reports from the UN indicate that Several hundred civilians have been killed. Watch: Syrian attack in Idlib kills 4 Turkish soldiers The deaths of 13 on both sides of the clashes between Syrian and Turkish troops worsened the conflict, and prompted Turkey, which supports the Syrian opposition, to send hundreds of vehicles into Idlib to prevent government forces from reaching the border areas with Turkey. 3.6 million Syrian refugees are currently situated in Turkey, with more flowing into its border as the fighting continues. Backed by Turkish artillery, the fighting was concentrated near the village of Al-Nayrab as rebels reportedly tried to retake the village that they lost last week. Insurgents shot down the government helicopter gunship, killing the two crew members on board. Followed this was an airstrike which reportedly killed 7 people and injured 24, half of whom were children. Syrian troops have reportedly secured the highway that links southern Syria with the northern city of Aleppo. M5, another name for the highway, is vital for the country's economy as well as for advancing reinforcements. Also Read: Syrian army advances in Idlib as UN Security Council calls emergency meeting Another victory for Assad is marked by the capture of this highway, as his forces have been progressing with leaps and bounds since 2015 with Russian airstrikes and Iran-backed fighters on the ground. Government forces have been capturing parts of the 450-kilometre highway for the past three years as it cuts through the country's four largest cities.

Syrian insurgents shot down government helicopter; airstrikes on Idlib followed

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

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

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

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