As the Taliban's makes huge gains in Afghanistan, following Taliban claims,&nbsp;the Defense Ministry says that the Taliban's claim of controlling 90 per cent of its borders is a complete lie. Calling it a "baseless propaganda," deputy spokesman of the Ministry of Defence Fawad Aman&nbsp;said that the country's borders were under government control.

In other news, urging the United States to cooperate with Chinese efforts, and not become a "haven for criminals" China said that the US was slandering the country's overseas efforts to pursue criminal suspects overseas.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-says-talibans-claim-of-controlling-90-of-border-is-absolute-lie-400114">Afghanistan says Taliban's claim of controlling 90% of border is 'absolute lie'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/12/144433-ashraf-ghani-reuters.jpg" />According to Afghanistan's defence ministry, the Taliban's claim that they control 90 per cent of the country's borders is an absolute lie.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-us-of-slandering-its-efforts-to-pursue-suspects-overseas-400069">China accuses US of slandering its efforts to pursue suspects overseas</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203533-untitled-design-1.jpg" />China has accused&nbsp;the United States of slandering its efforts to pursue criminal suspects overseas after a Chinese prosecutor was charged in an alleged plot to intimidate Chinese citizens living in the US&nbsp;to return home and face criminal charges.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/about-100-cia-officers-family-members-sick-due-to-havana-syndrome-400007">About 100 CIA officers, family members sick due to 'Havana Syndrome'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/22/199393-oof.jpg" />CIA Director William Burns said on Thursday some 200 US officials have fallen ill with "Havana syndrome," including about 100 CIA officers and family members.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-2020-day-1-live-updates-indian-team-enters-stadium-as-world-athletes-gather-399834">Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 1 Live Updates</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203555-7777.jpg" />Click for live updates of the olympics opening ceremony.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-supreme-leader-khamenei-says-water-crisis-protesters-cannot-be-blamed-400102">Iran: Supreme Leader Khamenei says water crisis protesters cannot be blamed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/07/181657-khamenei.jpg" />Following&nbsp;Iranian&nbsp;protests over water shortages, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali&nbsp;Khamenei has said that people cannot be blamed for expressing their displeasure.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-becomes-first-country-to-approve-genetically-modified-golden-rice-for-commercial-production-400056">Philippines becomes first country to approve genetically modified 'golden rice' for commercial production</a>

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Filipino government approves production of genetically modified "golden rice" for commercial purposes, becoming the first government in the world to do so.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/great-barrier-reef-wont-be-listed-as-endangered-heritage-site-for-now-400074">Great Barrier Reef won't be listed as endangered heritage site for now</a>

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The Great Barrier Reef has escaped being listed as an endangered world heritage site by UNESCO. However, concerns remains for damage to ecosystem's corals due to climate change and other factors.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-trying-to-show-everything-is-good-in-tibet-says-government-in-exile-400086">China trying to show everything is good in Tibet, says government in exile</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203551-untitled-design-3.jpg" />Xi Jinping should understand the aspirations of the Tibetan people and "resolve the Sino-Tibet conflict", according to Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson for the Tibetan government in exile (Central Tibetan Administration).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-concerned-by-hungary-lgbtq-law-referendum-400030">France concerned by Hungary LGBTQ law referendum</a>

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Clement Beaune, France's Europe Minister, criticized a referendum planned by Hungary over a controversial law slammed by Brussels as an attack on LGBTQ rights.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-floods-mother-dies-saving-baby-from-mudslide-in-henan-400071">China floods: Mother dies saving baby from mudslide in Henan</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203537-untitled-design-2021-07-23t164736215.jpg" />In China, a woman reportedly saved her child by throwing it away during mudslides, losing her own life as a result.

As the Taliban's makes huge gains in Afghanistan, following Taliban claims, the Defense Ministry says that the Taliban's claim of controlling 90 per cent of its borders is a complete lie.

As the Taliban's makes huge gains in Afghanistan, following Taliban claims, the Defense Ministry says that the Taliban's claim of controlling 90 per cent of its borders is a complete lie. Calling it a "baseless propaganda," deputy spokesman of the Ministry of Defence Fawad Aman said that the country's borders were under government control. In other news, urging the United States to cooperate with Chinese efforts, and not become a "haven for criminals" China said that the US was slandering the country's overseas efforts to pursue criminal suspects overseas. Click on headlines to read more Afghanistan says Taliban's claim of controlling 90% of border is 'absolute lie' According to Afghanistan's defence ministry, the Taliban's claim that they control 90 per cent of the country's borders is an absolute lie. China accuses US of slandering its efforts to pursue suspects overseas China has accused the United States of slandering its efforts to pursue criminal suspects overseas after a Chinese prosecutor was charged in an alleged plot to intimidate Chinese citizens living in the US to return home and face criminal charges. About 100 CIA officers, family members sick due to 'Havana Syndrome' CIA Director William Burns said on Thursday some 200 US officials have fallen ill with "Havana syndrome," including about 100 CIA officers and family members. Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 1 Live Updates Click for live updates of the olympics opening ceremony. Iran: Supreme Leader Khamenei says water crisis protesters cannot be blamed Following Iranian protests over water shortages, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that people cannot be blamed for expressing their displeasure. Philippines becomes first country to approve genetically modified 'golden rice' for commercial production Filipino government approves production of genetically modified "golden rice" for commercial purposes, becoming the first government in the world to do so. Great Barrier Reef won't be listed as endangered heritage site for now The Great Barrier Reef has escaped being listed as an endangered world heritage site by UNESCO. However, concerns remains for damage to ecosystem's corals due to climate change and other factors. China trying to show everything is good in Tibet, says government in exile Xi Jinping should understand the aspirations of the Tibetan people and "resolve the Sino-Tibet conflict", according to Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson for the Tibetan government in exile (Central Tibetan Administration). France concerned by Hungary LGBTQ law referendum Clement Beaune, France's Europe Minister, criticized a referendum planned by Hungary over a controversial law slammed by Brussels as an attack on LGBTQ rights. China floods: Mother dies saving baby from mudslide in HenanIn China, a woman reportedly saved her child by throwing it away during mudslides, losing her own life as a result.

Top 10 world news: China accuses US of slandering its efforts to pursue suspects overseas and more

Keir Starmer, leader of UK's Labour Party, will be self-isolating after he learned that one of his children had tested positive for coronavirus. This news has come at a time when PM Boris Johnson, FM Rishi Sunak are also self-isolating after they came in close contact with Sajid Javid, who got infected by coronavirus. On the other side of the world, tension is rising in Japan with respect to surge in Covid cases in the Olympic village. Talking about that, the Japan PM Yoshihide Suga denied all rumours of him getting pressurised by the IOC for conducting Tokyo 2020.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kick-it-right-back-at-them-japan-pm-denies-being-pressurised-to-hold-tokyo-2020-399483" hreflang="en">Japan PM denies being pressurised to hold Tokyo 2020</a>

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Japan’s Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, has claimed Tokyo is ready to host the Olympic&nbsp;Games and has denied being pressurised by International Olympic Committee into holding the games.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijing-warns-us-against-meddling-in-internal-affairs-and-links-climate-cooperation-to-relations-399457">Beijing links climate cooperation with US meddling in its internal affairs</a>

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Following a statement by American climate tsar John Kerry urging China to curb emissions, Beijing has warned the US that climate cooperation with Washington will be governed by overall Sino-US relations. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-labour-party-leader-to-self-isolate-after-his-kid-tested-positive-for-covid-399532">UK: Labour Party leader to self-isolate as his kid tested positive for Covid</a>

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A little after the UK’s health secretary tested positive and Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/boris-johnson?page=1">Boris Johnson</a>&nbsp;and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak also self-isolated, another UK leader will be quarantining.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/heaviest-rains-in-1000-years-kill-at-least-25-people-in-china-399514">In pics: Heaviest rains in 1,000 years kill at least 25 people in China</a>

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At least 25 people have died in China's flood-stricken central province of Henan, a dozen of them in a subway line in its capital that was drenched by what weather officials called the heaviest rains for 1,000 years. Here are a few images.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/checkmate-russia-unveils-new-fighter-jet-to-rival-us-f-35-stealth-fighter-399503">'Checkmate': Russia unveils new fighter jet to rival US F-35 stealth</a>

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Russia&nbsp;unveiled a prototype of a new&nbsp;Sukhoi fifth-generation&nbsp;fighter&nbsp;jet&nbsp;at its annual MAKS air show.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/completely-ridiculous-norwegian-womens-beach-handball-team-fined-for-not-playing-in-bikinis-twitter-explodes-399449">Norwegian women's beach handball team fined for not playing in bikinis</a>

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Each player in the women's team was fined $1,768 by the EHF for not wearing bikinis.&nbsp;Norwegian Volleyball Federation president Eirik Sordahl slammed the move, saying: "In 2021, it shouldn't even be an issue."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/change-spending-habits-study-reveals-that-men-are-worse-for-the-planet-399480" hreflang="en">'Change spending habits': Study reveals that men are worse for the planet</a>

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Despite spending similar amounts, men's purchases cause 16 per cent more climate-warming emissions than women's, a study has revealed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liverpool-removed-from-unescos-heritage-list-due-to-overdevelopment-399460" hreflang="en">Liverpool removed from UNESCO's heritage list due to 'overdevelopment'</a>

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Liverpool has been removed from the UNESCO’s world heritage list as experts think there has been overdevelopment in the British city in the last few years.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasas-hubble-space-telescope-captures-images-of-two-unusual-galaxies-399481" hreflang="en">NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures images of two unusual galaxies</a>

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NASA has said that the Hubble Space Telescope returned to full science operations and captured images of two unusual galaxies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-families-spending-five-times-minimum-wage-on-food-alone-study-399497" hreflang="en">Lebanon families spending five times minimum wage on food alone: Study</a>

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A study has revealed that a Lebanese family is spending five times the minimum wage on food, and this does not include other necessities such as the additional cost of water, electricity, and cooking gas.

Keir Starmer, leader of UK's Labour Party, will be self-isolating after he learned that one of his children had tested positive for coronavirus. This news has come at a time when PM Boris Johnson, FM Rishi Sunak are also self-isolating after they came in close contact with Sajid Javid, who got infected by coronavirus.

Keir Starmer, leader of UK's Labour Party, will be self-isolating after he learned that one of his children had tested positive for coronavirus. This news has come at a time when PM Boris Johnson, FM Rishi Sunak are also self-isolating after they came in close contact with Sajid Javid, who got infected by coronavirus. On the other side of the world, tension is rising in Japan with respect to surge in Covid cases in the Olympic village. Talking about that, the Japan PM Yoshihide Suga denied all rumours of him getting pressurised by the IOC for conducting Tokyo 2020. Click on headlines to read more Japan PM denies being pressurised to hold Tokyo 2020 Japan’s Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, has claimed Tokyo is ready to host the Olympic Games and has denied being pressurised by International Olympic Committee into holding the games. Beijing links climate cooperation with US meddling in its internal affairs Following a statement by American climate tsar John Kerry urging China to curb emissions, Beijing has warned the US that climate cooperation with Washington will be governed by overall Sino-US relations. UK: Labour Party leader to self-isolate as his kid tested positive for Covid A little after the UK’s health secretary tested positive and Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak also self-isolated, another UK leader will be quarantining. In pics: Heaviest rains in 1,000 years kill at least 25 people in China At least 25 people have died in China's flood-stricken central province of Henan, a dozen of them in a subway line in its capital that was drenched by what weather officials called the heaviest rains for 1,000 years. Here are a few images. 'Checkmate': Russia unveils new fighter jet to rival US F-35 stealth Russia unveiled a prototype of a new Sukhoi fifth-generation fighter jet at its annual MAKS air show. Norwegian women's beach handball team fined for not playing in bikinis Each player in the women's team was fined $1,768 by the EHF for not wearing bikinis. Norwegian Volleyball Federation president Eirik Sordahl slammed the move, saying: "In 2021, it shouldn't even be an issue." 'Change spending habits': Study reveals that men are worse for the planet Despite spending similar amounts, men's purchases cause 16 per cent more climate-warming emissions than women's, a study has revealed. Liverpool removed from UNESCO's heritage list due to 'overdevelopment' Liverpool has been removed from the UNESCO’s world heritage list as experts think there has been overdevelopment in the British city in the last few years. NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures images of two unusual galaxies NASA has said that the Hubble Space Telescope returned to full science operations and captured images of two unusual galaxies. Lebanon families spending five times minimum wage on food alone: Study A study has revealed that a Lebanese family is spending five times the minimum wage on food, and this does not include other necessities such as the additional cost of water, electricity, and cooking gas.

Top 10 world news: Japan PM supports Tokyo 2020, Uk Covid cases rise, and more

Amazon founder&nbsp;Jeff Bezos fulfilled his life-long dream as he&nbsp;travelled to space in his&nbsp;Blue Origin rocket&nbsp;lifting off from a Texas desert beyond the Karman line and back home on Earth. He was joined by his brother Mark Bezos, female aviator&nbsp;Wally Funk, 82, who became&nbsp;the oldest astronaut,&nbsp;18-year-old Dutchman&nbsp;Oliver Daemen&nbsp;who became&nbsp;the youngest to explore outer space in the short journey on Tuesday. Meanwhile, on Earth, several European countries such as Spain, France and the UK reported an alarming surge in coronavirus cases on the day Britain reopened its economy completely. A little to the East, alarmed by the surge in Covid cases in the Olympic village,&nbsp;Toshiro Muto, Tokyo 2020 chief, said he&nbsp;does not rule out last-minute cancellation if Covid cases keep increasing in the city.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/never-seen-this-before-britain-france-spain-witness-surge-in-covid-19-cases-399293" hreflang="en">'Never seen this before': UK, France &amp; Spain witness surge in COVID-19 cases</a>

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French health minister Olivier Veran said the coronavirus cases had surged by "150 per cent over a week" while adding that it never rose so fast in with the&nbsp;Alpha variant, Beta nor Gamma variants.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/Jeff-Bezos-space-trip-live-updates-launch-blue-origin-touchdown-complete-bezos-three-others-back-home-Amazon-Jeff-Bezos-Crew-to-Space-399231">Blue Origin capsule touches down, Bezos &amp; three others back home</a>

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Blue Origin's&nbsp;New Shephard&nbsp;rocket landed successfully back on Earth on Tuesday after a super-fast&nbsp;journey into space carrying Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark, aviator Wally Funk and&nbsp;18-year-old Dutchman Oliver Daemen.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doing-very-well-malis-interim-leader-survives-assassination-attempt-399290">'Doing very well': Mali's interim leader survives assassination attempt</a>

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Mali’s interim leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, has assured that he is well after he survived an assassination attempt on Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/amid-coronavirus-crisis-tokyo-2020-chief-does-not-rule-out-cancellation-of-olympics-399237">Amid COVID-19, Tokyo 2020 chief does not rule out cancellation of Olympics</a>

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Muto said he does not rule out last-minute cancellation of the mega event stating that discussions will continue "if there is a spike in cases".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/covid-19-japan-becomes-first-country-to-approve-roches-antibody-cocktail-treatment-399214">Japan becomes 1st country to approve Roche's Covid antibody cocktail treatment</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/20/203035-untitled-design-1.jpg" />

Ronapreve is an antibody cocktail treatment which showed success in limiting serious illness among Covid positive patients, consequentially lowering risk of death.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/this-is-how-social-media-giants-are-feeding-dangerous-content-to-children-399247" hreflang="en">This is how social media giants are feeding dangerous content to children</a>

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A new report reveals how social media platforms expose children to inappropriate content regarding unrealistic body types, dieting, self-harm and suicide. WION explains how companies deliver harmful content to minors under the guise of "targeted content".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nancy-pelosis-aide-and-white-house-staffer-test-positive-for-covid-despite-getting-fully-vaccinated-399294">Nancy Pelosi's aide and White House staffer test positive for Covid, despite getting fully vaccinated</a>

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A few days after Kamala Harris was exposed to possible infection, Nancy Pelosi's aide and another White House staffer have tested positive for coronavirus even after getting fully vaccinated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-school-boy-charged-for-murder-of-13-year-old-kid-399249" hreflang="en">Singapore: School boy charged for murder of 13-year-old kid</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/20/203054-singapore-police.jpg" />

A few hours after Singapore police found the dead body of a 13-year-old, officials have arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of the murder.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lockdowns-are-not-more-harmful-than-coronavirus-study-399218" hreflang="en">Lockdowns are not more harmful than coronavirus: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/02/200785-untitled-design-8.jpg" />

Some people have been religiously following lockdowns imposed by their local government, but many have protested against these curfews and have complained that these feel more deadly than Covid. But is it true? Scientists answer.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bill-clinton-turned-down-tea-with-queen-to-eat-at-an-indian-restaurant-in-uk-399215" hreflang="en">Bill Clinton turned down tea with Queen to eat at an Indian restaurant in UK</a>

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The Queen had invited the president to 5 pm tea at the Palace, according to memos between Whitehall aides the week before the Clintons' arrival.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos fulfilled his life-long dream as he travelled to space in his Blue Origin rocket lifting off from a Texas desert beyond the Karman line and back home on Earth.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos fulfilled his life-long dream as he travelled to space in his Blue Origin rocket lifting off from a Texas desert beyond the Karman line and back home on Earth. He was joined by his brother Mark Bezos, female aviator Wally Funk, 82, who became the oldest astronaut, 18-year-old Dutchman Oliver Daemen who became the youngest to explore outer space in the short journey on Tuesday. Meanwhile, on Earth, several European countries such as Spain, France and the UK reported an alarming surge in coronavirus cases on the day Britain reopened its economy completely. A little to the East, alarmed by the surge in Covid cases in the Olympic village, Toshiro Muto, Tokyo 2020 chief, said he does not rule out last-minute cancellation if Covid cases keep increasing in the city. Click on headlines to read more 'Never seen this before': UK, France & Spain witness surge in COVID-19 cases French health minister Olivier Veran said the coronavirus cases had surged by "150 per cent over a week" while adding that it never rose so fast in with the Alpha variant, Beta nor Gamma variants. Blue Origin capsule touches down, Bezos & three others back home Blue Origin's New Shephard rocket landed successfully back on Earth on Tuesday after a super-fast journey into space carrying Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark, aviator Wally Funk and 18-year-old Dutchman Oliver Daemen. 'Doing very well': Mali's interim leader survives assassination attempt Mali’s interim leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, has assured that he is well after he survived an assassination attempt on Tuesday. Amid COVID-19, Tokyo 2020 chief does not rule out cancellation of Olympics Muto said he does not rule out last-minute cancellation of the mega event stating that discussions will continue "if there is a spike in cases". Japan becomes 1st country to approve Roche's Covid antibody cocktail treatment Ronapreve is an antibody cocktail treatment which showed success in limiting serious illness among Covid positive patients, consequentially lowering risk of death. This is how social media giants are feeding dangerous content to children A new report reveals how social media platforms expose children to inappropriate content regarding unrealistic body types, dieting, self-harm and suicide. WION explains how companies deliver harmful content to minors under the guise of "targeted content". Nancy Pelosi's aide and White House staffer test positive for Covid, despite getting fully vaccinated A few days after Kamala Harris was exposed to possible infection, Nancy Pelosi's aide and another White House staffer have tested positive for coronavirus even after getting fully vaccinated. Singapore: School boy charged for murder of 13-year-old kid A few hours after Singapore police found the dead body of a 13-year-old, officials have arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of the murder. Lockdowns are not more harmful than coronavirus: Study Some people have been religiously following lockdowns imposed by their local government, but many have protested against these curfews and have complained that these feel more deadly than Covid. But is it true? Scientists answer. Bill Clinton turned down tea with Queen to eat at an Indian restaurant in UK The Queen had invited the president to 5 pm tea at the Palace, according to memos between Whitehall aides the week before the Clintons' arrival.

Top 10 world news: Jeff Bezos' space trip, Covid danger in Tokyo 2020, and more

As talks in Doha failed to produce a ceasefire agreement between the Afghan government and the Taliban, Russia declared it will hold military drills with&nbsp;Tajikistan and&nbsp;Uzbekistan near the Afghan border. Meanwhile, China has been accused of hacking Microsoft by US' White House. On the other side of the world, as the Tokyo Olympics inches towards opening ceremony, athletes have shared images of 'anti-sex' beds in Japan. However, organisers have assured that&nbsp;these cardboard beds are 'sturdy'. In addition to this, more reports have revealed&nbsp;South Korea will start its exclusive food service for athletes and delegates during the&nbsp;Olympics&nbsp;near the games village and will reportedly screen food content for possible nuclear radiation citing safety concerns over the 2011&nbsp;Fukushima nuclear&nbsp;disaster.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/russia-to-conduct-military-drills-near-afghan-border-as-taliban-continues-onslaught-in-afghanistan-399046" hreflang="en">Russia to conduct military drills near Afghan border amid Taliban onslaught</a>

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NATO nations including 15 diplomatic missions have urged the Taliban to stop military operations in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-recalls-envoy-to-pakistan-over-daughter-abduction-incident-398916">Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;as the militant group failed to reach a ceasefire agreement in&nbsp;Doha.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nervous-londoners-think-its-too-early-to-end-covid-restrictions-399041">Nervous Londoners think it's 'too early' to end Covid restrictions</a>

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Britain has one of the world's highest death tolls from Covid. The country is facing a new wave of cases. However, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pushing ahead with lifting of restrictions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-formally-accuses-china-of-hacking-microsoft-399062">US formally accuses China of hacking Microsoft</a>

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Putting several rumours to rest, the US has formally accused China of hacking into the servers of Microsoft. On Monday, the White House condemned the Chinese government for leading "malicious cyber activity".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fukushima-effect-now-south-korea-to-check-food-at-olympics-for-nuclear-radiation-399078">Fukushima effect: South Korea to check food at Olympics for nuclear radiation</a>

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According to reports, South Korea will start its exclusive food service for athletes and delegates during the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-2020-olympic-cluster-scare-as-athletes-test-positive-in-games-village-398826">&nbsp;Olympics</a>&nbsp;near the games village and will reportedly screen food content for possible nuclear radiation citing safety concern over the 2011&nbsp;Fukushima nuclear&nbsp;disaster.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reimposition-of-covid-curfews-cannot-be-ruled-out-in-france-minister-399073">Reimposition of Covid curfews cannot be ruled out in France: Minister</a>

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As the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;infections are increasing, owing to new variants, a minister has claimed that the reimposition of Covid curfews cannot be completely ruled out.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marijuana-magic-plant-or-menacing-drug-legal-or-illegal-its-a-highly-complex-issue-399065" hreflang="en">Marijuana: Magic plant or menacing drug, legal or illegal? It's a 'highly' complex issue</a>

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For some, marijuana signifies peace, magic and nature-based therapy. On the other hand, many authorities have good reason to categorise it as a drug. Is the magic plant a menace?

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/anti-sex-beds-in-tokyo-olympics-american-sprinter-shares-images-398856" hreflang="en">'Anti-sex' beds in Tokyo Olympics? American sprinter shares images</a>

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Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics&nbsp;have decided to hand out condoms to athletes only once they leave the village and they have come up with an 'anti-sex' bed that will discourage athletes to get intimate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dams-collapse-in-chinas-inner-mongolia-amid-heavy-rain-399058" hreflang="en">Dams collapse in China's Inner Mongolia amid heavy rain</a>

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The dams with a combined water capacity of 1.6 trillion cubic feet collapsed on Sunday as people were quickly evacuated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-successfully-test-fires-ship-based-zircon-hypersonic-cruise-missile-399031" hreflang="en">Russia successfully test-fires ship-based Zircon hypersonic cruise missile</a>

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The missile was launched from the Navy's&nbsp;Admiral Gorshkov&nbsp;warship which locked into a target on the Barents Sea coast in northern Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gamer-reveals-uk-military-secrets-to-prove-inaccuracy-of-tank-399049" hreflang="en">Gamer reveals UK military secrets to prove inaccuracy of tank</a>

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The gamer, reportedly a Challenger 2 commander, ended up revealing British military secrets to a gaming company only to prove that the digital model of a battle tank in the game is inaccurate.

As talks in Doha failed to produce a ceasefire agreement between the Afghan government and the Taliban, Russia declared it will hold military drills with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan near the Afghan border.

As talks in Doha failed to produce a ceasefire agreement between the Afghan government and the Taliban, Russia declared it will hold military drills with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan near the Afghan border. Meanwhile, China has been accused of hacking Microsoft by US' White House. On the other side of the world, as the Tokyo Olympics inches towards opening ceremony, athletes have shared images of 'anti-sex' beds in Japan. However, organisers have assured that these cardboard beds are 'sturdy'. In addition to this, more reports have revealed South Korea will start its exclusive food service for athletes and delegates during the Olympics near the games village and will reportedly screen food content for possible nuclear radiation citing safety concerns over the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. Click on headlines to read more Russia to conduct military drills near Afghan border amid Taliban onslaught NATO nations including 15 diplomatic missions have urged the Taliban to stop military operations in Afghanistan as the militant group failed to reach a ceasefire agreement in Doha. Nervous Londoners think it's 'too early' to end Covid restrictions Britain has one of the world's highest death tolls from Covid. The country is facing a new wave of cases. However, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pushing ahead with lifting of restrictions. US formally accuses China of hacking Microsoft Putting several rumours to rest, the US has formally accused China of hacking into the servers of Microsoft. On Monday, the White House condemned the Chinese government for leading "malicious cyber activity". Fukushima effect: South Korea to check food at Olympics for nuclear radiation According to reports, South Korea will start its exclusive food service for athletes and delegates during the Olympics near the games village and will reportedly screen food content for possible nuclear radiation citing safety concern over the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. Reimposition of Covid curfews cannot be ruled out in France: Minister As the coronavirus infections are increasing, owing to new variants, a minister has claimed that the reimposition of Covid curfews cannot be completely ruled out. Marijuana: Magic plant or menacing drug, legal or illegal? It's a 'highly' complex issue For some, marijuana signifies peace, magic and nature-based therapy. On the other hand, many authorities have good reason to categorise it as a drug. Is the magic plant a menace? 'Anti-sex' beds in Tokyo Olympics? American sprinter shares images Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics have decided to hand out condoms to athletes only once they leave the village and they have come up with an 'anti-sex' bed that will discourage athletes to get intimate. Dams collapse in China's Inner Mongolia amid heavy rain The dams with a combined water capacity of 1.6 trillion cubic feet collapsed on Sunday as people were quickly evacuated. Russia successfully test-fires ship-based Zircon hypersonic cruise missile The missile was launched from the Navy's Admiral Gorshkov warship which locked into a target on the Barents Sea coast in northern Russia. Gamer reveals UK military secrets to prove inaccuracy of tank The gamer, reportedly a Challenger 2 commander, ended up revealing British military secrets to a gaming company only to prove that the digital model of a battle tank in the game is inaccurate.

Top 10 world news: Russia's military drills near Afghan, China accused of Microsoft hacking, and more

According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the number of Coronavirus infections in Europe will rise dramatically by August 1. An increase of nearly five times is expected. Highly transmissible Delta variant, along with relaxing covid measures are attributed to this dramatic rise in coronavirus cases.&nbsp;

In other news, as the Taliban continues to&nbsp;engage in heavy fighting in several areas in the north and west,&nbsp;Afghanistan's defence ministry has announced that Afghan forces carried out airstrikes against Taliban militants in the Shuhada district of Badakhshan province, killing at least 20.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-covid-infections-to-go-up-five-times-by-august-1-says-diseases-body-ecdc-398515">Europe Covid infections to go up five times by August 1, says diseases body ECDC</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/20/188153-covid-19-in-europe.jpg" />Nearly five times as many new coronavirus infections are expected by August 1, according to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-forces-conduct-airstrikes-against-taliban-several-militants-killed-398478">Afghan forces conduct airstrikes against Taliban; several militants killed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/16/202594-8888.jpg" />Afghanistan's defence ministry said Friday that Afghan forces conducted airstrikes against Taliban militants in the Shuhada district of Badakhshan province.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/chinese-spacecraft-resembling-us-air-forces-x-37b-returns-to-earth-after-inaugural-flight-398535" hreflang="en">Chinese spacecraft resembling US Air Force's X-37B returns to Earth after inaugural flight</a>

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A Chinese spacecraft resembling the&nbsp;US&nbsp;Air Force's X-37B&nbsp;has&nbsp;returned to Earth&nbsp;in what&nbsp;China&nbsp;said was a big step towards developing reusable space transportation technology

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haitian-police-deny-link-of-interim-prime-minister-to-president-moises-assassination-398506">Haitian police deny link of interim prime minister to President Moise's assassination</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/16/202614-untitled-design-23.jpg" />Hatian police said the assassination of Jovenel Moise was planned in the neighbouring Dominican Republic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lootings-were-instigated-people-planned-and-coordinated-it-south-african-president-cyril-ramaphosa-398474">Lootings were instigated, people planned and coordinated it: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/16/202591-untitled-design-21.jpg" />Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, said on Friday that his government would not allow "anarchy and mayhem" to rule after this week's violence that was intentionally provoked, he said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-passenger-airplane-found-after-going-off-radar-all-passengers-survive-398499">Russia passenger airplane found after going off radar; all passengers survive</a>

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According to Russian authorities, all passengers were found alive after an An-28 passenger plane that went missing from the radars in the Tomsk region was located in the Siberian region on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-maps-criticised-for-showing-fatal-route-to-ben-nevis-peak-398521">Google Maps criticised for showing 'fatal' route to Ben Nevis peak</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/11/191002-google-maps.jpg" />Google Maps is under fire for showing a "potentially fatal" route which goes up to Ben Nevis peak in the UK.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/malnutrition-now-termed-as-afghanistans-silent-emergency-398449">Malnutrition now termed as Afghanistan's 'silent emergency'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/09/173272-untitled-design-18.jpg" />Among children under five in Afghanistan, UNICEF reports a 41 percent stunting rate, which is the highest in the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/half-of-hospitalised-covid-19-patients-develop-organ-complications-irrespective-of-age-study-398395">Half of hospitalised COVID-19 patients develop organ complications irrespective of age: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/22/199426-oof-6.jpg" />Research published in The Lancet suggests that one of every two people who had COVID-19 developed at least one problem affecting key organs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-may-allow-fully-vaccinated-travellers-by-early-september-says-trudeau-398434">Canada may allow fully vaccinated travellers by early September, says Trudeau</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/13/198318-untitled-design-51.jpg" />If the current trend in vaccination rate and public health conditions continues, Canada may be able to welcome fully vaccinated visitors by early September, according to Canada's prime minister.

According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the number of Coronavirus infections in Europe will rise dramatically by August 1. An increase of nearly five times is expected.

According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the number of Coronavirus infections in Europe will rise dramatically by August 1. An increase of nearly five times is expected. Highly transmissible Delta variant, along with relaxing covid measures are attributed to this dramatic rise in coronavirus cases. In other news, as the Taliban continues to engage in heavy fighting in several areas in the north and west, Afghanistan's defence ministry has announced that Afghan forces carried out airstrikes against Taliban militants in the Shuhada district of Badakhshan province, killing at least 20. Click on headlines to read more Europe Covid infections to go up five times by August 1, says diseases body ECDC Nearly five times as many new coronavirus infections are expected by August 1, according to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Afghan forces conduct airstrikes against Taliban; several militants killed Afghanistan's defence ministry said Friday that Afghan forces conducted airstrikes against Taliban militants in the Shuhada district of Badakhshan province. Chinese spacecraft resembling US Air Force's X-37B returns to Earth after inaugural flight A Chinese spacecraft resembling the US Air Force's X-37B has returned to Earth in what China said was a big step towards developing reusable space transportation technology Haitian police deny link of interim prime minister to President Moise's assassination Hatian police said the assassination of Jovenel Moise was planned in the neighbouring Dominican Republic. Lootings were instigated, people planned and coordinated it: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, said on Friday that his government would not allow "anarchy and mayhem" to rule after this week's violence that was intentionally provoked, he said. Russia passenger airplane found after going off radar; all passengers survive According to Russian authorities, all passengers were found alive after an An-28 passenger plane that went missing from the radars in the Tomsk region was located in the Siberian region on Friday. Google Maps criticised for showing 'fatal' route to Ben Nevis peak Google Maps is under fire for showing a "potentially fatal" route which goes up to Ben Nevis peak in the UK. Malnutrition now termed as Afghanistan's 'silent emergency' Among children under five in Afghanistan, UNICEF reports a 41 percent stunting rate, which is the highest in the world. Half of hospitalised COVID-19 patients develop organ complications irrespective of age: Study Research published in The Lancet suggests that one of every two people who had COVID-19 developed at least one problem affecting key organs. Canada may allow fully vaccinated travellers by early September, says Trudeau If the current trend in vaccination rate and public health conditions continues, Canada may be able to welcome fully vaccinated visitors by early September, according to Canada's prime minister.

Top 10 world news: ECDC warns of dramatic rise in Europe's Covid cases, Afghan forces kill 20 Taliban militants in airstrike and more

After a sudden rise in the number of reported deaths due to coronavirus, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the world might be in the early stages of the third wave of the pandemic. Expressing concern over the Delta variant, he said that the strain might soon become the main COVID-19 strain circulating the world.

In other news, according to a senior official, the Afghan government has regained control of the Spin Boldak-Chaman border, a Pakistani border crossing, from the Taliban. However, the claim was dismissed by the Taliban.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-who-warns-early-stages-of-third-wave-is-here-amid-delta-variant-surge-398234">COVID-19: WHO warns 'early stages' of third wave is here, amid Delta variant surge</a>

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), warned on Thursday that we have entered the early stages of a third wave of COVID.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-government-says-it-has-retaken-pakistan-border-crossing-from-taliban-398244">Afghan government says it has retaken Pakistan border crossing from Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/23/166406-untitled-design-28.jpg" />According to an Afghan government official, government forces have regained control of one of the major border crossings with Pakistan from Taliban forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-president-vladimir-putin-orders-government-to-help-belarus-fight-western-sanctions-398238">Russian President Vladimir Putin orders government to help Belarus fight western sanctions</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/15/202451-untitled-design-14.jpg" />Kremlin said on Thursday that President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's government to help Belarus fight western sanctions&nbsp;imposed during Minsk's crackdown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghanistan-troop-pullout-a-mistake-says-george-w-bush-398220">Afghanistan troop pullout a 'mistake', says George W. Bush</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/17/187666-us-troops-in-afghanistan.jpg" />George W. Bush criticised the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan on Wednesday, saying the Taliban were slaughtering civilians.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-defence-forces-ask-for-budget-increase-to-prepare-potential-attack-against-irans-nuclear-programme-report-398278">Israel's defence forces ask for budget increase to prepare potential attack against Iran’s nuclear programme: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/15/202475-israeli.jpg" />According to Israeli media, as Iran engages with Western powers over reassessing the 2015 nuclear deal, the Israel Defense Forces(IDF) have asked for an increase in budget to prepare for a possible strike against Iran's nuclear program.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-launches-legal-action-against-hungary-poland-over-lgbtq-rights-398260">EU launches legal action against Hungary, Poland over LGBTQ rights</a>

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EU member Hungary and Poland are facing legal actions by the European Commission over measures considered discriminatory by the LGBT community.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/desperate-search-for-oxygen-in-myanmar-as-latest-covid-19-wave-hits-398122">Desperate search for oxygen in Myanmar as latest COVID-19 wave hits</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/21/199354-myanmar11.jpg" />A new Coronavirus wave is rolling over the coup-torn country and causing residents across Myanmar's biggest city to disregard a military curfew and seek oxygen for their loved ones.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/johnson-johnson-recalls-several-aerosol-sunscreen-products-after-detecting-cancer-causing-agent-398272">Johnson &amp; Johnson recalls several aerosol sunscreen products after detecting cancer-causing agent</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/15/202472-untitled-design-16.jpg" />Five products manufactured by Johnson &amp; Johnson are being recalled after samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-court-says-headscarves-can-be-banned-at-work-under-certain-conditions-398237">EU court says headscarves can be banned at work under certain conditions</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/15/202450-untitled-design-2021-07-15t153533793.jpg" />According to the European Union's top court, employers may ban Muslim employees from wearing a headscarf in certain circumstances.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/isro-moves-one-step-ahead-in-converting-cargo-carrier-gslv-rocket-into-human-carrier-398249">ISRO moves one step ahead in converting ‘cargo-carrier’ GSLV rocket into human-carrier</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/15/202454-untitled-design-15.jpg" />The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested the Vikas (Vikram A Sarabhai) engine or the L110 core stage engine of its heaviest operational rocket, the GSLV Mk 3.

After a sudden rise in the number of reported deaths due to coronavirus, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the world might be in the early stages of the third wave of the pandemic.

After a sudden rise in the number of reported deaths due to coronavirus, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the world might be in the early stages of the third wave of the pandemic. Expressing concern over the Delta variant, he said that the strain might soon become the main COVID-19 strain circulating the world. In other news, according to a senior official, the Afghan government has regained control of the Spin Boldak-Chaman border, a Pakistani border crossing, from the Taliban. However, the claim was dismissed by the Taliban. Click on headlines to read more COVID-19: WHO warns 'early stages' of third wave is here, amid Delta variant surge Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), warned on Thursday that we have entered the early stages of a third wave of COVID. Afghan government says it has retaken Pakistan border crossing from Taliban According to an Afghan government official, government forces have regained control of one of the major border crossings with Pakistan from Taliban forces. Russian President Vladimir Putin orders government to help Belarus fight western sanctions Kremlin said on Thursday that President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's government to help Belarus fight western sanctions imposed during Minsk's crackdown. Afghanistan troop pullout a 'mistake', says George W. Bush George W. Bush criticised the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan on Wednesday, saying the Taliban were slaughtering civilians. Israel's defence forces ask for budget increase to prepare potential attack against Iran’s nuclear programme: Report According to Israeli media, as Iran engages with Western powers over reassessing the 2015 nuclear deal, the Israel Defense Forces(IDF) have asked for an increase in budget to prepare for a possible strike against Iran's nuclear program. EU launches legal action against Hungary, Poland over LGBTQ rights EU member Hungary and Poland are facing legal actions by the European Commission over measures considered discriminatory by the LGBT community. Desperate search for oxygen in Myanmar as latest COVID-19 wave hits A new Coronavirus wave is rolling over the coup-torn country and causing residents across Myanmar's biggest city to disregard a military curfew and seek oxygen for their loved ones. Johnson & Johnson recalls several aerosol sunscreen products after detecting cancer-causing agent Five products manufactured by Johnson & Johnson are being recalled after samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure. EU court says headscarves can be banned at work under certain conditions According to the European Union's top court, employers may ban Muslim employees from wearing a headscarf in certain circumstances. ISRO moves one step ahead in converting ‘cargo-carrier’ GSLV rocket into human-carrier The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested the Vikas (Vikram A Sarabhai) engine or the L110 core stage engine of its heaviest operational rocket, the GSLV Mk 3.

Top 10 world news: WHO warns of third wave of COVID-19, Afghan govt takes back control of Pakistani border and more

Nearly 10 days before the opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the event is being surrounded by controversies. The IOC Chief confused <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/olympic-chief-confuses-chinese-with-japanese-in-first-public-speech-397871">'Japanese' with 'Chinese'</a> in his first-ever public speech since arriving in Tokyo a week ago, and contractors have been arrested for cocaine consumption. Meanwhile, the world is still battling with COVID-19. A day after French leader Emmanuel Macron announced restrictions for unvaccinated people, Germany's Angela Merkel assured that vaccines will not be made compulsory and Scotland has decided to reduce restrictions to level zero.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/will-take-a-stand-against-them-taliban-warns-turkey-over-involvement-in-kabul-airport-397830" hreflang="en">Taliban warns Turkey over involvement in Kabul airport</a>

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Taliban hit out against Erdogan's regime over its intention to deploy troops to protect Kabul airport even as fighting continues between the militant group and the Afghan forces in several areas.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/fire-in-iraq-hospitals-covid-19-unit-kills-64-397844">In pics: Fire in Iraq hospital's COVID-19 unit kills 64</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/07/13/202206-5.jpg" />The Iraqi city of Nasiriyah was gripped with grief and anger after a fire swept through a Covid isolation unit, killing 64 people and wounding dozens more.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-pm-oli-resigns-questions-supreme-courts-verdict-397824">Nepal PM Oli resigns, questions Supreme Court’s verdict</a>

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Addressing the nation on the last day of his tenure, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday expressed confidence on having people’s mandate and questioned the Supreme Court’s verdict.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-begins-construction-of-worlds-first-commercial-modular-small-reactor-397812">China begins construction of world’s first commercial modular small reactor</a>

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China's Linglong 1 small reactor is capable of generating enough power to serve thousands of households and is being viewed as a source to pave the way ahead towards energy conservation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-government-embarking-on-dangerous-and-unethical-experiment-says-lancet-on-july-19-reopening-plans-397870">UK embarking on unethical experiment, says Lancet on reopening plans</a>

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Britain has set July 19 as the date to remove most of the coronavirus restrictions, however, medical journal Lancet says "any strategy that tolerates high levels of infection to be both unethical and illogical".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/police-arrest-four-olympic-contractors-in-tokyo-over-alleged-cocaine-consumption-397845">Police arrest Olympic contractors in Tokyo over alleged cocaine consumption</a>

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The four men were reportedly caught between July 3 and 5 before Japan's capital Tokyo was put under a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic ahead of the Olympics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blind-human-rights-activist-who-escaped-china-in-2012-gets-american-citizenship-397823" hreflang="en">Blind human rights activist who escaped China in 2012 gets American citizenship</a>

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A blind Chinese dissident, who had escaped from his home country to the United States in 2012, has finally received American citizenship.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-passenger-on-airlines-duct-taped-to-seat-after-she-tried-to-open-plane-door-and-bit-attendant-397832" hreflang="en">WATCH | Passenger on airlines duct-taped to seat after she tried to open plane door and bit attendant</a>

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A female passenger, in her 30s, ran to the door to open it and bit a flight attendant when she was stopped. She had to be tied to her seat using a zip tie and duct tape.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-officers-injured-after-shooting-in-baltimore-suspect-killed-397876" hreflang="en">Two officers injured after shooting in Baltimore; suspect killed</a>

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Police in Baltimore said a shooting incident had taken place with two of its officers injured.&nbsp;The officers were hospitalised on Tuesday morning, reports said, including the suspect.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-going-down-this-road-merkel-says-vaccines-not-compulsory-in-germany-397894" hreflang="en">'Not going down this road': Merkel says vaccines not compulsory in Germany</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/10/177859-angela-merkel.jpg" />While local authorities are urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible, Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has assured that coronavirus vaccinations will not be made compulsory in the country.

Nearly 10 days before the opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the event is being surrounded by controversies. The IOC Chief confused 'Japanese' with 'Chinese' in his first-ever public speech since arriving in Tokyo a week ago, and contractors have been arrested for cocaine consumption.

Nearly 10 days before the opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the event is being surrounded by controversies. The IOC Chief confused 'Japanese' with 'Chinese' in his first-ever public speech since arriving in Tokyo a week ago, and contractors have been arrested for cocaine consumption. Meanwhile, the world is still battling with COVID-19. A day after French leader Emmanuel Macron announced restrictions for unvaccinated people, Germany's Angela Merkel assured that vaccines will not be made compulsory and Scotland has decided to reduce restrictions to level zero. Click on headlines to read more Taliban warns Turkey over involvement in Kabul airport Taliban hit out against Erdogan's regime over its intention to deploy troops to protect Kabul airport even as fighting continues between the militant group and the Afghan forces in several areas. In pics: Fire in Iraq hospital's COVID-19 unit kills 64 The Iraqi city of Nasiriyah was gripped with grief and anger after a fire swept through a Covid isolation unit, killing 64 people and wounding dozens more. Nepal PM Oli resigns, questions Supreme Court’s verdict Addressing the nation on the last day of his tenure, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday expressed confidence on having people’s mandate and questioned the Supreme Court’s verdict. China begins construction of world’s first commercial modular small reactor China's Linglong 1 small reactor is capable of generating enough power to serve thousands of households and is being viewed as a source to pave the way ahead towards energy conservation. UK embarking on unethical experiment, says Lancet on reopening plans Britain has set July 19 as the date to remove most of the coronavirus restrictions, however, medical journal Lancet says "any strategy that tolerates high levels of infection to be both unethical and illogical". Police arrest Olympic contractors in Tokyo over alleged cocaine consumption The four men were reportedly caught between July 3 and 5 before Japan's capital Tokyo was put under a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic ahead of the Olympics. Blind human rights activist who escaped China in 2012 gets American citizenship A blind Chinese dissident, who had escaped from his home country to the United States in 2012, has finally received American citizenship. WATCH | Passenger on airlines duct-taped to seat after she tried to open plane door and bit attendant A female passenger, in her 30s, ran to the door to open it and bit a flight attendant when she was stopped. She had to be tied to her seat using a zip tie and duct tape. Two officers injured after shooting in Baltimore; suspect killed Police in Baltimore said a shooting incident had taken place with two of its officers injured. The officers were hospitalised on Tuesday morning, reports said, including the suspect. 'Not going down this road': Merkel says vaccines not compulsory in Germany While local authorities are urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible, Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has assured that coronavirus vaccinations will not be made compulsory in the country.

Top 10 world news: Covid restrictions being lifted, Tokyo 2020 controversies, and more

After a successful trip to space, Richard Branson has urged young people to achieve their dreams and aim for the stars, quite literally. Meanwhile, on Earth, countries are still dealing with the wide spread of coronavirus pandemic. Australia's Sydney reported a record increase of 45 per cent cases on Monday, a day after it recorded its first Covid-related death. In the UK, however, people were more concerned about losing the historic Euro 2020 finale against Italy, which also saw an increase in racial abuse in the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-surround-ghazni-amid-fighting-with-afghan-troops-397630" hreflang="en">Taliban surround Ghazni amid fighting with Afghan troops</a>

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The Taliban has made rapid headway in the northern areas in the past month as the US troops have pulled out of the country and handed vital installations to Afghan troops.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-day-after-first-covid-deaths-sydney-now-reports-record-coronavirus-cases-397667">A day after first Covid death, Sydney now reports record coronavirus cases</a>

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The Australian city reported 112 new coronavirus cases on Monday, marking an increase of 45 per cent from the previous day numbers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-warns-against-outside-interference-over-cuba-protests-397672">Russia warns against 'outside interference' over Cuba protests</a>

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Cuba's capital Havana was rocked by the protests that saw citizens asking for food, vaccines and more. The city has not been able to control coronavirus within its own borders.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-africa-military-deployed-to-quell-violence-by-zuma-supporters-397640">South Africa: Military deployed to quell violence by Zuma supporters</a>

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Soldiers will also be deployed in Johannesburg, the commercial hub of South Africa which is witnessing widespread violence.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-footballers-to-royalty-english-players-find-support-against-racial-abuse-hurled-at-them-397649">From footballers to Royalty, English players find support against racial abuse</a>

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The social media and news world is awash with expressions of hatred especially directed at players of colour in the English squad who missed their penalty kicks in the globally watched final on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-to-mix-astrazeneca-chinas-sinovac-vaccine-to-build-high-level-of-immunity-397664">Thailand to mix AstraZeneca, China's Sinovac vaccine to build 'immunity'</a>

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Thailand is reportedly experiencing a third coronavirus wave as authorities declared last week that medical workers who had taken two doses of China's Sinovac vaccine would now receive booster shots of either AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/too-graphic-australias-covid-vaccination-awareness-advertisements-backfire-397637" hreflang="en">Too graphic: Australia's Covid vaccination awareness advertisements backfire</a>

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&nbsp;To warn citizens against a possible deadly outbreak, the government of Australia has launched a new advertising campaign that urges people to stay vigilant and arm themselves against coronavirus by getting vaccinated and staying at home.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/influenza-vaccines-can-protect-you-against-some-severe-problems-caused-by-covid-study-397625" hreflang="en">Influenza vaccines can protect you against some severe problems caused by Covid: Study</a>

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As per a new study, people who are vaccinated against flu have fewer chances of being admitted to ICU and emergency rooms, and are also protected against some problems caused by coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/generation-of-dreamers-richard-branson-leaves-message-for-youngsters-after-space-trip-397681" hreflang="en">Richard Branson leaves message for youngsters after space trip</a>

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Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, became the owner and passenger of the first commercial spaceflight after completing a successful space to the outer world over the weekend.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drove-away-us-warship-from-south-china-sea-claims-china-397615" hreflang="en">'Drove away' US warship from South China Sea, claims China</a>

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Amid tensions in the South China Sea, US secretary of state Antony Blinken hit out at China saying it continues to 'coerce' and 'intimidate' Southeast Asian coastal states.

After a successful trip to space, Richard Branson has urged young people to achieve their dreams and aim for the stars, quite literally. Meanwhile, on Earth, countries are still dealing with the wide spread of coronavirus pandemic.

After a successful trip to space, Richard Branson has urged young people to achieve their dreams and aim for the stars, quite literally. Meanwhile, on Earth, countries are still dealing with the wide spread of coronavirus pandemic. Australia's Sydney reported a record increase of 45 per cent cases on Monday, a day after it recorded its first Covid-related death. In the UK, however, people were more concerned about losing the historic Euro 2020 finale against Italy, which also saw an increase in racial abuse in the country. Click on headlines to read more Taliban surround Ghazni amid fighting with Afghan troops The Taliban has made rapid headway in the northern areas in the past month as the US troops have pulled out of the country and handed vital installations to Afghan troops. A day after first Covid death, Sydney now reports record coronavirus cases The Australian city reported 112 new coronavirus cases on Monday, marking an increase of 45 per cent from the previous day numbers. Russia warns against 'outside interference' over Cuba protests Cuba's capital Havana was rocked by the protests that saw citizens asking for food, vaccines and more. The city has not been able to control coronavirus within its own borders. South Africa: Military deployed to quell violence by Zuma supporters Soldiers will also be deployed in Johannesburg, the commercial hub of South Africa which is witnessing widespread violence. From footballers to Royalty, English players find support against racial abuse The social media and news world is awash with expressions of hatred especially directed at players of colour in the English squad who missed their penalty kicks in the globally watched final on Sunday. Thailand to mix AstraZeneca, China's Sinovac vaccine to build 'immunity' Thailand is reportedly experiencing a third coronavirus wave as authorities declared last week that medical workers who had taken two doses of China's Sinovac vaccine would now receive booster shots of either AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Too graphic: Australia's Covid vaccination awareness advertisements backfire To warn citizens against a possible deadly outbreak, the government of Australia has launched a new advertising campaign that urges people to stay vigilant and arm themselves against coronavirus by getting vaccinated and staying at home. Influenza vaccines can protect you against some severe problems caused by Covid: Study As per a new study, people who are vaccinated against flu have fewer chances of being admitted to ICU and emergency rooms, and are also protected against some problems caused by coronavirus. Richard Branson leaves message for youngsters after space trip Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, became the owner and passenger of the first commercial spaceflight after completing a successful space to the outer world over the weekend. 'Drove away' US warship from South China Sea, claims China Amid tensions in the South China Sea, US secretary of state Antony Blinken hit out at China saying it continues to 'coerce' and 'intimidate' Southeast Asian coastal states.

Top 10 world news: Euro 2020 after effect, Sydney's Covid crisis, and more

The world is set to overcome another hurdle to space travel. The space pioneer,&nbsp;Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceflight&nbsp;is all set to launch. The&nbsp;VSS Unity mission will be the first to have a fully-crewed spacecraft that will travel beyond the atmosphere of our planet.&nbsp;Joining this historical crew is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/third-indian-origin-woman-sirisha-bandla-set-to-fly-to-space-395551">Sirisha Bandla</a>, the second Indian woman to travel into space. In today's newsletter, we not only bring for you details of the mission, but also information about the founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson's life.

In other news, a&nbsp;historic agreement to overhaul the way multinational companies are taxed was approved by the G20 finance ministers. This framework for international tax reform includes a minimum 15 per cent rate and has already been signed by 132 countries.

Finally, for those of us who are feeling blue, dreading the end of the weekend, we bring for you a heartwarming story of a cat that emerged as a survivor from the tragic Florida building collapse.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/richard-branson-takes-off-for-space-in-virgin-galactics-first-spaceflight-397445">Richard Branson takes off for space in Virgin Galactic's first spaceflight</a>

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Billionaire entrepreneur, Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group, took off for space in Virgin Galactic's&nbsp;VSS Unity. This is&nbsp;the company's first fully-crewed spaceflight.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g20-endorses-historic-global-tax-reform-397427">G20 endorses historic global tax reform</a>

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Finance ministers at the G20 summit backed a historic agreement aimed at overhauling taxation for multinational companies urging the holdout nations to join.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sirish-bandlas-family-reacts-to-her-becoming-the-second-indian-woman-in-space-397424">Sirish Bandla's family reacts to her becoming the second Indian woman in space</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/11/201940-untitled-design-2021-07-11t184912857.jpg" />Sirisha Bandla is set to become the second Indian origin woman in space. Get a sense of how her family feels, as she gets ready for the launch.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-taliban-attack-on-ghazni-repelled-say-police-397405">Afghanistan: Taliban attack on Ghazni repelled, say police</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/05/05/92639-untitled-design-1.jpg" />Earlier on Sunday, Afghan security forces repelled Taliban attacks on outposts in Gazni city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/australia-says-last-troops-withdrawn-from-afghanistan-397373">Australia says last troops withdrawn from Afghanistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/08/201545-afghanistan-5.jpg" />According to Australia's defence minister, the country's troops have withdrawn from Afghanistan after 20 years of participation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-vows-retaliation-after-us-blacklists-companies-397380">China vows retaliation after US blacklists companies</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/10/149101-us-china-afp.jpg" />Calling the US's decision to blacklist Chinese companies an 'unreasonable suppression of Chinese enterprises and a serious breach of international economic and trade rules, China says it will take 'necessary measures.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/you-will-miss-the-match-london-police-warn-people-not-to-gather-for-euro-2020-final-397410">'You will miss the match': London police warn people not to gather for Euro 2020 final</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/11/201931-euro-2020.jpg" />The London police department has warned residents not to gather in large numbers in the capital ahead of the Euro 2020 final at Wembley on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-israel-set-to-offer-booster-shot-of-pfizer-vaccine-against-delta-variant-397393">COVID-19: Israel set to offer booster shot of Pfizer vaccine against Delta variant</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/15/182772-virusvac1.jpg" />The Israeli government has decided to offer a third shot of the coronavirus vaccine to all adults due to the rapid spread of the Delta variant of Coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-supreme-court-allows-surrogacy-for-same-sex-couples-397434">Israel's Supreme Court allows surrogacy for same-sex couples</a>

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The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled in favour of surrogacy for same-sex couples in the country, taking Israel one step closer to equality.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/florida-building-collapse-finds-its-first-survivor-a-cat-397400">Florida building collapse finds its first survivor, a cat</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/11/201924-untitled-design-2021-07-11t163031786.jpg" />In the wake of the devastating Surfside building collapse, one small shred of good news has emerged in Florida. A cat was rescued from the tragically collapsed building.&nbsp;

The world is set to overcome another hurdle to space travel. The space pioneer, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceflight is all set to launch. The VSS Unity mission will be the first to have a fully-crewed spacecraft that will travel beyond the atmosphere of our planet.

The world is set to overcome another hurdle to space travel. The space pioneer, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceflight is all set to launch. The VSS Unity mission will be the first to have a fully-crewed spacecraft that will travel beyond the atmosphere of our planet. Joining this historical crew is Sirisha Bandla, the second Indian woman to travel into space. In today's newsletter, we not only bring for you details of the mission, but also information about the founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson's life. In other news, a historic agreement to overhaul the way multinational companies are taxed was approved by the G20 finance ministers. This framework for international tax reform includes a minimum 15 per cent rate and has already been signed by 132 countries. Finally, for those of us who are feeling blue, dreading the end of the weekend, we bring for you a heartwarming story of a cat that emerged as a survivor from the tragic Florida building collapse. Click on headlines to read more Richard Branson takes off for space in Virgin Galactic's first spaceflight Billionaire entrepreneur, Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group, took off for space in Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity. This is the company's first fully-crewed spaceflight. G20 endorses historic global tax reform Finance ministers at the G20 summit backed a historic agreement aimed at overhauling taxation for multinational companies urging the holdout nations to join. Sirish Bandla's family reacts to her becoming the second Indian woman in space Sirisha Bandla is set to become the second Indian origin woman in space. Get a sense of how her family feels, as she gets ready for the launch. Afghanistan: Taliban attack on Ghazni repelled, say police Earlier on Sunday, Afghan security forces repelled Taliban attacks on outposts in Gazni city. Australia says last troops withdrawn from Afghanistan According to Australia's defence minister, the country's troops have withdrawn from Afghanistan after 20 years of participation. China vows retaliation after US blacklists companies Calling the US's decision to blacklist Chinese companies an 'unreasonable suppression of Chinese enterprises and a serious breach of international economic and trade rules, China says it will take 'necessary measures. 'You will miss the match': London police warn people not to gather for Euro 2020 final The London police department has warned residents not to gather in large numbers in the capital ahead of the Euro 2020 final at Wembley on Sunday. COVID-19: Israel set to offer booster shot of Pfizer vaccine against Delta variant The Israeli government has decided to offer a third shot of the coronavirus vaccine to all adults due to the rapid spread of the Delta variant of Coronavirus. Israel's Supreme Court allows surrogacy for same-sex couples The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled in favour of surrogacy for same-sex couples in the country, taking Israel one step closer to equality. Florida building collapse finds its first survivor, a cat In the wake of the devastating Surfside building collapse, one small shred of good news has emerged in Florida. A cat was rescued from the tragically collapsed building.

Top 10 world news: Virgin Atlantic's space mission, G20's historic global tax reform and more

Despite ongoing talks with the Afghan government and the withdrawal of US troops, many Afghans are disappointed by the new restrictions placed on the local population in some of the districts that are under Taliban control.&nbsp;Reportedly, the Taliban distributed leaflets in some areas ordering people to follow severe regulations identical to those enforced on Afghans when the Taliban ruled the nation from 1996 to 2001. Restrictions include women having to cover themselves from head to toe and be accompanied by a man when venturing out of their homes.

In other news, Soumya Swaminathan, WHO's chief scientist during an interview expressed concern that the coronavirus pandemic isn't slowing down. She also mentioned some factors that might be contributing to the steady rate of infections and deaths worldwide.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/return-to-dark-days-taliban-impose-strict-restrictions-on-women-media-in-afghanistans-north-397124">Return to dark days: Taliban impose strict restrictions on women, media in Afghanistan’s north</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/10/201779-untitled-design-4.jpg" />Afghanistan's citizens are dismayed at the new restrictions imposed on them by the Taliban in a number of the districts that they have recently taken over, despite ongoing talks with the Afghan government and the march of the US military.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-who-chief-scientist-lists-four-reasons-for-pandemic-not-slowing-down-397170">COVID-19: WHO chief scientist lists four reasons for pandemic not slowing down</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/03/148008-soumya-swaminathan.jpg" />WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan says the deadly Coronavirus pandemic isn't slowing down.&nbsp;Read about the possible reasons that&nbsp;according to her&nbsp;might be affecting the pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g20-ministers-set-to-green-light-global-tax-reform-397168">G20 ministers set to green light global tax reform</a>

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A historic pact to tax multinational companies more fairly is expected to be agreed upon Saturday by finance ministers of the G20. An agreement by 131 countries earlier this month included the implementation of a minimum global tax rate of 15 percent.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-factory-fire-owner-charged-with-murder-397226">Bangladesh factory fire: Owner charged with murder</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/10/201825-pjimage-2021-07-10t180801707.jpg" />52 people were killed by a fire that broke out at a Bangladesh factory on Sunday. The owner of the factory was arrested and charged with murder.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-citizens-evacuated-from-afghanistan-as-us-troops-withdraw-397206">Chinese citizens evacuated from Afghanistan as US troops withdraw</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/10/201812-untitled-design-2021-07-10t165517374.jpg" />210 Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Afghanistan due to safety concerns, amid United States troop withdrawal.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-hits-goal-of-delivering-vaccines-for-70-of-adults-397216">EU hits goal of delivering vaccines for 70% of adults</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/10/201820-untitled-design-2021-07-10t172712118.jpg" />According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Union has achieved its goal to deliver enough coronavirus vaccines to cover 70 per cent of the adult population.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-warns-vladimir-putin-on-ransomware-attack-from-russia-397152">Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin on ransomware attack from Russia</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/09/201600-biden1.jpg" />Russia needs to take action against hacking groups behind the ransomware attacks, according to US president Joe Biden.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-charlottsville-statue-at-the-centre-of-deadly-2017-protests-removed-397233">US: Charlottsville statue at the centre of deadly 2017 protests removed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/10/201828-charlottsville.jpg" />Charlottsville, Virginia in the US has removed a statue of US Confederate General Robert E. Lee, which was at the centre of a deadly white supremacist rally in August 2017.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-islamic-body-that-said-man-can-lightly-beat-wife-halts-legislation-on-domestic-violence-bill-397103">Pakistan's Islamic body that said man can ‘lightly beat’ wife halts legislation on Domestic Violence Bill</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/10/201778-untitled-design-3.jpg" />Several flaws have been revealed and reactions have been divided over a bill in Pakistan in which aims to protect women, children, the elderly, and other vulnerable populations from domestic abuse.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/heavy-rain-hits-southern-japan-over-120000-ordered-to-evacuate-397175">Heavy rain hits southern Japan, over 120,000 ordered to evacuate</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200883-japan.jpg" />On Saturday, Japan evacuated more than 120,000 residents from some southern prefectures because of heavy rain, NHK reported. A few days earlier, deadly landslides had struck Atami, a seaside city southwest of Tokyo.

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Despite ongoing talks with the Afghan government and the withdrawal of US troops, many Afghans are disappointed by the new restrictions placed on the local population in some of the districts that are under Taliban control.

Despite ongoing talks with the Afghan government and the withdrawal of US troops, many Afghans are disappointed by the new restrictions placed on the local population in some of the districts that are under Taliban control. Reportedly, the Taliban distributed leaflets in some areas ordering people to follow severe regulations identical to those enforced on Afghans when the Taliban ruled the nation from 1996 to 2001. Restrictions include women having to cover themselves from head to toe and be accompanied by a man when venturing out of their homes. In other news, Soumya Swaminathan, WHO's chief scientist during an interview expressed concern that the coronavirus pandemic isn't slowing down. She also mentioned some factors that might be contributing to the steady rate of infections and deaths worldwide. Click on headlines to read more Return to dark days: Taliban impose strict restrictions on women, media in Afghanistan’s north Afghanistan's citizens are dismayed at the new restrictions imposed on them by the Taliban in a number of the districts that they have recently taken over, despite ongoing talks with the Afghan government and the march of the US military. COVID-19: WHO chief scientist lists four reasons for pandemic not slowing down WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan says the deadly Coronavirus pandemic isn't slowing down. Read about the possible reasons that according to her might be affecting the pandemic. G20 ministers set to green light global tax reform A historic pact to tax multinational companies more fairly is expected to be agreed upon Saturday by finance ministers of the G20. An agreement by 131 countries earlier this month included the implementation of a minimum global tax rate of 15 percent. Bangladesh factory fire: Owner charged with murder 52 people were killed by a fire that broke out at a Bangladesh factory on Sunday. The owner of the factory was arrested and charged with murder. Chinese citizens evacuated from Afghanistan as US troops withdraw 210 Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Afghanistan due to safety concerns, amid United States troop withdrawal. EU hits goal of delivering vaccines for 70% of adults According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Union has achieved its goal to deliver enough coronavirus vaccines to cover 70 per cent of the adult population. Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin on ransomware attack from Russia Russia needs to take action against hacking groups behind the ransomware attacks, according to US president Joe Biden. US: Charlottsville statue at the centre of deadly 2017 protests removed Charlottsville, Virginia in the US has removed a statue of US Confederate General Robert E. Lee, which was at the centre of a deadly white supremacist rally in August 2017. Pakistan's Islamic body that said man can ‘lightly beat’ wife halts legislation on Domestic Violence Bill Several flaws have been revealed and reactions have been divided over a bill in Pakistan in which aims to protect women, children, the elderly, and other vulnerable populations from domestic abuse. Heavy rain hits southern Japan, over 120,000 ordered to evacuate On Saturday, Japan evacuated more than 120,000 residents from some southern prefectures because of heavy rain, NHK reported. A few days earlier, deadly landslides had struck Atami, a seaside city southwest of Tokyo.

Top 10 world news: Afghanistan's return to dark ages, WHO expert on the continuing pandemic and more

Amid criticism from locals over troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden in a recent speech justified&nbsp;his decision to withdraw US military forces from Afghanistan,&nbsp;stating that US has finished it's business in the war-torn country. He added that instead of&nbsp;sacrificing another generation of Americans in an unwinnable conflict, the Afghan people must decide their own future. Meanwhile, after capturing Torghundi border&nbsp;port,&nbsp;the Taliban claims that they now hold over 85 per cent of the country's territory.

In other news, even five years after&nbsp;the landmark South China Sea ruling, by an international arbitration court,&nbsp;rejecting&nbsp;China's claim to the waters along the "Nine Dash Line", local fishermen say that Chinese vessels in the area are more frequent than ever.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-achieved-its-goals-afghans-must-decide-own-future-president-joe-biden-396867">US achieved its goals, Afghans must decide own future: President Joe Biden</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/02/200797-bb111.jpg" />During his speech on the country, President Joe Biden said that the US has achieved its objectives in Afghanistan and that now is the perfect time to leave.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-years-after-south-china-sea-ruling-chinas-presence-around-philippines-only-growing-397029">Five years after South China Sea ruling, China's presence around Philippines only growing</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/09/201716-untitled-design-5.jpg" />Five&nbsp;years&nbsp;after&nbsp;an international arbitration ruling rejected China's claims to the waters around Philippines, Chinese boats in the area are more frequent than ever.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-captures-key-border-crossing-with-turkmenistan-397007">Taliban captures key border crossing with Turkmenistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/09/201704-ttt1.jpg" />In a statement released by the Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid announced that Taliban forces had captured Torghundi border port, a vital crossing with Turkmenistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-sinovac-vaccine-lead-scientist-in-indonesia-dies-of-suspected-coronavirus-396996">Chinese Sinovac vaccine lead scientist in Indonesia dies of suspected coronavirus</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/09/201698-555.jpg" />Amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia, Novilia Sjafri Bachtiar, the lead scientist of China's Sinovac vaccine trial has died of a suspected case of coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-going-to-happen-for-quite-a-while-canada-wont-allow-unvaccinated-tourists-396969">'Not going to happen for quite a while': Canada won't allow unvaccinated tourists</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/09/201680-treadu1.jpg" />According to the government of Justin Trudeau, foreigners who remain unvaccinated against the coronavirus won't be allowed into Canada for a while.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-rejects-accusation-of-meddling-in-rollout-of-chinese-jab-in-papua-new-guinea-396981">Australia rejects accusation of meddling in rollout of Chinese jab in Papua New Guinea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/10/144156-untitled-design-2.jpg" />Rejecting Chinese allegations that Australia was meddling in the rollout of chinese COVID-19 vaccines in Papua New Guinea, Australia's Minister for International Development and the Pacific Zed Seselja says that Papua New Guinea had already made its decision about the vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-security-council-backs-african-union-bid-to-broker-ethiopia-dam-deal-397027">UN Security Council backs African Union bid to broker Ethiopia dam deal</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/09/201715-untitled-design-2021-07-09t193009169.jpg" />In a dispute over the GERD dam on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, members of the United Nations Security Council backed mediation efforts by the African Union, urging the parties to resume dialogue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-proposes-sanctions-against-top-belarus-security-officials-lukashenkos-son-396954">Ukraine proposes sanctions against top Belarus security officials, Lukashenko's son</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/28/196574-untitled-design.jpg" />The Ukrainian government has proposed introducing personal sanctions against 52 Belarusian officials, including President Alexander Lukashenko's son Viktor, for their alleged involvement in falsifying the results of the 2020 presidential election and human rights violations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/since-leaving-office-in-january-trump-charged-50000-from-secret-service-agents-protecting-him-396907">Since leaving office in January, Trump charged $50,000 from secret service agents protecting him</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/09/181871-untitled-design-1.jpg" />A Washington Post investigation revealed that former President Donald Trump's businesses have charged the US Secret Service over $50,000 for rooms used by US Secret Service personnel since he left office in January.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/fire-at-bangladesh-juice-factory-kills-52-many-feared-trapped-396986">Fire at Bangladesh juice factory kills 52, many feared trapped</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/07/09/201683-untitled-design-2021-07-09t161200128.jpg" />After a massive fire raged through a juice-making factory in Bangladesh, at least 52 people died, 20 were injured, and many more may be trapped.

Amid criticism from locals over troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden in a recent speech justified his decision to withdraw US military forces from Afghanistan, stating that US has finished it's business in the war-torn country.

Amid criticism from locals over troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden in a recent speech justified his decision to withdraw US military forces from Afghanistan, stating that US has finished it's business in the war-torn country. He added that instead of sacrificing another generation of Americans in an unwinnable conflict, the Afghan people must decide their own future. Meanwhile, after capturing Torghundi border port, the Taliban claims that they now hold over 85 per cent of the country's territory. In other news, even five years after the landmark South China Sea ruling, by an international arbitration court, rejecting China's claim to the waters along the "Nine Dash Line", local fishermen say that Chinese vessels in the area are more frequent than ever. Click on headlines to read more US achieved its goals, Afghans must decide own future: President Joe Biden During his speech on the country, President Joe Biden said that the US has achieved its objectives in Afghanistan and that now is the perfect time to leave. Five years after South China Sea ruling, China's presence around Philippines only growing Five years after an international arbitration ruling rejected China's claims to the waters around Philippines, Chinese boats in the area are more frequent than ever. Taliban captures key border crossing with Turkmenistan In a statement released by the Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid announced that Taliban forces had captured Torghundi border port, a vital crossing with Turkmenistan. Chinese Sinovac vaccine lead scientist in Indonesia dies of suspected coronavirus Amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia, Novilia Sjafri Bachtiar, the lead scientist of China's Sinovac vaccine trial has died of a suspected case of coronavirus. 'Not going to happen for quite a while': Canada won't allow unvaccinated tourists According to the government of Justin Trudeau, foreigners who remain unvaccinated against the coronavirus won't be allowed into Canada for a while. Australia rejects accusation of meddling in rollout of Chinese jab in Papua New Guinea Rejecting Chinese allegations that Australia was meddling in the rollout of chinese COVID-19 vaccines in Papua New Guinea, Australia's Minister for International Development and the Pacific Zed Seselja says that Papua New Guinea had already made its decision about the vaccine. UN Security Council backs African Union bid to broker Ethiopia dam deal In a dispute over the GERD dam on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, members of the United Nations Security Council backed mediation efforts by the African Union, urging the parties to resume dialogue. Ukraine proposes sanctions against top Belarus security officials, Lukashenko's son The Ukrainian government has proposed introducing personal sanctions against 52 Belarusian officials, including President Alexander Lukashenko's son Viktor, for their alleged involvement in falsifying the results of the 2020 presidential election and human rights violations. Since leaving office in January, Trump charged $50,000 from secret service agents protecting him A Washington Post investigation revealed that former President Donald Trump's businesses have charged the US Secret Service over $50,000 for rooms used by US Secret Service personnel since he left office in January. Fire at Bangladesh juice factory kills 52, many feared trapped After a massive fire raged through a juice-making factory in Bangladesh, at least 52 people died, 20 were injured, and many more may be trapped.

Top 10 world news: Biden says Afghans must decide own future, Chinese incursions in South China Sea and more

The Afghan defence ministry announced that the government forces have wrestled back control of&nbsp;Qala-i-Naw, the capital of&nbsp;Badghis&nbsp;from the Taliban. Ever since the start of US troop withdrawal in May, the Taliban has made great headway into Afghanistan, but this assault was the first on a provincial capital since the start of their offensive. The insurgents had seized control of key government buildings including the police headquarters. but now the city is fully (back) under the control of Afghan forces.&nbsp;

In other news, a new study conducted into the origins of the COVID-19 virus, has found that the coronavirus cases that originated in Wuhan's wet markets resemble the SARS epidemic from 17 years ago. According to scientists involved in the study,&nbsp;an animal contagious event is considered the most likely cause of the coronavirus pandemic.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-forces-retake-provincial-capital-from-taliban-396727">Afghan forces retake provincial capital from Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/22/145982-untitled-design-5.jpg" />Government forces have recaptured a provincial capital city from the Taliban, the Afghan defence ministry announced on Thursday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/study-shows-covid-19-origins-reflect-initial-spread-of-sars-virus-17-years-ago-396714">Study shows COVID-19 origins reflect initial spread of SARS virus 17 years ago</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/23/199508-wuhan-lab.jpg" />

A new study found the incidence of coronaviruses in the wet markets of Wuhan mirrors the outbreak of SARS, from 17 years ago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-declares-virus-emergency-in-tokyo-ahead-of-olympics-2020-396713">Japan declares virus emergency in Tokyo ahead of Olympics 2020</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/08/201544-tokyo11.jpg" />Following an uptick in Coronavirus cases in Japan, the government imposed a state of emergency in Tokyo.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-mulls-visas-for-vulnerable-afghan-women-after-military-exit-396695">US mulls visas for vulnerable Afghan women after military exit</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/01/193423-afghanistan.jpg" />Biden Administration is considering expediting visas for vulnerable Afghan women, including journalists, activists and political figures who are at risk of Taliban attacks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-lawyer-rudy-giulianis-law-license-suspended-in-washington-dc-396757">Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani's law license suspended in Washington DC</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/11/182389-rudy-giuliani.jpg" />Rudy Giuliani, the lawyer for former US President Donald Trump, has been suspended from practising law in Washington DC&nbsp;for alleging&nbsp;election fraud on multiple instances&nbsp;on his client's behalf.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syria-russia-iran-turkey-to-continue-cooperation-against-is-says-report-396741">Syria: Russia, Iran, Turkey to continue cooperation against IS, says report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/26/156659-islamic-state.jpg" />Citing a joint statement by the nations, RIA announced that Russia, Iran, and Turkey will continue to cooperate in Syria against the Islamic State (IS) and other militants.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-sydney-witnesses-surge-in-covid-19-despite-lockdown-396748">Australia's Sydney witnesses surge in COVID-19 despite lockdown</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/08/201559-vi.jpg" />Health officials are concerned over the Delta variant outbreak in Sydney, Australia, which recorded the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-president-lukashenko-blocks-newspaper-that-covered-protests-detains-editor-396765">Belarus President Lukashenko blocks newspaper that covered protests, detains editor</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199797-untitled-design-18.jpg" />

A newspaper critical of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's policies was blocked by the president on Thursday; the editor's wife also reported that her husband was taken away for questioning.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/rajapaksa-family-tightens-grip-on-crisis-hit-sri-lanka-396777">Rajapaksa family tightens grip on crisis-hit Sri Lanka</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/08/201571-untitled-design-4.jpg" />In a move that tightens the grip of the Rajapaksa family on power as the nation confronts growing economic challenges, a brother of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa became Sri Lanka's Finance Minister.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/millions-of-gene-data-harvested-across-world-from-womens-prenatal-tests-linked-to-chinese-military-396657">Millions of gene data harvested across world from women's prenatal tests linked to Chinese military</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/08/201499-untitled-design-17.jpg" /> 
According to Reuters, China's BGI group is using millions of prenatal samples to examine the traits of population groups in sweeping research.

The Afghan defence ministry announced that the government forces have wrestled back control of Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis from the Taliban. Ever since the start of US troop withdrawal in May, the Taliban has made great headway into Afghanistan, but this assault was the first on a provincial capital since the start of their offensive.

The Afghan defence ministry announced that the government forces have wrestled back control of Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis from the Taliban. Ever since the start of US troop withdrawal in May, the Taliban has made great headway into Afghanistan, but this assault was the first on a provincial capital since the start of their offensive. The insurgents had seized control of key government buildings including the police headquarters. but now the city is fully (back) under the control of Afghan forces. In other news, a new study conducted into the origins of the COVID-19 virus, has found that the coronavirus cases that originated in Wuhan's wet markets resemble the SARS epidemic from 17 years ago. According to scientists involved in the study, an animal contagious event is considered the most likely cause of the coronavirus pandemic. Click on headlines to read more Afghan forces retake provincial capital from Taliban Government forces have recaptured a provincial capital city from the Taliban, the Afghan defence ministry announced on Thursday. Study shows COVID-19 origins reflect initial spread of SARS virus 17 years ago A new study found the incidence of coronaviruses in the wet markets of Wuhan mirrors the outbreak of SARS, from 17 years ago. Japan declares virus emergency in Tokyo ahead of Olympics 2020 Following an uptick in Coronavirus cases in Japan, the government imposed a state of emergency in Tokyo. US mulls visas for vulnerable Afghan women after military exit Biden Administration is considering expediting visas for vulnerable Afghan women, including journalists, activists and political figures who are at risk of Taliban attacks. Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani's law license suspended in Washington DC Rudy Giuliani, the lawyer for former US President Donald Trump, has been suspended from practising law in Washington DC for alleging election fraud on multiple instances on his client's behalf. Syria: Russia, Iran, Turkey to continue cooperation against IS, says report Citing a joint statement by the nations, RIA announced that Russia, Iran, and Turkey will continue to cooperate in Syria against the Islamic State (IS) and other militants. Australia's Sydney witnesses surge in COVID-19 despite lockdown Health officials are concerned over the Delta variant outbreak in Sydney, Australia, which recorded the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases. Belarus President Lukashenko blocks newspaper that covered protests, detains editor A newspaper critical of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's policies was blocked by the president on Thursday; the editor's wife also reported that her husband was taken away for questioning. Rajapaksa family tightens grip on crisis-hit Sri Lanka In a move that tightens the grip of the Rajapaksa family on power as the nation confronts growing economic challenges, a brother of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa became Sri Lanka's Finance Minister. Millions of gene data harvested across world from women's prenatal tests linked to Chinese military According to Reuters, China's BGI group is using millions of prenatal samples to examine the traits of population groups in sweeping research.

Top 10 world news: Lukashenko blocks newspaper that covered protests, detains editor and more

President Jovenel Moise of Haiti was assassinated by an unknown group of men, according to Haiti's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph. In addition to the late President, First Lady Martine Moïse was also shot, but she has survived and is under medical observation. After Moise's demise, for now, Claude Joseph has taken control of the Caribbean country.

Since&nbsp;the start of the US military's&nbsp;final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, the&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;has made a big headway into Afghanistan, capturing areas. Recently, the Taliban launched a fresh attack against&nbsp;on&nbsp;Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis.&nbsp;As fighting takes place inside the city, this is the Taliban's first assault on a provincial capital since they began their major offensive.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-president-jovenel-moise-assassinated-wife-injured-world-leaders-pay-tribute-396479">Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated, wife injured; World leaders pay tribute</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/02/15/84065-untitled-design-1.jpg" />A shocking announcement was made by the interim prime minister, Claude Joseph, announcing the death of Haiti's president Jovenel Moise.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-launches-fresh-attack-on-northwestern-afghan-province-396513">Taliban launches fresh attack on northwestern Afghan province</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/07/201422-2.jpg" />As the Taliban continued its assault with US troops leaving Afghanistan on Wednesday, it attacked Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis. The militants have been gaining a foothold in the north, which was not their traditional stronghold amid fierce fighting with Afghan troops.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cdc-says-delta-variant-dominant-in-us-makes-up-more-than-half-of-covid-19-cases-396567">CDC says Delta variant dominant in US, makes up more than half of COVID-19 cases</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/07/201453-untitled-design-16.jpg" />According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the highly contagious Delta variant has become the leading Coronavirus strain in the US, accounting for more than 51 per cent of all Coronavirus infections in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-will-not-follow-uks-live-with-covid-policy-jacinda-ardern-396563">New Zealand will not follow UK's 'live with Covid' policy: Jacinda Ardern</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/05/193948-untitled-design-6.jpg" />Boris Johnson, the UK Prime Minister, urged people to "live with" the Coronavirus, but his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern rejected this plan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-orders-demolition-of-palestinian-homes-in-west-bank-village-396548">Israel orders demolition of Palestinian homes in West Bank village</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/07/201443-untitled-design-14.jpg" />Israel ordered the demolition of Palestinian homes in the northern Jordan Valley, located in the occupied West Bank, 63 people were displaced from the area, which was designated as a military firing range, according to Palestinian officials.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/japan-to-impose-virus-emergency-in-tokyo-during-olympics-reports-396505">Japan to impose virus emergency in Tokyo during Olympics: Reports</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/11/21/117548-untitled-design-57.jpg" />According to reports, Japan plans to declare a virus state of emergency during the Olympics, meaning spectators could be barred from venues.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-protesters-mark-1962-rallies-against-first-junta-396454">Myanmar protesters mark 1962 rallies against first junta</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/07/201387-untitled-design-8.jpg" />More than five months after the country's latest junta came to power, protesters from across Myanmar took to the streets to mark the anniversary of student protests against Myanmar's first junta in 1962.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ghani-says-taliban-cannot-make-afghan-government-surrender-even-in-100-years-396432">Ghani says Taliban cannot make Afghan government surrender, even in 100 years</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/24/170963-untitled-design-27.jpg" />

Ashraf Ghani, the Afghan president, said on Tuesday that even in 100 years, the Taliban cannot overthrow the Afghan government. According to him, the Taliban and its supporters are solely responsible for the current bloodshed and destruction in Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-told-chief-of-staff-hitler-did-good-things-book-396485">Trump told Chief of Staff, 'Hitler did good things': Book</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/24/175541-donald-trumpah.jpg" />Former US President Donald Trump has again landed in controversy. According to recent revelations, Trump once told John Kelly, his then-chief of staff, that Hitler did a lot of good things.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-takes-steps-to-make-enriched-uranium-metal-decision-draws-criticism-396433">Watch:&nbsp;Iran takes steps to make enriched Uranium metal, decision draws criticism</a>

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President Jovenel Moise of Haiti was assassinated by an unknown group of men, according to Haiti's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph. In addition to the late President, First Lady Martine Moïse was also shot, but she has survived and is under medical observation.

President Jovenel Moise of Haiti was assassinated by an unknown group of men, according to Haiti's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph. In addition to the late President, First Lady Martine Moïse was also shot, but she has survived and is under medical observation. After Moise's demise, for now, Claude Joseph has taken control of the Caribbean country. Since the start of the US military's final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, the Taliban has made a big headway into Afghanistan, capturing areas. Recently, the Taliban launched a fresh attack against on Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis. As fighting takes place inside the city, this is the Taliban's first assault on a provincial capital since they began their major offensive. Click on headlines to read more Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated, wife injured; World leaders pay tribute A shocking announcement was made by the interim prime minister, Claude Joseph, announcing the death of Haiti's president Jovenel Moise. Taliban launches fresh attack on northwestern Afghan province As the Taliban continued its assault with US troops leaving Afghanistan on Wednesday, it attacked Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis. The militants have been gaining a foothold in the north, which was not their traditional stronghold amid fierce fighting with Afghan troops. CDC says Delta variant dominant in US, makes up more than half of COVID-19 cases According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the highly contagious Delta variant has become the leading Coronavirus strain in the US, accounting for more than 51 per cent of all Coronavirus infections in the country. New Zealand will not follow UK's 'live with Covid' policy: Jacinda Ardern Boris Johnson, the UK Prime Minister, urged people to "live with" the Coronavirus, but his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern rejected this plan. Israel orders demolition of Palestinian homes in West Bank village Israel ordered the demolition of Palestinian homes in the northern Jordan Valley, located in the occupied West Bank, 63 people were displaced from the area, which was designated as a military firing range, according to Palestinian officials. Japan to impose virus emergency in Tokyo during Olympics: Reports According to reports, Japan plans to declare a virus state of emergency during the Olympics, meaning spectators could be barred from venues. Myanmar protesters mark 1962 rallies against first junta More than five months after the country's latest junta came to power, protesters from across Myanmar took to the streets to mark the anniversary of student protests against Myanmar's first junta in 1962. Ghani says Taliban cannot make Afghan government surrender, even in 100 years Ashraf Ghani, the Afghan president, said on Tuesday that even in 100 years, the Taliban cannot overthrow the Afghan government. According to him, the Taliban and its supporters are solely responsible for the current bloodshed and destruction in Afghanistan. Trump told Chief of Staff, 'Hitler did good things': Book Former US President Donald Trump has again landed in controversy. According to recent revelations, Trump once told John Kelly, his then-chief of staff, that Hitler did a lot of good things. Watch: Iran takes steps to make enriched Uranium metal, decision draws criticism

Top 10 world news: Haiti President assassinated, Taliban attacks Badghis capital and more

Since&nbsp;the start of the US military's&nbsp;final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, the&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;has made a big headway into Afghanistan, capturing areas. Recently, after a night of fighting between Afghan Forces and them, the Taliban have taken control of&nbsp;Panjwai, a key Kandahar district. This comes just two days after two days after US and NATO forces vacated their main Bagram Air Base near Kabul.

Meanwhile, the director-general of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has&nbsp;warned that given the urgency surrounding the Delta variant, the slow pace at which the rich nations are sharing vaccines with low-income countries is putting millions of lives at risk. He also added that world leaders must ensure that at least 10 per cent&nbsp;of people in all countries are vaccinated by September end.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-seize-key-kandahar-district-395749">Taliban seize key Kandahar district</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/24/156235-taliban-1.jpg" />According to Afghan officials, the Taliban have taken control of a key Kandahar district&nbsp;a former bastion of the Taliban, after fierce nighttime fighting.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-urges-countries-to-vaccinate-more-people-as-delta-variant-now-in-98-countries-395691">WHO urges countries to vaccinate more people as Delta variant now in 98 countries</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/24/195985-oof-5.jpg" />Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization has warned that the rich nations are sharing vaccines with low-income countries too slowly to prevent the spread of the Delta variant of Covid, putting at risks millions of lives.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-experts-raise-alarm-over-soft-pedal-coverage-of-ccps-centenary-395672">US experts raise alarm over 'soft-pedal coverage' of CCP's centenary</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/10/186477-us-and-china.jpg" />The 'soft-pedal coverage' of the Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the Communist Party centenary has left US experts sounding the alarm bells. Geopolitical experts believe that commercial motive could be behind the mellow reporting of the communist nation by American media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-on-run-but-delta-variant-is-of-concern-joe-biden-urges-people-to-get-vaccinated-395658">'COVID-19 on run but Delta variant is of concern': Joe Biden urges people to get vaccinated</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/10/149017-usa-corona-afp.jpg" />US president&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;has expressed concern about the Delta variant of&nbsp;coronavirus, as the US is set to miss its target of&nbsp;vaccinating&nbsp;at least 70 per cent of the adult population by the Fourth of July.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tigray-rebels-accept-ceasefire-in-principle-395760">Tigray rebels accept ceasefire 'in principle'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/04/168366-untitled-design-43.jpg" />Rebels in Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region accepted a ceasefire "in principle", however, they have set strict conditions to formalise the ceasefire.

A Philippine<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippine-military-plane-carrying-92-people-crashes-40-rescued-17-dead-395665">&nbsp;military plane carrying 92 people crashes; 40 rescued, 45 dead</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/04/200925-philippine-military-plane-crash-1.jpg" />A Philippine military plane carrying at least 92&nbsp;people,&nbsp;most of the army personnel, has crashed in the southern part of the country on Sunday, the chief of the armed forces reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astronauts-complete-first-spacewalk-at-chinas-new-tiangong-station-395731">Astronauts complete first spacewalk at China's new Tiangong station</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/17/198852-untitled-design-3.jpg" />Chinese astronauts have successfully performed the country's first tandem spacewalk while working for seven hours on the outside of the new Tiangong station in orbit around Earth.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marine-le-pen-re-elected-as-head-of-french-far-right-395754">Marine Le Pen re-elected as head of French far-right</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/04/200967-marine-le-pen.jpg" />Marine Le Pen got re-elected as head of the National Rally on Sunday. The re-election took place at a party congress where she is seeking support for her 2022 presidential bid. The party has performed badly in regional polls.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explainer-why-fourth-of-july-is-a-big-thing-in-usa-395755">Explainer: Why Fourth of July is a big thing in USA</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/04/200964-untitled-design-2021-07-04t174909676.jpg" />As America celebrates the Fourth of July, or the American holiday celebrating independence, let's explore this day's significance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-ukraines-female-soldiers-made-to-march-in-heels-395709">Watch: Ukraine's female soldiers made to march in heels</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/04/200943-ukrainian-women-troops-march-in-heels.jpg" />What was supposed to be a unique parade has left the Ukrainian authorities in the middle of a sexist controversy ahead of its 30 years of independence celebrations.

Since the start of the US military's final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, the Taliban has made a big headway into Afghanistan, capturing areas. Recently, after a night of fighting between Afghan Forces and them, the Taliban have taken control of Panjwai, a key Kandahar district.

Since the start of the US military's final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, the Taliban has made a big headway into Afghanistan, capturing areas. Recently, after a night of fighting between Afghan Forces and them, the Taliban have taken control of Panjwai, a key Kandahar district. This comes just two days after two days after US and NATO forces vacated their main Bagram Air Base near Kabul. Meanwhile, the director-general of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that given the urgency surrounding the Delta variant, the slow pace at which the rich nations are sharing vaccines with low-income countries is putting millions of lives at risk. He also added that world leaders must ensure that at least 10 per cent of people in all countries are vaccinated by September end. Click on headlines to read more Taliban seize key Kandahar district According to Afghan officials, the Taliban have taken control of a key Kandahar district a former bastion of the Taliban, after fierce nighttime fighting. WHO urges countries to vaccinate more people as Delta variant now in 98 countries Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization has warned that the rich nations are sharing vaccines with low-income countries too slowly to prevent the spread of the Delta variant of Covid, putting at risks millions of lives. US experts raise alarm over 'soft-pedal coverage' of CCP's centenary The 'soft-pedal coverage' of the Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the Communist Party centenary has left US experts sounding the alarm bells. Geopolitical experts believe that commercial motive could be behind the mellow reporting of the communist nation by American media. 'COVID-19 on run but Delta variant is of concern': Joe Biden urges people to get vaccinated US president Joe Biden has expressed concern about the Delta variant of coronavirus, as the US is set to miss its target of vaccinating at least 70 per cent of the adult population by the Fourth of July. Tigray rebels accept ceasefire 'in principle' Rebels in Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region accepted a ceasefire "in principle", however, they have set strict conditions to formalise the ceasefire. A Philippine military plane carrying 92 people crashes; 40 rescued, 45 dead A Philippine military plane carrying at least 92 people, most of the army personnel, has crashed in the southern part of the country on Sunday, the chief of the armed forces reported. Astronauts complete first spacewalk at China's new Tiangong station Chinese astronauts have successfully performed the country's first tandem spacewalk while working for seven hours on the outside of the new Tiangong station in orbit around Earth. Marine Le Pen re-elected as head of French far-right Marine Le Pen got re-elected as head of the National Rally on Sunday. The re-election took place at a party congress where she is seeking support for her 2022 presidential bid. The party has performed badly in regional polls. Explainer: Why Fourth of July is a big thing in USA As America celebrates the Fourth of July, or the American holiday celebrating independence, let's explore this day's significance. Watch: Ukraine's female soldiers made to march in heels What was supposed to be a unique parade has left the Ukrainian authorities in the middle of a sexist controversy ahead of its 30 years of independence celebrations.

Top 10 world news: Taliban captures fifth Kandahar district, WHO says vaccine sharing speed too slow & more

Since May 1, or the start of the US military's&nbsp;final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, Afghan forces and the Taliban have clashed fiercely across the rugged countryside as peace talks between them have faltered. After the recent&nbsp;US and NATO&nbsp;troops'&nbsp;evacuation of their main Bagram Air Base, the Afghan&nbsp;Ministry of Defence claims that in the last 24 hours, more than 300 Taliban fighters were killed in fighting with government forces. However, the Taliban has refuted these claims.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, following&nbsp;former US President Donald Trump's banning from social media platform&nbsp;Twitter, his team has launched a similar app GETTR. The app describes itself as a “non-bias social network for people all over the world", however, it has been flagged by&nbsp;users as a&nbsp;'Place of hate'.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-fighting-rages-as-us-forces-seek-exit-by-end-august-395583">Afghanistan: Fighting rages as US forces seek exit by end of August</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/01/193423-afghanistan.jpg" />Afghan officials say since the announcement of US troop withdrawal, hundreds of Taliban fighters were killed in fighting across several provinces of Afghanistan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/place-of-hate-donald-trumps-team-launches-twitter-like-social-media-platform-gettr-395473">'Place of hate': Donald Trump's team launches Twitter-like social media platform GETTR</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200822-gettr.jpg" />Keeping in mind former US president Donal Trump's love for&nbsp;the social media platform Twitter, his team has now launched a similar platform called GETTR.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/possible-in-future-to-mix-vaccine-doses-says-german-health-minister-395572">Possible in future to mix vaccine doses, says German health minister</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/17/198819-corbevax.JPG" />German Health Minister Jens Spahn told reporters on Friday that it would be possible in future to mix vaccine doses. In Spahn's opinion, it would be possible to combine the first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine with a second shot of the mRNA vaccine like those from Pfizer or Moderna.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-planes-practise-bombing-ships-in-black-sea-395591">Russian planes practise bombing ships in Black Sea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200875-russia-3.jpg" />Russia says that its warplanes practised bombing enemy ships in the Black Sea during training exercises. There is tension between Russia and the West over NATO drills in the region and recent incidents with a British warship.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-denies-links-to-attacks-on-us-forces-in-iraq-syria-395540">Iran denies links to attacks on US forces in Iraq, Syria</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200855-iran-un.jpg" />Condemning&nbsp;US&nbsp;airstrikes on Iraq,&nbsp;Iran denied&nbsp;US&nbsp;accusations that the country&nbsp;supported attacks on US&nbsp;forces in Iraq and Syria.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-nations-to-build-great-wall-of-immunity-against-coronavirus-395538">China urges nations to build 'Great Wall of Immunity' against coronavirus</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/09/19/110497-china11main.jpg" />China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community to build a 'Great Wall of Immunity' to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that&nbsp;"We should face the imminent challenges together,".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-protesters-burn-junta-leaders-images-on-his-birthday-395520">Myanmar protesters burn junta leader's images on his birthday</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200846-myanmar-1.jpg" />In the latest demonstrations against the coup that over five months ago that has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaos, protesters burned mock coffins and pictures of Myanmar's army ruler Min Aung Hlaing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/more-than-2000-flee-as-philippine-volcano-spews-toxic-gas-395524">More than 2,000 flee as Philippine volcano spews toxic gas</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/01/13/123758-untitled-design.jpg" />Philippine officials announce&nbsp;that over 2,000 people have fled from the eruption of the Taal volcano that has filled the air near the Philippine capital with toxic gas.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-poor-attitude-towards-human-rights-results-in-decline-in-popularity-in-developed-countries-study-395523">China's poor attitude towards human rights results in decline in popularity in developed countries: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/18/145271-jinping.jpg" />

A new study&nbsp;conducted by Pew Research Center has revealed that China’s popularity in developed countries has seen a major fall due to the way the country has been treating minority groups and the excessive restrictions on freedom and human rights.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/titus-the-t-rex-goes-on-display-in-england-395589">Titus the T-Rex goes on display in England</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200874-untitled-design-2021-07-03t185234559.jpg" />The Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum will display the T-Rex's skeleton, discovered in Montana in 2018,&nbsp;as part of a new exhibition about the dinosaur's life and environment.

Since May 1, or the start of the US military's final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, Afghan forces and the Taliban have clashed fiercely across the rugged countryside as peace talks between them have faltered.

Since May 1, or the start of the US military's final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, Afghan forces and the Taliban have clashed fiercely across the rugged countryside as peace talks between them have faltered. After the recent US and NATO troops' evacuation of their main Bagram Air Base, the Afghan Ministry of Defence claims that in the last 24 hours, more than 300 Taliban fighters were killed in fighting with government forces. However, the Taliban has refuted these claims. Meanwhile, following former US President Donald Trump's banning from social media platform Twitter, his team has launched a similar app GETTR. The app describes itself as a “non-bias social network for people all over the world", however, it has been flagged by users as a 'Place of hate'. Click on headlines to read more Afghanistan: Fighting rages as US forces seek exit by end of August Afghan officials say since the announcement of US troop withdrawal, hundreds of Taliban fighters were killed in fighting across several provinces of Afghanistan. 'Place of hate': Donald Trump's team launches Twitter-like social media platform GETTR Keeping in mind former US president Donal Trump's love for the social media platform Twitter, his team has now launched a similar platform called GETTR. Possible in future to mix vaccine doses, says German health minister German Health Minister Jens Spahn told reporters on Friday that it would be possible in future to mix vaccine doses. In Spahn's opinion, it would be possible to combine the first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine with a second shot of the mRNA vaccine like those from Pfizer or Moderna. Russian planes practise bombing ships in Black Sea Russia says that its warplanes practised bombing enemy ships in the Black Sea during training exercises. There is tension between Russia and the West over NATO drills in the region and recent incidents with a British warship. Iran denies links to attacks on US forces in Iraq, Syria Condemning US airstrikes on Iraq, Iran denied US accusations that the country supported attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria. China urges nations to build 'Great Wall of Immunity' against coronavirus China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community to build a 'Great Wall of Immunity' to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that "We should face the imminent challenges together,". Myanmar protesters burn junta leader's images on his birthday In the latest demonstrations against the coup that over five months ago that has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaos, protesters burned mock coffins and pictures of Myanmar's army ruler Min Aung Hlaing. More than 2,000 flee as Philippine volcano spews toxic gas Philippine officials announce that over 2,000 people have fled from the eruption of the Taal volcano that has filled the air near the Philippine capital with toxic gas. China's poor attitude towards human rights results in decline in popularity in developed countries: Study A new study conducted by Pew Research Center has revealed that China’s popularity in developed countries has seen a major fall due to the way the country has been treating minority groups and the excessive restrictions on freedom and human rights. Titus the T-Rex goes on display in England The Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum will display the T-Rex's skeleton, discovered in Montana in 2018, as part of a new exhibition about the dinosaur's life and environment.

Top 10 world news: Afghan govt claims 300 Taliban killed in 24 Hours, Trump's team launches GETTR to replace Twitter & more

Israel carried out airstrikes against Islamist militant sites in Gaza on Friday&nbsp;, reportedly in retaliation to&nbsp;incendiary balloon launches from the Palestinian enclave.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Amid the growing panic over the Delta variant of coronavirus,&nbsp;USA top coronavirus expert and White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci says that vaccines that have been authorised by the US are effective against the 'variant of concern' B.1.617.2.&nbsp;

In other news, the Taliban has expressed joy over the exit of all US and NATO forces from Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, saying that they "welcome and support" it as&nbsp;a sign of an imminent final withdrawal of foreign troops from the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-strikes-gaza-after-incendiary-balloon-launch-395339">Israel strikes Gaza after incendiary balloon launch</a>

 
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In retaliation to incendiary&nbsp;balloon&nbsp;launches from the Palestinian enclave Israel launches airstrikes against&nbsp;Islamist militant sites in&nbsp;Gaza.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-authorised-vaccines-protect-against-delta-variant-says-dr-fauci-395380">US-authorised vaccines protect against Delta variant, says Dr Fauci</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/04/197245-untitled-design-2021-06-04t084009719.jpg" />Repeating&nbsp;his request for everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible,&nbsp;USA top coronavirus expert Dr Anthony Fauci says&nbsp;that US authorised vaccines are effective against the Delta variant of coronavirus.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-welcome-and-support-exit-of-foreign-forces-from-bagram-395324">Taliban 'welcome and support' exit of foreign forces from Bagram</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/02/200750-untitled-design-32.jpg" />The Taliban say that they "welcome and support" the exit of all US and NATO forces from Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, a sign of an imminent final withdrawal of foreign troops from the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-adds-pakistan-turkey-to-list-of-countries-implicated-in-use-of-child-soldiers-395335">US adds Pakistan, Turkey to list of countries implicated in use of child soldiers</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/02/200752-untitled-design-33.jpg" />

The United States has added Turkey and&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;to&nbsp;Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA), a list of countries that are implicated in the use of child soldiers over the past year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-demands-over-xinjiang-unacceptable-says-china-395373">EU demands over Xinjiang 'unacceptable', says China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/11/18/117187-untitled-design-5.jpg" />

China accused the European Union of 'hypocrisy' and of setting 'unacceptable' preconditions for visiting Xinjiang region in China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-inducts-china-made-vt-4-battle-tanks-395404">Pakistan inducts China-made VT-4 battle tanks</a>

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Pakistan has inducted VT-4 battle tanks built by China's state-owned Norinco company&nbsp;into its military.&nbsp;The tanks was earlier delivered to the&nbsp;Pakistan Army and&nbsp;have also been supplied to Thailand and Nigeria.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-calls-report-of-china-building-more-than-100-nuclear-missile-silos-concerning-395234">US calls report of China building more than 100 nuclear missile silos 'concerning'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/02/200692-untitled-design-22.jpg" />The United States calls China's rapid build-up of its nuclear forces&nbsp;concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it "on practical measures to reduce the risks of destabilising arms races."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-holds-discussion-on-nuclear-testing-in-french-polynesia-over-declassified-report-395382">France holds discussion on nuclear testing in French Polynesia over declassified report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/02/200776-french1.jpg" />After a declassified French defence report indicated the hidden&nbsp;impact of&nbsp;nuclear testing&nbsp;in French Polynesia between 1966-1996, the French government holds a round table meeting to discuss the issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-turtle-carcasses-wash-ashore-in-the-aftermath-of-the-sri-lankan-ship-disaster-395370">Hundreds of turtle carcasses wash ashore in the aftermath of the Sri Lankan ship disaster</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/02/200770-untitled-design-5.jpg" />Hundreds of dead turtles have washed ashore in Sri Lanka. The marine disaster has reportedly caused death&nbsp;of 176 turtles, 20 dolphins and four whales to date.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-introduces-alerts-support-option-to-combat-extremism-on-its-platform-395314">Facebook introduces alerts, support option to combat extremism on its platform</a>

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/22/192361-untitled-design-7.jpg" />

Social media giant Facebook has introduced an option of getting alerts or warnings and a support system to combat extremism on its platform.

Israel carried out airstrikes against Islamist militant sites in Gaza on Friday , reportedly in retaliation to incendiary balloon launches from the Palestinian enclave.

Israel carried out airstrikes against Islamist militant sites in Gaza on Friday , reportedly in retaliation to incendiary balloon launches from the Palestinian enclave. Meanwhile, Amid the growing panic over the Delta variant of coronavirus, USA top coronavirus expert and White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci says that vaccines that have been authorised by the US are effective against the 'variant of concern' B.1.617.2. In other news, the Taliban has expressed joy over the exit of all US and NATO forces from Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, saying that they "welcome and support" it as a sign of an imminent final withdrawal of foreign troops from the country. Click on headlines to read more Israel strikes Gaza after incendiary balloon launch In retaliation to incendiary balloon launches from the Palestinian enclave Israel launches airstrikes against Islamist militant sites in Gaza. US-authorised vaccines protect against Delta variant, says Dr Fauci Repeating his request for everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible, USA top coronavirus expert Dr Anthony Fauci says that US authorised vaccines are effective against the Delta variant of coronavirus. Taliban 'welcome and support' exit of foreign forces from Bagram The Taliban say that they "welcome and support" the exit of all US and NATO forces from Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, a sign of an imminent final withdrawal of foreign troops from the country. US adds Pakistan, Turkey to list of countries implicated in use of child soldiers The United States has added Turkey and Pakistan to Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA), a list of countries that are implicated in the use of child soldiers over the past year. EU demands over Xinjiang 'unacceptable', says China China accused the European Union of 'hypocrisy' and of setting 'unacceptable' preconditions for visiting Xinjiang region in China. Pakistan inducts China-made VT-4 battle tanks Pakistan has inducted VT-4 battle tanks built by China's state-owned Norinco company into its military. The tanks was earlier delivered to the Pakistan Army and have also been supplied to Thailand and Nigeria. US calls report of China building more than 100 nuclear missile silos 'concerning' The United States calls China's rapid build-up of its nuclear forces concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it "on practical measures to reduce the risks of destabilising arms races." France holds discussion on nuclear testing in French Polynesia over declassified report After a declassified French defence report indicated the hidden impact of nuclear testing in French Polynesia between 1966-1996, the French government holds a round table meeting to discuss the issue. Hundreds of turtle carcasses wash ashore in the aftermath of the Sri Lankan ship disaster Hundreds of dead turtles have washed ashore in Sri Lanka. The marine disaster has reportedly caused death of 176 turtles, 20 dolphins and four whales to date. Facebook introduces alerts, support option to combat extremism on its platform Social media giant Facebook has introduced an option of getting alerts or warnings and a support system to combat extremism on its platform.

Top 10 world news: Israel airstrikes on Gaza, Fauci says US-approved vaccines effective against Delta variant & more

As part of NATO forces withdrawal from Afghanistan, Italy has completed its troop&nbsp;pullout from the war-torn country. A couple of days back,&nbsp;Germany had also completed its troop pullout.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, after the two earlier instances of unmarked mass graves being discovered in&nbsp;Canada, a third indigenous school containing 182 unmarked graves has been discovered,&nbsp;at the former St Eugene's Mission School near Cranbrook, British Columbia. Earlier, the remains of 215 children were found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia and 751 more unmarked graves at another school in Marieval in Saskatchewan were discovered.

In other news, after two years of investigation by the Manhattan district attorney into alleged fraud at the&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;Organization, in a first, criminal charges will be pressed&nbsp;against former President Donald&nbsp;Trump's company and its long-serving chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-completes-troop-pull-out-from-afghanistan-395032">Italy completes troop pull-out from Afghanistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199748-taliban11.jpg" />Ending a 20 year deployment,&nbsp; as part of an accelerated withdrawal of NATO forces,&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;has completed its troop pullout from Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unstoppable-182-unmarked-graves-found-at-third-canadian-school-395019">'Unstoppable': 182 unmarked graves found at third Canadian school</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199805-untitled-design-20.jpg" />On the heels of two similar finds amounting to hundreds of burials, another 182 unmarked graves have been discovered at a third indigenous residential school in Canada.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-org-cfo-to-be-charged-thursday-us-media-395075">Trump Org., CFO to be charged Thursday: US media</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/29/193220-donald-trump.jpg" />According to a US media report, Former US President Donald&nbsp;Trump's company and its long-serving chief financial officer will be charged&nbsp;with tax-related crimes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-cases-in-europe-up-again-after-10-weeks-of-decline-says-who-395122">Covid cases in Europe up again after 10 weeks of decline, says WHO</a>

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The World Health Organization ohas warned that over two months of declining Covid cases in Europe has come to an end, and&nbsp;a new wave would come "unless we remain disciplined."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-raises-euro-2020-monitoring-issue-amid-virus-surge-in-europe-395144">WHO raises Euro 2020 monitoring issue amid virus surge in Europe</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/01/200643-tt1.jpg" />As Europe witnesses&nbsp;a surge in coronavirus cases, the&nbsp;World Health Organization&nbsp;(WHO)&nbsp;says that with several thousand spectators attending the games, Euro 2020 football matches need to be better monitore.d

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-protester-grandma-wong-arrested-by-police-again-395142">Hong Kong protester 'Grandma Wong' arrested by police again</a>

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Alexandra Wong, a famous Hong Kong protester&nbsp;nicknamed "Grandma Wong" was arrested again by the police after she waved a Union Jack in Hong Kong on July 1, the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-vaccine-body-recommends-virus-booster-shots-from-september-government-set-to-decide-395165">UK's vaccine body recommends virus booster shots from September; government set to decide</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/01/200654-fb1.jpg" />UK's&nbsp;Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)&nbsp;in its report has suggested that booster shots need to be administered in the country with the winter approaching.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-heat-wave-british-columbia-sees-195-increase-in-sudden-deaths-with-486-cases-reported-395117">Canada heat wave: British Columbia sees 195% increase in sudden deaths with 486 cases reported</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/29/200305-oof.jpg" />At least 486 sudden deaths were reported in a time span of five days during British Columbia’s catastrophic heatwave.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sustainable-development-report-ranks-australia-last-on-climate-action-395157">Sustainable development report ranks Australia last on climate action</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/26/196268-untitled-design-24.jpg" />The Sustainable Development Report by Cambridge in&nbsp;its&nbsp;global assessment on&nbsp;achieving sustainable development goals&nbsp;has ranked Australia in&nbsp;the last position for climate action among 193 countries it evaluated.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-catastrophic-heatwave-delivers-high-temperatures-in-various-areas-395068">In Pics | Catastrophic heatwave delivers high temperatures in various areas</a>

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An intense heatwave swept across various regions. With monsoon yet to arrive, people find different ways to deal with the scorching heat.

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As part of NATO forces withdrawal from Afghanistan, Italy has completed its troop pullout from the war-torn country. A couple of days back, Germany had also completed its troop pullout.

As part of NATO forces withdrawal from Afghanistan, Italy has completed its troop pullout from the war-torn country. A couple of days back, Germany had also completed its troop pullout. Meanwhile, after the two earlier instances of unmarked mass graves being discovered in Canada, a third indigenous school containing 182 unmarked graves has been discovered, at the former St Eugene's Mission School near Cranbrook, British Columbia. Earlier, the remains of 215 children were found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia and 751 more unmarked graves at another school in Marieval in Saskatchewan were discovered. In other news, after two years of investigation by the Manhattan district attorney into alleged fraud at the Trump Organization, in a first, criminal charges will be pressed against former President Donald Trump's company and its long-serving chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg. Click on headlines to read more Italy completes troop pull-out from Afghanistan Ending a 20 year deployment, as part of an accelerated withdrawal of NATO forces, Italy has completed its troop pullout from Afghanistan. 'Unstoppable': 182 unmarked graves found at third Canadian school On the heels of two similar finds amounting to hundreds of burials, another 182 unmarked graves have been discovered at a third indigenous residential school in Canada. Trump Org., CFO to be charged Thursday: US media According to a US media report, Former US President Donald Trump's company and its long-serving chief financial officer will be charged with tax-related crimes. Covid cases in Europe up again after 10 weeks of decline, says WHO The World Health Organization ohas warned that over two months of declining Covid cases in Europe has come to an end, and a new wave would come "unless we remain disciplined." WHO raises Euro 2020 monitoring issue amid virus surge in Europe As Europe witnesses a surge in coronavirus cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that with several thousand spectators attending the games, Euro 2020 football matches need to be better monitore.d Hong Kong protester 'Grandma Wong' arrested by police again Alexandra Wong, a famous Hong Kong protester nicknamed "Grandma Wong" was arrested again by the police after she waved a Union Jack in Hong Kong on July 1, the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China. UK's vaccine body recommends virus booster shots from September; government set to decide UK's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) in its report has suggested that booster shots need to be administered in the country with the winter approaching. Canada heat wave: British Columbia sees 195% increase in sudden deaths with 486 cases reported At least 486 sudden deaths were reported in a time span of five days during British Columbia’s catastrophic heatwave. Sustainable development report ranks Australia last on climate action The Sustainable Development Report by Cambridge in its global assessment on achieving sustainable development goals has ranked Australia in the last position for climate action among 193 countries it evaluated. In Pics | Catastrophic heatwave delivers high temperatures in various areas An intense heatwave swept across various regions. With monsoon yet to arrive, people find different ways to deal with the scorching heat.

Top 10 world news: Italy completes troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, Trump Organisation to be charged

Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus&nbsp;that was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and then covered up.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a year after&nbsp;the imposition of Hong Kong's security law, Amnesty International says&nbsp;Hong Kong authorities have used it to target dissent and justify "censorship, harassment, arrests and prosecutions that violate human rights." Since its imposition&nbsp;on June 30 2020, as&nbsp;many as 117 pro-democracy voices have been arrested under it, this includes around&nbsp;60 pro-democracy politicians, activists, students, and journalists, and the five Apple Daily employees arrested recently.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-china-needs-to-be-held-accountable-for-the-wuhan-lab-leak-and-cover-up-says-pompeo-394906">COVID-19: China needs to be held accountable for the Wuhan lab leak and cover-up, says Pompeo</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/16/178712-mike-pompeoa.jpg" />Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has stated that the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus&nbsp;that was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and then covered up.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-and-taiwan-restart-trade-talks-despite-china-opposition-394952">US and Taiwan restart trade talks despite China opposition</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/26/189069-untitled-design-2.jpg" />The United States and&nbsp;Taiwan have&nbsp;restarted trade talks after five years as Washington moves to boost its ties with the island despite China's objections.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-year-into-contentious-security-law-hong-kong-has-made-117-arrests-394837">One year into contentious security law, Hong Kong has made 117 arrests</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/30/200461-oof-7.jpg" />Since the imposition of this law, under China’s tightened grip, the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong has arrested at least 117 people for violating the contentious national security law which limits the scope of dissent in the former British territory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-security-law-is-a-human-rights-emergency-amnesty-394852">Hong Kong security law is 'a human rights emergency': Amnesty</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/08/181834-hong-kong.jpg" />Hong Kong authorities have used a new national security law to target dissent and justify 'censorship, harassment, arrests and prosecutions that violate human rights, says Amnesty International.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-government-and-jewish-settlers-reach-deal-to-vacate-west-bank-outpost-394930">Israeli government and Jewish settlers reach deal to vacate West Bank outpost</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/30/200504-untitled-design.jpg" />The&nbsp;Israeli government and Jewish settlers have reached a deal to vacate a remove West Bank outpost that has become a flashpoint for clashes with Palestinians who also claim the land.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-could-face-covid-19-fourth-wave-amid-surge-in-delta-variant-says-government-scientific-adviser-394964">France could face COVID-19 fourth wave amid surge in Delta variant, says government scientific adviser</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/15/178558-covid1.jpg" />French government's scientific adviser Professor Arnaud Fontanet says that the country could face a&nbsp;fourth wave of coronavirus&nbsp;due to a surge in cases caused by the Delta variant.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-faces-astrazeneca-vaccine-chaos-over-pm-morrisons-statement-394929">Australia faces AstraZeneca vaccine chaos over PM Morrison's statement</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/15/187185-7.jpg" />After&nbsp;Australian&nbsp;PM Scott Morrison allowed citizens under 40 to get the&nbsp;AstraZeneca&nbsp;vaccine several state governments resisted the central governments&nbsp;call to vaccinate people. The hesitancy over AstraZeneca shots is linked to reports of&nbsp;blood clots.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-says-putin-received-domestically-made-sputnik-v-coronavirus-vaccine-394920">Kremlin says Putin received domestically-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/16/198764-putin.jpg" />After previously declining to disclose which vaccine he had taken, the Kremlin&nbsp;says that&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin had&nbsp;received two vaccine shots of the country's homegrown Sputnik vaccine against COVID-19 in March and April.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-considering-legal-action-against-poland-for-setting-up-lgbt-free-zones-394959">EU considering legal action against Poland for setting up 'LGBT-free' zones</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/30/200518-oof-12.jpg" />The European Union is set to take legal action against Poland for setting up “LGBT-free” zones in many places. These zones have been set up by some local authorities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-under-pressure-from-us-western-powers-over-its-ties-with-china-says-imran-khan-394905">Pakistan under pressure from US, western powers over its ties with China, says Imran Khan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/20/183660-imran-khan.jpg" />Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says that his country was under pressure from the United States and Western powers over its close ties with China as he vowed to never buckle under that pressure.

Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus that was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and then covered up.

Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus that was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and then covered up. Meanwhile, a year after the imposition of Hong Kong's security law, Amnesty International says Hong Kong authorities have used it to target dissent and justify "censorship, harassment, arrests and prosecutions that violate human rights." Since its imposition on June 30 2020, as many as 117 pro-democracy voices have been arrested under it, this includes around 60 pro-democracy politicians, activists, students, and journalists, and the five Apple Daily employees arrested recently. Click on headlines to read more COVID-19: China needs to be held accountable for the Wuhan lab leak and cover-up, says Pompeo Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has stated that the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus that was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and then covered up. US and Taiwan restart trade talks despite China opposition The United States and Taiwan have restarted trade talks after five years as Washington moves to boost its ties with the island despite China's objections. One year into contentious security law, Hong Kong has made 117 arrests Since the imposition of this law, under China’s tightened grip, the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong has arrested at least 117 people for violating the contentious national security law which limits the scope of dissent in the former British territory. Hong Kong security law is 'a human rights emergency': Amnesty Hong Kong authorities have used a new national security law to target dissent and justify 'censorship, harassment, arrests and prosecutions that violate human rights, says Amnesty International. Israeli government and Jewish settlers reach deal to vacate West Bank outpost The Israeli government and Jewish settlers have reached a deal to vacate a remove West Bank outpost that has become a flashpoint for clashes with Palestinians who also claim the land. France could face COVID-19 fourth wave amid surge in Delta variant, says government scientific adviser French government's scientific adviser Professor Arnaud Fontanet says that the country could face a fourth wave of coronavirus due to a surge in cases caused by the Delta variant. Australia faces AstraZeneca vaccine chaos over PM Morrison's statement After Australian PM Scott Morrison allowed citizens under 40 to get the AstraZeneca vaccine several state governments resisted the central governments call to vaccinate people. The hesitancy over AstraZeneca shots is linked to reports of blood clots. Kremlin says Putin received domestically-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine After previously declining to disclose which vaccine he had taken, the Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin had received two vaccine shots of the country's homegrown Sputnik vaccine against COVID-19 in March and April. EU considering legal action against Poland for setting up 'LGBT-free' zones The European Union is set to take legal action against Poland for setting up “LGBT-free” zones in many places. These zones have been set up by some local authorities. Pakistan under pressure from US, western powers over its ties with China, says Imran Khan Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says that his country was under pressure from the United States and Western powers over its close ties with China as he vowed to never buckle under that pressure.

Top 10 world news: Pompeo on Wuhan lab leak, US-Taiwan restart trade talks, and more

A passenger ship with several people on board sank off Bali in Indonesia. Meanwhile,&nbsp;a day after Japan's deputy defence minister Yasuhide Nakayama said&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;should be protected as a "democratic country", China said the statement seriously violated the principles of China-Japan Joint Communique. China has also&nbsp;temporarily banned fishing for&nbsp;squids&nbsp;in parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans amid reports of overfishing which was led to scarcity. In Nigeria,&nbsp;several media organisations are concerned that the&nbsp; government might bring in stricter rules and regulations to clamp down on freedom of media in the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/passenger-ship-sinks-off-indonesias-bali-island-report-394755" hreflang="en">Passenger ship sinks off Indonesia's Bali island: Report</a>

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The KMP Yunice ship had at least 41 passengers and 15 crew members when it sank, reports said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-is-furious-after-japanese-minister-calls-taiwan-a-country-394721">China fumes after Japanese minister calls Taiwan a 'country'</a>

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Japanese minister Yasuhide Nakayama, during a talk with a think tank, had said there was a growing threat of Chinese and Russian collaboration while questioning the "One China" policy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-was-bolsonaros-fault-researchers-claim-brazil-could-have-saved-400000-covid-deaths-394736">Researchers claim Brazil could have saved 400,000 Covid deaths</a>

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Researchers claim that stricter social distancing measures and an early start to the Covid vaccination programmes could have prevented at least 80 per cent of the Covid deaths registered in Brazil.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covishield-becomes-collateral-damage-in-the-inter-eu-tussle-over-chinese-vaccines-394744">Covishield becomes collateral damage in the inter EU tussle on Chinese vaccine</a>

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The EU member countries were divided over allowing the Chinese vaccines, Sinopharm and Sino vac, and Russian vaccine Sputnik V as the bloc opens up for travel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/delhi-new-virus-cytomegalovirus-found-in-covid-patients-394725">Delhi: New virus, Cytomegalovirus, found in Covid patients</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/25/146657-delhii-reuters.jpg" />

As the world prepares itself against the new and emerging&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/covid-19-all-you-need-to-know-about-delta-plus-variant-393450">Delta Plus strain</a>&nbsp;of the coronavirus, India has reported a new type of virus in people who have already suffered&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a>.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-coronavac-vaccine-well-tolerated-and-safe-for-children-and-adolescents-lancet-394741" hreflang="en">China's CoronaVac vaccine 'well tolerated and safe' for children and adolescents: Lancet</a>

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The&nbsp;World Health Organization(WHO)&nbsp;had approved<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-800000-doses-of-chinese-vaccine-arrive-in-nepal-388808">&nbsp;China's</a>&nbsp;two-dose CoronaVac&nbsp;for emergency use listing after finding it "safe, effective and quality-assured".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/species-of-extinct-mouse-rediscovered-after-150-years-in-australia-394715" hreflang="en">Species of 'extinct' mouse rediscovered after 150 years in Australia</a>

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A mouse, whose species was believed to have been extinct more than 150 years ago, has been rediscovered in islands off Western Australia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-temporarily-ban-squid-fishing-in-parts-of-pacific-and-atlantic-oceans-394729" hreflang="en">China to temporarily ban squid fishing in parts of Pacific &amp; Atlantic Oceans</a>

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China reportedly accounts for 70 per cent of global squid catch and its ships sail far and wide looking for the fish while travelling as far as West African and Latin American waters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/keep-your-jaw-shut-new-zealand-researchers-new-weight-loss-device-labelled-as-torture-394732" hreflang="en">New Zealand researchers' new 'weight loss' device labelled as 'torture'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/29/200398-weight-loss-device.jpg" />

A group of New Zealand researchers have created a new weight-loss device that uses magnets to shut a person’s jaw together to keep them from chewing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/where-is-freedom-of-press-nigerias-media-fears-restrictions-after-twitter-ban-394734" hreflang="en">'Freedom of press?': Nigeria's media fears restrictions after Twitter ban</a>

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After the fight between social media platform, Twitter, and the government of Nigeria, media houses fear it might be their chance of coming under the hammer.

A passenger ship with several people on board sank off Bali in Indonesia. Meanwhile, a day after Japan's deputy defence minister Yasuhide Nakayama said Taiwan should be protected as a "democratic country", China said the statement seriously violated the principles of China-Japan Joint Communique.

A passenger ship with several people on board sank off Bali in Indonesia. Meanwhile, a day after Japan's deputy defence minister Yasuhide Nakayama said Taiwan should be protected as a "democratic country", China said the statement seriously violated the principles of China-Japan Joint Communique. China has also temporarily banned fishing for squids in parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans amid reports of overfishing which was led to scarcity. In Nigeria, several media organisations are concerned that the government might bring in stricter rules and regulations to clamp down on freedom of media in the country. Click on headlines to read more Passenger ship sinks off Indonesia's Bali island: Report The KMP Yunice ship had at least 41 passengers and 15 crew members when it sank, reports said. China fumes after Japanese minister calls Taiwan a 'country' Japanese minister Yasuhide Nakayama, during a talk with a think tank, had said there was a growing threat of Chinese and Russian collaboration while questioning the "One China" policy. Researchers claim Brazil could have saved 400,000 Covid deaths Researchers claim that stricter social distancing measures and an early start to the Covid vaccination programmes could have prevented at least 80 per cent of the Covid deaths registered in Brazil. Covishield becomes collateral damage in the inter EU tussle on Chinese vaccine The EU member countries were divided over allowing the Chinese vaccines, Sinopharm and Sino vac, and Russian vaccine Sputnik V as the bloc opens up for travel. Delhi: New virus, Cytomegalovirus, found in Covid patients As the world prepares itself against the new and emerging Delta Plus strain of the coronavirus, India has reported a new type of virus in people who have already suffered COVID-19. China's CoronaVac vaccine 'well tolerated and safe' for children and adolescents: Lancet The World Health Organization(WHO) had approved China's two-dose CoronaVac for emergency use listing after finding it "safe, effective and quality-assured". Species of 'extinct' mouse rediscovered after 150 years in Australia A mouse, whose species was believed to have been extinct more than 150 years ago, has been rediscovered in islands off Western Australia. China to temporarily ban squid fishing in parts of Pacific & Atlantic Oceans China reportedly accounts for 70 per cent of global squid catch and its ships sail far and wide looking for the fish while travelling as far as West African and Latin American waters. New Zealand researchers' new 'weight loss' device labelled as 'torture' A group of New Zealand researchers have created a new weight-loss device that uses magnets to shut a person’s jaw together to keep them from chewing. 'Freedom of press?': Nigeria's media fears restrictions after Twitter ban After the fight between social media platform, Twitter, and the government of Nigeria, media houses fear it might be their chance of coming under the hammer.

Top 10 world news: Bali passenger ship accident, Bolsonaro at fault, and more

In what could prove to be dealbreaker for the United States, Iran has refused to&nbsp;hand over images from inside of some Iranian nuclear sites to the UN&nbsp;nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)&nbsp;as a monitoring agreement with the agency had expired. Presently, Tehran is&nbsp;in the midst of the 2015 JCPOA Nuclear deal revival talks with US and other world leaders, though the talks have been&nbsp;adjourned for consultations. According to US officials, Iran's&nbsp;failure to engage with IAEA&nbsp;would contradict Iran's stated desire&nbsp;to resume compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

In other news, Former US President Donald Trump while speaking at an event&nbsp;at Ohio's Lorain County Fairgrounds, once again aired his election woes. Five months after he left office, he revisited some of the false claims familiar from his fruitless challenges of President Joe Biden's election victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In today's newsletter, we also bring for you pictures of&nbsp;Pride month's celebrations worldwide.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-nuclear-site-images-wont-be-given-to-iaea-as-deal-has-expired-394257">Iran says nuclear site images won't be given to IAEA as deal has expired</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200118-mohammad-baqer-qalibaf-file-photo.jpg" />Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament said that, Tehran will never hand over images from inside of some Iranian nuclear sites to the UN&nbsp;nuclear watchdog as a monitoring agreement with the agency had expired. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/secret-uk-defence-documents-found-at-a-bus-stop-in-kent-394292">Secret UK defence documents found at a bus stop in Kent</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200126-hms-defender.jpg" />Secret UK defence documents outlining&nbsp;the movement of the British warship that had led to Russia firing warning shots from the Crimean coast were found&nbsp;at a bus stop in England, UK says investigating.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-airs-old-election-grievances-at-campaign-style-rally-394254">Trump airs old election grievances at campaign-style rally</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200105-trump.jpg" />Former US president Donald Trump&nbsp;reprised his baseless election grievances and painted a dystopian picture of the country under Democratic control in his first campaign-style rally since leaving the White House.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jj-to-stop-selling-opioids-in-us-reaches-usd-230-mn-settlement-394318">J&amp;J to stop selling opioids in US, reaches USD 230 mn settlement</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/06/153257-jnj-reu.jpg" />Pharma giant Johnson and Johnson, accused of fuelling the deadly US opioid crisis has reached a USD 230 million settlement with the state of New York. The company has confirmed that it will stop making or selling opioids in the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-have-drones-with-7000-km-range-says-irans-top-commander-394311">We have drones with 7,000 km range, says Iran's top commander</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200135-hossein-salami.jpg" />In a development thatmay be seen by the USA as a threat to regional stability, Iranian state media quoted a top commander of the Revolutionary Guards as saying that the country has drones with a range of 7000 km (4,375 miles).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sisi-marks-first-iraq-visit-by-an-egyptian-leader-in-decades-394312">Sisi marks first Iraq visit by an Egyptian leader in decades</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200133-untitled-design-2021-06-27t182938375.jpg" />Marking the first visit by an Egyptian president to Iraq since the 1990 invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Baghdad&nbsp;for Tripartite summit involving&nbsp;Egypt, Jordan and Iraq.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-nepalese-ambassador-to-china-highlights-importance-of-bri-for-nepal-394178">Former Nepalese ambassador to China highlights importance of BRI for Nepal</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/19/145662-untitled-design-17.jpg" />Former Nepalese Ambassador to China Leela Mani Paudyal&nbsp;said that Nepal rejects Indo-Pacific Strategy and highlighted the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Nepal's foreign policy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/crowds-flee-dhaka-before-the-beginning-of-a-strict-lockdown-394250">Crowds flee Dhaka before the beginning of a strict lockdown</a>

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Starting from Monday,&nbsp;no one in Bangladesh will be allowed to leave their homes unless in an emergency, following this massive crowds in Dhaka have flocked to ferry terminals to&nbsp;try and get out of the city before a strict national lockdown comes into force.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/china-releases-video-of-zhurong-mars-rover-394304">China releases video of Zhurong Mars rover</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200132-zhurong.jpg" />China's National Space Agency releases&nbsp;video of its Zhurong Mars rover which is part of the Tianwen-1 mission on Mars. It is China's first mission, which arrived in orbit around Mars in February this year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-thousands-turn-out-for-pride-marches-all-across-the-globe-394272">IN PICS | Thousands turn out for Pride marches all across the globe</a>

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Carrying rainbow flags and a range of placards, the&nbsp;march&nbsp;headed at various cities with people booming with enthusiasm.

In what could prove to be dealbreaker for the United States, Iran has refused to hand over images from inside of some Iranian nuclear sites to the UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a monitoring agreement with the agency had expired.

In what could prove to be dealbreaker for the United States, Iran has refused to hand over images from inside of some Iranian nuclear sites to the UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a monitoring agreement with the agency had expired. Presently, Tehran is in the midst of the 2015 JCPOA Nuclear deal revival talks with US and other world leaders, though the talks have been adjourned for consultations. According to US officials, Iran's failure to engage with IAEA would contradict Iran's stated desire to resume compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal. In other news, Former US President Donald Trump while speaking at an event at Ohio's Lorain County Fairgrounds, once again aired his election woes. Five months after he left office, he revisited some of the false claims familiar from his fruitless challenges of President Joe Biden's election victory. In today's newsletter, we also bring for you pictures of Pride month's celebrations worldwide. Click on headlines to read more Iran says nuclear site images won't be given to IAEA as deal has expired Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament said that, Tehran will never hand over images from inside of some Iranian nuclear sites to the UN nuclear watchdog as a monitoring agreement with the agency had expired. Secret UK defence documents found at a bus stop in Kent Secret UK defence documents outlining the movement of the British warship that had led to Russia firing warning shots from the Crimean coast were found at a bus stop in England, UK says investigating. Trump airs old election grievances at campaign-style rally Former US president Donald Trump reprised his baseless election grievances and painted a dystopian picture of the country under Democratic control in his first campaign-style rally since leaving the White House. J&J to stop selling opioids in US, reaches USD 230 mn settlement Pharma giant Johnson and Johnson, accused of fuelling the deadly US opioid crisis has reached a USD 230 million settlement with the state of New York. The company has confirmed that it will stop making or selling opioids in the US. We have drones with 7,000 km range, says Iran's top commander In a development thatmay be seen by the USA as a threat to regional stability, Iranian state media quoted a top commander of the Revolutionary Guards as saying that the country has drones with a range of 7000 km (4,375 miles). Sisi marks first Iraq visit by an Egyptian leader in decades Marking the first visit by an Egyptian president to Iraq since the 1990 invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Baghdad for Tripartite summit involving Egypt, Jordan and Iraq. Former Nepalese ambassador to China highlights importance of BRI for Nepal Former Nepalese Ambassador to China Leela Mani Paudyal said that Nepal rejects Indo-Pacific Strategy and highlighted the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Nepal's foreign policy. Crowds flee Dhaka before the beginning of a strict lockdown Starting from Monday, no one in Bangladesh will be allowed to leave their homes unless in an emergency, following this massive crowds in Dhaka have flocked to ferry terminals to try and get out of the city before a strict national lockdown comes into force. China releases video of Zhurong Mars rover China's National Space Agency releases video of its Zhurong Mars rover which is part of the Tianwen-1 mission on Mars. It is China's first mission, which arrived in orbit around Mars in February this year. IN PICS | Thousands turn out for Pride marches all across the globe Carrying rainbow flags and a range of placards, the march headed at various cities with people booming with enthusiasm.

Top 10 world news: Iran refuses to share nuclear site images with IAEA, Trump revisits election woes & more

George floyd's murderer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison, disappointing many who felt the punishment fell short of the 30 years prosecutors had requested.&nbsp;As the ex-police officer is awarded a sentence over the murder of African-American man, two of Floyd's&nbsp;monuments have been vandalised. These monuments, a wooden statue in New York and a bronze one in New Jersey, were found&nbsp;defaced&nbsp;with an inscription of the American far-right cell “Patriot Front”,&nbsp;defined by&nbsp;the Southern Poverty Law Center as a “white nationalist hate group".

In other news,&nbsp;WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has&nbsp;chastised unnamed countries for their reluctance to share COVID-19 vaccine doses with low-income countries. Condemning the global failure, he said&nbsp;that even when poor countries cruelly lack doses, instead of helping them, rich countries are opening up societies and vaccinating young people, who are not at great risk from COVID-19.

Read this newsletter to the end because we also have for you a piece of interesting news&nbsp;about what could be a "new species of human".&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chauvin-gets-22-12-years-in-prison-for-george-floyds-death-394037">Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd's death</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/26/200007-derek-chauvin.jpg" />Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years&nbsp;in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/george-floyds-new-york-statue-defaced-marked-with-neo-nazi-groups-name-394162">George Floyd's New York statue defaced, marked with neo-Nazi group's name</a>

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In New York, less than a week after its unveiling, a statue of Geoge Floyd was found defaced and marked with a neo-nazi group’s name.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/just-give-us-the-vaccines-who-pleads-as-poor-countries-go-wanting-394068">Just give us the vaccines, WHO pleads, as poor countries go wanting</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/18/140957-who-chief.jpg" />WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says&nbsp;"Our world is failing, as the global community, we are failing,".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iaea-demands-irans-answer-on-monitoring-tehran-says-not-obliged-to-reply-394039">IAEA demands Iran's answer on monitoring, Tehran says not obliged to reply</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/26/199990-iran.jpg" />The UN&nbsp;nuclear watchdog on Friday demanded an immediate reply from Iran on whether it would extend a monitoring agreement that expired overnight, prompting an Iranian envoy to respond that Tehran was under no obligation to provide an answer.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/biden-calls-on-afghans-to-decide-their-future-as-withdrawal-nears-end-394038">Biden calls on Afghans to 'decide their future' as withdrawal nears end</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/26/199992-us.jpg" />In a meeting with&nbsp; Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah,&nbsp;US&nbsp;President Joe Biden called on Afghans to decide the future of their country as the last US&nbsp;troops pack up after 20 years of war and government forces struggle to repel Taliban advances.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-peace-talks-should-go-on-unless-taliban-pull-out-abdullah-394131">Afghanistan peace talks should go on unless Taliban pull out: Abdullah</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/01/24/81571-untitled-design.jpg" />Abdullah Abdullah, the chief of Afghanistan's peace council says that&nbsp;unless the insurgents themselves pull out,&nbsp;talks with the Taliban on a political settlement should not be abandoned despite Taliban attacks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trudeau-says-pope-should-apologise-on-canadian-soil-for-churchs-role-in-residential-schools-394067">Trudeau says Pope should apologise on Canadian soil for church's role in residential schools</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/08/153598-canada.jpg" />After nearly 1,000 bodies were found in two mass graves, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that&nbsp;he has asked the pope to come to Canada to apologise for the Catholic Church's role in running residential schools for indigenous children.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-johnson-stands-by-health-secretary-who-broke-covid-19-rules-by-kissing-aide-394115">UK PM Johnson stands by health secretary, who broke COVID-19 rules by kissing aide</a>

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejected calls on Friday to fire his health secretary after pictures appeared of him embracing and kissing an aide in his office, in what he acknowledged was a breach of coronavirus rules.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pride-is-back-at-the-white-house-biden-says-signing-pulse-nightclub-bill-394105">'Pride is back at the White House,' Biden says, signing Pulse nightclub bill</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/16/198775-joe-biden.jpg" />To honor the 49 people killed in a 2016 mass shooting, US President Joe Biden has designated the&nbsp;Pulse&nbsp;gay&nbsp;nightclub&nbsp;in Orlando, Florida, a national memorial.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/researchers-unveil-ancient-skull-nicknamed-as-dragon-man-394106">Researchers unveil ancient skull nicknamed as 'Dragon Man'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/15/174107-skull-reuters.JPG" />In a recent development, Chinese researchers have unveiled an 'ancient skull' that could belong to a completely new species of human. The team claims that it&nbsp;is their 'closest evolutionary relative' among known species of ancient humans, such as Neanderthals and&nbsp;Homo erectus.

George floyd's murderer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison, disappointing many who felt the punishment fell short of the 30 years prosecutors had requested.

George floyd's murderer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison, disappointing many who felt the punishment fell short of the 30 years prosecutors had requested. As the ex-police officer is awarded a sentence over the murder of African-American man, two of Floyd's monuments have been vandalised. These monuments, a wooden statue in New York and a bronze one in New Jersey, were found defaced with an inscription of the American far-right cell “Patriot Front”, defined by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a “white nationalist hate group". In other news, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has chastised unnamed countries for their reluctance to share COVID-19 vaccine doses with low-income countries. Condemning the global failure, he said that even when poor countries cruelly lack doses, instead of helping them, rich countries are opening up societies and vaccinating young people, who are not at great risk from COVID-19. Read this newsletter to the end because we also have for you a piece of interesting news about what could be a "new species of human". Click on headlines to read more Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd's death Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. George Floyd's New York statue defaced, marked with neo-Nazi group's name In New York, less than a week after its unveiling, a statue of Geoge Floyd was found defaced and marked with a neo-nazi group’s name. Just give us the vaccines, WHO pleads, as poor countries go wanting WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says "Our world is failing, as the global community, we are failing,". IAEA demands Iran's answer on monitoring, Tehran says not obliged to reply The UN nuclear watchdog on Friday demanded an immediate reply from Iran on whether it would extend a monitoring agreement that expired overnight, prompting an Iranian envoy to respond that Tehran was under no obligation to provide an answer. Biden calls on Afghans to 'decide their future' as withdrawal nears end In a meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah, US President Joe Biden called on Afghans to decide the future of their country as the last US troops pack up after 20 years of war and government forces struggle to repel Taliban advances. Afghanistan peace talks should go on unless Taliban pull out: Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah, the chief of Afghanistan's peace council says that unless the insurgents themselves pull out, talks with the Taliban on a political settlement should not be abandoned despite Taliban attacks. Trudeau says Pope should apologise on Canadian soil for church's role in residential schools After nearly 1,000 bodies were found in two mass graves, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that he has asked the pope to come to Canada to apologise for the Catholic Church's role in running residential schools for indigenous children. UK PM Johnson stands by health secretary, who broke COVID-19 rules by kissing aide British Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejected calls on Friday to fire his health secretary after pictures appeared of him embracing and kissing an aide in his office, in what he acknowledged was a breach of coronavirus rules. 'Pride is back at the White House,' Biden says, signing Pulse nightclub bill To honor the 49 people killed in a 2016 mass shooting, US President Joe Biden has designated the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, a national memorial. Researchers unveil ancient skull nicknamed as 'Dragon Man' In a recent development, Chinese researchers have unveiled an 'ancient skull' that could belong to a completely new species of human. The team claims that it is their 'closest evolutionary relative' among known species of ancient humans, such as Neanderthals and Homo erectus.

Top 10 world news: Derek Chauvin sentenced, WHO's plea for vaccines & more

Days after Vienna talks of the 2015 JCPOA Nuclear deal were adjourned for consultations, US&nbsp;Secretary of State Antony Blinken while talking to reporters warned that if the talks drag on like this, it would be 'very hard' for the United States to rejoin Iran nuclear deal. As of yet, no date has been decided for the resumption of Vienna talks.

In other news,&nbsp;as Pakistan still hasn't implemented the terror funding watchdog's&nbsp;action plan.&nbsp;the country&nbsp;continues to remain on&nbsp;Financial Action Task Force (FATF)&nbsp;grey list, for a country to be on the grey list is a signal that money in the country is being used for&nbsp;terror financing. Pakistan has now been on the grey list for three years.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/very-hard-to-rejoin-iran-nuclear-deal-if-talks-drag-on-blinken-393936">'Very hard' to rejoin Iran nuclear deal if talks drag on: Blinken</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/28/189301-antonyblinken200321.jpg" />US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Friday that it would be 'very hard' for US to rejoin the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal if talks dragged on.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-remains-on-fatfs-grey-list-393939">Pakistan remains on FATF's grey list</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/05/197394-untitled-design-7.jpg" />Pakistan continues to remain on&nbsp;Financial Action Task Force (FATF)&nbsp;grey list as it is still to implement the terror funding watchdog's&nbsp;action plan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-warns-of-humanitarian-disaster-in-syria-if-cross-border-aid-not-renewed-393880">WHO warns of 'humanitarian disaster' in Syria if cross-border aid not renewed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/25/199905-syria.jpg" />Failure to renew a cross-border aid operation into Syria which expires next month could result in a new "humanitarian disaster" for the country`s rebel-held region in the northwest, Christian Lindmeier, a World Health Organization spokesman said on Friday. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-study-says-first-covid-19-case-could-have-emerged-in-china-in-october-2019-393966">British study says first COVID-19 case could have emerged in China in October 2019</a>

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A British study by researchers from Britain's University of Kent&nbsp;shows&nbsp;that the&nbsp;virus that causes COVID-19 could have started spreading in&nbsp;China&nbsp;as early as October 2019, two months before the first case was identified in the central city of Wuhan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sovereign-eu-should-be-able-to-represent-interests-says-merkel-after-eu-rejects-talks-with-putin-393950">Sovereign EU should be able to represent interests, says Merkel after EU rejects talks with Putin</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/55218-merkel.putin%2520%25281%2529.jpg" />After the&nbsp;European Union&nbsp;rejected a proposal to conduct summit talks with&nbsp;Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was instrumental in forwarding the proposal, said&nbsp;"a sovereign EU" should talk with the Russian president.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-anti-vaxxers-are-rushing-to-buy-fake-covid-19-jab-certificates-in-russia-393907">Why anti-vaxxers are rushing to buy fake COVID-19 jab certificates in Russia</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/25/199913-untitled-design-1.jpg" />After Russia made innoculations mandatory, anti-vaxxers and&nbsp;vaccine sceptics are rushing to get fake coronavirus jab certificates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reshuffles-hong-kong-top-officials-393960">China reshuffles Hong Kong top officials</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/25/199947-untitled-design-37.jpg" />In a move that&nbsp;critics say will further tighten Beijing's security squeeze on the global financial hub, China has done a reshuffle of the city's top officials.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/discriminatory-policy-hong-kong-court-rules-in-favour-of-lgbtq-community-393924">'Discriminatory policy': Hong Kong court rules in favour of LGBTQ community</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/30/147421-11.jpg" />Taking the progressive mindset a step forward, Hong Kong’s High Court has ruled in favour of the LGBTQ community with regard to owning subsidised housing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-lashes-out-at-us-over-trade-restrictions-on-xinjiang-firm-393943">China lashes out at US over trade restrictions on Xinjiang firm</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/01/171991-ye-china.jpg" />After the US banned import of solar panel materials from a Chinese company and placed trade restrictions on four others for alleged use of forced labour in Xinjiang,&nbsp;China lashed out at the "bandit-like" US government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/assanges-fiancee-urges-biden-to-free-wikileaks-founder-to-show-us-has-changed-393879">Assange's fiancée urges Biden to free WikiLeaks founder to show US has changed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/12/136595-julian-assange.jpg" />Julian Assange's fiance says that&nbsp;President Joe Biden must let the&nbsp;WikiLeaks founder&nbsp;go free if he wants the United States to become a beacon for a free press once again and put the legacy of Donald Trump behind it.

Days after Vienna talks of the 2015 JCPOA Nuclear deal were adjourned for consultations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken while talking to reporters warned that if the talks drag on like this, it would be 'very hard' for the United States to rejoin Iran nuclear deal.

Days after Vienna talks of the 2015 JCPOA Nuclear deal were adjourned for consultations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken while talking to reporters warned that if the talks drag on like this, it would be 'very hard' for the United States to rejoin Iran nuclear deal. As of yet, no date has been decided for the resumption of Vienna talks. In other news, as Pakistan still hasn't implemented the terror funding watchdog's action plan. the country continues to remain on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, for a country to be on the grey list is a signal that money in the country is being used for terror financing. Pakistan has now been on the grey list for three years. Click on headlines to read more 'Very hard' to rejoin Iran nuclear deal if talks drag on: Blinken US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Friday that it would be 'very hard' for US to rejoin the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal if talks dragged on. Pakistan remains on FATF's grey list Pakistan continues to remain on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as it is still to implement the terror funding watchdog's action plan. WHO warns of 'humanitarian disaster' in Syria if cross-border aid not renewed Failure to renew a cross-border aid operation into Syria which expires next month could result in a new "humanitarian disaster" for the country`s rebel-held region in the northwest, Christian Lindmeier, a World Health Organization spokesman said on Friday. British study says first COVID-19 case could have emerged in China in October 2019 A British study by researchers from Britain's University of Kent shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 could have started spreading in China as early as October 2019, two months before the first case was identified in the central city of Wuhan. Sovereign EU should be able to represent interests, says Merkel after EU rejects talks with Putin After the European Union rejected a proposal to conduct summit talks with Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was instrumental in forwarding the proposal, said "a sovereign EU" should talk with the Russian president. Why anti-vaxxers are rushing to buy fake COVID-19 jab certificates in Russia After Russia made innoculations mandatory, anti-vaxxers and vaccine sceptics are rushing to get fake coronavirus jab certificates. China reshuffles Hong Kong top officials In a move that critics say will further tighten Beijing's security squeeze on the global financial hub, China has done a reshuffle of the city's top officials. 'Discriminatory policy': Hong Kong court rules in favour of LGBTQ community Taking the progressive mindset a step forward, Hong Kong’s High Court has ruled in favour of the LGBTQ community with regard to owning subsidised housing. China lashes out at US over trade restrictions on Xinjiang firm After the US banned import of solar panel materials from a Chinese company and placed trade restrictions on four others for alleged use of forced labour in Xinjiang, China lashed out at the "bandit-like" US government. Assange's fiancée urges Biden to free WikiLeaks founder to show US has changed Julian Assange's fiance says that President Joe Biden must let the WikiLeaks founder go free if he wants the United States to become a beacon for a free press once again and put the legacy of Donald Trump behind it.

Top 10 world news: Iran Nuclear deal talks, Pakistan on FATF Grey list & more

Days after&nbsp;China's crack-down&nbsp;at&nbsp;Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid&nbsp;Apple Daily's office,&nbsp;the newspaper&nbsp;has shut down. Declaring&nbsp;itself a "victim of tyranny" in a defiant final edition, the publication ended&nbsp;it's 26-year run of criticising China's authoritarian government. Thousands of Hong Kongers were seen forming queues with residents racing&nbsp;to snap up one of the million copies of Apple Daily's final print.&nbsp;

In other news, as the Taliban makes further&nbsp;inroads in northern Afghanistan annexing the&nbsp;town of Shir Khan Bandar, a dry border port linked with Tajikistan, US experts&nbsp;say that Kabul's fall is not inevitable.

We also bring for you some interesting news about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and how insurance companies are not ready to price the risk of losing the billionaire in space.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-citizens-snap-up-final-edition-of-apple-daily-taiwan-edition-to-continue-operations-393571">Hong Kong citizens snap up final edition of Apple Daily, Taiwan edition to continue operations</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199691-untitled-design-3.jpg" />In a defiant final edition,&nbsp;Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily tabloid,&nbsp;declared itself a "victim of tyranny", after being forced to close under a new national security law on June 24.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-takeover-of-afghanistan-not-inevitable-us-experts-393669">Taliban takeover of Afghanistan not inevitable: US experts</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199756-untitled-design-10.jpg" />According to US experts, Kabul could be captured by the Taliban within a year as US forces withdraw from&nbsp;Afghanistan, but its fall is not inevitable and will depend on a much better-run Afghan defence force.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-makes-further-inroads-in-northern-afghanistan-seizes-border-port-with-tajikistan-393655">Taliban makes further inroads in northern Afghanistan, seizes border port with Tajikistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199748-taliban11.jpg" />Days after capturing a border crossing along the&nbsp;Tajikistan&nbsp;border, the Taliban made further inroads in northern Afghanistan annexing the&nbsp;town of Shir Khan Bandar which is reportedly a dry border port linked with Tajikistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-biden-summit-merkel-macron-back-eu-talks-with-putin-393671">After Biden summit, Merkel, Macron back EU talks with Putin</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199757-2111.jpg" />Chancellor&nbsp;Angela Merkel&nbsp;told the German parliament that the EU should seek "direct contact" with&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;as French President Macron said Europe's stability required a "demanding" dialogue with Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-tells-taiwan-it-cannot-rely-on-united-states-future-lies-in-reunification-393615">China tells Taiwan it cannot rely on United States, future lies in 'reunification'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/26/189069-untitled-design-2.jpg" />Chinese&nbsp;military said&nbsp;that&nbsp;Taiwan needs to be clearly aware that its future lies in "reunification" with China and that it cannot rely on the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-warns-britain-against-unacceptable-provocation-in-black-sea-393643">Russia warns Britain against unacceptable 'provocation' in Black Sea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199744-untitled-design-6.jpg" />Russia has warned Britain against&nbsp;unacceptable ''provocation''&nbsp;in the Black Sea after&nbsp;it&nbsp;fired warning shots at a British navy destroyer for&nbsp;violating the country's territorial waters,&nbsp;but the UK denied the incident had occurred.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-law-is-wrong-angela-merkel-joins-other-eu-leaders-in-criticising-hungarys-anti-lgbt-law-393534">'This law is wrong': Angela Merkel joins other EU leaders in criticising Hungary's anti-LGBT law</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/16/178702-angela-merkel.jpg" />German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-pardons-suspected-tamil-tigers-convicted-under-terrorism-law-393612">Sri Lanka pardons suspected Tamil Tigers convicted under terrorism law</a>

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In the&nbsp;first pardon&nbsp;people linked to the Tamil Tigers since Gotabaya Rajapaksa came to power in 2019,&nbsp;Sri Lanka's president pardoned 16 men linked to the Tamil Tiger rebels.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/southern-ocean-officially-declared-as-fifth-in-the-world-national-geographic-393579">Southern Ocean officially declared as fifth in the world: National Geographic</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199697-southern-ocean-reuters.jpg" />

National Geographic, one of the world's most prestigious and well-known mapmakers, has declared the body of water that surrounds Antarctica, and is known as the&nbsp;Southern Ocean as Earth's fifth ocean.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-are-insurance-companies-not-ready-to-price-risk-of-losing-jeff-bezos-in-space-393626">Why are insurance companies not ready to price risk of losing Jeff Bezos in space?</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199731-untitled-design-5.jpg" />Insurers are not ready to price the risk of losing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos or his fellow space travellers as launching one of the richest individuals on earth into orbit has proved a leap too far for them.

Days after China's crack-down at Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office, the newspaper has shut down. Declaring itself a "victim of tyranny" in a defiant final edition, the publication ended it's 26-year run of criticising China's authoritarian government.

Days after China's crack-down at Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office, the newspaper has shut down. Declaring itself a "victim of tyranny" in a defiant final edition, the publication ended it's 26-year run of criticising China's authoritarian government. Thousands of Hong Kongers were seen forming queues with residents racing to snap up one of the million copies of Apple Daily's final print. In other news, as the Taliban makes further inroads in northern Afghanistan annexing the town of Shir Khan Bandar, a dry border port linked with Tajikistan, US experts say that Kabul's fall is not inevitable. We also bring for you some interesting news about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and how insurance companies are not ready to price the risk of losing the billionaire in space. Click on headlines to read more Hong Kong citizens snap up final edition of Apple Daily, Taiwan edition to continue operations In a defiant final edition, Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily tabloid, declared itself a "victim of tyranny", after being forced to close under a new national security law on June 24. Taliban takeover of Afghanistan not inevitable: US experts According to US experts, Kabul could be captured by the Taliban within a year as US forces withdraw from Afghanistan, but its fall is not inevitable and will depend on a much better-run Afghan defence force. Taliban makes further inroads in northern Afghanistan, seizes border port with Tajikistan Days after capturing a border crossing along the Tajikistan border, the Taliban made further inroads in northern Afghanistan annexing the town of Shir Khan Bandar which is reportedly a dry border port linked with Tajikistan. After Biden summit, Merkel, Macron back EU talks with Putin Chancellor Angela Merkel told the German parliament that the EU should seek "direct contact" with Russia as French President Macron said Europe's stability required a "demanding" dialogue with Russia. China tells Taiwan it cannot rely on United States, future lies in 'reunification' Chinese military said that Taiwan needs to be clearly aware that its future lies in "reunification" with China and that it cannot rely on the United States. Russia warns Britain against unacceptable 'provocation' in Black Sea Russia has warned Britain against unacceptable ''provocation'' in the Black Sea after it fired warning shots at a British navy destroyer for violating the country's territorial waters, but the UK denied the incident had occurred. 'This law is wrong': Angela Merkel joins other EU leaders in criticising Hungary's anti-LGBT law German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools. Sri Lanka pardons suspected Tamil Tigers convicted under terrorism law In the first pardon people linked to the Tamil Tigers since Gotabaya Rajapaksa came to power in 2019, Sri Lanka's president pardoned 16 men linked to the Tamil Tiger rebels. Southern Ocean officially declared as fifth in the world: National Geographic National Geographic, one of the world's most prestigious and well-known mapmakers, has declared the body of water that surrounds Antarctica, and is known as the Southern Ocean as Earth's fifth ocean. Why are insurance companies not ready to price risk of losing Jeff Bezos in space? Insurers are not ready to price the risk of losing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos or his fellow space travellers as launching one of the richest individuals on earth into orbit has proved a leap too far for them.

Top 10 world news: Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily shuts down, US experts say Kabul's fall not inevitable & more

Amid the ongoing negotiations on the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal,&nbsp;German foreign minister Heiko Maas has revealed that there&nbsp;was a good chance the 2015 deal can be revived. Iran's&nbsp;presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi has also been quoted saying that the US has agreed to remove about 1,040&nbsp;of the sanctions imposed on Iran under former US President Donald Trump. Amid the nuclear deal negotiations, Iran state TV has also reported a foiled sabotage attempt at one of the buildings owned by the country's Atomic Energy Agency.&nbsp;

In other news, United State's leading infectious disease expert&nbsp;Anthony Fauci has warned that the&nbsp;highly contagious <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delta-is-the-fastest-covid-19-variant-and-will-pick-off-the-most-vulnerable-who-393278">Delta variant of COVID-19</a> was the&nbsp;"greatest threat" to&nbsp;eradicating the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19 pandemic</a>.&nbsp;Meanwhile, scientists may have developed a universal vaccine&nbsp;that can protect not just against COVID-19 but also other coronaviruses as well.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/about-1040-trump-era-sanctions-will-be-lifted-iran-germany-eye-nuclear-deal-revival-393406">'About 1,040 Trump-era sanctions will be lifted': Iran, Germany eye nuclear deal revival</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/23/199592-rr.jpg" />Amid negotiations with&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;on the nuclear deal in Vienna, German foreign minister Heiko Maas said there was a good chance the 2015 JCPOA deal can be revived.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-foils-sabotage-attack-on-atomic-energy-agency-building-state-tv-393421">Iran foils sabotage attack on atomic energy agency building: State TV</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/09/07/109263-untitled-design-2019-09-07t164727875.jpg" />Amid the ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and P5 + 1 countries, Iran’s state television reported that&nbsp;the country&nbsp;foiled a sabotage attack on a building belonging to its Atomic Energy Agency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moscow-will-work-with-the-us-against-hackers-russian-security-chief-393396">Moscow will work with the US against hackers: Russian security chief&nbsp;</a>

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Director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, said that abiding&nbsp;by the agreements struck during the recent Geneva summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden, Moscow will collaborate with the US to track down cybercriminals.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fauci-calls-delta-variant-greatest-threat-to-eradicating-covid-19-pandemic-393420">Fauci calls Delta variant 'greatest threat' to eradicating COVID-19 pandemic</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/01/193445-oof-1.jpg" />With the Delta variant making up for more than 20 per cent of all COVID-19 cases in the US, country's infectious disease expert Dr Anthony&nbsp;Fauci has said&nbsp;highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is the "greatest threat" to&nbsp;eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stop-benefitting-from-forced-labour-blinken-warns-countries-against-taking-advantage-of-uighurs-393444">'Stop benefitting from forced labour': Blinken warns countries against taking advantage of Uighurs</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/18/187833-untitled-design.jpg" />US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned against benefitting from forced labour in Xinjiang, speaking during a visit to Germany, whose iconic automaker Volkswagen operates in the Chinese region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-slams-china-for-stifling-dissent-after-apple-daily-announces-closure-393403">UK slams China for stifling dissent after Apple Daily announces closure</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/11/194545-boris1.jpg" />After the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, Britain&nbsp;blasted China for using a new national security law to stifle free speech in Hong Kong.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/universal-coronavirus-vaccine-scientists-make-unique-discovery-that-may-help-prevent-future-pandemics-393371">Universal coronavirus vaccine? Scientists make unique discovery that may help prevent future pandemics</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/17/198819-corbevax.JPG" />Scientists have developed a universal vaccine that protected mice not just against COVID-19 but also other coronaviruses while triggering the immune system to fight off a dangerous variant. They've developed this vaccine to prevent a future coronavirus pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/junkyard-of-empires-afghans-sift-through-leftovers-of-us-occupation-393388">Junkyard of empires: Afghans sift through leftovers of US occupation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/23/199586-0009ce9gq.jpg" />Amid the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, squatting in the dust by the main road to Afghanistan's biggest airbase, Mir Salam sifts through a pile of broken electronics in front of him, salvaged from departing US troops.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-says-to-boost-military-ties-with-myanmar-as-junta-leader-visits-393334">Russia says to boost military ties with Myanmar as junta leader visits</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/23/199560-russia-myanmar-relations.jpg" />Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu tells visiting junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing that Moscow is committed to strengthening military ties with Myanmar

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crushing-climate-impacts-to-hit-sooner-than-feared-draft-un-report-393373">Crushing climate impacts to hit sooner than feared: draft UN report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/01/184953-pjimage-9.jpg" />According to a landmark draft report from the UN's climate science advisors, climate change will fundamentally reshape life on Earth in the coming decades, even if humans can tame planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.

Amid the ongoing negotiations on the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal, German foreign minister Heiko Maas has revealed that there was a good chance the 2015 deal can be revived.

Amid the ongoing negotiations on the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal, German foreign minister Heiko Maas has revealed that there was a good chance the 2015 deal can be revived. Iran's presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi has also been quoted saying that the US has agreed to remove about 1,040 of the sanctions imposed on Iran under former US President Donald Trump. Amid the nuclear deal negotiations, Iran state TV has also reported a foiled sabotage attempt at one of the buildings owned by the country's Atomic Energy Agency. In other news, United State's leading infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has warned that the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 was the "greatest threat" to eradicating the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, scientists may have developed a universal vaccine that can protect not just against COVID-19 but also other coronaviruses as well. Click on headlines to read more 'About 1,040 Trump-era sanctions will be lifted': Iran, Germany eye nuclear deal revival Amid negotiations with Iran on the nuclear deal in Vienna, German foreign minister Heiko Maas said there was a good chance the 2015 JCPOA deal can be revived. Iran foils sabotage attack on atomic energy agency building: State TV Amid the ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and P5 + 1 countries, Iran’s state television reported that the country foiled a sabotage attack on a building belonging to its Atomic Energy Agency. Moscow will work with the US against hackers: Russian security chief Director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, said that abiding by the agreements struck during the recent Geneva summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden, Moscow will collaborate with the US to track down cybercriminals. Fauci calls Delta variant 'greatest threat' to eradicating COVID-19 pandemic With the Delta variant making up for more than 20 per cent of all COVID-19 cases in the US, country's infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is the "greatest threat" to eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Stop benefitting from forced labour': Blinken warns countries against taking advantage of Uighurs US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned against benefitting from forced labour in Xinjiang, speaking during a visit to Germany, whose iconic automaker Volkswagen operates in the Chinese region. UK slams China for stifling dissent after Apple Daily announces closure After the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, Britain blasted China for using a new national security law to stifle free speech in Hong Kong. Universal coronavirus vaccine? Scientists make unique discovery that may help prevent future pandemics Scientists have developed a universal vaccine that protected mice not just against COVID-19 but also other coronaviruses while triggering the immune system to fight off a dangerous variant. They've developed this vaccine to prevent a future coronavirus pandemic. Junkyard of empires: Afghans sift through leftovers of US occupation Amid the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, squatting in the dust by the main road to Afghanistan's biggest airbase, Mir Salam sifts through a pile of broken electronics in front of him, salvaged from departing US troops. Russia says to boost military ties with Myanmar as junta leader visits Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu tells visiting junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing that Moscow is committed to strengthening military ties with Myanmar Crushing climate impacts to hit sooner than feared: draft UN report According to a landmark draft report from the UN's climate science advisors, climate change will fundamentally reshape life on Earth in the coming decades, even if humans can tame planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.

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