Oregon in United States has declared a state of emergency as the Pacific north-west prepares for triple-digit temperatures just weeks after a deadly heatwave struck the region.

US: Oregon declares state of emergency as another ‘extreme heatwave’ looms

Relations between Israel and Poland are deteriorating. At the heart of the matter is a euro property law. But what does this have to do with Israel ? To know, watch this report of WION.

Israel slams Polish vote on holocaust restitution

The Taliban have claimed the 13th provincial capital in Afghanistan in its violent push for power. The terrorist group has now captured Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province.

Afghanistan Turmoil: Taliban claims 13th Provincial Capital

United States averaging 10,0000 new Coronavirus cases each day. In Florida, Delta variant drives a surge of COVID-19 cases. Watch this report to know more.

COVID-19 Update: US averaging 10,0000 new Coronavirus cases each day

Government forces have gathered their focus and weapons on Mazar-E-Sharif. One school in Mazar-E-Sharif also continues with regular classes. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: One school in Mazar-E-Sharif continues with regular classes

In Britain's Plymouth, six people have been reported dead in a mass shooting. The suspected gunman has also died in the incident. Watch this report to know more.

News Alert: 6 dead including suspect after mass shooting in Britain's Plymouth

Taliban takes over the 11th provincial capital of Afghanistan. The government security forces had to withdraw to prevent further destruction. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan Turmoil: Taliban forces take over Herat

The United States has decided to dramatically scale down its embassy in Kabul. 3,000 troops have been sent temporarily to aid the evacuation of the staff here.

US sends troops to Kabul to evacuate embassy staff

The Census Bureau reported that the United States became more diverse and more urban over the past decade, and the non-Hispanic white population dropped for the first time on record.

United States: White population shrinking, low birth rate

The United States, United Kingdom and Canada have decided to dramatically scale down its embassy in Kabul. 3,000 troops have been sent temporarily to aid the evacuation of the staff here.

Afghanistan Turmoil: US, UK & Canada send troops to evacuate embassy staff

Afghanistan Turmoil: US, UK and Canada send troops to Kabul

The Taliban has captured 15 provinces of Taliban in their violent push for power. Kabul and pockets of other territories left in government’s control. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan Turmoil: Taliban takes over Pol-E-Alam, Lashkar Gah

Local reports of Afghanistan indicates that Taliban has now claimed Logar province and this terror group now have 15 provinces in their control.

Taliban: Provincial capital of Logar under Control

Australia's capital Melbourne is under a state of lockdown for a period of a week after a single case of COVID-19 infection was detected.

Australia: Melbourne to remain in lockdown until August 19

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that the United States is treating Pakistan differently as a result of its partnership with India. On the other hand, China has ordered Lithuania's envoy to leave Beijing over Taiwan row. In coronavirus-related news, a group of scientists have claimed that&nbsp;COVID-19 may behave like other common-cold coronaviruses in the next few years, affecting mostly young children who have not yet been vaccinated or exposed to the virus. Meanwhile, Canada's officials revealed on Wednesday that a digital vaccine passport will be made available within the next few months and will help Canadians travel abroad.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/snubbed-khan-rues-pak-good-for-us-only-to-clean-up-afghan-mess-india-a-strategic-ally-404898" hreflang="en">Khan rues Pak good for US only to clean up Afghan mess, India a strategic ally</a>

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Despite the importance of that initiative, which attempts to put a stop to America's so-called "endless war," US President Joe Biden has not talked to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan since the latter took office.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-may-become-a-mostly-childhood-disease-in-few-years-study-404960">COVID-19 may become a mostly childhood disease in few years: Study</a>

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The US-Norwegian team noted that because COVID-19 severity is generally lower among children, the overall burden from this disease is expected to decline as the SARS-CoV-2 virus becomes endemic in the global population.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-state-texas-declares-gender-affirming-surgery-a-form-of-child-abuse-404948">US State Texas declares gender-affirming surgery a form of child abuse</a>

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Texas' state commissioner of Family and Protective Services categorised genital gender-affirming procedures for trans youngsters as child abuse on Wednesday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-asks-lithuanias-envoy-to-leave-beijing-over-taiwan-row-404881">China asks Lithuania's envoy to leave Beijing over Taiwan row</a>

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After Lithuania allowed Taiwan to set up an office under its own name in the country, China demanded Lithuania recall its envoy to Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/world-elephant-day-2021-save-the-species-before-its-too-late-404939">World Elephant Day 2021: Save the species before its too late</a>

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Today, three varieties, the African Forest Elephant, the African Bush Elephant and the Asiatic Elephant, live among us. Unfortunately, they are a target of poachers, and also face the threat of habitat loss due to rising deforestation. Scroll below to know more.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jamaican-athlete-thanks-tokyo-2020-volunteer-who-paid-his-taxi-money-404958" hreflang="en">Jamaican athlete thanks Tokyo 2020 volunteer who paid his taxi money</a>

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While he was thinking about how to reach the venue on time, he met a volunteer named Tiana, and even though she was not allowed to do much, she lent him some money for a cab directly to the venue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tokyo-large-pumpkin-sculpture-gets-tossed-by-japan-sea-storm-404932" hreflang="en">Tokyo: Large pumpkin sculpture gets tossed by Japan sea storm</a>

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A giant black and yellow polka-dotted pumpkin sculpture, created by Yayoi Kusama, has been the pride of the country's 'art of island' of Naoshima in the Seto inland sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-the-animal-australian-teen-to-face-five-years-in-jail-for-forcing-quokka-to-vape-404911" hreflang="en">Who is the animal? Australian teen to face five years in jail for forcing quokka to vape</a>

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In a recent video, a quokka - &nbsp;a marsupial also known as short-tailed scrub wallaby - is seen standing on its back legs and curiously licking the e-cigarette device, which it assumed was food. A teenage girl shoved the device down the vulnerable animal’s throat, forcing it to vape.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghaziabad-second-most-polluted-city-in-2020-chinas-hotan-at-first-404978" hreflang="en">Ghaziabad second most polluted city in 2020; China's Hotan at first</a>

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Out of the 50 'most polluted cities' in the world, the Indian city Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh has been given the second spot.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-set-to-launch-digital-vaccine-passports-soon-404977" hreflang="en">Canada set to launch digital vaccine passports soon</a>

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After announcing restrictions for unvaccinated people, Canada is set to create a digital vaccine passport for citizens wanting to travel abroad.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that the United States is treating Pakistan differently as a result of its partnership with India. On the other hand, China has ordered Lithuania's envoy to leave Beijing over Taiwan row.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that the United States is treating Pakistan differently as a result of its partnership with India. On the other hand, China has ordered Lithuania's envoy to leave Beijing over Taiwan row. In coronavirus-related news, a group of scientists have claimed that COVID-19 may behave like other common-cold coronaviruses in the next few years, affecting mostly young children who have not yet been vaccinated or exposed to the virus. Meanwhile, Canada's officials revealed on Wednesday that a digital vaccine passport will be made available within the next few months and will help Canadians travel abroad. Khan rues Pak good for US only to clean up Afghan mess, India a strategic ally Despite the importance of that initiative, which attempts to put a stop to America's so-called "endless war," US President Joe Biden has not talked to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan since the latter took office. COVID-19 may become a mostly childhood disease in few years: Study The US-Norwegian team noted that because COVID-19 severity is generally lower among children, the overall burden from this disease is expected to decline as the SARS-CoV-2 virus becomes endemic in the global population. US State Texas declares gender-affirming surgery a form of child abuse Texas' state commissioner of Family and Protective Services categorised genital gender-affirming procedures for trans youngsters as child abuse on Wednesday. China asks Lithuania's envoy to leave Beijing over Taiwan row After Lithuania allowed Taiwan to set up an office under its own name in the country, China demanded Lithuania recall its envoy to Beijing. World Elephant Day 2021: Save the species before its too late Today, three varieties, the African Forest Elephant, the African Bush Elephant and the Asiatic Elephant, live among us. Unfortunately, they are a target of poachers, and also face the threat of habitat loss due to rising deforestation. Scroll below to know more. Jamaican athlete thanks Tokyo 2020 volunteer who paid his taxi money While he was thinking about how to reach the venue on time, he met a volunteer named Tiana, and even though she was not allowed to do much, she lent him some money for a cab directly to the venue. Tokyo: Large pumpkin sculpture gets tossed by Japan sea storm A giant black and yellow polka-dotted pumpkin sculpture, created by Yayoi Kusama, has been the pride of the country's 'art of island' of Naoshima in the Seto inland sea. Who is the animal? Australian teen to face five years in jail for forcing quokka to vape In a recent video, a quokka - a marsupial also known as short-tailed scrub wallaby - is seen standing on its back legs and curiously licking the e-cigarette device, which it assumed was food. A teenage girl shoved the device down the vulnerable animal’s throat, forcing it to vape. Ghaziabad second most polluted city in 2020; China's Hotan at first Out of the 50 'most polluted cities' in the world, the Indian city Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh has been given the second spot. Canada set to launch digital vaccine passports soon After announcing restrictions for unvaccinated people, Canada is set to create a digital vaccine passport for citizens wanting to travel abroad.

Top 10 world news: Pakistan accuses US, Covid to stay as kids' disease, and more

In India, Hyderabad medical experts reported an unusual incidence of white fungus or Aspergillus developing an abscess in the brain of a Covid recovered patient. Meanwhile, India's women hockey team broke down while talking to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;In South Asia, the&nbsp;Taliban murdered the Afghan government's senior media and communications officer in the capital city of Kabul on Friday, according to a spokesperson of the terrorist group. In other news, a study has revealed that there are extra barriers to recruiting women for cardiovascular research.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-and-china-finally-pull-out-troops-from-gogra-in-ladakh-all-temporary-structures-dismantled-403505" hreflang="en">India and China disengage in Ladakh’s Gogra, all temporary structures removed</a>

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The Army said Friday that India and China had completed force withdrawal from the Gogra region of eastern Ladakh after a year-long "sensitive" standoff.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/white-fungus-abscess-found-in-the-brain-of-a-covid-recovered-patient-403525">White fungus abscess found in the brain of a COVID-recovered patient</a>

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The patient in question had recovered from COVID-19 in May of this year, but had developed limb paralysis and communication difficulties.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/terrorists-assassinated-afghan-govt-media-head-who-was-critical-of-pakistan-taliban-403458">Terrorists killed Afghan govt media head who was critical of Pakistan, Taliban</a>

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The incident happened on Darul Aman Road in the west of Kabul on Friday afternoon.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-indian-womens-hockey-team-breaks-down-during-conversation-with-pm-modi-watch-403422">Indian women's hockey team breaks down during conversation with PM Modi: Watch</a>

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Indian women's hockey team broke down during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he praised them for their performance at Tokyo Olympics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blatantly-racist-twitter-slams-juventus-fc-for-posting-racist-picture-of-cecilia-salvai-403495" hreflang="en">'Blatantly racist': Twitter slams Juventus FC for posting racist picture of Cecilia Salvai</a>

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Italian defender Cecilia Salvai was seen posing with a training cone on her head and her eyes squeezed to the sides with her finger.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/study-says-recruiting-women-for-cardiovascular-research-is-harder-403498" hreflang="en">Study says recruiting women for cardiovascular research is harder</a>

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As a part of the study, 740 cardiovascular clinical trials were reviewed between 2010 and 2017.&nbsp;It was then found out that women account for 38 per cent of the total participants.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/never-seen-before-dancing-cosmic-ghosts-discovered-by-astronomers-403451" hreflang="en">Never seen before: Dancing 'cosmic ghosts' discovered by astronomers</a>

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Scientists from Western Sydney University and CSIRO found dancing ghosts deep in the cosmos as part of the first deep sky search utilising CSIRO's ASKAP (Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder) radio telescope.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vaccine-passports-permanent-fixture-for-travel-in-near-future-uk-minister-claims-403516" hreflang="en">Vaccine passports 'permanent fixture' for travel, UK minister claims</a>

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Even though vaccine passports have not been hugely popular with the locals of the UK, the government feels it is a permanent fixture of international travel in post-pandemic times.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dance-together-uk-tempts-people-to-get-vaccinated-if-they-want-to-go-clubbing-403489" hreflang="en">UK tempts people to get vaccinated if they want to go clubbing</a>

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Authorities have now decided to tempt the young people by showing them an alternate reality of what will happen if they do not get vaccinated, and that is missing out on the happening nightlife.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-twitter-like-weibo-deletes-star-ranking-to-avoid-celebrity-culture-403547" hreflang="en">China's Twitter-like Weibo deletes star ranking to avoid celebrity culture</a>

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China’s popular social media platform, Sina Weibo, has decided to not promote celebrity culture in the country, even if it means taking down a popular list.

In India, Hyderabad medical experts reported an unusual incidence of white fungus or Aspergillus developing an abscess in the brain of a Covid recovered patient.

In India, Hyderabad medical experts reported an unusual incidence of white fungus or Aspergillus developing an abscess in the brain of a Covid recovered patient. Meanwhile, India's women hockey team broke down while talking to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In South Asia, the Taliban murdered the Afghan government's senior media and communications officer in the capital city of Kabul on Friday, according to a spokesperson of the terrorist group. In other news, a study has revealed that there are extra barriers to recruiting women for cardiovascular research. Click on headlines to read more India and China disengage in Ladakh’s Gogra, all temporary structures removed The Army said Friday that India and China had completed force withdrawal from the Gogra region of eastern Ladakh after a year-long "sensitive" standoff. White fungus abscess found in the brain of a COVID-recovered patient The patient in question had recovered from COVID-19 in May of this year, but had developed limb paralysis and communication difficulties. Terrorists killed Afghan govt media head who was critical of Pakistan, Taliban The incident happened on Darul Aman Road in the west of Kabul on Friday afternoon. Indian women's hockey team breaks down during conversation with PM Modi: Watch Indian women's hockey team broke down during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he praised them for their performance at Tokyo Olympics. 'Blatantly racist': Twitter slams Juventus FC for posting racist picture of Cecilia Salvai Italian defender Cecilia Salvai was seen posing with a training cone on her head and her eyes squeezed to the sides with her finger. Study says recruiting women for cardiovascular research is harder As a part of the study, 740 cardiovascular clinical trials were reviewed between 2010 and 2017. It was then found out that women account for 38 per cent of the total participants. Never seen before: Dancing 'cosmic ghosts' discovered by astronomers Scientists from Western Sydney University and CSIRO found dancing ghosts deep in the cosmos as part of the first deep sky search utilising CSIRO's ASKAP (Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder) radio telescope. Vaccine passports 'permanent fixture' for travel, UK minister claims Even though vaccine passports have not been hugely popular with the locals of the UK, the government feels it is a permanent fixture of international travel in post-pandemic times. UK tempts people to get vaccinated if they want to go clubbing Authorities have now decided to tempt the young people by showing them an alternate reality of what will happen if they do not get vaccinated, and that is missing out on the happening nightlife. China's Twitter-like Weibo deletes star ranking to avoid celebrity culture China’s popular social media platform, Sina Weibo, has decided to not promote celebrity culture in the country, even if it means taking down a popular list.

Top 10 world news: White fungus in brain, dancing cosmic ghosts, and more

In the wake of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, it was hoped that "herd immunity" would kick in and keep the world safe, but there's a piece of bad news,&nbsp;scientists predict that this isn't possible given the current spread of the Delta variant. According to Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, the head of the Oxford Vaccine Group,&nbsp;achieving herd immunity is now considered a "mythical" concept since vaccines have been unable to stop the spread of Covid.

Meanwhile, ahead of a Troika Plus meeting in Doha,&nbsp;the United States, at a State Department briefing on Wednesday, called for Afghanistan's neighbouring countries to refuse recognition to any Kabul regime that has been imposed by force.&nbsp;

Finally, let's talk about&nbsp;Ross and Rachel, are they dating in real life?

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mythical-herd-immunity-not-possible-with-delta-variant-claims-scientist-404675">'Mythical': Herd immunity not possible with Delta variant, claims scientist</a>

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Scientists predict it will not be feasible to achieve herd immunity with the Delta variant spreading across the globe.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-wants-afghanistans-neighbours-not-to-recognise-govt-imposed-by-force-as-taliban-capture-9th-provincial-capital-404659">US wants Afghanistan's neighbours not to recognise govt imposed by force as Taliban capture 9th provincial capital</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/06/205419-771.jpg" />US officials want Afghan neighbours not to recognize any Kabul government imposed by force, according to the Pakistani newspaper Dawn.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rape-mutilation-amnesty-international-submits-report-on-gender-oriented-crimes-in-tigray-404692">Rape, Mutilation: Amnesty International submits report on gender-oriented crimes in Tigray</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/11/206204-untitled-design-2021-08-11t183608283.jpg" />According to a report released by Amnesty International on Wednesday, tens of thousands of women and girls have been raped and mutilated by Ethiopian and Eritrean troops during the Tigray conflict.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/children-and-minors-can-now-request-google-to-remove-their-images-from-google-search-404673">Children and minors can now request Google to remove their images from Google Search</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/40260-google-20180125071336-20180202052633.JPG" />The search engine giant has announced plans to make online activities safer for children by allowing children or their parents to request hasty removal of children's&nbsp;photos from Google search results.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virginity-check-for-female-recruits-indonesian-army-ends-the-abusive-two-finger-test-404687">Virginity check for female recruits: Indonesian army ends the abusive two-finger test</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/11/206202-indonesian-two-finger-test.jpg" />Indonesia's army chief of staff said recently that virginity tests will no longer be required for aspiring female soldiers, this practice has long been denounced by Human rights organizations that call it humiliating and traumatizing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-extremely-happy-after-joining-psg-dreams-of-champions-league-win-404651">Lionel Messi 'extremely happy' after joining PSG, dreams of Champions League win</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/11/206182-untitled-design-10.jpg" />Lionel&nbsp;Messi said on Wednesday that he is&nbsp;'extremely happy' to have joined star-studded French club Paris St Germain and that his aim is to help the team win the Champions League.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-warns-of-security-crisis-over-us-seoul-drills-404535">North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over US-Seoul drills</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/07/177400-untitled-design-13.jpg" />North Korea's Kim Yong Chol, criticised South Korea and the United States for responding to Pyongyang's goodwill with "hostile acts."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/western-media-group-sky-news-australia-deletes-videos-of-covid-misinformation-after-youtube-bans-channel-404684">Western media group Sky News Australia deletes videos of Covid misinformation after YouTube bans channel</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/22/166129-untitled-design-5.jpg" />After YouTube banned the Sky News Australia channel from uploading any new videos last week, since the organisation had posted misinformation about Coronavirus, it has recently deleted more than 30 videos discussing unproven Coronavirus concepts.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nurse-in-germany-suspected-of-injecting-8600-with-salt-solution-instead-of-covid-19-vaccine-404700">Nurse in Germany suspected of injecting 8,600 with salt solution instead of COVID-19 vaccine</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/6315-Ketamine-20160707085037.jpg" />In Friesland, Germany, a police investigation discovered that a Red Cross nurse administered saline solution instead of COVID-19 vaccination to about 8,600 people.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ross-and-rachel-dating-friends-fans-cant-keep-calm-as-jennifer-aniston-david-schwimmer-rumours-go-viral-404629">Ross and Rachel dating? 'Friends' fans can't keep calm as Jennifer Aniston- David Schwimmer rumours go viral</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/11/206168-new-344.jpg" />Recent rumours suggest that ‘Friends’ co-stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer may be dating in real life!. Are they?

In the wake of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, it was hoped that "herd immunity" would kick in and keep the world safe, but there's a piece of bad news, scientists predict that this isn't possible given the current spread of the Delta variant.

In the wake of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, it was hoped that "herd immunity" would kick in and keep the world safe, but there's a piece of bad news, scientists predict that this isn't possible given the current spread of the Delta variant. According to Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, the head of the Oxford Vaccine Group, achieving herd immunity is now considered a "mythical" concept since vaccines have been unable to stop the spread of Covid. Meanwhile, ahead of a Troika Plus meeting in Doha, the United States, at a State Department briefing on Wednesday, called for Afghanistan's neighbouring countries to refuse recognition to any Kabul regime that has been imposed by force. Finally, let's talk about Ross and Rachel, are they dating in real life? Click on the headlines to read more: 'Mythical': Herd immunity not possible with Delta variant, claims scientist Scientists predict it will not be feasible to achieve herd immunity with the Delta variant spreading across the globe. US wants Afghanistan's neighbours not to recognise govt imposed by force as Taliban capture 9th provincial capital US officials want Afghan neighbours not to recognize any Kabul government imposed by force, according to the Pakistani newspaper Dawn. Rape, Mutilation: Amnesty International submits report on gender-oriented crimes in Tigray According to a report released by Amnesty International on Wednesday, tens of thousands of women and girls have been raped and mutilated by Ethiopian and Eritrean troops during the Tigray conflict. Children and minors can now request Google to remove their images from Google Search The search engine giant has announced plans to make online activities safer for children by allowing children or their parents to request hasty removal of children's photos from Google search results. Virginity check for female recruits: Indonesian army ends the abusive two-finger test Indonesia's army chief of staff said recently that virginity tests will no longer be required for aspiring female soldiers, this practice has long been denounced by Human rights organizations that call it humiliating and traumatizing. Lionel Messi 'extremely happy' after joining PSG, dreams of Champions League win Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he is 'extremely happy' to have joined star-studded French club Paris St Germain and that his aim is to help the team win the Champions League. North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over US-Seoul drills North Korea's Kim Yong Chol, criticised South Korea and the United States for responding to Pyongyang's goodwill with "hostile acts." Western media group Sky News Australia deletes videos of Covid misinformation after YouTube bans channel After YouTube banned the Sky News Australia channel from uploading any new videos last week, since the organisation had posted misinformation about Coronavirus, it has recently deleted more than 30 videos discussing unproven Coronavirus concepts. Nurse in Germany suspected of injecting 8,600 with salt solution instead of COVID-19 vaccine In Friesland, Germany, a police investigation discovered that a Red Cross nurse administered saline solution instead of COVID-19 vaccination to about 8,600 people. Ross and Rachel dating? 'Friends' fans can't keep calm as Jennifer Aniston- David Schwimmer rumours go viral Recent rumours suggest that ‘Friends’ co-stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer may be dating in real life!. Are they?

Top 10 world news: Virginity check for Indonesian troops, Covid 'herd immunity' and more

The Taliban faced heavy casualties when Air Forces targeted their gatherings and hideouts in the city of Sheberghan, killing 200 members of the terrorist outfit.

US B-52 bombers targeted a Taliban rally in Sheberghan

More than a thousand anti-government protesters clashed with police in Bangkok. They were protesting against the government's failure to handle Coronavirus outbreaks and its impact on the economy.

Thailand: Anti-govt protesters clash with the Police in Bangkok

Edith Murway-Traina is celebrating her 100th birthday today (8 August 2021) as a record holder. The great-great-grandmother’s strength and passion have helped her earn the Guinness World Records title for the oldest competitive powerlifter.

Meet the world’s oldest powerlifter Edith Murway-Traina

Afghan security forces have for days been telling residents in the western city of Herat to evacuate areas where the Taliban have dug in. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: Violence in Herat city prompt mass evacuation

The Taliban had captured the key Afghan city of Kunduz, as fierce fighting raged in the centre of the second northern capital. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: Taliban claims to capture urban parts in Kunduz

Schools have begun reopening in the United States with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.

United States: Schools reopen with masks optional in many US classrooms

The US will provide 'safe haven' to Hong Kong residents living on its soil. The Joe Biden administration has also approved its first arms sale to Taiwan. watch this report to know more.

United States to provide 'Temporary Safe Havens' to Hong Kongers

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his new cabinet. In his late-night reshuffle, Ramaphosa said that the changes come as the country faces a number of challenges including the Covid-19 vaccination programme, peace and stability after recent and unrest, and mobilising resources to rebuild the economy.

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa announces major Cabinet reshuffle

Responding to G7 accusations of Iran's involvement in the deadly attack on tanker Mercer Street, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh&nbsp;said that the allegations were baseless. He also added that it was "noteworthy" that this incident was stage-set to take place days before the inauguration of Iran's newly elected president.

In other news, in a statement, NASA said it wanted to recruit a select group of good people to help the agency achieve its goal of transporting people to Mars by 2037. NASA is looking for 'highly&nbsp; driven individuals'&nbsp;to participate in a year-long Mars simulation module of the Martian surface.&nbsp;

Finally, also read about Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic win in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/tokyo-olympics">Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games</a>.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-fm-spokesperson-calls-timing-of-mercer-street-attack-noteworthy-403701">Iran FM spokesperson calls timing of Mercer Street attack 'noteworthy'</a>

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Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh&nbsp;say that it was "noteworthy" that this incident was stage-set to take place days before the inauguration of Iran's newly elected president.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-is-recruiting-to-send-humans-to-mars-as-soon-as-2037-403689">NASA is recruiting to send humans to Mars as soon as 2037</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-2020-neeraj-chopra-wins-gold-for-india-in-javelin-becomes-second-individual-to-do-so-403710">Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Javelin, India's first-ever win in athletics</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/07/205592-untitled-image-2021-08-07t185640098.jpg" />The Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has written history at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He has won India its second gold medal at the Olympics. Earlier Abhinav Bindra had won one at the 2008 Olympics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-covid-19-deaths-estimated-to-reach-53-million-by-december-403663">Global COVID-19 deaths estimated to reach 5.3 million by December</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/30/204470-untitled-design-9.jpg" />As the delta variant drives a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimates that 5.3 million deaths will be reported and 12 million excess deaths will occur by December.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-developing-nuclear-missile-programs-in-2021-un-report-403677">North Korea developing nuclear, missile programs in 2021- UN Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/17/187615-a-screen-grab-taken-from-a-kcna-broadcast-in-october-2020-of-a-north-korean-icbm-display.jpg" />Reports seen by Reuters on Friday show North Korea continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs despite international sanctions and a worsening economic situation during the first half of 2021.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-lockdown-unlikely-in-uk-claims-scientist-who-imposed-first-restrictions-403745">Another lockdown unlikely in UK, claims scientist who imposed first restrictions</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/27/138244-tottenham-1586874497-afp.jpg" />Even with the wide spread of the Delta variant coronavirus, the UK government's top scientific advisor says it is highly unlikely that any further lockdown will be needed in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/churches-in-hungary-to-be-subject-to-anti-lgbtq-law-403712">Churches in Hungary to be subject to anti LGBTQ law</a>

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According to a new announcement by the Hungarian government, churches will also be affected by Hungary's controversial anti-LGBTQ law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccines-may-not-stop-delta-transmission-403673">COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/17/202718-untitled-design-2021-07-17t174753649.jpg" />Public Health England said that a recent report reveals that the Delta variant of the coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 suggests the vaccinated may be just as susceptible to transmitting the highly contagious strain as the unvaccinated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-women-call-out-employers-for-not-understanding-pain-of-menopause-403695">UK women call out employers for not understanding pain of menopause</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/06/185872-gender-equality-reuters.jpg" />Women are standing up for their rights, which they feel are being taken away by large corporations. A growing number of women are suing their employers for unfair dismissal and gender discrimination based on the menopause period.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unvaccinated-people-twice-as-likely-to-be-reinfected-with-covid-19-study-403676">Unvaccinated people twice as likely to be reinfected with COVID-19: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/12/202056-flu-vaccine.jpg" />Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that unvaccinated people have double the risk of reinfecting themselves with COVID-19.

Responding to G7 accusations of Iran's involvement in the deadly attack on tanker Mercer Street, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the allegations were baseless.

Responding to G7 accusations of Iran's involvement in the deadly attack on tanker Mercer Street, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the allegations were baseless. He also added that it was "noteworthy" that this incident was stage-set to take place days before the inauguration of Iran's newly elected president. In other news, in a statement, NASA said it wanted to recruit a select group of good people to help the agency achieve its goal of transporting people to Mars by 2037. NASA is looking for 'highly driven individuals' to participate in a year-long Mars simulation module of the Martian surface. Finally, also read about Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic win in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Click on the headlines to read more Iran FM spokesperson calls timing of Mercer Street attack 'noteworthy' Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh say that it was "noteworthy" that this incident was stage-set to take place days before the inauguration of Iran's newly elected president. NASA is recruiting to send humans to Mars as soon as 2037 Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Javelin, India's first-ever win in athletics The Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has written history at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He has won India its second gold medal at the Olympics. Earlier Abhinav Bindra had won one at the 2008 Olympics. Global COVID-19 deaths estimated to reach 5.3 million by December As the delta variant drives a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimates that 5.3 million deaths will be reported and 12 million excess deaths will occur by December. North Korea developing nuclear, missile programs in 2021- UN Report Reports seen by Reuters on Friday show North Korea continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs despite international sanctions and a worsening economic situation during the first half of 2021. Another lockdown unlikely in UK, claims scientist who imposed first restrictions Even with the wide spread of the Delta variant coronavirus, the UK government's top scientific advisor says it is highly unlikely that any further lockdown will be needed in the country. Churches in Hungary to be subject to anti LGBTQ law According to a new announcement by the Hungarian government, churches will also be affected by Hungary's controversial anti-LGBTQ law. COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission Public Health England said that a recent report reveals that the Delta variant of the coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 suggests the vaccinated may be just as susceptible to transmitting the highly contagious strain as the unvaccinated. UK women call out employers for not understanding pain of menopause Women are standing up for their rights, which they feel are being taken away by large corporations. A growing number of women are suing their employers for unfair dismissal and gender discrimination based on the menopause period. Unvaccinated people twice as likely to be reinfected with COVID-19: Study Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that unvaccinated people have double the risk of reinfecting themselves with COVID-19.

Top 10 world news: India wins gold at Olympics, NASA to send people to Mars and more

Indian Golfer Aditi Ashok narrowly missed out on a medal at the Olympics after finishing 4th in the Women's Individual Stroke Play competition. Ashok reflected on her performance and the boost Indian Golf has received in an exclusive conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: WION speaks with Indian Golfer Aditi Ashok

United States pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine has received emergency use approval in India.

Coronavirus Update: India approves Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine

Ravi Dahiya took on ROC's Zavur Uguev in the men's 57kg free-form class. The Indian who has shown predominance over his adversaries so far faced the second seed of the competition. In news of Tokyo 2020, Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, the 24-year-old Olympic athlete from Belarus, flew to Poland as the country granted her a humanitarian visa after the Belarus government allegedly tried to abduct her. Meanwhile, in Pakistan,&nbsp;The Ganesh temple was ransacked by a mob in broad daylight, with no intervention from the local authorities. The entire incident was telecasted live on Facebook, with sacred idols of Hindu Gods being smashed in a chilling reminder of atrocities common on minorities in Pakistan. All around the world, the number of&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;infections recorded&nbsp;worldwide&nbsp;passed&nbsp;200&nbsp;million&nbsp;on Thursday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-indian-wrestler-ravi-kumar-dahiya-secures-silver-medal-despite-losing-the-final-403137" hreflang="en">Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya wins Olympics silver after losing in finals</a>

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The ROC wrestler was slightly better compared to Ravi Dahiya. Ravi made an honest effort to retaliate into the challenge yet Zavur found splendid effort between attack and defense and took away the challenge from the Indian.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-hindu-temple-vandalised-again-india-summons-top-pak-diplomat-403200">Pakistan: Hindu temple vandalised again; India summons top Pak diplomat</a>

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India has summoned Pakistan's Top diplomat — Pakistani chargé d'affaires (C’dA) in Delhi — and lodged a strong protest over the issue of the vandalisation of a Hindu temple in Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/happy-to-be-in-safety-says-belarus-olympic-athlete-krystsina-tsimanouskaya-403194">'Happy to be in safety,' says Belarus Olympic athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya</a>

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The Belarus Olympic athlete, Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, has finally broken the silence and said she is "happy to be in safety" in Poland now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-germany-and-israel-france-announces-plans-for-booster-shots-despite-whos-warning-403134">After Germany &amp; Israel, France announces booster shots despite WHO's warning</a>

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A little after Germany’s announcement and despite WHO’s warning, President Emmanuel Macron said France will be offering the third 'booster' shot of coronavirus vaccine to elderly and vulnerable people from September.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-we-were-questioned-and-laughed-at-in-past-this-is-our-answer-says-sreejesh-after-india-win-olympic-hockey-bronze-watch-403109">Olympics hockey bronze is answer to those who laughed at us, says Sreejesh</a>

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After India's hockey team won the bronze medal at the&nbsp;Tokyo Olympics&nbsp;beating Germany 5-4 in a nail-biting match, WION spoke to the captain&nbsp;Manpreet Singh&nbsp;and goalkeeper&nbsp;PR Sreejesh,&nbsp;along with the team's coach&nbsp;Graham Reid.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pro-fossil-fuel-facebook-ads-oil-industry-spent-millions-to-control-the-climate-change-conversation-403154">Oil industry spent millions to control the climate change conversation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/03/09/132104-untitled-design-98.jpg" />

More recent commercials from the oil industry utilise subtler messaging to hinder action on global warming than blatant denial, such as presenting natural gas as a green fuel source and claiming that decarbonization will make energy costly.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/pesticides-harmful-for-bees-says-a-recent-study-403193" hreflang="en">Pesticides harmful for bees, says a recent study</a>

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As per a recent analysis of 90 studies, agricultural pesticides which are sold to farmers 'ready mixed' into cocktails can kill twice as many bees.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/picture-of-hindu-upanishad-mantras-engraved-on-library-wall-in-poland-goes-viral-403192" hreflang="en">Picture of Upanishad Mantras engraved on library wall in Poland goes viral</a>

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On social media platforms, a photograph of Upanishad words inscribed on the wall of a library in Poland has gone viral.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-pledges-two-billion-vaccine-doses-to-world-says-xi-403238">China pledges two billion vaccine doses to world, says Xi</a>

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China will "strive to provide" two billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to the world this year and donate $100 million to the international vaccine distribution system known as Covax, President Xi Jinping said Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-cases-top-200-million-worldwide-as-delta-variant-poses-threat-403243" hreflang="en">COVID-19 cases top 200 million worldwide as Delta variant poses threat</a>

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Authorities in Australia's Melbourne announced another lockdown as Sydney continued to witness a surge in coronavirus coronavirus cases.

Ravi Dahiya took on ROC's Zavur Uguev in the men's 57kg free-form class. The Indian who has shown predominance over his adversaries so far faced the second seed of the competition.

Ravi Dahiya took on ROC's Zavur Uguev in the men's 57kg free-form class. The Indian who has shown predominance over his adversaries so far faced the second seed of the competition. In news of Tokyo 2020, Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, the 24-year-old Olympic athlete from Belarus, flew to Poland as the country granted her a humanitarian visa after the Belarus government allegedly tried to abduct her. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, The Ganesh temple was ransacked by a mob in broad daylight, with no intervention from the local authorities. The entire incident was telecasted live on Facebook, with sacred idols of Hindu Gods being smashed in a chilling reminder of atrocities common on minorities in Pakistan. All around the world, the number of COVID-19 infections recorded worldwide passed 200 million on Thursday. Click on headlines to read more Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya wins Olympics silver after losing in finals The ROC wrestler was slightly better compared to Ravi Dahiya. Ravi made an honest effort to retaliate into the challenge yet Zavur found splendid effort between attack and defense and took away the challenge from the Indian. Pakistan: Hindu temple vandalised again; India summons top Pak diplomat India has summoned Pakistan's Top diplomat — Pakistani chargé d'affaires (C’dA) in Delhi — and lodged a strong protest over the issue of the vandalisation of a Hindu temple in Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan. 'Happy to be in safety,' says Belarus Olympic athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya The Belarus Olympic athlete, Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, has finally broken the silence and said she is "happy to be in safety" in Poland now. After Germany & Israel, France announces booster shots despite WHO's warning A little after Germany’s announcement and despite WHO’s warning, President Emmanuel Macron said France will be offering the third 'booster' shot of coronavirus vaccine to elderly and vulnerable people from September. Olympics hockey bronze is answer to those who laughed at us, says Sreejesh After India's hockey team won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics beating Germany 5-4 in a nail-biting match, WION spoke to the captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, along with the team's coach Graham Reid. Oil industry spent millions to control the climate change conversation More recent commercials from the oil industry utilise subtler messaging to hinder action on global warming than blatant denial, such as presenting natural gas as a green fuel source and claiming that decarbonization will make energy costly. Pesticides harmful for bees, says a recent study As per a recent analysis of 90 studies, agricultural pesticides which are sold to farmers 'ready mixed' into cocktails can kill twice as many bees. Picture of Upanishad Mantras engraved on library wall in Poland goes viral On social media platforms, a photograph of Upanishad words inscribed on the wall of a library in Poland has gone viral. China pledges two billion vaccine doses to world, says Xi China will "strive to provide" two billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to the world this year and donate $100 million to the international vaccine distribution system known as Covax, President Xi Jinping said Thursday. COVID-19 cases top 200 million worldwide as Delta variant poses threat Authorities in Australia's Melbourne announced another lockdown as Sydney continued to witness a surge in coronavirus coronavirus cases.

Top 10 world news: Another medal for India at Olympics, 200 million Covid cases, and more

71 domestic coronavirus cases reported in China, the highest since January and one of the worst outbreaks in the country in recent history, as mass tests revealed a trail of Delta variant infection.

In other news, as the United Kingdom struggles with a surge in Delta Coronavirus cases, a variant that has the potential to target young people in the future, the country has opened vaccinations for children. Based on official figures, more than 220,000 children in the country have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-imposes-strict-international-travel-restrictions-after-highest-daily-covid-infections-402848">China imposes strict international travel restrictions after highest daily Covid infections</a>

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The number of Covid infections in China hit its highest level in a few months on Wednesday after a series of mass testing and contact tracing campaigns revealed evidence of a Delta variant outbreak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-more-than-220000-children-inoculated-with-first-dose-of-covid-vaccine-402885">UK: More than 220,000 children inoculated with first dose of Covid vaccine</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/23/156074-coronavirus-in-children.jpg" />More than 220,000 children in the UK have received their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine since the government opened vaccination for young people.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jacinda-arderns-popularity-dips-as-vaccine-rollout-in-new-zealand-slows-down-402909">Jacinda Ardern's popularity dips as vaccine rollout in New Zealand slows down</a>

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has received praise for her leadership during the coronavirus pandemic and other policies. Her popularity, however, has dropped. According to a new local poll, Ardern's government's popularity is down 9.7 per cent, pushing Labour's rating to 43.3 per cent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-becomes-epicentre-of-asias-covid-19-outbreak-second-in-region-to-top-100000-deaths-402911">Indonesia becomes epicentre of Asia's COVID-19 outbreak, second in region to top 100000 deaths</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/23/195879-untitled-design-88.jpg" />Data from the Indonesian health ministry revealed that Indonesia has reached the tragic milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, accounting for one of every five deaths worldwide.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-killed-more-than-50-hurt-as-two-trains-collide-in-czech-republic-402902">Three killed, more than 50 hurt as two trains collide in Czech Republic</a>

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In the Czech Republic, a fast train from Munich collided with a passenger train, killing at least three people and injuring more than 50.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hit-by-rockets-fired-from-lebanon-responds-with-artillery-army-402809">Israel hit by rockets fired from Lebanon, responds with artillery: Army</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/04/205032-israel.JPG" />On Wednesday, three rockets were fired into northern Israel from Lebanon, causing warning sirens to sound in the Kiryat Shmona area. No casualties were reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-taking-to-streets-afghan-first-vp-saleh-slams-pak-for-supporting-taliban-402802">Watch: Taking to streets, Afghan first VP Saleh slams Pak for supporting Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/08/186174-afghanistan-first-vice-president-amrullah-saleh.jpg" />Amrullah Saleh, Afghanistan's first vice president, took to the streets to protest the rising incidents of the Taliban attacking the country's security forces in a rush to seize power by force.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/women-sterilised-without-consent-in-czech-republic-to-get-compensation-402889">Women sterilised without consent in Czech Republic to get compensation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/04/205083-czech-republics-president-milos-zeman.jpg" />Czech Republic's President&nbsp;Miloš&nbsp;Zeman signed a law this week to compensate women who were between 1966-2012 sterilised without their consent.&nbsp;

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71 domestic coronavirus cases reported in China, the highest since January and one of the worst outbreaks in the country in recent history, as mass tests revealed a trail of Delta variant infection.

71 domestic coronavirus cases reported in China, the highest since January and one of the worst outbreaks in the country in recent history, as mass tests revealed a trail of Delta variant infection. In other news, as the United Kingdom struggles with a surge in Delta Coronavirus cases, a variant that has the potential to target young people in the future, the country has opened vaccinations for children. Based on official figures, more than 220,000 children in the country have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. To read the full story, please click on the headlines: China imposes strict international travel restrictions after highest daily Covid infections The number of Covid infections in China hit its highest level in a few months on Wednesday after a series of mass testing and contact tracing campaigns revealed evidence of a Delta variant outbreak. UK: More than 220,000 children inoculated with first dose of Covid vaccine More than 220,000 children in the UK have received their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine since the government opened vaccination for young people. Jacinda Ardern's popularity dips as vaccine rollout in New Zealand slows down New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has received praise for her leadership during the coronavirus pandemic and other policies. Her popularity, however, has dropped. According to a new local poll, Ardern's government's popularity is down 9.7 per cent, pushing Labour's rating to 43.3 per cent. Indonesia becomes epicentre of Asia's COVID-19 outbreak, second in region to top 100000 deaths Data from the Indonesian health ministry revealed that Indonesia has reached the tragic milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, accounting for one of every five deaths worldwide. Three killed, more than 50 hurt as two trains collide in Czech Republic In the Czech Republic, a fast train from Munich collided with a passenger train, killing at least three people and injuring more than 50. Israel hit by rockets fired from Lebanon, responds with artillery: Army On Wednesday, three rockets were fired into northern Israel from Lebanon, causing warning sirens to sound in the Kiryat Shmona area. No casualties were reported. Watch: Taking to streets, Afghan first VP Saleh slams Pak for supporting Taliban Amrullah Saleh, Afghanistan's first vice president, took to the streets to protest the rising incidents of the Taliban attacking the country's security forces in a rush to seize power by force. Women sterilised without consent in Czech Republic to get compensation Czech Republic's President Miloš Zeman signed a law this week to compensate women who were between 1966-2012 sterilised without their consent. Coronavirus infection impacts intelligence levels in recovered patients: Study A study of patients recovered from coronavirus infection found that those who were infected found it difficult to perform tasks involved with problem-solving, reasoning, and spatial planning. Watch: North Korea says ready to hold talks on denuclearization in exchange of lifting of sanctions

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