NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with United States President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington D.C. Watch the report to know more.

US President Joe Biden hosts NATO chief Stoltenberg at White House

China has been tightening its grip over Hong Kong and its sweeping National Security Law has now come down hard on Hong Kong schools. There are new guidelines to follow and the goal is to instill patriotism among children along with training of educators across the system. And now, students are exiting.

China: Hong Kong schools face exodus of students

It is a Jam-Packed schedule for the US President Joe Biden as he heads to Europe. This will be his first foreign trip as the American President. Watch this report to know more.

United States President Joe Biden's schedule for first foreign trip

Several global news media sites including White House and UK government websites went down on Tuesday as the cloud server was hit.&nbsp;The UN tribunal at The Hague on Tuesday upheld the genocide conviction and life sentence against former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic.

The former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic was held guilty for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre during the Bosnian conflict in 1992-95.&nbsp;In London, a few months after a woman, Sarah Everard, was murdered, a police officer has confessed to kidnapping and raping the 33-year-old.

Meanwhile, French President Macron was slapped by a man during his trip to southeast France on Tuesday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-global-media-websites-go-down-white-house-uk-govt-sites-go-dark-too-390160">Several global media websites go down; White House, UK govt sites go dark too</a>

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Reports said the BBC website had also gone down but returned later. The CNN international website was also down.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sarah-everard-disappearance-case-uk-police-officer-confesses-to-kidnap-and-rape-390169">Sarah Everard disappearance case: UK police officer confesses to kidnap and rape</a>

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Everard’s case has highlighted the poor status of security of women in the country, especially London, where several women claim to feel unsafe while walking alone on the streets.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-president-emmanuel-macron-slapped-during-visit-to-southeast-france-390185">Watch: President Emmanuel Macron slapped during visit to southeast France</a>

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Macron’s security officials rushed to the leader’s rescue and pinned the attacker to the ground.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-set-to-vaccinate-3-year-old-kids-report-390174">China set to vaccinate 3-year-old kids: Report</a>

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Reports claimed Sinovac had conducted human trial of 500 participants between 3 and 17-year-olds.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-coronavirus-surge-vietnam-government-urges-donations-for-vaccine-fund-390156">Amid coronavirus surge, Vietnam government urges donations for 'vaccine fund'</a>

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In order to make sure Vietnam’s economy continues to grow, like last year, the locals are also coming forward to donate whatever they can.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europol-says-800-arrested-worldwide-in-huge-crime-sting-390137">Europol says 800 arrested worldwide in huge crime sting</a>

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Police arrested 800 people in a huge global sting involving encrypted phones used by criminals that were secretly planted by law enforcement agencies.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-muslim-family-members-killed-in-suspected-hate-crime-in-canadas-ontario-390039">Four Muslim family members killed in suspected hate crime in Canada's Ontario</a>

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A 74-year-old lady, a 46-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, and a 15-year-old kid were among those killed, according to police.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/our-president-donald-trump-attacks-fauci-hints-at-re-run-in-2024-election-390165">'Our president': Donald Trump attacks Fauci, hints at re-run in 2024 election</a>

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Trump urged his supporters to continue trusting him and his party in order to make sure he can 'make America great again'.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-tribunal-upholds-genocide-conviction-against-ex-bosnian-serb-military-commander-mladic-390203">UN tribunal upholds genocide conviction against ex-Bosnian Serb military commander Mladic</a>

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Mladic, 79, was captured in 2011 and was found guilty in 2017 of carrying out&nbsp;"ethnic cleansing"&nbsp;to drive Muslims and Bosnians out of key areas.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-meets-nato-secretary-general-jens-stoltenberg-ahead-of-brussels-summit-390128">US President Joe Biden meets NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of Brussels summit</a>

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A meeting of NATO Heads of State and Government will be held on June 14 in Brussels at NATO headquarters. The meeting will be chaired by Stoltenberg.

Several global news media sites including White House and UK government websites went down on Tuesday as the cloud server was hit. The UN tribunal at The Hague on Tuesday upheld the genocide conviction and life sentence against former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic.

Several global news media sites including White House and UK government websites went down on Tuesday as the cloud server was hit. The UN tribunal at The Hague on Tuesday upheld the genocide conviction and life sentence against former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic. The former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic was held guilty for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre during the Bosnian conflict in 1992-95. In London, a few months after a woman, Sarah Everard, was murdered, a police officer has confessed to kidnapping and raping the 33-year-old. Meanwhile, French President Macron was slapped by a man during his trip to southeast France on Tuesday. Click to read more Several global media websites go down; White House, UK govt sites go dark too Reports said the BBC website had also gone down but returned later. The CNN international website was also down. Sarah Everard disappearance case: UK police officer confesses to kidnap and rape Everard’s case has highlighted the poor status of security of women in the country, especially London, where several women claim to feel unsafe while walking alone on the streets. Watch: President Emmanuel Macron slapped during visit to southeast France Macron’s security officials rushed to the leader’s rescue and pinned the attacker to the ground. China set to vaccinate 3-year-old kids: Report Reports claimed Sinovac had conducted human trial of 500 participants between 3 and 17-year-olds. Amid coronavirus surge, Vietnam government urges donations for 'vaccine fund' In order to make sure Vietnam’s economy continues to grow, like last year, the locals are also coming forward to donate whatever they can. Europol says 800 arrested worldwide in huge crime sting Police arrested 800 people in a huge global sting involving encrypted phones used by criminals that were secretly planted by law enforcement agencies. Four Muslim family members killed in suspected hate crime in Canada's Ontario A 74-year-old lady, a 46-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, and a 15-year-old kid were among those killed, according to police. 'Our president': Donald Trump attacks Fauci, hints at re-run in 2024 election Trump urged his supporters to continue trusting him and his party in order to make sure he can 'make America great again'. UN tribunal upholds genocide conviction against ex-Bosnian Serb military commander Mladic Mladic, 79, was captured in 2011 and was found guilty in 2017 of carrying out "ethnic cleansing" to drive Muslims and Bosnians out of key areas. US President Joe Biden meets NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of Brussels summit A meeting of NATO Heads of State and Government will be held on June 14 in Brussels at NATO headquarters. The meeting will be chaired by Stoltenberg.

Top 10 world news: Ex-Bosnian Serb military commander Mladic's conviction upheld; China set to vaccinate 3-year-old kids

The spread of the Delta variant in Britain has put the June 21 United Kingdom reopening line in doubt. The British Minister has earlier said that the Delta variant has had a very significant impact in the United Kingdom over the last month or so. Watch this report to know more.

UK Environment Secy asks Britons to 'Holiday At Home'

Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandaughter Lata Ramgobin was found guilty in a six-million rand fraud and forgery case, and has been sentenced to seven years in jail by a Durban court.

Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandaughter Lata Ramgobin convicted in $442,000 scam

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Two passenger trains collided in the Sindh province of Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and injuring 50. Indian fugitive Mehul&nbsp;Choksi's lawyers gave the names of people involved in the alleged abduction to the police commissioner in a complaint. Abubakar Shekau, the head of the Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram, had killed himself, rival Islamist militants said in an audiotape.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/30-killed-50-injured-as-passenger-trains-collide-in-pakistans-sindh-province-389852">30 killed, 50 injured as passenger trains collide in Pakistan's Sindh province</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/antigua-police-has-started-investigating-choksis-abduction-pm-gaston-browne-389846">Antigua police has started investigating Choksi's 'abduction': PM Gaston Browne</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-officials-up-pressure-on-firms-foreign-adversaries-over-cyberattacks-389843">US officials up pressure on firms, foreign adversaries over cyberattacks</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boko-haram-leader-abubakar-shekau-killed-himself-confirms-islamic-state-west-african-province-389848">Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau killed himself, confirms Islamic State West African Province</a> 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-accusations-of-genocide-from-the-west-china-policies-could-cut-millions-of-uyghur-births-in-xinjiang-report-389838">Amid accusations of genocide from the West, China policies could cut millions of Uyghur births in Xinjiang: Report</a> 
 
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Watch | Nigeria: Death toll surpasses 88 in gang attack on seven villages in Kebbi region

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Two passenger trains collided in the Sindh province of Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and injuring 50.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Two passenger trains collided in the Sindh province of Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and injuring 50. Indian fugitive Mehul Choksi's lawyers gave the names of people involved in the alleged abduction to the police commissioner in a complaint. Abubakar Shekau, the head of the Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram, had killed himself, rival Islamist militants said in an audiotape. Click on the headlines to read the full story: 30 killed, 50 injured as passenger trains collide in Pakistan's Sindh province Antigua police has started investigating Choksi's 'abduction': PM Gaston Browne US officials up pressure on firms, foreign adversaries over cyberattacks Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau killed himself, confirms Islamic State West African Province Amid accusations of genocide from the West, China policies could cut millions of Uyghur births in Xinjiang: Report Watch | Nigeria: Death toll surpasses 88 in gang attack on seven villages in Kebbi region

Morning news brief: Pakistan train accident, Choksi's 'abduction' and more

Russia on Moday formally quit the Open Skies treaty with the US after the legislation was passed by both houses of the Russian parliament and the formal stamp of approval was given by President Putin.

In Nigeria, the government ordered all TV and radio stations to immediately stop using Twitter just days after the government suspended the micro-blogging site from the country "indefinitely" after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an "abusive" civil war tweet.

Meanwhile, Spain welcomed vaccinated foreign tourists from across the world as it opened its borders in a bid to boost the tourism sector hit hard due to the pandemic.

Click on headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-formally-exits-from-open-skies-pact-with-us-after-putins-approval-389947">Russia formally exits from Open Skies pact with US after Putin's approval</a> 
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The Open Skies treaty which had come into effect on January 1, 2002, allowed both countries to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over military installations.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unpatriotic-nigeria-government-orders-media-houses-to-stop-using-twitter-389980">'Unpatriotic': Nigeria government orders media houses to stop using Twitter</a>

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The order has come a few days after the Nigerian government suspended Twitter from the country ‘indefinitely’ after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an 'abusive' civil war tweet.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-opens-borders-to-vaccinated-travellers-as-tourists-begin-arriving-389994">Spain opens borders to vaccinated travellers as tourists begin arriving</a>

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Spain had earlier allowed tourists from ten non-EU countries to enter without a negative COVID-19 PCR test which included Britain, &nbsp;Australia, New Zealand and Israel.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moderna-awaiting-approval-of-coronavirus-vaccine-for-teens-in-eu-canada-389997">Moderna awaiting approval of coronavirus vaccine for teens in EU, Canada</a>

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The US pharmaceutical company is also planning to file for emergency approval in the US with the Food and Drug Administration.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amazon-chief-jeff-bezos-his-brother-to-fly-to-space-on-blue-origin-flight-389985">Amazon chief Jeff Bezos &amp; his brother to fly to space on Blue Origin flight</a>

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Bezos will be stepping down from&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;next month, the company he built from scratch into a retail giant.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-police-using-drones-to-check-body-temperature-in-public-places-389944">Malaysia: Police using drones to check body temperature in public places</a>

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The drones can detect high temperatures as high as 20 metres above ground.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/plane-with-kamala-harris-on-board-forced-to-turn-around-after-technical-issue-389840">Plane with Kamala Harris on board forced to turn around after 'technical issue'</a>

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US Vice President Kamala Harris, after exiting the plane when it returned to Joint Base Andrews on the outskirts of Washington, said: "We all said a little prayer, but we're good."&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-accusations-of-genocide-from-the-west-china-policies-could-cut-millions-of-uyghur-births-in-xinjiang-report-389838">&nbsp;China policies could cut millions of Uyghur births in Xinjiang: Report</a> 
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The Chinese government has not made public any official target for reducing the proportion of Uyghur and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/30-killed-50-injured-as-passenger-trains-collide-in-pakistans-sindh-province-389852">30 killed, 50 injured as passenger trains collide in Pakistan's Sindh province</a>

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Sir Syed Express train, which was heading towards Lahore collided with the Millat Express which was derailed on the way to Sargodha from Karachi.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-pm-oli-says-misunderstandings-with-india-resolved-389932">Nepal PM Oli says 'misunderstandings' with India resolved</a>

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Oli, in a televised address to the nation last month, said that the outstanding issues relating to the border issue with India will be resolved through diplomatic channels.&nbsp;

Russia on Moday formally quit the Open Skies treaty with the US after the legislation was passed by both houses of the Russian parliament and the formal stamp of approval was given by President Putin.

Russia on Moday formally quit the Open Skies treaty with the US after the legislation was passed by both houses of the Russian parliament and the formal stamp of approval was given by President Putin. In Nigeria, the government ordered all TV and radio stations to immediately stop using Twitter just days after the government suspended the micro-blogging site from the country "indefinitely" after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an "abusive" civil war tweet. Meanwhile, Spain welcomed vaccinated foreign tourists from across the world as it opened its borders in a bid to boost the tourism sector hit hard due to the pandemic. Click on headlines to read more Russia formally exits from Open Skies pact with US after Putin's approval The Open Skies treaty which had come into effect on January 1, 2002, allowed both countries to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over military installations. 'Unpatriotic': Nigeria government orders media houses to stop using Twitter The order has come a few days after the Nigerian government suspended Twitter from the country ‘indefinitely’ after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an 'abusive' civil war tweet. Spain opens borders to vaccinated travellers as tourists begin arriving Spain had earlier allowed tourists from ten non-EU countries to enter without a negative COVID-19 PCR test which included Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Israel. Moderna awaiting approval of coronavirus vaccine for teens in EU, Canada The US pharmaceutical company is also planning to file for emergency approval in the US with the Food and Drug Administration. Amazon chief Jeff Bezos & his brother to fly to space on Blue Origin flight Bezos will be stepping down from Amazon next month, the company he built from scratch into a retail giant. Malaysia: Police using drones to check body temperature in public places The drones can detect high temperatures as high as 20 metres above ground. Plane with Kamala Harris on board forced to turn around after 'technical issue' US Vice President Kamala Harris, after exiting the plane when it returned to Joint Base Andrews on the outskirts of Washington, said: "We all said a little prayer, but we're good." China policies could cut millions of Uyghur births in Xinjiang: Report The Chinese government has not made public any official target for reducing the proportion of Uyghur and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. 30 killed, 50 injured as passenger trains collide in Pakistan's Sindh province Sir Syed Express train, which was heading towards Lahore collided with the Millat Express which was derailed on the way to Sargodha from Karachi. Nepal PM Oli says 'misunderstandings' with India resolved Oli, in a televised address to the nation last month, said that the outstanding issues relating to the border issue with India will be resolved through diplomatic channels.

Top 10 world news: Russia exits from Open Skies; Spain opens borders to vaccinated tourists & more

Finance ministers from wealthy G7 nations pledged to commit to a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15 percent, rallying behind a US-backed plan.

Historic agreement signed by G7 leaders

United States President Joe Biden to depart for 1st foreign trip of his Presidency. Biden's trip is about 'US Rallying World's Democracies'. He is going to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva on June 16. Watch this report to know more.

Joe Biden to depart for 1st foreign trip of his Presidency

A day after Nigerian Government suspended Twitter, telecom operators in the African nations say that they have restricted access to the social media platform. However the US and EU have voiced concerns over Nigeria's decision to indefinitely ban Twitter.

Twitter VS Nigerian Govt: European Union and United States condemn Nigeria's Twitter ban

British Health Minister Matt Hancock said that it was too early to say whether the government would stick to its plan to fully lift COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in England on June 21.

UK Health Minister: Too early to decide on lockdown

Here is WION's daily morning news brief to showcase what’s happening around the world today.

In the worst attack in recent years, Burkina Faso has witnessed a death toll&nbsp;of 132 after&nbsp;attackers struck during the night on Friday, burning homes and markets, killing residents of the village of Solhan in Yagha province, bordering Niger.

Ahead of his meeting with G7 leaders, United Kingdom PM Boris Johnson has called the rich country leaders to make a commitment to vaccinate the entire world against COVID-19 by the end of 2022.&nbsp;

Click on the headlines to read the full story:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-johnson-calls-on-g7-to-vaccinate-world-by-end-of-2022-389687">UK's Johnson calls on G7 to vaccinate world by end of 2022</a>

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson&nbsp;calls for Group of Seven (G7) leaders&nbsp;to make a commitment to vaccinate the entire world against COVID-19 by the end of 2022 when they meet in Britain next week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-132-civilians-killed-in-burkina-fasos-worst-attack-in-years-389688">At least 132 civilians killed in Burkina Faso's worst attack in years</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/07/158555-untitled-design-4.jpg" />After armed assailants laid siege overnight to a village in the jihadist-plagued northeast, the death toll from the worst militant attack in Burkina Faso in recent years has risen to 132.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-domestic-security-warns-of-violence-as-netanyahu-faces-unseating-389689">Israel domestic security warns of violence as Netanyahu faces unseating</a>

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With the country on the verge of unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Russia's&nbsp;longest-serving leader, the&nbsp;head of Israel's domestic security service has issued a rare warning of possible violence in the country, during one of the most politically charged periods in decades.

Facebook says it could pay more corporate tax after G7 decision

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/18/160508-facebook-final.jpg" />Welcoming the progress made by the G7 group of countries on a minimum tax rate, the social media giant Facebook said that the&nbsp;agreement is a significant first step towards certainty for businesses and strengthening public confidence in the global tax system even if the decision means that it would have to pay more taxes and in different places.

HIV+ woman had COVID-19 for over 6 months which mutated 30 times: Study

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A new study has revealed an unsettling case of Covid-related mutation. An HIV positive&nbsp;woman in South Africa carried the virus for 216 days and reportedly during this time, the virus mutated at least 30 times.

Watch: Global Tax Deal: Historic agreement signed by G7 leaders

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Watch: Road To Recovery: US employers increase hiring

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief to showcase what’s happening around the world today. In the worst attack in recent years, Burkina Faso has witnessed a death toll of 132 after attackers struck during the night on Friday, burning homes and markets, killing residents of the village of Solhan in Yagha province, bordering Niger.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief to showcase what’s happening around the world today. In the worst attack in recent years, Burkina Faso has witnessed a death toll of 132 after attackers struck during the night on Friday, burning homes and markets, killing residents of the village of Solhan in Yagha province, bordering Niger. Ahead of his meeting with G7 leaders, United Kingdom PM Boris Johnson has called the rich country leaders to make a commitment to vaccinate the entire world against COVID-19 by the end of 2022. Click on the headlines to read the full story: UK's Johnson calls on G7 to vaccinate world by end of 2022 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls for Group of Seven (G7) leaders to make a commitment to vaccinate the entire world against COVID-19 by the end of 2022 when they meet in Britain next week. At least 132 civilians killed in Burkina Faso's worst attack in years After armed assailants laid siege overnight to a village in the jihadist-plagued northeast, the death toll from the worst militant attack in Burkina Faso in recent years has risen to 132. Israel domestic security warns of violence as Netanyahu faces unseating With the country on the verge of unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Russia's longest-serving leader, the head of Israel's domestic security service has issued a rare warning of possible violence in the country, during one of the most politically charged periods in decades. Facebook says it could pay more corporate tax after G7 decision Welcoming the progress made by the G7 group of countries on a minimum tax rate, the social media giant Facebook said that the agreement is a significant first step towards certainty for businesses and strengthening public confidence in the global tax system even if the decision means that it would have to pay more taxes and in different places. HIV+ woman had COVID-19 for over 6 months which mutated 30 times: Study A new study has revealed an unsettling case of Covid-related mutation. An HIV positive woman in South Africa carried the virus for 216 days and reportedly during this time, the virus mutated at least 30 times. Watch: Global Tax Deal: Historic agreement signed by G7 leaders Watch: Road To Recovery: US employers increase hiring Watch: Gravitas Plus: The Lab Leak Theory

Morning news brief: Burkina Faso violence kills 132, Johnson calls on G7 to vaccinate the world, and more

Iranians are due to choose a new president in the coming days. But the elections are crucial, not just for Tehran but for the entire world. With hardliners dominating the polls - what will this mean for the future of the Iran nuclear deal? For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | What do Iran's Presidential elections mean for West Asia?

Polling for Mexico's midterm elections has stated. Millions are headed to their nearest polling centre to cast their vote and elect their next Governors, Mayors and members of the congress. These are Mexico's biggest polls till date.

Mid-Term Polls In Mexico: Mexicans elect Governors, Congress members

California is scaling up a drastic operation to help its famous Chinook salmon reach the Pacific, transporting the fry by road in dozens of large tanker trucks. Watch this report to know more.

California plans to truck 17 MN Salmon to the ocean

Candidates in Iran's presidential election trade strong barbs in a debate, accusing each other of treason or of lacking the education to run an economy devastated by three years of US sanctions.

Iran holds first presidential debate

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AS US troops continue their withdrawal from the war-torn country, US Secretary of States Anthony Blinken has announced more than $266 million in additional humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, intended mainly for the country's COVID-19&nbsp;response. While the World Health Organisation is yet to give clearance to the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik-V, Russia's President Vladimir Putin defended the vaccine saying&nbsp;that Russian authorities had not registered a single fatality linked to the coronavirus vaccine.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sending-2665-million-in-aid-to-afghanistan-for-covid-response-389558">US sending $266.5 million in aid to Afghanistan for Covid response</a>

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. AS US troops continue their withdrawal from the war-torn country, US Secretary of States Anthony Blinken has announced more than $266 million in additional humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, intended mainly for the country's COVID-19 response.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. AS US troops continue their withdrawal from the war-torn country, US Secretary of States Anthony Blinken has announced more than $266 million in additional humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, intended mainly for the country's COVID-19 response. While the World Health Organisation is yet to give clearance to the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik-V, Russia's President Vladimir Putin defended the vaccine saying that Russian authorities had not registered a single fatality linked to the coronavirus vaccine. Click on the headlines to read the full story: US sending $266.5 million in aid to Afghanistan for Covid response Mexico's foreign minister blasts OAS chief ahead of election ASEAN envoys meet Myanmar junta leader to press for dialogue Watch: Russia: Vladimir Putin defends Sputnik-V's credibility Watch: Facebook suspends Trump's account until 2023

Morning news brief: US Covid aid to Afghanistan, Trump's Facebook account suspension and more

Singapore's egg-freezing ban forces women to head abroad for fertility treatment. To know more watch this report.

Singapore egg-freezing ban forces women to head overseas

US employers boosted hiring in May as the easing pandemic, helped by vaccinations, pulled more people back into the labour force.

United States: US employment rate falls to 5.8%

As the Presidential campaign enters in it's final days, Peru's voters have the opportunity to send their country in one of two different directions.

Peru prepares for a polarizing Presidential election

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Biden expanded a blacklist of Chinese firms that are off-limits to American investors over their links to Beijing's "military-industrial complex. On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Hong Kong police have reportedly arrested a member of the committee that organises the city's annual candlelight vigil for the massacre's victims.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/organiser-of-annual-tiananmen-square-vigil-in-hong-kong-arrested-on-massacres-32nd-anniversary-389352">The organiser of annual Tiananmen Square vigil in Hong Kong arrested on massacre's 32nd anniversary</a> 
 
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Watch: The fatal story of 32 years old Tiananmen Square protests

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Watch: Belarus TV broadcasts tearful interview with detained activist Roman Protasevich

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Biden expanded a blacklist of Chinese firms that are off-limits to American investors over their links to Beijing's "military-industrial complex.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Biden expanded a blacklist of Chinese firms that are off-limits to American investors over their links to Beijing's "military-industrial complex. On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Hong Kong police have reportedly arrested a member of the committee that organises the city's annual candlelight vigil for the massacre's victims. Click on the headlines to read the full story: The organiser of annual Tiananmen Square vigil in Hong Kong arrested on massacre's 32nd anniversary Joe Biden blacklists 28 more Chinese firms to investors, says White House Indonesia's hijab headbangers trade village life for metal heaven Watch: The fatal story of 32 years old Tiananmen Square protests Watch: Belarus TV broadcasts tearful interview with detained activist Roman Protasevich

Morning news brief: US blacklists Chinese firms, Tiananmen anniversary and more

In a rare event,&nbsp;Hong Kong's historic&nbsp;Victoria Park&nbsp;which traditionally holds the Tiananmen Square vigil usually attended by thousands of people each year was blocked by security officials on Friday as the venue lay empty for the first time in decades. Meanwhile, in the Mehul Choksi case, the mystery surrounding&nbsp;Barbara Jarabica&nbsp;has deepened with the London School of Economics now saying there was no student with that name at the institution. On the covid front, just days after giving a green light to the single-shot Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine, the UK regulator on Friday approved the&nbsp;Pfizer-BioNTech&nbsp;vaccine for 12 to 15 year-olds in the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-blocks-access-as-hong-kongs-victoria-park-deserted-on-tiananmen-square-massacre-anniversary-389495" hreflang="en">Police blocks access as HK's Victoria Park deserted on Tiananmen anniversary</a>

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City authorities had threatened to impose the&nbsp;national security law&nbsp;on anyone who tried to start the vigil around Victoria Park.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/choksi-case-mystery-deepens-as-london-school-of-economics-says-no-info-on-barbara-jarabica-389476">Choksi case: London School of Economics says no info on Barbara Jarabica</a>

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According to the LinkedIn account of Jarabica, she studied at LSE. But once her account became public, the display picture and the fact that she studied at LSE were deleted.

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On Thursday, British PM Boris Johnson received his second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The British prime minister had taken his first shot back in March as he urged citizens to take the second shot.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-africa-npa-seizes-gupta-brothers-property-389494">South Africa: NPA seizes Gupta Brothers' property</a>

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The National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate has seized assets of the Guptas and their associate worth millions of Rands.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-braces-for-oil-spill-from-sunken-ship-here-is-what-we-know-389485">Sri Lanka braces for oil spill from ship: Here is what we know</a>

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Foreign experts have been deployed to help Sri Lanka contain a potential oil leak. An Indian coastguard vessel is also in the area with equipment to deal with a possible oil slick.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/puppies-are-born-to-talk-to-human-beings-study-389508" hreflang="en">Puppies are born to talk to human beings: Study</a>

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One main thing that the researchers had to follow was to adopt the 'baby talk' in which they had to talk in a high-pitched voice to get the puppy’s attention.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/indian-army-targets-ai-powered-battle-tanks-with-eye-on-china-389288" hreflang="en">Indian Army targets AI-powered battle tanks with eye on China</a>

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The Indian Army is eyeing the "Future Tank" platform which it intends to induct by 2030.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tokyo-panda-pregnancy-increases-stock-prices-of-nearby-restaurants-389486" hreflang="en">Tokyo: Panda pregnancy increases stock prices of nearby restaurants</a>

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The locals are taking this as a ray of hope in the pandemic days, which has led to several setbacks in the economy and has also resulted in the delay of the Olympic Games.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-made-commitment-to-send-vaccines-to-india-says-us-nsa-389471" hreflang="en">Joe Biden made commitment to send vaccines to India, says US NSA</a>

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The US will be sharing a total of 80 million doses by the end of June. This represents 13 per cent of the total vaccines produced by the US by the end of this month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-japans-birth-rate-hits-new-low-amid-pandemic-389472" hreflang="en">Now, Japan's birth rate hits new low amid pandemic</a>

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According to data released by the Japanese government, the number of newborn babies fell to a record low as the coronavirus pandemic hit the country last year.

In a rare event, Hong Kong's historic Victoria Park which traditionally holds the Tiananmen Square vigil usually attended by thousands of people each year was blocked by security officials on Friday as the venue lay empty for the first time in decades.

In a rare event, Hong Kong's historic Victoria Park which traditionally holds the Tiananmen Square vigil usually attended by thousands of people each year was blocked by security officials on Friday as the venue lay empty for the first time in decades. Meanwhile, in the Mehul Choksi case, the mystery surrounding Barbara Jarabica has deepened with the London School of Economics now saying there was no student with that name at the institution. On the covid front, just days after giving a green light to the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the UK regulator on Friday approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12 to 15 year-olds in the country. Click on headlines to read more Police blocks access as HK's Victoria Park deserted on Tiananmen anniversary City authorities had threatened to impose the national security law on anyone who tried to start the vigil around Victoria Park. Choksi case: London School of Economics says no info on Barbara Jarabica According to the LinkedIn account of Jarabica, she studied at LSE. But once her account became public, the display picture and the fact that she studied at LSE were deleted. UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds On Thursday, British PM Boris Johnson received his second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The British prime minister had taken his first shot back in March as he urged citizens to take the second shot. South Africa: NPA seizes Gupta Brothers' property The National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate has seized assets of the Guptas and their associate worth millions of Rands. Sri Lanka braces for oil spill from ship: Here is what we know Foreign experts have been deployed to help Sri Lanka contain a potential oil leak. An Indian coastguard vessel is also in the area with equipment to deal with a possible oil slick. Puppies are born to talk to human beings: Study One main thing that the researchers had to follow was to adopt the 'baby talk' in which they had to talk in a high-pitched voice to get the puppy’s attention. Indian Army targets AI-powered battle tanks with eye on China The Indian Army is eyeing the "Future Tank" platform which it intends to induct by 2030. Tokyo: Panda pregnancy increases stock prices of nearby restaurants The locals are taking this as a ray of hope in the pandemic days, which has led to several setbacks in the economy and has also resulted in the delay of the Olympic Games. Joe Biden made commitment to send vaccines to India, says US NSA The US will be sharing a total of 80 million doses by the end of June. This represents 13 per cent of the total vaccines produced by the US by the end of this month. Now, Japan's birth rate hits new low amid pandemic According to data released by the Japanese government, the number of newborn babies fell to a record low as the coronavirus pandemic hit the country last year.

Top 10 world news: Japan's birth rate, puppies talk with humans, and more

A new scandal has hit Buckingham Palace. A new report claims that coloured immigrants and foreigners were banned from working at the palace, and the Queen was exempted from workplace equality laws for more than four decades. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: British Royal Family's racist past haunts Buckingham Palace again

Is the Wuhan virus here to stay? More than 24 rich countries have already bought 6 billion vaccine doses - locking up supplies till 2023. Will vaccine hoarding push this pandemic towards an endemic? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is the Wuhan virus here to stay?

Guns are linked to 38,000 annual deaths in the U.S, but gun control remains taboo. What explains America's obsession with guns? What is the human cost of this obsession? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Florida cop shoots 14-year-old girl

Xi Jinping wants to give China an image makeover. He wants senior leaders and diplomats to present a China that is "friendly, loveable and trustworthy". How are the wolf warriors responding to the diktat? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping seeks "Loveable" image for China

Independent media houses in Russia are winding up operations after being branded as 'foreign agents'. Is Moscow cracking down on foreign funding or free press? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia tags media outlets as 'foreign agents'

How hard should you push your children? When does encouragement become abuse? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how parents & their pursuit of excellence is hurting children.

Gravitas: When parents push their kids too hard

China mocks India as an 'Elephant' who is no match for the 'Dragon'. Now, a herd of 15 elephants have wreaked havoc in the #Yunnan province and caused $1.7 million in losses. Is this poetic justice? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Poetic Justice? Elephants on the loose in China

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A magistrate court in Dominica on Wednesday rejected fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's bail appeal. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday a breakthrough in talks in Vienna to revive a nuclear deal before he leaves office in August required a "will" beyond his power. Around 10,000 of 80,000 planned Tokyo 2020 Olympic volunteers have quit, organisers have revealed as they battle persistent doubts over the Games with just 50 days until the opening ceremony.

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A magistrate court in Dominica on Wednesday rejected&nbsp;fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's bail appeal.&nbsp;He pleaded not guilty to allegations of illegal entry into the Caribbean island nation.

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President Hassan Rouhani, Iran's main architect of the 2015 nuclear agreement,&nbsp;said on Wednesday a breakthrough in talks in Vienna to revive a nuclear deal before he leaves office in August required a "will" beyond his power.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-cargo-ship-sinking-sri-lanka-faces-one-of-worst-environmental-disasters-in-decades-389108">With cargo ship sinking, Sri Lanka faces one of worst environmental disasters in decades</a> 
 
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A chemical-laden cargo ship on its way to Singapore caught fire off Sri Lanka and as a result of the burning containers it carried, tonnes of chemicals&nbsp;spilled into the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;Reportedly, the MV X-Press Pearl caught fire due to a nitric acid leak.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lack-of-papal-apology-in-indigenous-school-abuse-shameful-canada-minister-389104">Lack of papal apology in indigenous school abuse 'shameful': Canada minister</a>

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Canada's Indigenous services minister said Wednesday it is "shameful" that the Pope has never formally apologized for abuses at the country's Catholic-run indigenous residential schools, which he termed "labour camps."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/10000-olympic-volunteers-quit-ahead-of-games-organisers-389106">10,000 Olympic volunteers quit ahead of Games: Organisers</a> 
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/27/196393-untitled-design-31.jpg" />Around 10,000 out of 80,000 planned Tokyo 2020 Olympic volunteers have quit, organisers have revealed as they battle persistent doubts over the Games with just 50 days until the opening ceremony. Tokyo 2020 chief Seiko Hashimoto ruled out a further postponement of the Games.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. A magistrate court in Dominica on Wednesday rejected fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's bail appeal.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. A magistrate court in Dominica on Wednesday rejected fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's bail appeal. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday a breakthrough in talks in Vienna to revive a nuclear deal before he leaves office in August required a "will" beyond his power. Around 10,000 of 80,000 planned Tokyo 2020 Olympic volunteers have quit, organisers have revealed as they battle persistent doubts over the Games with just 50 days until the opening ceremony. Click on the headlines to read the full story: PNB scam: Mehul Choksi denied bail by the magistrate court on charges of illegal entry intoDominica A magistrate court in Dominica on Wednesday rejected fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's bail appeal. He pleaded not guilty to allegations of illegal entry into the Caribbean island nation. Main issues with US on nuclear deal resolved, only a few left: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani President Hassan Rouhani, Iran's main architect of the 2015 nuclear agreement, said on Wednesday a breakthrough in talks in Vienna to revive a nuclear deal before he leaves office in August required a "will" beyond his power. With cargo ship sinking, Sri Lanka faces one of worst environmental disasters in decades A chemical-laden cargo ship on its way to Singapore caught fire off Sri Lanka and as a result of the burning containers it carried, tonnes of chemicals spilled into the Indian Ocean. Reportedly, the MV X-Press Pearl caught fire due to a nitric acid leak. Lack of papal apology in indigenous school abuse 'shameful': Canada minister Canada's Indigenous services minister said Wednesday it is "shameful" that the Pope has never formally apologized for abuses at the country's Catholic-run indigenous residential schools, which he termed "labour camps." 10,000 Olympic volunteers quit ahead of Games: Organisers Around 10,000 out of 80,000 planned Tokyo 2020 Olympic volunteers have quit, organisers have revealed as they battle persistent doubts over the Games with just 50 days until the opening ceremony. Tokyo 2020 chief Seiko Hashimoto ruled out a further postponement of the Games.

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