Top 10 world news today: Hong Kong postpones elections, UK tightens lockdown and more
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, seen wearing a face mask, speaks during a press conference at the government headquarters in Hong Kong
Hong Kong postpones elections over virus as China crackdown deepens
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Friday postponed a September6 election for seats in the city legislature for a year because of a spike in novel coronavirus cases, dealing a blow to the pro-democracy opposition hoping to make gains in the vote. Read more
Should now squeeze brake pedal on reopening: UK PM Johnson amid COVID-19 surge
Amid the growing of coronavirus cases, British PM Boris Johnson today said the UK has "puts brakes on" further reopening as virus cases have risen. Read more
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‘Italy will not...’: Meloni threatens Spain’s Schengen access after thousands enter Ceuta from Morocco
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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Who is Ruchika Singh, booked for using foul language against PM Modi at Jantar Mantar protests?
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'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
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1.8 Mn years old: Scientists discover two mysterious 'ghost ancestors' hidden in human genome - More details inside
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India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
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'Muslims should not befriend kaafirs': Pak Army DG says India-Afghan ties that of 'master-slave'
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Iran-US talks to begin today after Trump halts 'biggest attack since World War 2'; Tehran dials Saudi, Pak
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Pakistan Broad Peak avalanche: Body of US's Mallory Geis identified; Nirmal Purja, 9 others remain missing
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Iran says Oman talks on new Strait of Hormuz transit route near completion
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Spain-Israel social media feud erupts after Ceuta migrant crisis: Why Israel is being linked
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'Fifth-generation fighters': Can the S-400 shoot down an F-35?
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'FIR not withdrawn' against Noida teen who 'abused' PM Modi despite apology, claims CJP
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At least 3 killed in mass shooting at Idaho restaurant, shocking video of gunman open firing with AR-style rifle surfaces
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
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Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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CJP's Abhijit Dipke speaks to protesting students in Jharkhand, extends support to their demands: Will he go to Ranchi?
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‘Pakistan eroded India's faith bit by bit’: Indian envoy defends putting Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance
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Kangana Ranaut’s Gen Z U-Turn: Actress-MP wishes youth on Friendship Day after facing backlash over 'Generation Gutter' remark
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Have 7,000 Karnataka students tested positive for HIV? Here's the truth
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Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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Bomb-making note found at Ayodhya medical college, 1st-year student detained. Here’s all we know
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Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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Nick Jonas' July photo dump featuring Priyanka Chopra and Malti Marie leaves fans gushing over family bond
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Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks
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One S-400 battery, dozens of targets: How it fights an air battle in seconds
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From trash to energy: Scientists turn plastic waste into Hydrogen fuel using a new technique - Here's how
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Why Russian jets use heavier steel compared to US jets
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New OTT releases this week (August 3-9, 2026): Main Vaapas Aaunga, Uyir, Operation Safed Sagar- 6 titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Why Russian fighter pilots wear blue flight suits compared to US pilots
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Iran: Khamenei rejects talks with US over missile, nuclear programmes
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah AliKhamenei, in a live speech on state TV on Friday, ruled out negotiations with the United States over Tehran's ballistic missile and nuclear programmes, calling on Iranians to resist USbullying. Read more
TikTok owner ByteDance ditches US, considers listing business in Hong Kong
Chinese tech giant ByteDance is considering listing its domestic business in Hong Kong or Shanghai, against a backdrop of rising Sino-US tensions over its hit non-China video app TikTok. Read more
China dismisses accusations of hacking attempt on US vaccine developer Moderna
China has rejected charges that hackers linked to its government targetted biotech firm Moderna Inc, a leading US-based coronavirus vaccine research developer, to steal data. Read more
Russia-backed hackers running anti-NATO fake news campaign: Report
Russia-backed hackers have beenengaged in a sustained campaign to compromise news websites to plant false stories aimed at discrediting Nato, according to a latest report. Read more
Global cases of COVID-19 jumps to 17.23 million; death toll crosses 670,000
With some countries battling the possibility of a second wave of coronavirus, and some still struggling with containing the first wave, the number of coronavirus cases seem to be increasing at an alarming stage. Read more
Belarus says Russians plotted attacks; Kremlin denies
Belarus on Thursday accused more than 30 detained Russians of plotting terror attacks amid a presidential election campaign. Kremlin, however, vehemently refuted the allegations. Read more
Uighur group calls for China to lose 2022 Winter Olympics over 'genocide'
An overseas-based Uighur group urged the IOC on Thursday (Jul 30) to reconsider holding the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because of what it says is China's "genocide" of the Uighur population. Read more