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Top 10 world news today: Moderna Inc's vaccine, Australian PM's remarks and more

Top 10 world news today: Moderna Inc's vaccine, Australian PM's remarks and more

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Moderna Inc to begin final testing stage of coronavirus vaccine on 30,000 volunteers in July

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One of the front runners in coronavirus vaccine, Moderna Inc has confirmed that they will begin the human trial of their vaccines in July as it enters the final stage of testing.

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US inflation subdued with economy in recession

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The Fed projected core inflation rising 1.0% this year and picking up to 1.5% in 2021. Back in December, it forecast inflation at 1.9% this year and 2% in 2021.

Australian PM draws criticism for his "No slavery in Australia" comment

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The Black Lives Matter movement has refocused attention in Australia on the mistreatment of indigenous Australians, including Aboriginal deaths in custody.

Gay Pride embraces its roots by teaming up with US black activists

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Floats, all-night parties and parades may be out, but the LGBTQ community is returning to its roots by teaming up with black activists for Pride month celebrations in the United States.

Two London police officers attacked in shocking incident

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Two London police officers were attacked in an incident caught on video by a few people, sparking condemnation from the UK's Home Secretary and the city's mayor.

'It's a foreign ideology': Polish president vows to ban LGBT teaching in schools

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Polish President Andrzej Duda has vowed to ban teaching about LGBT issues in the schools on Wednesday as Poland approaches presidential elections, scheduled to be held on June 28.

Turkey gives additional power to neighbourhood guards; experts oppose

The guard force, which has been a part of Turkish culture since Ottoman era, was revived by the President in 2017 -- a year after an attempted military coup.

Switzerland clears way for same-sex marriage bill

The draft law is moving through parliament 13 years after civil partnerships became legal in Switzerland.

One of four Minneapolis police charged over Floyd's death freed on bail

Protests flared for a 17th day early on Thursday with crowds in Portland, Oregon, flooding city-center streets with some activists throwing bottles at police and removing temporary security.

Statue of scout founder to be taken down in Britain in wake of anti-racism protests

The demonstrations sweeping across the United States and Europe have reignited a debate about monuments to those involved in Britain's imperialist past.