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Thailand Moves to Legalize Same-Sex Unions, a Rare Step in Asia

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Foxconn to invest $1 billion in India to move iPhone production from China

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Merkel says the coronavirus pandemic has exposed leaders who rely on 'fact-denying populism'

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US State Dept warns American citizens to “exercise increased caution” in China, may be detained "without access to U.S. consular services", face “prolonged interrogations and extended detention”

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Giant protests in Russia after popular governor's arrest

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Deadly 'unknown pneumonia' outbreak in Kazakhstan is probably undiagnosed COVID-19

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Almost £5 billion of coronavirus bailouts handed out to firms based in tax havens

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Bill Gates calls for COVID-19 meds to go to people who need them, not 'highest bidder'

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France's Macron asks Israel to drop West Bank annexation plans

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Uber driver who plotted attacks at Pride and Madame Tussauds jailed for life

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Hong Kong Elections: 137,000 voters turn up in first hours of Democrats election primaries

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Elton John, Dua Lipa and Olly Alexander among artists to sign letter calling for ‘conversion therapy’ ban

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Coronavirus: Donald Trump finally wears mask in public

The US president previously said he could not see himself wearing a mask in public.

Mali president dissolves constitutional court amid unrest

President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita is attempting to calm unrest that saw four people killed on Friday.

Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Israel over handling of economy

Thousands have rallied against what they say is hardship caused by the mishandling of the crisis.

Coronavirus: Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan tests positive

The actor, 77, and his son were taken to Mumbai's Nanavati hospital.

Walt Disney World reopens in Florida amid Covid-19 surge

Visitors are required to wear masks, socially distance and have temperature checks on arrival.

Fox News: Tucker Carlson writer Blake Neff resigns over racist messages

The writer for host Tucker Carlson posted highly offensive messages online under the name CharlesXII.

Hagia Sophia: World Council of Churches appeals to Turkey on mosque decision

The World Council of Churches says returning the Turkish landmark to a mosque is mistaken.

Roger Stone: Critics blast Trump for commuting ex-adviser's jail term

Democrats condemn the US president's decision to spare ex-adviser and friend Roger Stone from prison.

Srebrenica: Bosnia marks 25 years since massacre

A funeral is held for recently identified victims as part of a memorial ceremony for the atrocity.

Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor's arrest

Thousands rally on the streets of Khabarovsk as a regional leader is accused of contract killings.

South African church attack: Five dead after 'hostage situation'

The church, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, was attacked amid reports of fighting over leadership.

Shark kills teenage surfer in Australia's New South Wales

Nearby by surfers rushed to his aid but first aid efforts on the beach failed to save his life.

Defying U.S., China and Iran Near Trade and Military Partnership

The investment and security pact would vastly extend China’s influence in the Middle East, throwing Iran an economic lifeline and creating new flash points with the United States.

‘How Much More Can We Take?’ Protests Erupt in Russia’s Far East

Tens of thousands called for the release of a regional governor, Sergey Furgal, who was arrested on suspicion of multiple murders. The protests are a rare showing of opposition to President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

Valentina Sampaio Is the First Transgender Model for Sports Illustrated

The Brazilian model, who is in the magazine’s swimsuit issue, was also the first transgender woman to work for Victoria’s Secret and grace the cover of Vogue magazine.

Scottish Pilot Beats Virus and Leaves Hospital in Vietnam

Stephen Cameron, who spent more than two months on life support for Covid-19 and became the subject of nationwide public interest, was released from a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.

Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Wears a Mask Publicly for the First Time

Louisiana’s governor ordered bars to close and said almost all residents must wear a mask. Disney World reopened, despite a surge in Florida. Thousands of Israelis protested the government’s handling of the economy.

An End to Empty Seats on Canada’s Airlines

Air Canada and WestJet are no longer putting empty seats between passengers to physically distance them. Some health experts are concerned.

In Singapore, an Orderly Election and a (Somewhat) Surprising Result

The People’s Action Party, which has never been out of power, won yet again, but by a narrower margin than usual. The opposition had sought to deny it “a blank check.”

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

Disney World reopens this weekend despite a surge of cases in Florida.

‘Lifeline’ Syria Aid Measure Lapses Over U.N. Security Council Deadlock

With hours to go before a deadline, Russia and China vetoed an attempt by Western members to extend approval for aid to be delivered via two border crossings from Turkey.

‘The Doors of Hagia Sophia Will Be Open to All,’ Erdogan Says

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey signed a decree allowing the Hagia Sophia to be used as a mosque again.

A Takeout Order At KFC At 1:30 A.M. Raised Suspicions. It Led To A $26,000 Coronavirus Fine.

A pair of KFC customers in Melbourne ordered food for 20 people. Authorities immediately suspected they were flouting lockdown rules.

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Zoom Is Fighting Rumors In India That It's A Chinese Company

Following the Indian government's ban of 59 apps owned by Chinese companies, the video app company is reminding people it's American.

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International Students Are Trying To Cope With Trump's Online Class Rule: "America Is Ready To Kick Me Out"

"This week has been one of the most stressful weeks ever."

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Facebook Removed Hundreds Of Fake Accounts Connected To Roger Stone, Proud Boys, And PR Firms

The social media company said four different networks of accounts were removed for inauthentic coordinated behavior.

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These Pictures Capture What Frida Kahlo Was Really Like

A look back at the incredible life of one of art history's most recognized and celebrated icons.

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How A 4th Of July Meal Exposes The Coronavirus Risk For Thousands Of US Food Workers

Hundreds of workers may have contracted COVID-19 to get you the food on your plate this 4th of July. Some may have even died. A BuzzFeed News investigation exposes the cost of your BBQ.

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They Lost Their Loved Ones To COVID-19. Then The Government Lost Their Remains.

“I feel humiliated. We were doubly hit: not given medical attention and not given the body of our father.”

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India Just Banned TikTok

The government ordered 59 Chinese-owned apps to be blocked following border clashes with China that left 20 Indian soldiers dead.

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The Artist Who Showed Us What Historical Figures Would Look Like If They Were Alive Today Is Back

From the distant past to 2020.

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25 Of The Most Powerful Photos Of This Week

From the surge in coronavirus cases around the globe to the demand for racial justice and equality in the US, these are the most striking and memorable pictures from this past week.

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Trump's Visa Ban Has Sent Foreign Workers And Families In A Panic: "We Don't Know What Else To Do"

“I was devastated. We never imagined this would occur."

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A Judge Blocked The Deportation Of A 16-Year-Old Boy Who Claims Trump Is Using The Coronavirus As An Excuse

Attorneys say the Honduran boy is trying to join his father in the US after witnessing a murder and then being threatened by a gang.

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Poles vote in presidential polls that could define EU ties

Duda's re-election crucial if ruling PiS is to deepen reforms that EU says increase political control over courts.

Coronavirus 'storm' as South Africa cases surge: Live updates

African nation reports 13,497 new infections in just one day while several US states report surge in new deaths.

Thousands of Serbians join anti-government protest in Belgrade

Protesters, most of them wearing masks, gather for a fifth night near parliament to demand the president's resignation.

In first, Trump dons masks on visit to Walter Reed army hospital

Critics say Trump's previous refusal to wear one showed a lack of leadership as US death toll hits more than 134,000.

Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan hospitalised with coronavirus: Live

The 77-year-old iconic Indian actor and his son tested positive for COVID-19 and have been moved to hospital in Mumbai.

Hagia Sophia: A matter of sovereignty or a narrow-minded act?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has defended the move to reconvert Hagia Sophia into a mosque.

Fears high as first four coronavirus cases confirmed in Idlib

Three doctors and a nurse contract COVID19 amid fears of rapid spread at IDP camps in northwest Syria's rebel bastion.

Erdogan rejects global criticism over Hagia Sophia decision

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends move to reconvert iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque.

Mali PM promises to form an 'open' government amid mass protests

Violence broke out at demonstrations demanding President Keita resign over economic woes and alleged corruption.

Justice Department seeks to overturn order halting execution

The execution of Daniel Lee was delayed after family of his victims raised concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

US: Group recommends renaming UNC buildings over racism ties

The buildings at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill bear the names of men tied to racist practices.

Puerto Rico looks to colonial legacy as statues tumble in US

Amid the racial justice movement, protesters in the US territory have called on leaders to rethink its monuments.

U.S. Army decided to mount active protection system on Abrams tanks

The U.S. Army has announced on 10 July that it is decided to mount Trophy active protection system on Abrams tanks which will deploy to Poland. According to a press release issued Friday by the U.S. Army Europe, the fielding of Trophy systems provides the U.S. Army’s logistics teams with the opportunity to assess and […]

U.S. Army deploys Abrams tanks to Poland

The U.S. Army has begun deploying Abrams main battle tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles to Poland as part of the final phase of training linked to DEFENDER-Europe 20, July 14 – Aug. 22. The Baltic Security has reported that the equipment, to include approximately 55 Abrams main battle tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles, was originally […]

Russian fighter jets intercept U.S. spy plane over Sea of Japan

Russian Su-35S and MiG-35BM fighter jets intercepted U.S. Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint strategic reconnaissance aircraft over the Sea of Japan on Saturday, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said. The Russian military scrambled fighter planes after it saidRC-135W Rivet Joint strategic reconnaissance aircraft flying approached the state border of the Russian Federation over the neutral waters […]

U.S. Air Force shows off its SRTV vehicle in action during JBER Salutes

As part of an approved training mission, JBER-based U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard units are taking part in the JBER Salutes, a two-day event to show appreciation to service members and nearly 100 Anchorage-area “COVID Heroes” and their guests. The service members and COVID Heroes, nominated for their support to the community during […]

Germany to buy new spy planes as a replacement for cancelled Triton project

The German government has approved an $847 million funding for the procurement of three Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft that will be used for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), according to Scramble Magazine. The decision to buy new Global 6000 aircraft comes after Berlin canceled plans to buy AmericanTriton high-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial system to […]

Boeing receives $150 million for anti-ballistic missile system

The U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. aerospace giant Boeing announced on Friday an agreement worth about $150 million for the nation’s Ground-based Midcourse Defense system. Boeing was awarded a contract modification from the Missile Defense Agency, to previously awarded on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense development and sustainment contract (DSC). It has held a sole-source, […]

Japan deploys new V-22 Osprey aircraft to Chiba amid protests

Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) deployed the first V-22 Osprey aircraft to Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture amid safety protests in Saga. The newest Osprey arrived at the Camp Kisarazu, east of Tokyo, where the government plans to home the 17 Ospreys for up to five years until they are permanently deployed to an […]

AM General receives $44 million for Humvee diesel engines

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime has contracted AM General for High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle diesel engines with containers. The contract, announced Thursday by the Department of Defense, is worth more than $44 million. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2020 through 2023 Army working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense […]

New details about U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle revealed

Last month, the U.S. Department of Defense and GM Defense LLC announced an agreement worth about $214,3 million to build, field and sustain the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). The ISV program will provide Infantry Brigade Combat Teams an additive lightweight vehicle to move Soldiers and their equipment quickly over complex and difficult cross-country […]

U.S. Army orders new generation airburst ammunition for Strykers

The U.S. Army has selected a new generation 30mm airburst ammunition for the up-gunned Stryker Brigade Combat Team fleets. U.S. defense company NG announced on 9 July that it has been awarded a contract to develop the next generation airburst cartridge for the 30mm XM813 Bushmaster Chain Gun. “Northrop Grumman is leading the way in […]

Constructing a Narrative: Ontological Security in the Scottish Nation (State)

This autoethnographic essay explores how myth-making in the Scottish education curriculum contributes to a rise in Scottish identity of young people.

The Puzzle of U.S. Foreign Policy Revision Regarding Iran’s Nuclear Program

U.S. foreign policy toward Iran’s nuclear program has evolved to it's current position due to groupthink dynamics between 2017-2019.

Black Lives Matter, Poetry, and Pedagogy: On Gil Scott-Heron and Global Protests

While Gil Scott-Heron’s work contends with the sociopolitical brutalities of racism, it also signals toward the possibilities (and impossibilities) of change.

Interview – Lulama Smuts Ngonyama

Ambassador Ngonyama talks about his career, the economic diplomacy of developing countries, global inequality, and the future of global South diplomatic missions.

Call for Contributors – Asian Territorial and Maritime Disputes: A Critical Introduction

This book will explain the origins of the territorial and maritime disputes in Asia in an accessible way. We are accepting abstracts until 30 September.

Review – Equal Opportunity Peacekeeping: Women, Peace, and Security in Post-Conflict States

A worthwhile read offering an excellent analysis of peacekeeping missions and gendered norms that regulate them.

The Psychological Dimension of COVID-19 Disinformation

Better knowledge of precisely how disinformation erodes trust in states and institutions might point to reinforcing the psychological factor as a useful endeavor in enhancing resilience efforts.

Teaching and Publishing in Cambridge and Moscow

This chapter describes the author's travel, stories and experiences teaching and publishing 20th Century Russian history books in Cambridge and Moscow.

Racism and the Politics of Fear at the US-Mexico Border

Security discourse that constructs migrants as existential threats to the American national identity reinforces racism, abuse of power, and the politics of fear.

Protecting the Defenders: Exploring the Role of Global Corporations and Treaties

Influenced by corporations, human rights abuses against Latin American environmental defenders are some of the worst in the world. International law offers a solution.

Cyber War Forthcoming: “It Is Not a Matter of If, It Is a Matter of When.”

Cyber aggression can constitute an act of war if it is violent, political and instrumental. Thus, although cyber war has not yet occurred it is likely to in the future.

Opinion – The Survival of Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution

The Bolivarian Revolution and its authoritarian resilience can be interpreted as manifestations of a larger global process relating to the decline of the liberal order.

Women and Girls with Disabilities: Planning for Periods During a Pandemic

DEHRADUN, India, Jul 10 (IPS) - The Coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdown has intensified most inequities in society- specifically those that affect vulnerable communities, including persons with disabilities, particularly young girls. As an aftermath of recent media attention, many government organizations, nonprofits and philanthropies have come together to ensure girls and women in remote communities have access to menstrual care products.

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Q&A: How Kazakhstan’s Transgender and Lesbian Women are Being Impacted by COVID-19

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 10 (IPS) - The coronavirus lockdown in Kazakhstan, and the resultant limited public oversight and limited publication engagement, has paved the way for the government to introduce amendments to the country's laws around gender that could see the exclusion of the rights of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community

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Lebanese Financial Crisis Validates Importance of Abolishing ‘Kafala’

KESERWAN, Lebanon, Jul 10 (IPS) - They were promised the world but ended up in a Lebanese household. This is the story of many domestic workers in Lebanon. With a 70-year-old sponsor system still in place, domestic workers are tied to their employers with little or no basic rights. The ‘Kafala' system is the major problem behind what we have been seeing in Beirut in the last months.

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World Population Day 2020 - 'The Time is Now to Accelerate the Promise for Women and Girls'

PHNOM PENH, Jul 10 (IPS) - Fulfilling women's and girls' rights through promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is an essential prerequisite for reaching national development goals as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Read the full story, “World Population Day 2020 - 'The Time is Now to Accelerate the Promise for Women and Girls'”, on globalissues.org →

COVID-19 & Why We Care

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 10 (IPS) - Among the many compelling points made by Dr. Anthony Fauci in our "Rethinking Health" webinar this week was the absolute essentiality of global collaboration and transparency to contain the pandemic with which we are faced.

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The Return

MIAMI, Jul 10 (IPS) - "As we were saying yesterday." When, after an abnormal interruption of the school calendar, as happened recently with the extension of spring break (which does not coincide with "Easter"), I return to teach a class surprising my students with this phrase: "as we were saying yesterday. "

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Teleworking Is Not Working for the Poor, the Young and the Women

Jul 09 (IPS) - The COVID-19 pandemic is devastating labor markets across the world. Tens of millions of workers lost their jobs, millions more out of the labor force altogether, and many occupations face an uncertain future. Social distancing measures threaten jobs requiring physical presence at the workplace or face-to-face interactions.

Those unable to work remotely, unless deemed essential, face a significantly higher risk of reductions in hours or pay, temporary furloughs, or permanent layoffs. What types of jobs and workers are most at risk? Not surprisingly, the costs have fallen most heavily on those who are least able to bear them: the poor and the young in the lowest-paid jobs.

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Beware the 'Hunger' to Access Indigenous Peoples' Land and Resources for Post-COVID-19 Recovery

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 09 (IPS) - When governments and states begin their recovery journey from the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, there might be a heightened threat to indigenous peoples, their land and resources.

Read the full story, “Beware the 'Hunger' to Access Indigenous Peoples' Land and Resources for Post-COVID-19 Recovery”, on globalissues.org →

Digital Agriculture Linking Indian Farmers to Consumers Can Impact Food Security

NEW DELHI, Jul 09 (IPS) - Digital technologies in agriculture are helping address the twin problems of food security and supply chain disruptions triggered by COVID-19 in India, while augmenting the income of smallholder farmers.

Leveraging technology to match supply and demand of resources and food is key to overcoming the issues of starvation and food supply interruptions, Anshul Sushil, CEO and co-founder at Wizikey, an online platform linking over 500 agriculture-related business, tells IPS.

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Financialization: Tackling the Other Virus

KUALA LUMPUR and PENANG, Jul 09 (IPS) - The 1971 Bretton Woods (BW) system collapse opened the way for financial globalization and transnational financialization. Before the 1980s, most economies had similar shares of trade and financial openness, but cross-border financial transactions have been increasingly unrelated to trade since then.

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Russian Aims in Afghanistan

Bottom Line: Russia is accused of funding Taliban contract killings of US troops in Afghanistan. US military officials made limited accusations of Russian arms support for the Taliban in 2018, a turnaround from the heyday of US-Russian cooperation in Afghanistan 2009-2014. Recent reporting by The New York Times that intelligence indicated Russia may be placing …

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The Next American Terrorist

The Growing Irrelevance of Organizational Structure for U.S. Domestic Terrorism Bruce Hoffman, Terrorism Expert, Professor, Georgetown University Bruce Hoffman is a professor at Georgetown University and the Shelby Cullom and Kathryn W. Davis Visiting Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security at the Council on Foreign Relations. He has served as a commissioner on the …

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The New Dynamic Cyber Threat Environment

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Are We Ready for Another Shock?

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Understanding China’s 2025 Ambitions

China is on a multi-year mission to reduce its reliance on foreign technology and as a result, Beijing is investing heavily in its own technological developments. Premier Li Keqiang announced the Made in China 2025 (MIC 2025) initiative in 2015 as a bid to significantly advance the country’s economy and industrial base with a goal …

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A Rare Glimpse Inside the Life of a Spy

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Cold War Fears May be Driving China’s Belligerence on Kashmir

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Where are Ripples from the Oil War Heading?

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COVID Lessons Learned From Tackling Extremist Ideologies

Farah Pandith, Former Special Representative to Muslim Communities, US Department of State Farah Pandith served as a political appointee under Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, and most recently she was the first-ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities, serving both Secretaries Hillary Clinton and John Kerry. She is the author of …

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Xi’s Awful Arithmetic

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As beach towns open, businesses are short foreign workers

At this time of the year, The Friendly Fisherman on Cape Cod is usually bustling with foreign students clearing tables and helping prepare orders of clam strips or fish and chips. “It's really disturbing because we are really busy,” said Demetri. The Trump administration announced last month that it was extending a ban on green cards and adding many temporary visas to the freeze, including J-1 cultural exchange visas and H-2B visas.

Dengue prevention efforts stifled by coronavirus pandemic

To slow the spread of the coronavirus, governments issued lockdowns to keep people at home. In Brazil, where there are over 1.6 million COVID-19 infections, at least 1.1 million cases of dengue have been reported, with nearly 400 deaths, according to the Pan American Health Organization. Dengue cases are likely to rise soon with the start of seasonal rains in Latin American countries like Cuba, Chile and Costa Rica, as well as the South Asian countries of India and Pakistan.

Mali president dissolves constitutional court amid unrest

President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita is attempting to calm unrest that saw four people killed on Friday.

US Navy welcomes 1st Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot

2 officers, suspect killed in Texas border town shooting

Two police officers were shot and killed Saturday by a suspect who later fatally shot himself in a South Texas border town after responding to a domestic disturbance call, authorities said. McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez identified the slain officers as Edelmiro Garza, 45, and Ismael Chavez, 39. Garza was an officer with the police department for more than eight years while Chavez had over two years of experience.

Mueller defends Russia probe, says Stone remains a felon

Former special counsel Robert Mueller sharply defended his investigation into ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, writing in a newspaper opinion piece Saturday that the probe was of “paramount importance” and asserting that a Trump ally, Roger Stone, “remains a convicted felon, and rightly so" despite the president's decision to commute his prison sentence. The op-ed in The Washington Post marked Mueller's first public statement on his investigation since his congressional appearance last July. It represented his firmest defense of the two-year probe whose results have come under attack and even been partially undone by the Trump administration, including the president's extraordinary move Friday evening to grant clemency to Stone just days before he was due to report to prison.

Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic

President Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, the first time the president has been seen in public with the type of facial covering recommended by health officials as a precaution against spreading or becoming infected by the novel coronavirus. Trump flew by helicopter to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in suburban Washington to meet wounded servicemembers and health care providers caring for COVID-19 patients. As he left the White House, he told reporters: “When you're in a hospital, especially ... I think it’s a great thing to wear a mask."

Roger Stone has escaped punishment for his crimes. Trump is sending a signal

By commuting Stone’s sentence, Trump is telling others who might commit crimes on his behalf that he’s got their back At America’s birth, when delegates in Virginia were debating whether to ratify the constitution, a politician called George Mason had an objection. Mason, who was influential over the development of the bill of rights, wondered whether the presidential pardon power was too broad. Might not the president encourage people who worked for him to commit crimes, and then pardon them? If he could, there would be essentially no check on a president’s power to break the law. Given that sort of leeway, an unscrupulous president could “establish a monarchy, and destroy the republic”.Mason’s objection ought to concern us still today. Late on Friday, Donald Trump commuted the prison sentence of his longtime associate Roger Stone, all but guaranteeing that Stone will never face justice for crimes he committed while obstructing an investigation into the Trump campaign’s links with WikiLeaks and the Russian intelligence agencies who attempted to tip the 2016 election in Trump’s favor. Backlash to the decision has been swift, with Trump’s fellow Republican Mitt Romney condemning the president’s “unprecedented, historic corruption”.It is not quite true to say that there is no precedent for Trump’s act. As Mason foresaw, executive clemency has been misused by presidents throughout American history. George HW Bush pardoned six officials who had been involved in the Iran-Contra scandal – an act which may have been intended to cover up his own wrongdoing. George W Bush commuted the prison sentence of Lewis “Scooter” Libby, who obstructed a federal investigation into the illegal outing of a CIA operative who was critical of the Bush administration.This history doesn’t make Trump’s actions any less troubling. In fact, by revealing how little restraint there is on the use of executive clemency, it ought to make us worry how much further the president – whose disregard for political and constitutional norms truly is without precedent – might go in the future.Most presidents issue their most controversial pardons furtively, at the end of their terms in office. But Trump has reveled in his ability to toss aside the principle of the rule of law when it comes to his own allies. In 2017 he pardoned the former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, who had violated the constitutional rights of countless Arizonans. During the Mueller investigation – which exposed evidence that Trump himself may have committed obstruction of justice, a crime for which he could still be charged after leaving office – the president issued a full pardon to Libby, seemingly with the sole purpose of sending the message that he would forgive those – like Stone – who committed obstruction to protect himself.A president who is willing to use executive clemency to forgive violations of constitutional rights and protect himself from the rule of law could become, as Mason foresaw, a monarch. At the Virginia ratifying convention, James Madison replied to Mason that such a president would surely face impeachment. But today’s Republican party has made it clear that it will protect Trump from impeachment even in the face of overwhelming evidence of his abuses of power. Instead, by refusing to convict, they licensed Trump to double down.As America moves towards an election which Trump looks on course to lose, he is likely to become even less inhibited. The issuing of pardons and commutations for crimes already committed might pale in comparison with crimes yet to come. Trump could seek, once again, to sway the outcome of the election, promising pardons to his co-conspirators. He could order, as he did outside the White House, security forces to be used to disperse protesters who came into the streets in response, then issue pardons for any crimes tried by court martial or in Washington DC’s highest court.The fact that Trump has rarely shown the focus, intelligence or competence necessary to pull off such a conspiracy is little comfort. What he lacks in these qualities he makes up for in brazenness, in loyal subordinates equally willing to subvert the rule of law, and in the possession of a compliant conservative politico-media apparatus that will rationalize any action he takes. He could do incalculable damage to confidence in American democracy and the rule of law before he is finally wrested from the White House.In this sense, Roger Stone is the canary in the coal mine. Trump’s ability and willingness to commute his sentence is a reminder that for all its genius, the American founding left behind a structure which can be exploited and abused by an unscrupulous president. As we live through what are hopefully the dying days of the presidency of the most unscrupulous of them all, we have to remain on our guard. Partly because of his fears over the pardon power, George Mason ultimately became one of only three of the framers of the constitution to refuse to sign the final document, believing it created a blueprint for tyranny. Proving him wrong requires constant vigilance, now and in the future. * Andrew Gawthorpe is a historian of the United States at Leiden University

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Israelis protest government's economic response to virus

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Coronavirus report: India reports record spike as cases double in South Africa

Indian cases pass 800,000; Johannesburg struggles to find vital equipment; Texas warns ‘worst is yet to come’

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India reported a record spike in coronavirus cases on Saturday, taking the national total to more than 800,000 and pushing several states to bring back lockdowns, despite the punitive economic cost.

Now the world’s third-worst affected country by case load, it reported a spike of 27,114 cases on Saturday, although mortality rates have been lower than in other badly affected countries with confirmed death toll now 22,123.

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The pandemic has exposed and reinforced deep inequalities across the world, with the true extent yet to be seen, according to a major new report.

The crisis in the poorest countries threatens to escalate into a catastrophe as job losses and food insecurity mount. “The economic, social and political impacts are only starting to unfold,” says Building Back with Justice: Dismantling Inequalities after Covid-19, to be published by Christian Aid later this month.

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Outrage is growing among opponents of Donald Trump’s decision to commute the prison sentence of his longtime friend and notorious Republican fixer Roger Stone. Special counsel Robert Mueller weighed in on Saturday night, declaring that “Roger Stone remains a convicted felon, and rightly so.”

The president commuted Stone’s sentence on Friday despite the US attorney general previously having declared Stone’s conviction “righteous”.

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Mueller wrote an opinion article for the Washington Post [paywall] published under the headline “Roger Stone remains a convicted felon, and rightly so”.

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Asked about any changing understandings about children in the virus (in the context of Victorian students in lockdown returning to remote learning) Coatsworth said the “overwhelming evidence around the world is that children are less affected by Covid-19”.

“There seems to be less onward transmission and therefore schools are safer from a Covid-19 perspective when compared to influenza, where children of that age are the main transmitters.”

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Australia’s deputy chief medical officer, Dr Nick Coatsworth, is giving an update.

Asked about the Casula outbreak in NSW, he says it would be “a very significant event” for the state to move towards the outbreak of a scale that it is in Victoria.

Madeleine McCann: Portuguese police search wells – report

Sites are near a beach where suspect Christian Brueckner’s camper van was photographed in 2007

Portuguese authorities have searched wells as part of their investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, according to reports.

The Mirror reported that police and divers in the Algarve region examined three disused wells in Vila do Bispo for eight hours on Thursday.

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Heavy rainfall, strong winds and dangerous surf are forecast for large parts of NSW in coming days.

UN restarts Syria cross-border aid but with only one access point

Millions in Idlib region can receive humanitarian assistance but only after Russia insists on closing one of two crossings

The UN security council passed a resolution to restart cross-border humanitarian aid to Syria on Saturday after caving to Russian pressure to close one of two access points into the war-torn country.

After a week of division and seven ballots, the council passed a German and Belgian proposal allowing the Bab al-Hawa crossing point on Syria’s northwestern border with Turkey to be used until 10 July 2021.

Survivors mark 25th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre

Far fewer people than usual attend commemoration events in Bosnia, due to coronavirus

Bosnia has marked the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, the only declared genocide in Europe since the second world war, with a small number of survivors in attendance, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The execution in July 1995 of more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys is being commemorated in a series of events. There will also be a reburial of the recently identified remains of nine victims in a memorial cemetery outside the town in eastern Bosnia.

Ubisoft sexual harassment probe claims three more executives

Chief executive slams ‘toxic behaviours’ as unacceptable after employees denounce predatory conduct, leading to resignations

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Last month the company, one of the world’s largest video game publishers with a portfolio including Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, launched a probe after allegations of sexual misconduct were shared online.

British student who fled to join Isis dies while in jail in Syria

Ishak Mostefaoui, formerly at the University of Westminster, died either trying to escape custody or amid disorder in the prison

A British student who ran away to join the Islamic State group in Syria has died while being held in prison in the country, according to reports.

Ishak Mostefaoui, 27, who travelled to Syria in 2014 and had his British citizenship revoked, is said to have died either trying to escape custody or amid serious disorder in a jail in Hassakeh, which holds Isis prisoners from across the world.

Images show Brazil’s leader defied health guidelines before testing positive for virus — and after

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The NHL moves north for its restart, shifting to Canada as U.S. struggles with pandemic

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Bahrain found evidence of torture behind confession. But death sentences still stand.

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Poland’s ruling party has been rebuked for its hard-line policies. The opposition promises a return to the European fold.

Millions watched an Indian man eat chicken legs on TikTok until the app was banned

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Japan may still install Aegis Ashore missile defense systems despite calling it quits on project with US – reports

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North Korea warns UK will ‘pay price’ for brazen sanctions, and calls it ‘US puppet’

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Indian forces kill 6 Naga militants near Myanmar border, find stash of weapons & bombs

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As US beats sanctions drums over Hong Kong, Germany says keeping ties with China warm brings 'more stability & less conflict'

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Turkey Converts Istanbul's Iconic Hagia Sophia Back Into A Mosque

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Cited In Many Operations, Russia's GRU Is Suspected In Afghan Bounty Case

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Bolivian President Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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One in 10 people infected with the coronavirus suffers from fatigue, muscle aches or neurological disorders for weeks after surviving an infection. What long-term damage does the virus do to the body?

Humiliation and Abuse in Lebanon's Kafala System

Lebanon's kafala system provides citizens with migrant household labor, though its critics say it's more like slavery. Workers have virtually no rights and must often endure hunger, beatings and humiliation. The economic crisis could change this.

The Ischgl Outbreak: Families of COVID-19 Victims Seek Justice

Mismanagement of a coronavirus outbreak in Ischgl, the Austrian resort town known for its après-ski debauchery, helped spread the pathogen across Europe. Now the relatives of those who died want justice.

Evidence Casts New Doubts on Russian Doping Whistleblower

For five years, the sporting world has been gripped by Russian manipulation of the anti-doping system. Now new evidence suggests the whistleblower who went into a witness protection program during the scandal may not have been entirely truthful.

Israeli Annexation Plans: The West Bank Faces a New Reckoning

Beginning July 1, the Israeli government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, could begin the process of annexing parts of the West Bank, despite this being a violation of international law. For many inhabitants of the region, their future is at stake.

Justice Cooperation: Lack of Deal Between EU and UK Imperils Security

With the growing risk of a hard Brexit, the danger is increasing that European and British collaboration on law enforcement will be discontinued. So far, the back-up plans haven’t been very convincing.

Corona in the Slaughterhouse: The High Price of Cheap Meat

German slaughterhouses have been hit recently with horrifying coronavirus outbreaks, with over 1,000 cases in one facility. The industry, and its biggest players, share the blame. Change could be coming. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Coronavirus Heaven: Why Meatpacking Plants Are Superspreaders

As the recent outbreak in Germany shows, meat processing facilities offer perfect conditions for the transmission of coronaviruses, with cool temperatures and people cramped in close quarters. Additional changes are needed to protect workers – and theoretically even consumers.

The Curse of Black Gold: Vast Oil Find Puts Guyana on the Verge of Riches - or Failure

Guyana has always been one of South America's poorest countries. But now that ExxonMobil has discovered a new oil field off the coast, the tiny nation could become one of the world's richest. But will it be a blessing or a curse?

China Versus the World: An Emboldened Beijing Tries to Consolidate Its Power

Beijing is ruthlessly expanding its power. But resistance is growing around the world -- and Germany will soon play a key role.

Dentist who slaughtered Cecil the lion 'hunts and kills protected wild ram' just four years later

'Depravity' sparks fresh fury as Walter Palmer reported to have paid up to £80,000 to take animal's life

British man dies after 'falling from Spanish hotel balcony and killing bystander'

Foreign Office confirms it is supporting family following death at Melia Don Pepe Hotel in Marbella

Trump demands extradition of former MI6 officer Christopher Steele over Russia dossier

'This man should be extradited, tried, and thrown into jail' Trump tweeted on Saturday

'Not everybody has a price': The troubling story of displacing the poor for the Olympic Games

The Olympic Games always seems a time to celebrate, a moment of national pride, and yet often poor communities are removed from their homes to make way for sporting venues. Bill Donahue tells the story of Rio and how one community fought back

Coronavirus: Trump seen wearing face mask for first time during military hospital visit

'When you're in a hospital, especially ... I think it's expected to wear a mask,' president tells reporters

Amitabh Bachchan: Bollywood star in hospital with coronavirus

77-year-old 'Mohabbatein' actor and son both test positive for disease

Tucker Carlson's top writer quits Fox News amid allegations he secretly posted racist comments about black and Asian people

Blake Neff reportedly said black men playing video games was 'probably one of the biggest factors keeping crime down'

Disney World reopens as coronavirus cases surging in Florida

Complaints over crowding as visitors return to theme parks after state reports 10,000 new cases of Covid-19

Coronavirus: Belgium to impose 14-day quarantine on people travelling from Leicester

City put on Belgian government's 'red zone' list following spike in coronavirus infections

Man, 30, dies in Texas after attending 'Covid party' and calling virus a 'hoax'

The hospital reported that the unidentified man's last words were, 'I think I made a mistake. I thought this was a hoax, but it's not'

Coronavirus: Fatalities in South and West driving long-feared increase in US deaths as daily average increases by 86 in two weeks

Case numbers have been spiking since mid-June with bars, restaurants and beaches being closed down not long after reopening to prevent people gathering in crowds

Trump news – President demands extradition of former MI6 officer as Mitt Romney condemns Roger Stone's commuted sentence as 'historic corruption'

Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of long-time confidant and political ally Roger Stone, with a White House statement claiming he "is a victim of the Russia Hoax that the Left and its allies in the media perpetuated for years in an attempt to undermine the Trump Presidency".

Reporter who broke story on new Madeleine McCann search believes Christian B had an accomplice

THE Portuguese TV reporter who broke the story of the new Madeleine searches believes prime suspect Christian B had an accomplice, we can reveal. Sandra Felgueiras, who works on Sexta 9, told how cops were led to the wells after recognising a stretch of beach near Vila do Bispo where Christian B’s VW camper van […]

Ghislaine Maxwell news: Heiress ‘ordered staff not to look Epstein in eye’ and friends of financier ‘terrified’

GHISLAINE Maxwell demanded Jeffrey Epstein’s house staff “never look the master in the eye”, a book claims. Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein, a book released in March by lawyer Bradley Edwards, claims that Maxwell told members of staff to “never look the master, Jeffrey Epstein, in the eye.” It comes as […]

Mystery of 9 students found dead during Siberian ski trip blamed on ‘aliens’ is finally SOLVED after 61 years

THE mystery of the nine students found dead during a Siberian sky trip once blamed on ‘aliens and yetis’ has finally been solved after 61 years. The cross-country skiers were killed by hypothermia in the notorious Dyatlov Pass in the Ural Mountains, Russian prosecutors have ruled. A manhunt was sparked after the experiences skiers failed […]

Five shot dead as 30 gunmen storm South African church and take hostages

FIVE people were killed and several others injured after gunmen stormed a church in South Africa today before taking hostages. Cops say 40 suspects have now been arrested and more than 30 guns seized during the siege at the International Pentecostal Holiness Church in Zuurbekom. Four people were discovered “shot and burned to death in […]

Ghislaine Maxwell demanded Jeffrey Epstein staff ‘never look master in the eye’

GHISLAINE Maxwell demanded Jeffrey Epstein’s house staff “never look the master in the eye”, a book about Epstein claims. The British socialite and former Epstein girlfriend reportedly introduced a strict set of rules sometime after being put in charge of running the late paedophile financier’s many properties in 1991. Maxwell is currently being held in […]

Brit, 50, plunges to death and kills local on ground after falling from 7th floor of Marbella hotel

A BRITISH man has fallen to his death, killing a local on the ground below, after plunging from the seventh floor of a Marbella hotel overnight. The Brit, 50, fell from a luxury Costa del Sol hotel in the early hours with the 43-year-old Spanish victim killed as he enjoyed a late night drink on […]

Madeleine McCann detectives have ‘fundamental evidence she is dead’ as firefighters join ‘search for body’

PORTUGUESE police say they now have “fundamental evidence” Madeleine McCann is dead, say reports. The claims comes as cops “launched searches” for the Brit youngster’s body in rural wells on the Algarve. The hunt is said to have been conducted in Vila do Bispo, a short drive from Praia da Luz where she vanished aged […]

Chinese virologist claims Beijing DID cover up coronavirus and says she had to flee to US as a ‘whistleblower’

A CHINESE virologist has backed claims that Beijing tried to cover up the coronavirus and said she was forced to flee to the US. Dr Li Meng-Yan, previously a specialist in virology at Hong Kong’s School of Public Health, said she had decided to leave the territory because she “knows how [China] treat whistleblowers”. Since […]

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian B ‘twice slipped through net of Portuguese detectives’

THE prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann mystery slipped through the hands of Portuguese detectives TWICE, reveals a new report. Court documents suggest Christian B covered up his paedophile past when arrested in Portugal on a minor charge a year before the youngster vanished. Sky News reports legal paperwork from his conviction for fuel theft […]

Bus driver, 59, dies after being attacked by passengers who wouldn’t wear face masks

A BUS driver has died after being attacked by passengers who refused to wear face masks. Philippe Monguillot, 59, was declared brain dead after being dragged out of his bus and savagely beaten. He was assaulted in Bayonne, France, on Sunday after asking five passengers to put on face masks – in line with coronavirus […]

Boy, 15, killed after shark mauls legs as horrified witnesses describe teen ‘screaming out’

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has died after being attacked by a shark TWICE while surfing off the coast of Australia. Mani Hart-Deville suffered shocking cuts to his legs during the deadly mauling at Wooli Beach, New South Wales. It was the country’s second fatal shark savaging in a week and at least the fifth this year, […]

Clashes break out between Greek cops and protesters over a clampdown on violent demos

AN angry mob riots in Greece — over a clampdown on violent protests. Six cops were hurt when they came under fire from a hail of petrol bombs, bricks and stones. Around 200 masked thugs staged the attack at the rally opposing the move to try to curb future political demos. Riot police hit back […]

Coronavirus Cases Spike in South Africa and India, Exposing Inequalities in Virus Treatment

Some of the worst-affected countries are among the world’s most unequal

Dozens of U.S. Marines in Japan’s Okinawa Infected in COVID-19 Outbreak

“We now have strong doubts that the US military has taken adequate disease prevention measures,” Okinawa's governor said

Dalai Lama: We Must Act As One to Preserve Our World

This planet is our only home. Environmental experts say that over the next few decades, global warming will reach such a level that many water resources will go dry. So ecology and combatting global warming are very important. For example, my country, Tibet, is the ultimate source of water in Asia. Rivers including Pakistan’s Indus,…

Fears About Transgender People Are a Distraction From the Real Struggles All Women Face

In recent weeks, my DMs have been flooded with messages from well-meaning acquaintances, many asking precisely what was transphobic about J.K. Rowling’s self-published essay, “TERF Wars.” (In summary: a lot.) “TERF Wars” was, coincidentally, the title of a chapter in my memoir, The Gender Games. I wonder if she’s read it? Her piece contained nothing…

How Poetry Societies Are Giving Women in Afghanistan a Voice During Coronavirus Lockdown

On a frosty February morning in Kabul, Lima Aafshid’s face glows in the pale blue light of her smartphone. She is reciting the words of 13th century Afghan poet Jalaluddin Rumi. Speaking in Dari, her voice is soft, yet clear. ‘Let’s get away from all the clever humans who put words in our mouth. Let’s…

Notre Dame Cathedral To Be Rebuilt Without Modern Touches To Maintain Historical Accuracy

The reconstruction plan will replicate original materials “to guarantee the authenticity, harmony and coherence”

Turkey’s President Formally Re-Converts Hagia Sophia Into a Mosque

Turkey's president signed a decree handing over Hagia Sophia to the Religious Affairs Presidency and declared it open to worship

Medical Oxygen Runs Low As Coronavirus Cases Soar in South Africa

The COVID-19 storm has arrived in South Africa, but in the overflowing wards the sound is less of a roar than a rasp

U.K. Government Relaxes Quarantine Rules For Travelers From 58 Countries

The U.K. government is relaxing quarantine rules for travelers arriving from 58 countries, who will no longer be required to self-isolate for 14 days when entering the country. Starting on July 10, travelers from a range of destinations including Spain, France, Italy and Germany will be able to move freely between countries. The UK Department…

Six Months on a Planet in Crisis: Greta Thunberg’s Travel Diary from the U.S. to Davos

This essay is adapted from the transcript of a radio program produced for Swedish Radio and broadcast in June. This is the first time the text has been published in its entirety. Chapter 1: UN speech and New York The first thing I see when I enter the United Nations Headquarters building in New York…