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Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

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China envoy warns of ‘consequences’ if Britain rejects Huawei -- Liu Xiaoming cautions it is ‘not in UK’s interest’ to make an enemy of Beijing

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The United States is 'looking at' banning TikTok and other Chinese social media apps, Pompeo says

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Refusal to wear mask should be as taboo as drink-driving, says Royal Society chief

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A Russian ice cream maker has been accused of promoting homosexuality after using a rainbow on its packaging.

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Boris Johnson refuses to apologise for blaming care homes for coronavirus death toll

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Pope pulls speech on Hong Kong freedom, raising questions over pressure from Beijing

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FBI director says China aims to become "world's only superpower"

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Covid-19 antibodies may only last ‘weeks’, casting doubt on herd immunity - A study of almost 70,000 people in Spain found that 14 per cent who initially positive for antibodies then showed a negative result two months later

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UK to resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia despite 'possible' war crimes in Yemen, government says

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Australians at risk of arbitrary arrest in China, Government warns

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Bolsonaro experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, says CNN Brazil

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Coronavirus: Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive

The president, who has belittled the risks posed by the virus, took the test after developing symptoms.

China bubonic plague: WHO 'monitoring' case but says it is 'not high risk'

It says the confirmed case of a herdsman in China's Inner Mongolia is being "well managed".

Russian space official Safronov charged in treason probe

Former journalist Ivan Safronov is suspected of passing secrets to a Nato country but denies any guilt.

Deutsche Bank faces $150m fine for Jeffrey Epstein ties

New York regulators cited "significant compliance failures" at the German bank.

Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online

There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.

Washington Redskins: Major retailers drop merchandise

The American football team is under increasing pressure to change its name.

Siberian Arctic 'up to 10 degrees warmer' in June

The average temperature in the region reached a record high in some area, EU data shows.

Coronavirus: Italian beach nudists fined as police crack down

Six people who dared to go bare on the shores of Lake Como are spotted by a marine patrol.

Dinosaur ancestors 'may have been tiny'

Dinosaurs are thought of as giant creatures, but new work adds to evidence they started out small.

Coronavirus: Anger over US decision on foreign students' visas

Foreign students whose courses move completely online may have to move universities to stay in the US.

Hisham al-Hashimi: Leading Iraqi security expert shot dead in Baghdad

The US and UN condemn the murder of Hisham al-Hashimi, who advised the government on armed groups.

India coronavirus: Life-saving Covid-19 drugs sold on Delhi black market

Desperate Indian families searching for remdesivir are paying excessive sums to black market dealers.

Killing of Security Analyst Seen as Message to Iraqi Government

The analyst, Hisham al-Hashimi, was a proponent of government efforts to rein in the Islamic State and Iraq’s Shiite militias. Suspicion fell on both groups.

Russia Arrests Space Agency Official, Accusing Him of Treason

The detention of Ivan Safronov, a former journalist who had been working as an adviser at Roscosmos, took many by surprise. He was accused of passing secrets to an unnamed NATO country.

Sweden Has Become the World’s Cautionary Tale

Its decision to carry on in the face of the pandemic has yielded a surge of deaths without sparing its economy from damage — a red flag as the United States and Britain move to lift lockdowns.

Patient Is Reported Free of H.I.V., but Scientists Urge Caution

Brazilian scientists say the man no longer shows signs of the infection after taking a powerful drug cocktail. But the preliminary results require confirmation.

London Police Stop Star Athletes, Setting Off Racial Profiling Debate

Bianca Williams, a European gold medalist, accused the officers of targeting her and her partner, a fellow sprinter, because they are Black and drive an expensive car.

Why Isn’t the ‘Southern Strategy’ Working?

And what else you need to know today.

A Bird? A Plane? No, It’s a Google Balloon Beaming the Internet

A commercial deal in Kenya marks the first application of balloon-powered internet in Africa, the region with the lowest percentage of internet users globally.

U.K. Sanctions, Facebook, Jair Bolsonaro: Your Tuesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

Evidence continues to build around the risks of transmission at places like bars, restaurants and parties.

Airborne Coronavirus: What You Should Do Now

How to protect yourself from a virus that may be floating indoors? Better ventilation, for starters. And keep wearing those masks.

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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DACA Recipients Are Shocked And Relieved After The Supreme Court Ruled Against Trump

"The rush of relief I felt in that moment is indescribable and all I could do was cry to my parents. We didn’t expect this decision at all."

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There Are 68 World Flags With Stars On Them, But It'll Take A Genius To Figure Out Which Ones

This is your time to shine!

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13 Traditions And Customs You Probably Didn't Know Existed In Other Countries

Birthday rituals, taboo moves, and everything in between.

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The Trump Administration Will Soon Deny Work Permits For Asylum-Seekers Who Enter The US Without Authorization

The policy will also block work permits for asylum-seekers who do not file for protections within one year of arrival in the US.

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Thousands Of Gig Workers Can’t Make A Living Unless They Install A Controversial Contact Tracing App First

Workers say the platforms are exploiting them by making it mandatory to install the Indian government's contact tracing app.

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International college students may be forced to leave US

ICE announces that visas will be withdrawn from international students if all their classes are held online.

Brazil's Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus: Live updates

Brazilian leader has repeatedly played down the threat from COVID-19, describing it as 'a little flu'.

Iraq: Killing of prominent expert on armed groups sparks outrage

The family of Husham al-Hashemi blames the government for not protecting him.

Factory blast near Iran's capital kills two in latest explosion

Tuesday's blast reportedly caused by 'human error' and was the latest in a series of fires and explosions.

Police find 211 migrants crammed in truck in North Macedonia

A border patrol stopped the truck during a routine check near the Gevgelija town and found the migrants packed inside.

Protective gear for US medical workers runs low as virus resurges

Doctors, nurses and some lawmakers say the US could face a crisis in the coming months as professionals reuse equipment.

Kenya: Arrests at Nairobi protest against police brutality

Nearly 30 people taken into custody in Nairobi as they took to the streets to demand an end police brutality.

Australia's second-largest city Melbourne reimposes lockdown

Starting on Wednesday, millions of Melbourne residents are going back into lockdown due to a resurgence in coronavirus infections.

US killing of Iran's Qassem Soleimani 'unlawful': UN expert

President Trump ordered the killing in a drone strike near Baghdad international airport in January.

'Time running out': Japan keeps searching for flooding survivors

At least 50 deaths confirmed but officials expect the toll to rise as new heavy rain warnings are issued.

US 'running out of time' to control COVID-19 crisis

With few federal guidelines, states have been left to make their own rules for reopening, but in many places that reopened early, cases continue to shoot.

Scotland housing conditions 'drive asylum seekers crazy'

Aid groups have described living conditions inside hotels housing asylum seekers in the Scottish city of Glasgow as degrading and unsanitary.

Lithuania to receive 6 Blackhawk helicopters from United States

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 6 July that the State Department has approved a possible sale to Lithuania of 6 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment. The potential deal is for 6 UH-60M Black Hawks,14 T700-GE-701D engines (12 installed and 2 spares), as well as other systems for an estimated cost of […]

U.S. Army to bring Artificial Intelligence to its combat vehicles

The U.S. Army wants its combat vehicles will drive itself, autonomously select and prioritize targets to ease Soldier burdens in multi-domain operations. To achieve this, Army researchers plan to augment combat vehicles with Artificial Intelligence, or AI. New applications of AI are consolidating data and made possible of streamlining multiple targeting sensors to destroy long-range […]

Israel request to buy 990 million gallons of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel from United States

The Government of Israel has requested to buy approximately 990 million gallons of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on Monday in an official notification to Congress. According to a recent service notification, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government […]

U.S. State Department approves possible sale of 8 Osprey aircraft to Indonesia

The Pentagon confirmed Monday that the State Department has approved a possible sale to Indonesia of 8 MV-22 Block C Osprey aircraft. The potential deal for eight MV-22 Osprey aircraft made by a joint venture of Boeing and Bell Helicopter for an estimated cost of $2 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in an […]

Pentagon clears possible sale of Strykers to Argentina

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 27 M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress about the possible sale on Thursday, according to a posting on the agency’s website. The Government of Argentina has requested to buy […]

German Army contracts guided missiles for MARS rocket systems

Germany’s Army, known as the Bundeswehr, plans to procure a batch of new unitary guided missiles with a unitary warhead for the MARS II rocket launcher. According to a press release issued on 2 July by Bundeswehr, the national parliament of the Federal Republic has approved the acquisition of new MARS II rockets. The contract, […]

Israel launches new spy satellite that will be used to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities

Israel’s Ministry of Defense and Israel Aerospace Industries have successfully launched a rocket carrying a new Ofek 16 electro-optical reconnaissance satellite with advanced capabilities into orbit. Some sources reported that a new spy satellite will be used to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities. Israel is one of a small number of countries in the world that […]

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress arrives in Guam

The U.S. Air Force has deployed B-52H Stratofortress nuclear-capable bomber to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam on July 4. The B-52H Stratofortress bomber, assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, 2nd Bomb Wing, was deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base. The bomber flew the 28-hour mission to demonstrate U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s commitment to the security and […]

U.S. Army looks to buy Soviet-made special ammunition and weapon systems

The U.S. Army is buying an unspecified number of the Non-NATO standard ammunition and Soviet-era weapon systems, according to a government’s main contracting website notice issued earlier this month. According to an updated notice, the Army Contracting Command wants to purchase the Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (SAWS) for the Department of Defense (DoD), other […]

Serbia receives Chinese-made unmanned combat aerial vehicles

Ministry of the defense Republic of Serbia has taken delivery of the first CH-92A unmanned combat aerial vehicles from China. The surveillance and reconnaissance unmanned aircraft systems, with strike capabilities, was formally handed over at Colonel-pilot Milenko Pavlovic Air Base in Batajnica on 4 July. The CH-92A is a medium-altitude, long-endurance-class UAV purposed for reconnaissance […]

A Critical Analysis of Libya’s State-Building Challenges Post-Revolution

Libya’s security dilemma is tied to the challenges of state-building and democratisation processes reflected through its weak institutions and legitimacy issues.

Evaluating Russia’s Grand Strategy in Ukraine

Russia’s grand strategy toward Ukraine helps achieve the state’s goals of regional hegemony, economic prosperity, and improved world power dynamics.

Covid-19: Learning the Hard Way

Governments, regardless of type, that recognized the magnitude of the threat at the early stages of the outbreak and enforced social isolation early, suffered from lower infection rates.

Banned from Belarus

2010 was a watermark year. The signs for a freer election than in the past had been promising. But December marked a turning point, with candidates in prison on election night amidst Russian interference.

“The Crime He Committed Was to Steal a Cow”: Moral Luck and Gacaca

By rewarding confession and promoting reintegration, the Rwandan justice program Gacaca was marked by a permissive attitude toward individual moral responsibility.

The Importance of Language in Transatlantic Relations: The INF Treaty

Language was crucial both in the making of the INF Treaty in 1987, and in the Treaty's unmaking in 2019.

Post-Brexit EU Defence Policy: Is Germany Leading towards a European Army?

In the wake of Trump's unilateralism, France and Germany have repeated proposals to create a European army, but different ideas persist about what this would mean.

Memory Laws: Censorship in Ukraine

Ukraine had about 5000 Lenin statues placed during the former Soviet Union. Their removal seemed logical and natural: after all, what was Lenin to Ukraine?

Are We Entering an “Asian Century?”: The Possibility of a New International Order

Both Asia’s internal political problems and America’s structural advantages prevent the “Asian Century” from becoming a political reality.

Western Fact Finders: Entering the Soviet Union

This chapter describes the author's travel, stories and experiences on Western fact-finding missions into the Soviet Union and Ukraine during the 1980s.

The State of China’s Soft Power in 2020

China’s culture still has limited appeal, but as long as it is supported by economic assets and growth, its soft power is bound to attract.

The Global South as a Political Project

The Global South is a political project which faces several challenges and is permanently disputed by progressive and regressive forces in the multipolar context.

Non-formal Education Helps Senegalese Women Combat FGM and Harmful Practices

HYDERABAD, India, Jul 07 (IPS) - Growing up in Senegal's southern Casamence region — a conflict zone — Fatou Ndiaye, now 43, often heard gunfire and watched fearfully as she saw people flee their villages. But what she dreaded more than a flying bullet was Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

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Donald Trump, Working Class Hero?

SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 07 (IPS) - In his early February annual State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump typically hailed his own policies for increasing wages and jobs to achieve record low US unemployment. Directly appealing to labour for a second term, Trump claimed exclusive credit for the US "blue-collar boom".

Read the full story, “Donald Trump, Working Class Hero?”, on globalissues.org →

Security Council’s Overdue COVID-19 Ceasefire Resolution Must Put Women & Youth at Center

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 07 (IPS) - More than three months after UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres made an urgent appeal for a global ceasefire in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Security Council has finally passed a resolution supporting his call.

Read the full story, “Security Council’s Overdue COVID-19 Ceasefire Resolution Must Put Women & Youth at Center”, on globalissues.org →

Impact of COVID-19 on Women and Children in South Asia

CANBERRA, Australia, Jul 06 (IPS) - The onset of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020 set off a series of health and economic crises that feed upon each other. The health crisis exacerbates the economic crisis by disrupting supply chains, throwing large number of people (particularly those working in the informal sector) out of work and closing down large numbers of enterprises – particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME).

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Why Does Racism Prevail? Leading Scholars Apply their Minds

Jul 06 (IPS) - All people belong to one biological species and there are no human "races". So why does belief in race persist? It may be a scientific misconception, but it is real. It defines the lived experience of many people and determines how governments act and how people treat one another. How did race come to have this power and this durability?

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Has COVID-19 Pushed Women in Politics off Kenya's Agenda?

NAIROBI, Jul 06 (IPS) - In 2013, Alice Wahome ran in her third attempt to win the hotly-contested Kandara constituency parliamentary seat in Murang'a County, Central Kenya. As is typical of rural politics, the field was male-dominated, with the stakes being high for all candidates but more especially so for Wahome — no woman had ever occupied the Kandara constituency parliamentary seat.

Read the full story, “Has COVID-19 Pushed Women in Politics off Kenya's Agenda?”, on globalissues.org →

The Missing SDG: Ensure the Digital Age Supports People, Planet, Prosperity & Peace

MONTREAL, Canada, Jul 06 (IPS) - As the nations of the world prepare to gather virtually to assess progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), society is just beginning to imagine what a post-COVID world might be like.

Read the full story, “The Missing SDG: Ensure the Digital Age Supports People, Planet, Prosperity & Peace”, on globalissues.org →

A Pathway to Universal Healthcare in India

BANGALORE, India, Jul 05 (IPS) - Universal healthcare (UHC) is an important global goal because of its close links to poverty reduction and enhancement of the growth potential of countries. While several countries can now be said to be well on their way towards achieving this goal, several others, most notably large ones such as India and Nigeria, are decidedly not.

Read the full story, “A Pathway to Universal Healthcare in India”, on globalissues.org →

When Women and Children Cannot Escape their Abusers

BEIRUT, Jul 03 (IPS) - Reports of escalating violence against women and children made the news almost everyday in March and April following the announcement of lockdowns to control the spread of Covid-19. The main concern has been that victims cannot escape their abusers or seek help when they share a confined space and are under constant scrutiny and the threat of violence.

Read the full story, “When Women and Children Cannot Escape their Abusers”, on globalissues.org →

Q&A: Child Marriage, FGM and Harmful Practices on Women’s Bodies to Increase Because of COVID-19

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 03 (IPS) - An additional 5.6 million child marriages can be expected because of the coronavirus pandemic, which resulted in a short-term increase in poverty and the shutdown of schools.

The current pandemic is also expected to have a massive impact on the projected growth of harmful practices on women's bodies.

Read the full story, “Q&A: Child Marriage, FGM and Harmful Practices on Women’s Bodies to Increase Because of COVID-19”, on globalissues.org →

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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The Question: Why Would China not Invade Taiwan now?

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UN-backed experts point to new war crimes in Syria conflict

Atlanta Mayor: No need for troops, despite governor's order

The mayor of Atlanta said Tuesday that she doesn’t agree with the Georgia governor’s order to mobilize the National Guard in her city as a surge in violence became a political talking point. Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Monday and authorized the activation of up to 1,000 Guard troops after a weekend of gun violence in Atlanta left five people dead, including an 8-year-old girl. The Guard troops will provide support at sites including the Capitol and governor’s mansion, freeing up state law enforcement resources to patrol other areas, according to a statement from Kemp's office.

Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying the virus’ severity. Bolsonaro confirmed the test results while wearing a mask and speaking to reporters in capital Brasilia, and said he is already taking hydroxychloroquine — an anti-malarial unproven to effectively treat COVID-19.

Arati Kreibich Is Taking On “Trump’s Favorite Democrat” In New Jersey

In many primary elections nationwide, progressive challengers are running to kick out ineffective, centrist Democrats who have failed to meet their constituents’ needs. For Dr. Arati Kreibich — who is challenging Rep. Josh Gottheimer in New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District in today’s primary — it’s personal: She volunteered to reelect her opponent two years ago. But after he voted to give funding to Trump’s border wall, she decided she had had enough of “Trump’s favorite Democrat,” as she labeled him. (Just check out joshgottheimer.republican, a website her campaign set up.)Dr. Kreibich, who came to the U.S. from India at age 11, is a neuroscientist who became politically active after Trump was elected in 2016. She ran for the Glen Rock, NJ, borough council, and became its first South Asian member. Unlike Gottheimer, she supports policies like Medicare for All and the Green New Deal, and she says her district has changed a lot in the past few years and is ready for a progressive in Congress.Ahead, we spoke with Kreibich about why she believes North Jersey needs new leadership, Trump’s response to COVID-19, her children, and more. Why do you believe Rep. Josh Gottheimer needs to be replaced?“When my opponent voted to fund Trump’s border wall, voted against the Iran War Powers resolution, and fought to bail out predatory lenders in the midst of this pandemic crisis, he betrayed the real Democratic values of my community. North Jersey needs a leader who will fight for universal healthcare and paid family leave, who will advocate for a Green New Deal, and who will stand up to Trump, not side with him 76.7% of the time. We need a leader to stay true to our values, to lead by example, and to govern as a real Democrat.”You’ve been backed by progressive figures such as Sen. Bernie Sanders. Why do you believe that it’s time for a new type of Democrat to step up and lead? What has been the biggest challenge about being a primary challenger?“In these unprecedented times, we need representatives who are willing to take bold action. Young people in NJ-5 and across our nation are calling for leaders who will protect their future on this planet and advocate for equity and justice. As a primary challenger, I’ve faced obstacle after obstacle since the day that I announced my campaign, but far more noteworthy is the support our movement has garnered from Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Indivisible, Sunrise Movement, Working Families Party, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, and dozens of other groups who know it’s worth electing a real Democrat in NJ-5.”> TeamArati up bright and early today to get out the vote! ?????????????????? pic.twitter.com/4q8S1z8Hyg> > — Dr. Arati Kreibich for Congress (@Arati4Congress) July 7, 2020You’ve said that you decided to run for Congress when Josh Gottheimer backed Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda. What immigration policies would you support?“When my opponent sided with Trump to oppose protections for kids in cages, I knew I needed to step up and run myself. Welcoming immigrants is central to America’s core values, and our immigration policy should reflect that. I support creating a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in our country. As an immigrant myself, I know what it’s like to migrate to our country looking to build a better life for yourself and your family. America has room for all of us, but we must fight to ensure we all truly belong.”What is the hardest thing about raising your sons in this era of crisis?“Raising my sons in this time of near-constant crisis is difficult. I worry about them and their future on this planet. While I worry about their emotional resilience and about their mental health, I also worry about the children who do not have the support systems and opportunities that my children have. When my children ask me what I am doing to make a difference, I want to be able to say honestly that I am doing everything in my power to protect them, our planet, and every community that is under attack by our current administration.”As a doctor, where do you believe the U.S. has failed the most in responding to COVID-19? What are our biggest opportunities in terms of solving the crisis?“We have failed to heed the warnings of scientists and public health experts. Had the Trump administration listened to scientists and experts, instead of ignoring them, acted sooner and made decisions based on data, we could have saved thousands of lives. New Jersey has picked up the slack where the federal government has failed us, but we have already seen in other parts of the country what will happen if we reopen too quickly. Moving forward, we can save lives and livelihoods if we increase testing, provide direct cash payments of $2,000 a month for the duration of the crisis, and institute a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.”Don’t forget to register to vote.Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?What Progressive Election Wins & Losses MeanPrimaries Are Your Chance To Make Your Voice HeardMeet 8 Women Who Could Flip The Senate This Fall

Iran reports record one-day coronavirus death toll of 200

Iran announced on Tuesday 200 more deaths from the coronavirus, the most in a single day since the Middle East's deadliest outbreak began in February. "Unfortunately in the past 24 hours we have lost 200 of our compatriots, bringing the total number of victims to 11,931," health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on state television. Officially recorded deaths and infections from the virus have been steadily rising since Iran reported a near-two-month low in daily recorded cases in early May.

Inside the special relationship between Putin and the man responsible for a string of assassinations in Europe

Intelligence officials told Insider why Putin tolerates the killings. Their answer: Putin can trust Kadyrov implicitly because of the power structure between them.

Lebanon's rising power cuts add to gloom of economic crisis

Lebanese are buying candles in bulk, turning to traditional kerosene lamps and throwing away rotten food because of prolonged power cuts that plunged the country into darkness this week, adding to the gloom of a deepening economic crisis. The country's electricity company and the powerful operators of generators had been rationing power since late June as fuel supplies dwindle amid uncertainty over the next shipment. “At home I can live with the candle, but in my clinic what can I do?” said Salim Abi Saleh, a gynecologist and the head of the physicians union in the northern city of Tripoli.

Ghanaian Covid-19-inspired fashion wax-print designs launched

The firm behind the designs says it is putting a positive twist on a negative phenomenon.

Leading Iraqi expert on ISIS shot dead in Baghdad

A leading expert on the Islamic State group who had recently turned his attention to Iran-backed militias in Iraq was gunned down outside his home in Baghdad on Monday night, triggering outpouring of grief among Iraq-watchers and analysts. Husham Al-Hashimi, 47, was ambushed by four men on two motorcycles who shot him several times with silenced weapons, Saad Maan, a spokesman for Iraq's Interior Ministry said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Al-Hashimi's death.

Leading Iraqi expert on ISIS shot dead in Baghdad

The analyst was known for his work on ISIS, but he had more recently turned his attention to the country's powerful Iran-backed militias.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Deciding who lives and dies in a Cape Town township

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Doctors say experimental treatment may have rid man of HIV

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Two cases of bubonic plague prompt crack down on marmot hunting

Russian authorities have warned people near the country's border with Mongolia not to hunt or eat marmots after an outbreak of bubonic plague.

Chinese authorities confirm case of bubonic plague in Inner Mongolia

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Bolsonaro tells fans he had lung screening

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Former Kasabian singer pleads guilty to assaulting ex-fiancee

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Time could be running out for the 747

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China is storing an epic amount of oil at sea. Here's why

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Tear gas, arrests as Kenyans protest police brutality

Australia warns of 'arbitrary detention' risk in China

Pakistan coronavirus cases reach 234,508

Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan warn Israel on annexation

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Flooding kills 2, disrupts entrance exams in southern China

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New at Saudi hajj: Bottled holy water, sterilized pebbles

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50 dead in Japan floods as rescuers 'race against time'

Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists amid pandemic

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UK PM Johnson under fire for reigniting care home deaths blame game

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US coronavirus death toll passes 130,000: Johns Hopkins

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Exiled Uyghurs approach International Criminal Court seeking justice against China

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China censors Hong Kong internet, US tech giants resist

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Coronavirus live news: Israel health chief quits in protest at lockdown easing; Bolsonaro tests positive

Siegal Sadetzki resigns in protest at government handling of pandemic; South Africa’s cases pass 200,000; Kenya emerges from lockdown

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Latin America and the Caribbean now account for 50% of coronavirus cases in the Americas, and the number of registered cases continues to accelerate, Reuters reports.

“This is a pandemic of staggering proportions and we have no option but to continue to put all our energy into controlling it,” said the regional director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Carissa Etienne, in a virtual briefing with Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) directors on Tuesday.

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For the Portuguese speakers among you, here’s a clip of Bolsanaro whipping off his facemask in front of journalists and insisting he is fine today, following his positive Covid test:

“Just look at my face: I’m fine,” Bolsonaro says, taking off his mask in front of journalists after announcing he has just tested positive for coronavirus pic.twitter.com/JIHHcjniPl

UK coronavirus live: No 10 fails to apologise for Boris Johnson's care home remarks; death toll rises by 155

Charity boss says blaming care sector for repeated government mistakes is unacceptable

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Mel Stride, the Conservative chair of the Commons Treasury committee, has urged the government to abandon plans to treat coronavirus tests as a taxable benefit in kind. In a statement he said:

Many employees, especially healthcare and hospitality workers, are required to undergo regular coronavirus testing. This new guidance is unclear and will worry a large number of workers.

If these tests are to be treated as a taxable benefit in kind, the tax bill for workers could soon mount up.

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Since the row about Boris Johnson’s comment about care homes is still rumbling on, here are two Twitter threads which are both worth reading.

From Tim Harford, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s More or Less

Regarding the Prime Minister's comments yesterday on care homes not following the advice given; last week's episode of @BBCMoreOrLess is worth a listen: https://t.co/Iq8YJew5Aq

The advice until 13th March was "Currently there is no evidence of transmission of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom. There is no need to do anything differently in any care setting at present." (Section 18: https://t.co/MxrFsjknNz)

After 13 March advice was that people shouldn't visit care homes if they were unwell, and everyone should wash their hands.Meanwhile until about this time patients were being discharged from hospitals into care homes with no requirements for a covid-19 test.

I have no special insight into whether care homes did anything wrong but it seems clear that merely following official guidance might not have protected anyone. The care home with which I have personal experience went further and sooner than official advice.

Some people will reach the conclusion that the UK response was uniquely disastrous. If so, worth looking around. Many of our European neighbours, like us, sufferered a dreadful toll in care homes. This, too, is discussed in the programme.

Wow the Boris Johnson comments on care homes really unbelievable. We’ve spoken to a few care providers for Today in Focus - and those that fared best were the ones that ignored govt’s lack of advice, and instead acted earlier themselves. https://t.co/Kuqj6IAdaZ

We interviewed @Robert_Booth about his brilliant investigation into this - as well as to Sarah Harrison who brought in an early, total lockdown at Bridgedale House in Sheffield. Listen to this https://t.co/VsIElMveRW

It wasn’t government advice that made them start acting to protect their residents in early March but because her finance director could see from what was happening in Spain and predicted the U.K. would be couple of weeks behind.

And Anita Astell who runs Wren Hall initially took govt advice in good faith but was helped to bring in safer protocol by an expert who saw her being interviewed on media.

US is 'still knee deep in first wave' of coronavirus, warns Fauci – live

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Anthony Fauci, the top public health expert on the White House coronavirus task force, has not only warned that the US is still “knee deep” in the first wave of the coronavirus outbreak, but said it is because “we never came down to baseline [ie drove infections down] and now are surging back up.”

He said young people need to listen to public health warnings that they are not “invulnerable to serious consequences” of the virus. Even healthy people in their 20s and 30s could end up sick for a long time and, more dangerously, sicken those who are more vulnerable.

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Like Donald Trump and Britain’s prime minister Boris Johnson (who ended up in intensive care with Covid-19), Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has also infamously scoffed at the pandemic as it began ripping through his country.

Well, Bolsonaro just announced he tested positive for coronavirus.

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

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The Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, has announced live on television he has tested positive for coronavirus.

“It came back positive,” a mask-wearing Bolsonaro told a hand-picked group of reporters on Tuesday lunchtime outside his official residence.

London-born twins face deportation to different countries

Exclusive: Darrell and Darren Roberts face deportation to countries they have never visited

Twins who were born in London and have never left the UK face deportation to different countries in the Caribbean where they have no close relatives, their families have told the Guardian.

Darrell Roberts, 24, has been issued with a deportation notice informing him that the Home Office plans to send him to the Dominican Republic following a prison sentence, even though he has no connection with the country. He believes officials named it in error; his father was born on Dominica, another Caribbean island.

Zimbabwe spends millions on officials' luxury cars as country goes hungry

Diplomatic staff given Range Rovers while ordinary people struggle amid inflation of 785%

The government of Zimbabwe has spent millions of dollars on luxury cars for senior officials despite a deepening economic collapse that has plunged its people into profound hardship.

The new cars, including dozens of Range Rovers and Toyota pick-up trucks worth more than $40,000, were distributed to ambassadors and senior civil servants. Analysts say the move constitutes a new effort to shore up support for the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who took power after the military coup that ousted Robert Mugabe in 2017.

Donald Trump suffered emotional abuse from his father, niece writes in bombshell book

The Guardian has obtained a copy of Too Much and Never Enough, which is due out next week

Donald Trump suffered emotional abuse at the hands of his father, according to a bombshell new book written by his niece.

Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man by Mary Trump will be published next Tuesday, 14 July. The Guardian obtained a copy.

Hong Kong police given sweeping powers under new security law

Officers able to conduct raids without warrants and secretly monitor suspects

Hong Kong police have been granted sweeping new powers, including the ability to conduct raids without a warrant and secretly monitor suspects, after controversial security laws were imposed on the city by the Chinese central government.

The powers allow for the confiscation of property related to national security offences, and allow senior police to order the takedown of online material they believe breaches the law. The city’s chief executive can grant police permission to intercept communications and conduct covert surveillance. Penalties include HKD$100,000 (£10,300) fines and up to two years in prison.

Britain to resume sale of arms to Saudi Arabia despite Yemen fears

Official review finds airstrikes on civilians were ‘isolated incidents’

Britain is to resume the sales of arms to Saudi Arabia that could be used in the Yemeni conflict just over a year after the court of appeal ruled them unlawful because ministers had not properly assessed the risk to civilian casualties.

In a written statement, the trade secretary, Liz Truss, said sales would restart after an official review concluded there had been only “isolated incidents” of airstrikes in Yemen that breached humanitarian law.

Dutch arrests after discovery of 'torture chamber' in sea containers

Police raids offer chilling insight into increasingly violent criminal underworld

Dutch police have arrested six men after discovering sea containers that had been converted into a makeshift prison and sound-proofed “torture chamber” complete with a dentist’s chair, tools including pliers and scalpels and handcuffs, a high-ranking officer announced.

Authorities said police conducted the raid before the converted containers could be used and alerted potential victims, who went into hiding.

Russian space official accused of passing state secrets to west

Former journalist Ivan Safronov could face up to 20 years in prison in treason case

Russian security services have opened a treason case against a former journalist who recently began working as an adviser to the head of the country’s space agency.

Ivan Safronov was arrested on Tuesday morning by agents from the FSB, the successor agency of the KGB. He could face up to 20 years in prison.

EU citizens in UK used as guinea pigs for digital immigration system, MPs told

Many will face problems after Brexit unless they have physical card to prove right to remain in UK, critics say

EU citizens settled in the UK are being used by the Home Office as guinea pigs for a future digital-only immigration system, MPs have heard.

They will also face “significant problems” after Brexit unless the government provides them with a physical card to prove their right to remain in the UK legally, parliament’s Brexit select committee was told.

There was an effective vaccine. An outbreak struck anyway.

Last year, it became clear that, even in a small nation like Samoa, eradicating a preventable disease like measles was not simple at all.

Battling second virus wave, Australia puts Melbourne under lockdown

The new measures threaten to derail the recovery of a country that had enjoyed relative success in conquering the coronavirus.

Even if we start to fix climate change, the proof may not show up for 30 years

We have to "manage our expectations," researchers warn.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

The U.S. ambassador to Brazil said he would also be tested after hosting Bolsonaro for a Fourth of July barbecue.

Bubonic plague triggers health alert in China after herder is infected

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Teachers face threats, books are banned as China pushes party line in Hong Kong schools

Historical texts and discussions that might go against Beijing’s desired narrative are being erased as officials impose “patriotic education.”

Why Guyana’s political stalemate matters

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Leading Iraqi researcher assassinated outside his house in Baghdad

Hisham al-Hashimi was among the world’s top experts on the Islamic State and an adviser to the Iraqi government.

Mexican president’s visit to Trump draws questions, criticism in both countries

López Obrador makes his first foreign trip this week to Washington to celebrate the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal.

Racial-profiling debate rages after British sprinter Bianca Williams is handcuffed by police

Williams said her family was targeted because they are black and were in a Mercedes.

Britain may further limit Huawei in 5G, a win for Washington and blow to China

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To keep coronavirus out, Canada’s smallest province kept the rest of the country away. Now outsiders are returning.

As other countries rethink their leniency on internal travel, Canada's Atlantic provinces are allowing some visitors in.

When worlds collide: Viral TikTok challenge causes Dogecoin cryptocurrency to surge in value

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Brazil's Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19

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‘Price on your heads’: Aide to Venezuelan ‘president’ Guaido threatens journalists with FBI investigation over ‘Twitter hack’

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Explosion kills at least 2, injures 3 at factory near Tehran (VIDEO)

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Halle Berry forced to apologize after going for the ‘Oscar bait’ with transgender role, misgendering character

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US violated UN Charter with drone strike on Soleimani – UN rapporteur on extrajudicial executions

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Brazil To Become Testing Ground For Coronavirus Vaccine

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Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Russia Will Impose Counter-Sanctions On UK, Says Kremlin

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"Unlawful": UN Expert On US Drone Strike That Killed Top Iran General

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US Envoy Arrives In South Korea As North Korea Rejects Talks

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WHO Doesn't See Bubonic Plague In China As High Risk: Spokeswoman

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View Mask Refusers Like Drink Drivers: Leading Scientist

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Six Shot Dead In Bangladesh's Restive Southeastern Hills: Police

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WHO says coronavirus deaths could start to rise again after cases accelerated in recent weeks, shouldn't 'be a surprise'

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Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

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Economists warn of U.K. jobs crisis ahead of crucial budget

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Deutsche Bank hit with $150 million penalty for relationship to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

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Dubai reopens to tourists: 'We have to be realistic' but 'confident' on sector rebound

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Coronavirus live updates: Brazil's Bolsonaro tests positive; Novavax gets $1.6 billion for vaccine development

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Nasdaq rises as major tech stocks Apple and Microsoft hit record highs, S&P 500 falls slightly

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EU cuts economic forecasts for the region, now projecting a 8.3% slump this year

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China's biggest chipmaker is up over 200% this year as it begins $6.6 billion share sale

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Millennials are piling into stock trading in Asia. Here's how to make the most of your money

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Italian Sunbathing Nudists Fined By Patrolling Police, Report Says

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive for COVID-19

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US Marines Launch Probe as 'Individual' Sustains Self-Inflicted Wounds at California Base

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Russia's Magadan Ready to Take Baranov Statue From US' Alaska, Mayor Says

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FBI Opens a New China-Related Counterintelligence Case Almost Every 10 Hours, Director Wray Says

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Trump Administration Homing In on ‘Taliban Bounties’ Story Leakers, Report Claims

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Opinion: Companies Have A Duty To Defend Democracy

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In Show Of Force, U.S. Navy Sends Aircraft Carriers To South China Sea

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Is Brazil's President Among The Country's People Infected With COVID-19?

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With Ban On Foreigners, Thailand Hopes Locals Will Visit Tourist Spots

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Pandemic Has Many Europeans Turning To Bikes For Transportation

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India Surpasses Russia In Reported Coronavirus Infections

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The Fire, The Virus, The Violence: Australia And The Lessons Of Natural Disasters

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Kim Wall was 30 when she was killed by a source. Her parents are working to make sure her name will not be a warning but a tag under ambitious investigative pieces, a line on resumes, a calling card.

Melbourne Resumes Lockdown As Coronavirus Cases Surge

The premier of Victoria state, Australia's second-most populous, issues a six-week stay-at-home order for Melbourne and closes the border with New South Wales state, effective at midnight local time.

U.N. Predicts Rise In Diseases That Jump From Animals To Humans Due To Habitat Loss

Zoonotic pathogens, which include not only COVID-19 but HIV/AIDS and Ebola, have increasingly emerged because of stresses humans have placed on animal habitats, according to a United Nations report.

Australia Closes Interstate Border Because Of Coronavirus Outbreak

Victoria, whose capital city is Melbourne, has logged 127 cases in the last 24 hours, which accounts for more than 90% of Australia's infections during that period, according to national data.

COVID-19: Many People Stay Sick After Recovering From Coronavirus

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.

What's Wrong With America?: "The Despair Is Smoldering in Society"

Millions of Americans have seen their wages stagnate for decades, even as the wealthiest have grown fantastically rich. The economists Anne Case and Angus Deaton believe the health-care system is partly to blame, and the coronavirus is highlighting the broader dangers American society is facing.

The UK Steers Toward a No-Deal Brexit in the Middle of the Pandemic

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems to be planning to take his country out of the European Union at the end of the year, even without a deal. The Continent is trying to limit the damage, but it would spell disaster for the British.

Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil president says he has tested positive for coronavirus

He says he began feeling ill on Sunday

Brexit: EU citizen registration scheme risks another Windrush scandal, MPs warned

Citizens' groups say no way of telling scheme is working until it is too late

Bubonic plague 'outbreak' in China not seen as high risk, WHO says

China issued an early epidemic warning on Sunday

Man fights off one of world's deadliest snakes while driving on Australian highway

Police video shows driver explain reason for speeding

Nobel Prize winner pinpoints the Trump tweetstorm that marked start of America's defeat by Covid-19

'We lost because Trump and those around him decided that it was in their political interests to let the virus run wild'

Trump news - live: President falsely insists US has lowest Covid mortality rate in world as Fauci warns country still 'knee-deep' in first wave

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US protester jailed in Egypt freed after starting hunger strike over coronavirus fears

More than a dozen detainees at the prison where Mohamed Amashah was held tested positive Covid-19, according to Washington-based human rights group

Lindsey Graham's Democratic opponent shatters record with nearly $14m in recent fundraising

Election experts still see Senate Judiciary chairman winning another term, however

'They whisper about you': Devastating anti-Trump Republican ad tells president his entire inner circle is against him

Many of the Lincoln Project's ads are designed to use the president's own psychological tendencies against him

Russia to hit UK with retaliatory sanctions after Raab announces Magnitsky Act-style measures

New UK sanctions regime targets 25 Russians including country's top state investigator

Deutsche Bank fined $150m after Epstein used dozens of accounts to pay off victims and alleged conspirators

German lender 'failed to properly monitor account activity conducted on behalf of the registered sex offender,' New York regulators say

White House kicks off push to open schools even as new coronavirus cases shatter records

'SCHOOLS MUST OPEN IN THE FALL!!!' Donald Trump tweeted on Monday

‘Perfect mum’ strangles son, 11, to death for playing too much on phone then releases chilling vid appeal to find him

A ‘PERFECT’ mum who strangled her 11-year-old son to death with a washing line for playing on his phone released a chilling video appeal, claiming he had gone missing. Alexandra Dougokenski has been charged by police in Brazil for her son Rafael’s murder on July 2 after she confessed to the shocking crime. The 33-year-old […]

Ghislaine Maxwell latest news: Jeffrey Epstein’s ex will die from coronavirus, conspiracy theorists claim

GHISLAINE Maxwell has been transferred to New York ahead of her trial, reports say. She is being held at Brooklyn’s tough Metropolitan Detention Centre before she appears in court on Friday. The arrested socialite has been charged with several offences relating to sex crimes with minors. It is believed the former girlfriend of convicted sex […]

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid after months of downplaying the virus

BRAZIL’S president Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for Covid-19 after months of downplaying the virus severity. The right-wing populist, who previously dismissed coronavirus as a “little flu,” took the test yesterday after developing symptoms. Bolsonaro, who at 65 is classed as within an at risk group, told reporters: “I’m well, normal. “I even […]

Ghislaine Maxwell targeted ‘schoolgirls in uniform with braces’ claims Epstein victim Maria Farmer who reported pair

GHISLAINE Maxwell would bring schoolgirls in uniform and wearing braces for Jeffrey Epstein to abuse, the first accuser to report the couple to the FBI has claimed. Maria Farmer explained just how strikingly young the girls allegedly recruited by Maxwell for Epstein would be during an interview with Australian TV show 60 Minutes. Ms Farmer was […]

Australian man stopped speeding at 76mph reveals he was trying to fight off deadly snake in his lap with a knife

A MAN who was stopped speeding at 76mph revealed that he was trying to fight off a deadly snake in his lap with a knife, according to reports. Jimmy, 27, was cruising on a motorway when he spotted a reptile slithering towards his leg on June 15 in Queensland, Australia. The snake in his cab […]

Dog breeders selling ‘excess stock’ puppies to animal testing labs to die in agony during experiments in France

DOG breeders struggling to sell puppies during the coronavirus pandemic are flogging off surplus pets for experiments. All excess breeds of dog and puppy “are destined for the scalpel”, to die in agony in French animal testing labs, warns campaign group One Voice. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates “A decree […]

Fearless diver who gets up close and personal with great white sharks says don’t worry as ‘most people’ survive attacks

A FEARLESS diver who gets close and person with great white sharks for extraordinary pictures is not concerned as “most people” survive attacks. The terrifying marine creatures tend to scare most people, but not photographer Dickie Chivell, who snapped one as it flew towards the camera with its jaw wide open. Other images showed the […]

Deutsche Bank fined £118million after cosy relationship with Jeffrey Epstein who used accounts to pay off sex victims

DEUTSCHE Bank has been fined £118million for a lack of oversight in its dealings with three clients including paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The bank acknowledged it made a “critical mistake” in allowing Epstein to open accounts that were later used to pay off victims of his abuse. The New York State Department of Financial Service […]

Andalucia & Costa del Sol report 22k incidents of bad behaviour by visitors after shutting 55 beaches over coronavirus

WARDENS patrolling Spanish holiday spots including Costa del Sol have reported 22,000 incidents after forcing 55 beaches shut. Authorities in Spain’s southern Andalucia region closed the overcrowded beaches yesterday amid fears of a second killer coronavirus wave. Thirty of those beaches temporarily shut in Brit holiday spots of Costa Del Sol to maintain the 1.5metre […]

Woman trying to pose for photo with wild BEAR flees in terror as it angrily lunges at her

THIS is the terrifying moment a woman dices with death as she foolishly tries to pose for a photo with a giant bear. However, instead of getting a memorable snap she is forced to run for her life when the camera-shy beast suddenly lunges at her. The nail-biting incident was caught on camera in Bacău, Romania, […]

Ghislaine Maxwell jail accused of massive coronavirus cover-up at height of the pandemic

THE jail where Ghislaine Maxwell is being held was accused of a massive coronavirus cover-up at the height of the pandemic, it has been revealed. The disgraced British socialite has been sent to the tough Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. News of the prison’s past comes as Maxwell faces decades in prison on charges […]

Hundreds of skinned foxes piled up in ‘blood mountain’ before their fur is sold as coats on British high streets

HUNDREDS of skinned foxes have been filmed tossed onto a massive blood mountain before their fur is turned into coats for British high streets, warn campaigners. Activists’ disturbing footage shows the shocking suffering of thousands of foxes and raccoon dogs, whose caged lives end in painful, protracted deaths on fur farms in Asia. The UK […]

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive for Coronavirus But Says He Feels ‘Perfectly Well’

Bolsonaro, who announced his results live on CNN Brazil, added he is taking hydroxychloroquine

Russian Space Agency Official Accused of Relaying Information to Spy Agency Charged With Treason

(MOSCOW) — An adviser to the director of Russia’s state space corporation has been detained on treason charges, the nation’s top security agency said Tuesday. Ivan Safronov, a former journalist who served as an adviser to Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin, was detained in Moscow by agents of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main KGB…

Dutch Police Arrest 6 Men After Uncovering Makeshift Soundproof ‘Torture Chamber’

Authorities said police conducted the raid before the torture chamber could be used and alerted potential victims

Johnny Depp Takes Stand in U.K. Libel Trial Denying Claims of Abuse

(LONDON) — Johnny Depp gave evidence in a London court on Tuesday, denying claims that he hit ex-wife Amber Heard and accusing her of assaulting him and depicting him as a “monster.” Depp sat in the witness box in a wood-paneled High Court courtroom on the first day of his libel case against The Sun…

Vladimir Putin Sheds the Last Pretenses of Legitimacy to Extend His Rule

For Russians, Putin's power grab changes nothing. But for the West, it should have game-changing consequences

The U.S. Just Sent 2 Aircraft Carriers to the South China Sea. China Isn’t Happy

China accused the U.S. of flexing its military muscles in the South China Sea by conducting joint exercises with two aircraft carrier groups

Chinese-Owned TikTok Pulls App From Hong Kong Mobile Stores Amid National Security Law

TikTok, which has insisted it operates independently of Beijing despite its Chinese ownership, may be able to argue the withdrawal is a move to escape requests to censor content or share user data

Hong Kong Grants Police Sweeping New Powers Under National Security Law

Police can seek the security minister’s permission to order publishers, service providers and hosting services to remove messages, restrict or cease access to the message, or restrict or cease access by any person to the platform

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro Tested for COVID-19 After Exhibiting Symptoms

Bolsonaro could be seen coughing during a Thursday broadcast on his social networks, when he sat next to six other people, none of whom wore a mask

American Student Released After 486 Days in Egyptian Prison

Mohamed Amashah, 24, had been held on charges of “misusing social media” and “aiding a terrorist group”