Coronavirus: Mexico’s death toll passes 30,000
The country now has the world’s fifth-highest number of Covid-19 deaths, more than France.
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Ukraine’s Zelensky accused by ex-leader of hosting Russian ‘fifth column’
Ex-president Poroshenko sees Russian influence at work in the new administration.
One of India’s richest minority groups enjoys some of Mumbai’s best rents. Here’s why
“Imagine a world within a world.” That is how Hormuz Bana describes the centuries-old community where he lives in Mumbai — and which is in danger of vanishing.
The Grand Old Man of India who became Britain’s first Asian MP
Indian-born Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Asian to sit in the House of Commons.
Turkish TV: Dramas become a global streaming success
Online streaming is one of the few industries to enjoy a boom out of lockdown restrictions, and Turkish TV dramas have found great success, reaching audiences all over the world.
As U.K. Brings Coronavirus Infection Rate Down, Pubs Cautiously Reopen
After months under lockdown, thousands of pubs in England opened on Saturday. Beer drinkers are calling it their own “Independence Day,” but health experts worry it could spread the coronavirus.
Iran imposes new curbs as coronavirus toll rises
Iranians who do not wear masks will be denied state services and workplaces that fail to comply with health protocols will be shut for a week, President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday as he launched new measures to try to curb the coronavi
Catalonia places 200 000 people under coronavirus lockdown
Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region on Saturday locked down an area with around 200 000 residents near the town of Lerida following a surge in cases of the new coronavirus.
At Least 15 Feared Dead After Torrential Rains Sweep Through Southern Japan
Japanese officials say it’s the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the region. More than 200,000 people were asked to evacuate.
Coronavirus clouds US 4 July Independence Day events
Beaches are closed and fireworks cancelled as the US scales back 4 July amid surging Covid cases.
Australia shark attack: Man killed spearfishing near Fraser Island
The 36-year-old was bitten on the leg in waters near Queensland’s popular Fraser Island.
Donald Trump orders creation of national heroes garden
Angry at the toppling of statues, President Trump wants US heroes honoured in a new national garden.
Japan floods: Heavy rain in Kumamoto prefecture destroys houses
At least 14 people are feared dead after heavy rain in Kumamoto prefecture caused severe flooding,
Portugal slams UK decision to leave it off quarantine list as ‘absurd’
The Portuguese government has denounced the British government’s decision not to lift quarantine for people traveling from mainland Portugal as “absurd” and “senseless,” saying the UK has seven times more coronavirus cases than it does.
Seattle protest: Two women seriously injured by car
The women are seriously injured as the vehicle careers into protesters on a closed highway.
Coronavirus Spain: Catalonia locks down area of 210,000 people
The Spanish region re-imposes restrictions on an area west of Barcelona after a surge in infections.
China Suppression Of Uighur Minorities Meets U.N. Definition Of Genocide, Report Says
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with China expert Adrian Zenz about his research uncovering evidence of birth prevention and mass female sterilization of Uighur Muslims in China.
Coronavirus: Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica reopens to key workers
Access to the structure is initially given only to those who helped fight coronavirus in the city.
Mount Rushmore: Trump denounces ‘angry mobs’ tearing down statues
In a speech at Mount Rushmore, President Trump said the monument “will never be desecrated”.
International Flights Are Ramping Up. Slowly. And With Plenty Of Caveats
Many countries shut down international air travel when the pandemic began. Routes are reopening again, but you may need a COVID-19 test before you board.
Japan flooding: Fears for nursing home amid torrential rain
Fourteen are believed dead at the home on Kyushu, as the PM deploys 10,000 troops to help rescuers.