Fugitive Mexican ex-governor Duarte arrested in US
Cesar Duarte, fugitive ex-governor of the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, has been arrested in the United States on corruption charges.
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Musk says Tesla close to developing fully autonomous car
Tesla founder Elon Musk said that the world’s recently crowned most valuable auto company could achieve a fully autonomous car by the end of 2020.
Human remains found on Seattle beach by TikTok filmers identified
Officials in Seattle say Jessica Lewis, 35, and her boyfriend Austin Wenner, 27, were shot dead.
WATCH | Facebook failing to protect civil rights – audit
Facebook’s decisions to allow controversial posts by President Donald Trump established a “terrible precedent,” according to an external civil rights audit.
Global coronavirus cases surge past 12 million
More than 12 million coronavirus infections have been recorded across the world, over half in the United States and Latin America.
Satellite Images Reveal Damage At Iranian Nuclear Facility
An incident last week at an Iranian nuclear facility appears to be sabotage. A look at the chief suspects and what the impact could be on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Smog causes an estimated 49 000 deaths in Beijing, Shanghai in 2020
Air pollution has caused an estimated 49 000 deaths and $23 billion in economic losses in the cities of Beijing and Shanghai.
Five million begin lockdown in Melbourne
Five million people in Australia’s second-biggest city, have began a new lockdown, returning to tough restrictions.
Park Won-soon: Mayor of Seoul reported missing with search under way
Park Won-soon disappears after reportedly leaving a message for his daughter, who raised the alarm.
Japan rescuers battle to reach thousands trapped by floods
Japanese emergency services and troops scrambled have to reach thousands of homes cut off by catastrophic flooding and landslides that have killed dozens.
World’s rarest great ape pictured with babies
The sighting of young Cross River gorillas eases fears they will soon die out, conservationists say.
US killing of Iran general was illegal – UN expert
A report says the US failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify killing the Iranian general.
HSBC may have to choose between East and West as China tightens grip on Hong Kong
HSBC has carved out a lucrative role in global banking over the past 155 years by straddling the line between East and West. Now, a political firestorm over the bank’s hometown of Hong Kong could force the bank to choose sides.
Coronavirus: Catalonia makes masks mandatory in public
Everyone over five must wear a mask in public or face a €100 ($113; £90) fine as outbreaks worsen.
The Philippine Government’s COVID-19 Response Has Devastated Its Economy
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s approach to curbing COVID-19 has slammed the breaks on the economy and caused untold pain for millions Filipinos, with hunger and begging on the rise.
Kenyan Health Workers Manage COVID-19, HIV In Nairobi
An HIV outreach worker makes the rounds in a slum in Nairobi, Kenya, checking that clients are taking their medication and doing what they can to protect themselves against the coronavirus.
Thailand could become the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex civil partnerships
Thailand’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft bill that will legally recognize same-sex civil partnerships and give greater rights to same-sex couples, a potential first for any nation in Southeast Asia if passed into law.
U.S. Broadcasting Agency Will Not Extend Visas For Its Foreign Journalists
Dozens of foreign nationals working in the U.S. for Voice of America may have to leave the country, putting some at risk of retribution from their nations’ governments.
George Floyd said officers would ‘kill’ him in new recording transcript
George Floyd said he couldn’t breathe more than 20 times and said officers would “kill” him before he died in Minneapolis police custody, new evidence has showed.
Javicia Leslie will be TV’s first black Batwoman
The actress replaces Ruby Rose, who who shocked fans when she quit the role in May.
Trump ‘bullying’ blamed as key impeachment witness Vindman quits army
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who provided damning impeachment evidence against US President Donald Trump, has retired from the US Army.