Anger over video of Indian police attacking Dalit couple
Two officials have been removed after the Dalit couple attempted suicide by consuming pesticide.
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In pictures: Severe floods engulf eastern China
Water levels at Poyang lake, in China’s eastern Jiangxi province, are at a record high.
Statue Of Protester Is Removed In England, One Day After Replacing Slave Trader
Officials in Bristol say the artist didn’t have approval to erect the work on the plinth where the Edward Colston statue used to stand. The mayor says the search for a replacement will not be rushed.
‘Russia-backed’ hacker group Cozy Bear accused of trying to steal Covid-19 vaccine data
Hackers backed by the Russian state are allegedly trying to steal Covid-19 vaccine and treatment research from academic and pharmaceutical institutions around the world.
Bolivian sex workers using raincoats to keep ‘safe’
Many Bolivian sex workers say they are using safe measures to return to work
Trump seems unsure how to handle Beijing
Throughout his time in office, US President Donald Trump has blown hot and cold on China.
COVID-19 Vaccine Trails Show Promising Immune Responses: Report
U.S. researchers say an experimental coronavirus vaccine has shown promising immune responses in an on-going…
‘TikTok Changed My Life’: India’s Ban On Chinese App Leaves Video Makers Stunned
Some Indians became known TikTok personalities and even earned money and gifts for their content. The government banned the app as tensions flare with China.
England cricket star ‘excluded’ after breaching bio-secure protocol
England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been “excluded” from the second Test Match against West Indies following a breach of the team’s bio-secure protocols, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.
China says UK is ‘America’s dupe’ for banning Huawei
Beijing has vowed to take measures to protect the interests of Chinese companies.
Siberian heatwave ‘made 600 times more likely by climate change’
The prolonged heatwave in Siberia from January to June, which pushed overall temperatures 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than normal, would have been “almost impossible” if not for human-caused climate change, a new study has found.
China says a US travel ban on Communist Party members would be ‘pathetic’
US media earlier reported the Trump administration was considering a travel ban on party members.
WATCH | China calls US sanctions ‘gangster logic’
China accused the United States of “gangster logic” after US President Donald Trump ordered an end to Hong Kong’s special status under US law.
President Trump and Ivanka criticised over Goya support
The pair shared endorsements for the Hispanic food brand on social media, prompting ethics concerns.
Breonna Taylor: Kenny Stills arrested during Kentucky protest
Stills was one of 87 people detained during protests over the police killing of Breonna Taylor.
India Sets New Record For Its Daily Coronavirus Count
Despite one the world’s earliest and most restrictive lockdowns, India’s numbers continue to soar, exceeded only by the United States and Brazil.
Covid-19 wrap: Global death toll passes 583 000, as US sets record of more than 67 000 new cases
More than 13.59 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 583 005 have died, according to a Reuters tally.
Donald Trump replaces long-time campaign manager amid slide in opinion polls
US President Donald Trump has demoted his long-time campaign manager, a move aimed at shoring up his re-election bid as he trails Democratic candidate Joe Biden in opinion polls less than four months before the 3 November vote.
Indonesia Stumbles As Coronavirus Cases Surge
The archipelago nation has been hit by the virus far more than any other country in Southeast Asia. Epidemiologists says it is due to government failures.
China’s economy returns to growth amid global virus struggle
The Chinese economy returned to growth in the second quarter, marking an important milestone in the global struggle to climb out of the slump brought about by the coronavirus.