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Venezuelan opposition politician Leopoldo Lopez arrives in Spain
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Pope appoints Wilton Gregory as first African American cardinal
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New French coronavirus deaths steady, infections creep up
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Jamal Khashoggi Fast Facts
Although the CIA has concluded that the crown prince personally ordered Khashoggi’s murder, US President Donald Trump has signaled he
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Kim Sei-young claims first major at Women’s PGA Championship
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Prue Leith: NHS can serve ‘delicious’ food on a budget
The Bake Off star leads a review into hospital meals suggesting digital menus and 24 hour food service. Source link
Boris Johnson and Priti Patel ‘should apologise for lawyer attacks’
More than 800 legal professionals accuse ministers of “hostility” which they claim jeopardises safety. Source link
‘Generation Covid’ hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals
People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job. Source link
Isle of Wight tanker stowaways: ‘Special forces involved’
Special forces were involved in the operation on board the vessel off the Isle of Wight. Source link
Coronavirus: Spain imposes national night-time curfew to curb infections
As well as a night-time curfew, travel between regions will be banned under the emergency measures. Source link
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Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree “Humanitarian Ceasefire”: US
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted that the negotiations had been “intensive.” (File) Washington: Armenia and Azerbaijan have again
Trump’s COVID-19 Response A “Screw” Up, Says Obama
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Seychelles election: Wavel Ramkalawan in landmark win
The opposition wins the presidency for the first time since independence from the UK. Source link
Nigeria protests: Police chief deploys ‘all resources’ amid street violence
The shooting of unarmed protesters earlier this week sparked the worst street violence seen in two decades. Source link
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Coronavirus live news: Beijing locks down 10 residential compounds amid new outbreak
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Hong Kong’s Disneyland to reopen on June 18 after coronavirus break
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Explosion leaves 19 dead and 189 injured after tanker truck careers into factory
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US sanctions Russian CHEMICAL research institute, saying it’s ‘connected’ to Triton computer malware
A Moscow research institute involved in developing the S-300 air defense missiles has been blacklisted by the US Treasury Department
Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko investigated for plotting coup
The Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office has launched a criminal case into an alleged coup plot by former President Petro Poroshenko
‘Nothing to do with reality’: Embassy rejects new US claims of Russia’s cyber ops, says they aimed at fomenting Russophobia
Russia’s embassy in the US has trashed charges against six alleged Russian military intelligence officers – accused of cyber attacks
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US sanctions Russian CHEMICAL research institute, saying it’s ‘connected’ to Triton computer malware
A Moscow research institute involved in developing the S-300 air defense missiles has been blacklisted by the US Treasury Department
Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko investigated for plotting coup
The Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office has launched a criminal case into an alleged coup plot by former President Petro Poroshenko
‘Nothing to do with reality’: Embassy rejects new US claims of Russia’s cyber ops, says they aimed at fomenting Russophobia
Russia’s embassy in the US has trashed charges against six alleged Russian military intelligence officers – accused of cyber attacks
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New Zealand government deploys nude ‘porn actors’ in web safety ad
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India and Australia strengthen military ties as tensions simmer in South China Sea
The deals were announced after a virtual summit between prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia and Narendra Modi of India.
As Anger Erupts Across U.S., Law Enforcement Tries to Rein In Protests
Authorities in cities across the U.S. used tear gas, curfews and arrests in an attempt to contain violent protests sparked