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UK PM Boris Johnson to Phase Out Huawei's 5G Role Within Months, Says Report
Officials are drawing up proposals to stop installing new Huawei Technologies equipment in the 5G network in as little as six months, and to speed up the removal of technology that is already in place, the newspaper reported.
As Brazil Struggles with Covid-19, Bolsonaro Dilutes Law Requiring Face Masks be Worn in Public
Bolsonaro also vetoed articles requiring shops and businesses to provide staff with masks and public authorities to distribute masks to economically vulnerable people.
WHO Says First Alerted to Virus By Its Office, Not China
The UN health body has been accused by US President Donald Trump of failing to provide the information needed to stem the pandemic and of being complacent towards Beijing, charges it denies.
Armed Man who Rammed Gate Near Canada PM Trudeau's Residence Acted Alone, Say Police
Trudeau was not at home when the incident occurred on Thursday morning. Trudeau and his family live in a large house on the grounds of Rideau Hall, which sits on an 88-acre (0.35 square km) wooded estate.
‘America's Worst President…’: As US Struggles with Covid-19, Trump Heads to Rushmore for Fireworks
Donald Trump, who has seemingly turned a blind eye to the shocking increase in the number of virus cases in many US states, has been openly exuberant about the Rushmore event.
New Zealand Health Minister Drives to Beach During Lockdown, Quits After Public Backlash
Outgoing minister David Clark described himself as 'an idiot' in April after admitting he breached strict lockdown orders by taking a 20-kilometre (12-mile) drive to the beach with his family.
US Commerce Chief Says Firms May Rethink Hong Kong Offices after China Security Law
Wilbur Ross said those companies based in Hong Kong will begin to rethink whether the new rules and the new relationship between Hong Kong and mainland China will let Hong Kong be as favourable a place to have headquarters as it used to be.
'More and More Angry at China': As US Coronavirus Death Toll Climbs, Trump Reacts
The global pandemic, which Trump blames on Beijing, has intensified already strong tensions between the two countries over an ongoing trade war.
19 killed, 6 injured after Explosion in Medical Clinic in Iran's Tehran
A video posted on social media appeared to show multiple explosions at the north Tehran site and another showed firefighters using a ladder to reach the roof of the building.
India Supports UN Initiative to Stop Spread of Covid-19 Misinformation, Fake News
The UN had launched ‘Verified’, an initiative to combat the growing scourge of COVID-19 misinformation by increasing the volume and reach of trusted, accurate information.
HIV Drug Combo Used in India Showed No Benefit for Hospitalised Covid-19 Patients in UK Trial
In March, the RECOVERY trial was established as a randomised clinical trial to test a range of potential treatments for COVID-19, including lopinavir-ritonavir, an antiviral treatment commonly used to treat HIV.
Scientists Develop New Method to Detect Potential Hotspots for Increased Covid-19 Spread
According to the scientists, the novel technique can help identify the most crowded areas such as a city centre, where asymptomatic carriers have a high probability of coming into close contact with large number of people.
'Window is Closing' for US to Get Coronavirus Under Control, Warns Health Secretary
Several US states, including Texas and Washington state, and localities have paused their reopening plans or reimposed some restrictions in hopes of curbing the spread of the virus.
Malawi Opposition Leader Lazarus Chakwera Wins Presidential Election Re-run
Chakwera, 65, secured the required majority, with 58.57% of the vote on Tuesday, the electoral commission said, beating Mutharika. Chakwera won election to a five-year term as president of the nation of 18 million people.
Singapore Teacher Accused of Taking Over 160 Upskirt Videos of Women for 3 Years at School
From April to October 2015, he allegedly filmed eight women at the school on more than 15 occasions, and recording nine upskirt videos of eight women in the first half of 2016.
US Coronavirus Cases Reach Biggest Single-day Increase of Pandemic
The new record for positive tests comes as several states at the center of a new surge in infections took steps back from efforts to ease restrictions on busi.