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Read More Calls for boycott of French goods after president’s remarks at tribute to murdered teacher Samuel Paty France has appealed for foreign governments to stamp out calls by what it calls a “radical minority” for a boycott of French products after Emmanuel Macron’s public backing of the Muhammad caricatures. The appeal came as anger…

Read More Survey showed a decline in populist tendencies during 2020 in all eight European countries surveyed Support for populist beliefs in Europe has fallen markedly over the past year, a major YouGov survey suggests, with significantly fewer people across a range of countries likely to agree with key statements designed to measure it. The…

Read MoreA US-brokered truce came into effect on Monday but like two previous peace attempts, it is struggling to hold.A US-brokered truce came into effect on Monday but like two previous peace attempts, it is struggling to hold.

Read More Downing Street faces Tory revolt as MPs grow angry at government’s refusal to extend scheme during October half term Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage 10.20am GMT Thousands of free meals will be provided to children by businesses, local authorities and community groups across England, including Conservative-run councils, on the…

Read More The five days of hearings will focus on alleged abuses of process committed by Canadian and U.S. authorities during Meng’s December 2018 arrest at Vancouver International Airport. Meng, 48, is charged by the United States with bank fraud for allegedly misleading HSBC about Huawei’s business dealings in Iran, causing the bank to break…

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Read MoreGanja city has been hit three times in the war over Nagorno-Karabakh, killing at least 26 people including a baby girl.Ganja city has been hit three times in the war over Nagorno-Karabakh, killing at least 26 people including a baby girl.

Read More A top government advisor has warned that the second wave of coronavirus is likely to be worse than the first, adding that Sunday’s 52,010 new cases might only be half the real figure, and more severe lockdowns could be looming. “It’s a difficult situation, even critical” said Jean-François Delfraissy, who leads the scientific…

Read More China says it will impose sanctions on top US weapons manufacturers over a massive sale of their products to Taiwan. The Pentagon approved the deal last week, infuriating Beijing. The US plans to deliver three weapon systems worth an estimated $1.8 billion to Taiwan. They include truck-based rocket launchers produced by Lockheed Martin,…

Read More Thousands of Chileans flocked to the streets on Sunday evening after early results showed an overwhelming victory of the “Approve” campaign, which sought to replace the current constitution with a new set of laws. Supporters of the constitutional change celebrated their win late into the night, setting off fireworks, beating drums and pots,…

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Read More Lockdowns imposed in Australia have helped to slow the spread of Covid-19 and also saved the lives of around 400 people who would have died from respiratory illnesses, according to a research paper published on Monday. The Actuaries Institute has noticed a shortfall when comparing verified deaths to the number expected during the…

Read More Covid-19 concerns and pessimism that a US fiscal stimulus package can be passed before next week’s election drag markets lower 9.02am GMT The German Ifo business climate index is worse than expected at 92.7, down from 93.4 in September and versus expectations of a reading of 93. #Germany Ifo Business Climate at 92.7…

Read MoreChina says it is imposing sanctions to ‘uphold national interests’ after US approved $1.8bn in new weapons for Taiwan.China says it is imposing sanctions to ‘uphold national interests’ after US approved $1.8bn in new weapons for Taiwan.

Read MoreThe hypocrisy of the Taliban’s mantra of inclusion has been exposed during the intra-Afghan negotiations in Doha.The hypocrisy of the Taliban’s mantra of inclusion has been exposed during the intra-Afghan negotiations in Doha.

Read MoreParliament closed for two days after police officer at the complex tests positive amid new surge in country’s cases.Parliament closed for two days after police officer at the complex tests positive amid new surge in country’s cases.

Read More Campaigners report job losses and jailing of those airing grievances – and urge global fashion brands to stand up for workers’ rights On the morning of 4 May, Zar Zar Tun, a Burmese garment worker, led a strike at a factory in the city of Yangon. Within 24 hours she was an inmate…

Read More Exclusive: Hospitals in England each have up to £20m less than they need to cope in coming months Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The NHS has been given in excess of £1bn less than it needs to tackle the second wave of Covid-19, deal with the coming winter and…

Read More US expert Dr Anthony Fauci says it should be known by early December if vaccine is safe to roll out Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Hopes are rising that a coronavirus vaccine will be approved by the end of the year, with healthcare workers receiving their first dose in…

Read More Chinese leaders met Monday to formulate an economic blueprint for the next five years that is expected to emphasize development of semiconductors and other technology at a time when Washington is cutting off access to U.S. technology. President Xi Jinping’s government is working to promote self-sustaining growth supported by domestic consumer spending and…

Read MoreMohammad Ikram was born without arms but hasn’t let anything stop him from his childhood dream of playing the game.Mohammad Ikram was born without arms but hasn’t let anything stop him from his childhood dream of playing the game.

Read MoreChief of Staff Mark Meadows says Covid can only be defeated through vaccines and other “mitigation areas”.Chief of Staff Mark Meadows says Covid can only be defeated through vaccines and other “mitigation areas”.

Read More Australia is seeking information from Iran on reports that a British Australian academic who was convicted of espionage has been moved to a mystery location, the foreign minister said on Monday. Kylie Moore-Gilbert was a Melbourne University lecturer on Middle Eastern studies when she was arrested in Iran and sentenced to 10 years…

Read More Trump aide admits ‘we’re not going to control pandemic’ as Pence staff test positive Nearly 60 million Americans cast early vote as record-shattering turnout expected Many midwest Democrats stayed home in 2016. Will they turn out for Biden? 5.16am GMT Hello and welcome to our round-the-clock coverage as the 2020 US election enters…

Read More After four years of Trump, protected places such as national monuments and wildlife refuges have opened to oil drilling, new maps show – with more on the way Continue reading…After four years of Trump, protected places such as national monuments and wildlife refuges have opened to oil drilling, new maps show – with…

Read More With nine days before Election Day, more people already have cast ballots in this year’s presidential election than voted early or absentee in the 2016 race as the start of in-person early voting in big states led to a surge in turnout in recent days. The opening of early voting locations in Florida,…

Read More Over 100,000 march in Minsk threatening Lukashenko with nationwide strike should he refuse to step down Belarusian riot police launched another violent crackdown in Minsk on Sunday evening, throwing stun grenades into crowds of peaceful protesters, chasing people through courtyards and making arrests as they attempted to curtail the 11th consecutive Sunday of…

Read More Authorities test 2.84 million people after 137 asymptomatic cases found – the first local infections in China since 14 October Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage China has detected 137 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases in Kashgar in the north-western region of Xinjiang after one person was found to have the…

Read MoreAn overwhelming majority vote to tear up the dictatorship-era constitution and create a new one.An overwhelming majority vote to tear up the dictatorship-era constitution and create a new one.

Read More On October 24, the 1st Conference of International Hiking Across Magnificent Taihang 2020 kicked off in Jiyuan, the south starting point of the Taihang National Park Forest Trail. The event embodied the spirit of the speech delivered by Secretary General Xi Jinping during his visit to Henan and looked to strengthen the “Henan…

Read More These voters in Philadelphia have broken the monotony of the long voting lines by breaking into dance to the Cha Cha Slide by DJ Casper US 2020 election could have the highest rate of voter turnout since 1908 Many midwest Democrats stayed home in 2016. Will they turn out for Biden? Continue reading…These…

Read More Commander of the ELN guerrillas known for media appearances and online videos is described as criminal by president Iván Duque Colombian security forces have killed a rebel commander known best by his nom de guerre Uriel, during an operation in the coastal Pacific province of Choco, president Iván Duque has said. Uriel, whose…

Read MoreAustralian media says female passengers on flight to Sydney were subject to invasive internal exams at Doha airport.Australian media says female passengers on flight to Sydney were subject to invasive internal exams at Doha airport.

Read More“By naming Archbishop Wilton Gregory as a Cardinal, Pope Francis is sending a powerful message of hope and inclusion to the Church in the United States,” an official said.”By naming Archbishop Wilton Gregory as a Cardinal, Pope Francis is sending a powerful message of hope and inclusion to the Church in the United States,”…

Read More Five aides to US Vice President Mike Pence test positive; WHO warns against ‘vaccine nationalism’; 137 new cases in Xinjiang, China. Follow the latest updates US comes close to new daily case record Dread of history repeating itself grows in Italy as infections rise again Which European nations are getting it right on…