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Read MorePolice fire tear gas at dozens of demonstrators calling for the resignation of Lebanon’s political elite.Police fire tear gas at dozens of demonstrators calling for the resignation of Lebanon’s political elite.

Read More A summary of the major developments in the coronavirus outbreak across Australia Good evening, here are the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Australia. This is Naaman Zhou and it’s Friday 7 August. Continue reading…A summary of the major developments in the coronavirus outbreak across AustraliaGood evening, here are the latest developments…

Read More Over 1,000 new deaths and 57,000 new US coronavirus cases yesterday Donald Trump claims Joe Biden is ‘against God’ President bans transactions with Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat Sign up to our First Thing newsletter 11.11am BST Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of US politics, coronavirus crisis and the Black Lives…

Read More Chancellor’s warning comes amid concerns France may lose its travel corridor status Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Rishi Sunak has issued a warning that the UK government will “not hesitate” to impose quarantine restrictions on arrivals from other countries amid concerns that France may be the next destination to…

Read More The US is using national security as an “excuse” to suppress Chinese-owned companies despite them following American rules and regulations, Beijing says, after President Trump issued an order targeting the TikTok and WeChat apps. The ban on the popular apps is an act of “political manipulation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told…

Read MoreCaroline Flack was found dead at her London apartment weeks before she was due to stand trial for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend.Caroline Flack was found dead at her London apartment weeks before she was due to stand trial for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend.

Read More A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent. A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent.

Read More A team of 22 French investigators has started work in Beirut to search for evidence and bodies from Tuesday’s deadly explosion and help Lebanese authorities determine what caused it. Based on information from Lebanon so far, France’s No. 2 forensic police official Dominique Abbenanti says the explosion “appears to be an accident” but…

Read MoreThe huge blast in Beirut’s port can be seen as a tragic symbol of Lebanon’s dysfunction as a state.The huge blast in Beirut’s port can be seen as a tragic symbol of Lebanon’s dysfunction as a state.

Read More Speculation comes after new countries were added to UK list late on Thursday Belgium, Andorra and Bahamas added to UK’s quarantine list NHS must never again be a Covid-only service, doctors warn The Cummings effect: study finds public faith was lost after aide’s trip Global coronavirus updates – live 8.04am BST The BBC…

Read More The 36-year-old follows Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates as fortune passes $100bn for first time Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune has passed $100bn (£76bn) for the first time, adding him to an exclusive club of the world’s centibillionaires, after Facebook’s shares surged on news it is to launch a rival to the video-sharing app TikTok.…

Read More South Africa has more than half of all Covid-19 cases, while Tanzania’s lack of data is a “concern”. South Africa has more than half of all Covid-19 cases, while Tanzania’s lack of data is a “concern”.

Read More Russia boasts that it’s about to become the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials — and scientists worldwide are sounding the alarm that the headlong rush could backfire. Moscow sees a Sputnik-like propaganda victory, recalling…

Read More“He’s against God. He’s against guns,” Mr Trump says of his Democratic challenger.”He’s against God. He’s against guns,” Mr Trump says of his Democratic challenger.

Read More State media say several injured in protests as ambassador to Jordan resigns over ‘state negligence’ Blast timeline: what we know, and what we don’t ‘None of them this time’: Lebanese vow not to let leaders off hook Lebanese security forces fired teargas at demonstrators in Beirut, as rage over the country’s leadership grew…

Read More Exclusive: People reportedly forced on to small boats at gunpoint as gangs move into trade Refugees have told of increasingly brutal tactics used by people-smugglers transporting thousands across the Channel in small boats, as calm seas and the Covid-19 pandemic create a boom in the trade. The Home Office confirmed on Thursday evening…

Read More The most powerful gun lobby in the world has strayed from its core purpose and shot itself in the foot Oliver North cut a lonely figure as he walked through the Indianapolis airport, quietly slipping out of the city midway through the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) convention which was still in progress. A…

Read More Violent clashes between protesters and police in Portland, Oregon, this week have ratcheted up tensions in the city days after an agreement between state and federal officials appeared to bring calm. “You are not demonstrating, you are attempting to commit murder,” Mayor Ted Wheeler said Thursday in a hastily called news conference alongside…

Read More How many U.S. children and teens are infected? “The bottom line is we just don’t know yet the degree to which children can transmit the virus,” said Dr. Tina Hartert of Vanderbilt University, who is leading the government-funded study. Evidence from the U.S., China and Europe shows children are less likely to become…

Read More A traditional council is to open Friday in the Afghan capital to decide the release of a final 400 Taliban __ the last hurdle to the start of negotiations between Kabul’s political leadership and the Taliban in keeping with a peace deal the United States signed with the insurgent movement in February. The…

Read MoreHealth experts at University of Washington say nearly 300,000 people could die from COVID-19 in the US by December 1.Health experts at University of Washington say nearly 300,000 people could die from COVID-19 in the US by December 1.

Read More There could be a renewed focus on international cooperation – but Biden would not be great news for Boris Johnson’s Britain European leaders, desperate for an end to the Trump presidency, are being warned that four years of Joe Biden may present them with new challenges and not a simple restoration of the…

Read More France president seizes moment for influence with visit to Lebanon after explosion trailing ‘new political deal’ Emmanuel Macron’s move to boost his country’s influence in Lebanon has shown a French president with the confidence, and political instinct, to seize his moment on the world stage. Two days after the devastating explosion tore through…

Read More In contrast, letter in English on same issue said university had ‘unequivocal commitment to freedom of expression’ The University of New South Wales has been criticised for issuing a letter in Chinese that differs from a letter in English explaining its deletion of a tweet that was critical of China’s human rights abuses.…

Read MoreLebanese security forces deployed tear gas on a group of demonstrators near parliament.Lebanese security forces deployed tear gas on a group of demonstrators near parliament.

Read More US study says 300,000 Americans could die from coronavirus, Bolsonaro urges Brazilians to ‘get on with life’; Africa passes 1m cases Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The World Health Organization has warned against “vaccine nationalism”, cautioning richer countries that if they keep treatments to themselves they cannot expect to…

Read MoreHuge parliamentary win could enable the Rajapaksa brothers to change the constitution and strengthen dynastic rule.Huge parliamentary win could enable the Rajapaksa brothers to change the constitution and strengthen dynastic rule.

Read More“A food crisis and hunger” may occur if the wheat from the port is not replaced, the ambassador said.”A food crisis and hunger” may occur if the wheat from the port is not replaced, the ambassador said.

Read More Revenue collapses by 16% in Australia and 13% in the UK, while Foxtel loses 12% of its subscribers in Australia News Corp has posted a US$1.5bn loss, with its Australian and United Kingdom newspaper businesses suffering sharp declines in revenue and its Foxtel pay-TV business in Australia bleeding subscribers, new financial results for…

Read MoreBeginning in 45 days, any US transaction with parent company ByteDance will be banned.Beginning in 45 days, any US transaction with parent company ByteDance will be banned.

Read More (NEW YORK) — A New York judge knocked down President Donald Trump’s bid to delay a lawsuit from a woman who accused him of rape, ruling in a decision released Thursday that the presidency doesn’t shield him from the case. Pointing to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the president isn’t immune…

Read More Due to the size of Guyana’s economy, the impact of increased oil production in the coming years will place the country as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.Due to the size of Guyana’s economy, the impact of increased oil production in the coming years will place the country as one of…

Read More President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting U.S. residents from doing any business with TikTok or the apps’ Chinese owner ByteDance Ltd., beginning 45 days from now. The move comes as Trump seeks the divestment of the popular video app, citing national security risks to the U.S. It threatens penalties on any…

Read More PM and president’s party wins ‘super majority’ that will allow them to carry out constitutional changes Sri Lanka’s ruling Rajapaksa brothers have secured a two-thirds majority in parliamentary elections, giving them powers to change the constitution and unravel democratic safeguards. Final results on Friday showed that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Sri Lanka Podujana…

Read MoreA “hell ant” some 99 million years ago used its scythe-like jaws to trap a baby roach for its next meal — but then the pair got stuck in sap and were preserved for scientists to discover centuries later.A “hell ant” some 99 million years ago used its scythe-like jaws to trap a baby…