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Read More Australia and NZ were once both heralded as coronavirus success stories, but Victorian outbreak has sparked anxiety across the Tasman Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Weeks ago they were praised globally as two countries acting in tandem to eliminate the spread of Covid-19. But on Monday, New Zealanders watched…

Read More US cases hit 1.87 million last month, or double the previous record; WHO says pandemic continues to accelerate; Melbourne wakes to strict lockdown Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage July was the worst month of the coronavirus pandemic so far for many countries, with more than 8 million cases recorded…

Read More A generation of undocumented Europeans – inspired by the ‘Dreamers’ in the US – are fighting for residency rights. A new Guardian series hears some of their stories ‘Why do you sound so British?” the immigration officer asked 15-year-old Ijeoma Moore as she followed orders to pack for herself and her 10-year-old brother.…

Read MoreThe woman is in a “serious but stable condition” after being hit by the shark’s tail while snorkelling.The woman is in a “serious but stable condition” after being hit by the shark’s tail while snorkelling.

Read More An infant boy who survived a shooting last year that left his parents and 21 others dead now likes to thumb through picture books and dance to a Batman jingle with his grandmother, according to an uncle who helps care for the 1-year-old. It will be years before Paul Anchondo learns what happened…

Read More Coronavirus has hit the industry hard, with division over how to respond Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage In the champagne vineyards of France, the season of ripening, plumping and sweetening of the grapes ready for harvesting at the end of August, known as the veraison, has begun. Maxime Toubart,…

Read More Chinese students, Mongolian tourists and Palestinians from Gaza are still stranded Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage When her studies in Budapest finished this spring, Puje was meant to return home to Mongolia, where she had a job waiting for her in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. But in mid-March, Mongolia sealed…

Read More Romanian has been described as ‘bravest and most distinguished candidate for the job’ Laura Codruƫa Kövesi made her name as the head of Romania’s respected anti-corruption agency, the DNA. She went after government ministers and mayors, fast becoming a favourite of the European parliament and anti-corruption campaigners. Kövesi was popular with many governments…

Read More Aug 02 (IPS) – Most economists see structural transformation as one of the main routes to Africa’s sustainable development. What it means is changing the share of agriculture, manufacturing and services in an economy. It is a central aim of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Read the full story, “Why the African Free…

Read MoreLocal councillors fear China could use the trip to collect DNA samples for surveillance purposes.Local councillors fear China could use the trip to collect DNA samples for surveillance purposes.

Read More Wearing face shields, masks, two layers of gloves and navy cotton overalls, two scientists carefully lift off a metal manhole cover to reveal the cumulative waste of some 400 migrant workers. As one of them lowers a yellow rubber tube into the fetid sewer outside a dormitory in central Singapore, a third explains…

Read More Wearing face shields, masks, two layers of gloves and navy cotton overalls, two scientists carefully lift off a metal manhole cover to reveal the cumulative waste of some 400 migrant workers. As one of them lowers a yellow rubber tube into the fetid sewer outside a dormitory in central Singapore, a third explains…

Read MoreAround 7,800 people are told to leave their homes in southern California because of the fire.Around 7,800 people are told to leave their homes in southern California because of the fire.

Read More Scenes of economic despair are visible across Lebanon – from shops to homes, businesses to hospitals. Guardian journalist Martin Chulov discusses why the country is verging on financial collapse Across all pockets of a country conditioned to hardship over decades of war and tumult, the effects of a catastrophic economic implosion were evident…

Read More (NEW YORK) — Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the U.S. arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President Donald Trump his concerns about security and censorship surrounding such an acquisition. In a statement, Microsoft said Microsoft and ByteDance have provided notice…

Read More“The Sledgehammer” is caught after releasing a bizarre, tearful video declaring war on security forces.”The Sledgehammer” is caught after releasing a bizarre, tearful video declaring war on security forces.

Read More Outbreaks of Covid-19 recorded on MS Roald Amundsen in Norway and the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Covid-19 has been detected on at least two cruise ships – one in the Arctic and one in the Pacific – just weeks after cruising holidays restarted. At…

Read More In its first public acknowledgement of a deal that could be worth in the billions of dollars, Microsoft said it is continuing talks with TikTok about a potential takeover of the hugely popular app. (Image credit: Elaine Thompson/AP) In its first public acknowledgement of a deal that could be worth in the billions…

Read MoreTop medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.Top medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.

Read MoreIn this era of social distancing, Chris Livesay reports how an ancient place in Rome has become a safe performance space.In this era of social distancing, Chris Livesay reports how an ancient place in Rome has become a safe performance space.

Read MoreUS infections hit 4.6 million with more than 154,000 deaths; UK to roll out millions of 90-minute COVID-19 tests.US infections hit 4.6 million with more than 154,000 deaths; UK to roll out millions of 90-minute COVID-19 tests.

Read More Chinese software companies are feeding data directly to Communist party, says secretary of state, as Microsoft confirms acquisition plans Donald Trump will take action in coming days to tackle an array of national security risks presented by TikTok and other Chinese software companies, Mike Pompeo has said, as Microsoft revealed it was pursuing…

Read MoreThe total number of COVID-19 cases worldwide stands at nearly 18 million, with the highest case totals outside the U.S. in Brazil, India and Russia. Elizabeth Palmer reports.The total number of COVID-19 cases worldwide stands at nearly 18 million, with the highest case totals outside the U.S. in Brazil, India and Russia. Elizabeth Palmer…

Read MoreThree African Americans have been explaining why they left the US to find a better life in Africa.Three African Americans have been explaining why they left the US to find a better life in Africa.

Read More Residents in state of Victoria wake up after first night of curfew; ‘major incident’ declared in Manchester; Nancy Pelosi says she has no confidence in Birx over handling of pandemic. Follow the latest updates Coronavirus global report: ‘response fatigue’ fears as Mexico hits 9,000 daily cases Victoria announces stage four coronavirus lockdown restrictions…

Read More Capital could lose £178m in 2021 as companies decline to send all workers back to offices Major cities such as London face more economic pain as some companies resist the government’s efforts to encourage workers back to their desks this week, economists have warned. Pablo Shah, a senior economist at the Centre for…

Read MoreNearly three times more people died than Iran’s government admitted, records seen by the BBC show.Nearly three times more people died than Iran’s government admitted, records seen by the BBC show.

Read MoreThe US state secretary says Chinese-owned software poses a “broad array” of security risks.The US state secretary says Chinese-owned software poses a “broad array” of security risks.

Read More Lives and livelihoods must be the priorities for the region, not manufacturing an endless emergency World map: which countries have the most cases? “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Across the Pacific, leaders are holding fast to the old political maxim. Some, even, seem happy to have the Covid-19 crisis around.…

Read MoreMeet the ward boys, or hospital assistants, who are the unsung heroes in the fight against Covid-19.Meet the ward boys, or hospital assistants, who are the unsung heroes in the fight against Covid-19.

Read MoreAugust marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.August marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Read More A governor in north-east Nigeria suggests soldiers were behind gunfire that forced his convoy to flee. A governor in north-east Nigeria suggests soldiers were behind gunfire that forced his convoy to flee.

Read MoreA governor in north-east Nigeria suggests soldiers were behind gunfire that forced his convoy to flee.A governor in north-east Nigeria suggests soldiers were behind gunfire that forced his convoy to flee.

Read More Police arrest man, 59, at city centre car park where Deborah Jones, 48, was pronounced dead A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in a car park in Nottingham city centre. Nottinghamshire police said officers were called to the Metro car park on Union Road at 11.05pm…

Read More Premier to outline further details of state’s new lockdown, including industry shutdowns. Follow all the latest news and updates, live Melbourne stage 4 restrictions and coronavirus lockdown rules explained Coronavirus Australia map: tracking new cases, Covid-19 stats and live data by state Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 10.15pm BST It’s the…