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Read More City government declares slogan ‘subversive’ and says anyone using it risks prosecution Hong Kong on Thursday banned the most resonant slogan of its protest movement as those who had taken to the streets over the past year appeared to be laying low the day after the introduction of sweeping draconian national security laws…

Read More We will not change our policies or approach, says Zuckerberg More than 500 companies are protesting against hate speech Mark Zuckerberg has dismissed the threat of a punishing boycott from major advertisers pressing Facebook to take a stronger stand on hate speech and said they will be back “soon enough”. According to a…

Read More Security experts have warned of new Mac ransomware being spread via pirated software from torrent sites. The virus is so new that there is currently no known way to recover lost files. Once installed, the malware begins to spread itself “liberally” around the hard drive, though much of the nefarious software’s behavior is…

Read More A court’s surprisingly light sentences for seven Papuan activists highlights how far the Black Lives Matter protests have reverberated in Indonesia. A court’s surprisingly light sentences for seven Papuan activists highlights how far the Black Lives Matter protests have reverberated in Indonesia.

Read More Sentencing delayed after Safiyya Amira Shaikh tells friend she wanted to ‘go through with it’ Sentencing of an Islamic State supporter who plotted to blow up St Paul’s Cathedral at Easter has been postponed after she was recorded in a prison phone call saying she had wanted to “go through with it” and…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jul 02 (IPS) – Unless there is a restructuring of debt for developing countries, the servicing for this debt will take away valuable resources from these nations that are needed to prevent the further suffering of people during the coronavirus pandemic — particularly with regards to safeguarding the health systems, and…

Read MoreThe fires raise even more concern during the coronavirus pandemic, as the smoke could add complications for COVID-19 patients.The fires raise even more concern during the coronavirus pandemic, as the smoke could add complications for COVID-19 patients.

Read MoreBritish socialite charged with perjury, conspiracy and transporting minors with intent to engage in criminal sex acts.British socialite charged with perjury, conspiracy and transporting minors with intent to engage in criminal sex acts.

Read MoreHachalu Hundessa’s songs called for greater rights for ethnic Oromos, who have staged huge protests after he was shot dead.Hachalu Hundessa’s songs called for greater rights for ethnic Oromos, who have staged huge protests after he was shot dead.

Read MoreAs international criticism grows over new measures threatening Hong Kong’s autonomy, Beijing warns others to stay out of its affairs.As international criticism grows over new measures threatening Hong Kong’s autonomy, Beijing warns others to stay out of its affairs.

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Read More Disproportionate use of stop and search risks alienating black men, says Sir Thomas Winsor Efforts to improve diversity among police officers are at risk of being thwarted by the disproportionate use of stop and search powers against black men, a senior policing watchdog has warned. Police chiefs have previously said that a drive…

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jul 02 (IPS) – The Covid-19 crisis has had several unexpected effects, including renewed attention to food security concerns. Earlier understandings of food security in terms of production self-sufficiency have given way to importing supplies since late 20th century promotion of trade liberalization. Read the full story, “Rethink Food Security…

Read MoreThe reopening of businesses has spurred job growth but a rise in Covid-19 cases may hamper recovery.The reopening of businesses has spurred job growth but a rise in Covid-19 cases may hamper recovery.

Read MoreJeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell has been arrested by the FBI, report says.Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell has been arrested by the FBI, report says.

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jul 02 (IPS) – Ahunna Eziakonwa is Assistant Secretary General, Assistant Administrator and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa – where she oversees development programmes across 46 countries in Sub Saharan Africa.1 July 2020 was supposed to be the official date to start trading under the African Continental Free…

Read More The UK High Court has ruled that Venezuela’s legitimate president is in fact its self-proclaimed leader Juan Guaido, and not the elected Nicolas Maduro, in a bizarre legal battle for $1 billion of gold bullion. The Bank of England (BOE) holds close to $2 billion of Venezuela’s gold for safekeeping. With both the…

Read More Hunspach, in Alsace, a ‘peaceful’ settlement of 652 inhabitants, is unlikely to remain so for long French people have chosen Hunspach, once part of Sweden, in Alsace as their favourite village of 2020. The village of 652 inhabitants, on France’s eastern border with Germany, was selected in a TV poll of 700,000 viewers.…

Read MoreTokyo agreed to buy 2 Aegis Ashore systems under pressure from Trump, but with him now distracted and Japanese residents fuming, the deal is off.Tokyo agreed to buy 2 Aegis Ashore systems under pressure from Trump, but with him now distracted and Japanese residents fuming, the deal is off.

Read More India’s push against Chinese mobile apps has been given an unexpected impetus after an official in the state of Uttar Pradesh promised to hand out face masks in exchange for deleting the government-blacklisted software. New Delhi recently banned 59 Chinese-owned applications – including the immensely popular TikTok – over concerns that their developers…

Read More More than 140 teams of researchers are racing to develop a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine Researchers around the world are racing to develop a vaccine against Covid-19, with more than 140 candidate vaccines now tracked by the World Health Organization (WHO). Continue reading…More than 140 teams of researchers are racing to develop…

Read MoreExperts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak.Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak.

Read More 52,000 new coronavirus cases announced yesterday Alarm grows over Covid-19 spike among young Trump continues to describe ‘Russian bounty’ story as a hoax Sign up to our First Thing newsletter 12.20pm BST The president has made much in recent days of his insistence that statues and memorials should not be coming down in…

Read More Their actions in a township were branded degrading and inhumane by South Africa’s housing minister. Their actions in a township were branded degrading and inhumane by South Africa’s housing minister.

Read More Prosecutors receive brief of evidence relating to the ABC’s reporting on alleged war crimes by Australian forces in Afghanistan The Australian Federal Police has referred a brief of evidence to prosecutors relating to the ABC’s investigation of alleged war crimes by Australian troops in Afghanistan. In a statement on Thursday, the AFP said…

Read More The US is now recording more than 50,000 new cases a day, as infections surge among young Americans. Plus, the black cyclists leading a ‘justice ride’ Good morning. As the US rocketed to another daily case record on Wednesday – an unprecedented 52,000 confirmed new coronavirus infections – Donald Trump repeated his assertion…

Read MoreKilling of Oromo singer and activist Haacaaluu Hundeessaa sparked two days of protests that left some 80 people dead.Killing of Oromo singer and activist Haacaaluu Hundeessaa sparked two days of protests that left some 80 people dead.

Read MoreParis says Turkey targeted a French frigate in the Mediterranean – a claim Ankara strongly denies.Paris says Turkey targeted a French frigate in the Mediterranean – a claim Ankara strongly denies.

Read MoreAt the National Gallery of Australia, an ambitious conservation project is under way on one of its most significant works by Jackson Pollock.At the National Gallery of Australia, an ambitious conservation project is under way on one of its most significant works by Jackson Pollock.

Read MoreAnti-Blackness is not an individual feeling, but systemic global conditioning.Anti-Blackness is not an individual feeling, but systemic global conditioning.

Read MorePopular Oromo musician Hachalu Hundessa is being buried as unrest over his death spreads.Popular Oromo musician Hachalu Hundessa is being buried as unrest over his death spreads.

Read More Education secretary to publish guidance for primary and secondary schools on how to deal with Covid-19 outbreaks Oxford offers best hope of vaccine this year, MPs told Leicester outbreak driven by under-19s and workers Coronavirus – latest global updates See all our coronavirus coverage 10.19am BST The NAHT, the union for head teachers,…

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Read More President Vladimir Putin urged Russians to envisage the country they wanted to leave behind for their children and grandchildren during a historic vote this week to extend his rule. It was just such an era of stagnation — the infamous “period zastoya” between the mid-1960s and mid-1980s mainly under Leonid Brezhnev — that…

Read MoreTurkey’s highest court convenes to decide status of the Hagia Sophia, but experts say a legal ruling is only symbolic.Turkey’s highest court convenes to decide status of the Hagia Sophia, but experts say a legal ruling is only symbolic.