Scientists round on UK over plan to end COVID curbs
'I believe that the strategy of herd immunity is actually murderous,' US scientist William Haseltine said.
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Rescuers rush to help as Europe’s flood toll surpasses 125
Unprecedented floodwaters devastate Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands with hundreds of people still missing.
Chinese spacecraft aces inaugural flight, aerospace agency says
China's main space contractor did not say how high the spacecraft flew or elaborate on its flight path.
‘Lucky’ few start downsized Hajj pilgrimage amid restrictions
Only 60,000 vaccinated Saudi citizens and residents between the ages of 18 and 65 started the annual ritual.
King of eSwatini appoints new PM as anti-monarchy protests flare
In his first remarks on the protests, the king calls them 'satanic' and says they have taken the country backwards.
Sudan gets $14bn in debt relief from Paris Club
Sudan's overall foreign debt is $70bn, and the Paris Club urged other lenders to provide similar debt forgiveness.
WHO proposes fresh coronavirus mission to China and lab audits
WHO chief sets out five priorities for next stage of probe into the origins of COVID-19.
US retail sales jump in June as Americans dine out and shop
Retail sales rose more than expected in June in another sign of the country's ongoing economic recovery.
World leaders pledge to focus on global vaccination efforts
Key leaders such as China's Xi, Russia's Putin and US's Biden pledge to redouble the worldwide COVID-19 fight.
Iraq PM announces arrests for murder of prominent analyst Hashemi
Friday's announcement marks the first reported arrests made over a killing that shocked the country.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro recovering, hopes to be ‘back in action soon’
The Brazilian president tweeted a stern-faced photo of himself walking in hospital with a drip attached to his neck.
Saudi-UAE: Despite turmoil geopolitical goals remain steadfast
The cause of the current rift between the Gulf heavyweights is more profound than mere economics, analysts say.
US warns investors over risks of doing business in Hong Kong
The US warns China’s push to exert more control over Hong Kong threatens the rule of law and endangers employee data.
97 dead as recovery effort at collapsed Florida condo nears end
The Surfside collapse has raised alarm and focused scrutiny on other older apartment buildings.
Eiffel Tower reopens after nine-month COVID closure
The 'Iron Lady' of Paris has been closed since October, the landmark's longest closure since World War II.
Wildfire in Oregon forces 2,000 to evacuate as US West blazes
Bootleg fire is largest of 71 major wildfires in an unusually busy start to the annual western US fire season.
Why are China’s billionaires suddenly feeling so generous?
Behind the surge in private gift-giving looms the hand of the Chinese government.
Our emojis, ourselves: Why activists want new icons added
While there are already over 3,500 emojis, some see a need for many, many more ahead of World Emoji Day on July 17.
Cuba protests: The economic woes driving discontent
Cuba's economy shrank by 11 percent in 2020, the sharpest contraction since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
All passengers survive after plane makes hard landing in Siberia
Plane, flying from the town of Kedrovy to the regional capital of Tomsk, is found after disappearing from radars.