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India’s COVID deaths rise by record 4,205 to cross 250,000 mark
Death toll surges past a grim milestone as the pandemic rages across the vast country of 1.35 billion people.
UK plans to fine social media firms if they fail to curb abuse
The new bill lets gov't pursue criminal action against named senior managers whose firms fail to comply with the rules.
Taiwan reports record 16 cases, eyes tighter rules for businesses
The island has already restricted public gatherings after finding a cluster of cases with no clear source of infection.
COVID variant first detected in India found in 44 countries: WHO
B.1.617 variant of virus found in samples uploaded to open-access database 'from 44 countries in all six WHO regions'.
Horrifying Photographs Capture The Deadly Israeli–Palestinian Violence
Scores of people have been killed in some of the worst fighting between the Israelis and Palestinians since the 2014 Gaza war.
US must put ‘brakes on the Israelis’ as violence rises: Activists
Israel has little incentive to de-escalate without US pressure, Palestine advocates say, as dozens killed in Gaza.
WHO reviewing Seychelles data after fully vaccinated get COVID
Country's health ministry says a third of those diagnosed with COVID-19 in past week had had both doses of vaccine.
‘Perfect storm’ propels Demon Slayer into the record books
Experts say franchise's success reflects slow-burn development and a story with global appeal.
Arbery killing: Three plead not guilty to US hate crime charges
Three men face federal hate crime charges for Ahmaud Arbery's 2020 killing that helped prompt anti-racism protests.
Indian workers who built US Hindu temple file suit alleging abuse
The complaint filed on behalf of more than 200 Indian workers alleges 'shocking violations' of US labour laws.
US mask manufacturers ask Biden administration for help
US manufacturers are stuck with hundreds of millions of unsold face masks due to low-priced imports, they say.
Cathie Wood’s misery mounts as ARKK ETF’s assets drop below $20BN
Caught in a broad tech selloff, Wood's Ark Innovation exchange traded fund has fallen for nine of the past 10 sessions.
Israeli air strike destroys Gaza tower block
Hamas says it launched 130 rockets towards Israel after a residential tower Gaza collapsed after an Israeli air raid.
Biden announces new incentives to boost vaccination rates
The new efforts include a partnership with Uber and Lyft who have offered to pay for rides to and from vaccinations.
Arab League condemns Israeli air strikes on Gaza
Head of regional body accuses Israel of stoking tensions, provoking violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.
Petrol shortages sweep US as Colonial Pipeline remains down
Four days into the crisis, Colonial Pipeline Co has only managed to restart a small segment of its pipeline.
Instagram, Twitter blame glitch for deleted Sheikh Jarrah posts
The non-profit 7amleh received over 200 complaints about deleted posts and suspended accounts related to Sheikh Jarrah.
Ukraine says Russia still has 100,000 troops near its borders
Russian troops remain positioned near eastern Ukraine and in Crimea despite pullback order, says state security chief.
Candidate registration opens for Iran’s presidential election
Potential candidates have until Saturday to formally enter the race to replace outgoing President Hassan Rouhani.