COVID roundup: India’s record cases, no masks in Israel
Record cases being reported across the world but some good news from Australia and Israel.
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Saudi, Iranian officials held direct talks in Iraq: Report
Media report says first round of talks held in Baghdad earlier this month with the Iraqi PM facilitating the process.
Prince Philip funeral: Duke of Edinburgh laid to rest
A small, COVID restricted funeral took place for Prince Philip who died on April 9 aged 99.
South Africa regulator recommends lifting pause on J&J vaccine
Health regulator sets conditions for lifting the pause on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
COVID-free Australia ‘in no hurry’ to open its borders
Scott Morrison says he will not put at risk Australians' nearly coronavirus-free lifestyle.
Chad’s Deby takes early election lead as rebels near Ndjamena
Partial results announced as US orders some diplomats to leave Chad amid reports of a rebel convoy nearing Ndjamena.
US, China agree to tackle climate crisis with urgency
US, China agree on need for stronger climate commitments ahead of new round of international talks in Glasgow.
Minnesota police pledge not to harass journalists at protests
Outcry after Minnesota police detain, pepper-spray journalists covering protests over the killing of Daunte Wright.
Biden vows to raise refugee admission cap, but offers few details
Rights groups and lawmakers had criticised US president over earlier plan to keep Trump-era limit in place for 2021.
Canada’s top court could be asked to rule if US safe for refugees
Advocates say deal that allows Canada to quickly expel most asylum seekers at US border should be rescinded.
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny ‘could die at any moment’: Doctor
Doctor says jailed Russian opposition leader at risk of cardiac arrest, kidneys impaired after weeks on hunger strike.
Lebanon faces tough Ramadan amid ‘insane’ food prices
Food prices across Lebanon are soaring as the country goes through its worst economic crisis in decades.
Czechia expels Russian diplomats over 2014 ammunition depot blast
Eighteen Russian diplomats identified as spies given 48 hours to leave the country, officials say.
Bolsonaro-Biden deal to protect the Amazon stalls amid pressure
Indigenous and environmental leaders, and US lawmakers urge Joe Biden to condition aid on action to stem deforestation.
Myanmar military ruler to attend ASEAN summit in 1st foreign trip
Min Aung Hlaing to take part in a summit attended by leaders of Southeast Asian nations in Indonesia next week.
UK royal funeral: Prince Philip laid to rest in Windsor
Queen Elizabeth II sits alone as her husband of 73 years is laid to rest in a socially distanced funeral ceremony.
Desperate Guatemalans ‘risking their lives’ in journey to US
Facing hunger and economic crisis at home, migrants say they have little hope - and no choice but to leave for US.
Sikh community ‘traumatised’ after shooting at US FedEx facility
Four members of local Sikh community killed in attack in US city of Indianapolis this week, advocacy group says.
Iran says suspect behind Natanz plant attack identified
Authorities name 43-year-old Reza Karimi as perpetrator behind nuclear plant attack, say he has fled the country.
Iran nuclear talks to continue amid signs of ‘progress’
Iran’s top negotiator says 'new understanding' emerging after round of talks in Vienna to restore 2015 nuclear deal.