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May 30, 2020September 23, 2020 US NEWS World

George Floyd protests: man killed in Detroit as demonstrations rage across US – live

Crowds call for justice in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Kentucky, New York and California
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April 8, 2020September 23, 2020 Corona Virus Health US NEWS

Coronavirus US live: US sees largest single-day Covid-19 death toll reported by any country

US sees highest one-day death toll from coronavirus
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Black Americans dying in greater numbers from Covid-19
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March 18, 2020September 25, 2020 Health World

Coronavirus live news: outbreak reaches every US state as Australia says measures could last six months

EU implements strictest travel ban in history; Australian PM declares ‘human biosecurity emergency’; British restaurants and museums close. Follow the latest updates.

Chen Qiushi: Chinese journalist missing since February 'under state supervision' September 24, 2020
Chen Qiushi disappeared in February after reporting on the outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan.
Vietnam police seize more than 320,000 used condoms September 24, 2020
The condoms were washed and reshaped with wooden dildos before being resold as new, local media say.
Tasmania pilot whales: Australia to euthanise stranded animals September 24, 2020
Rescuers say it is the "most humane" thing to do as the whales are too exhausted to be saved.
North Korea 'killed and burned South Korean official' September 24, 2020
The man, who disappeared from a patrol boat, was killed as an anti-coronavirus measure, Seoul says.
Xinjiang: Large numbers of new detention camps uncovered in report September 24, 2020
China has a far bigger network of detention centres than was previously thought, a report says.
China’s new richest person is a bottled water tycoon September 24, 2020
Zhong Shanshan’s net worth reached $58.7bn thanks to his water and vaccine firms.
Rugby Championship: New Zealand oppose schedule that means Christmas in quarantine September 24, 2020
New Zealand Rugby criticises December's Rugby Championship schedule because players will be forced to spend Christmas in quarantine.
Shaheen Bagh: India celebrates grandmother on Time magazine's icon list September 24, 2020
Bilkis, 82, is joined on the list by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and actor Ayushmann Khurana.
Pilot whales Tasmania: Rescuing whales in Australia's worst stranding September 24, 2020
Nearly 400 whales have died in Australia's worst stranding. Jools Farrell told the BBC how rescuers help those still alive.
Heroes in Harm's Way: Covid-19 show sparks sexism debate in China September 23, 2020
A new drama has China asking if women are being written out of its epidemic history.
Farm bills: Are India's new reforms a 'death warrant' for farmers? September 23, 2020
The new bills will loosen rules that have long protected farmers from the vagaries of the market.
Rakhmabai Raut: The Indian child bride whose divorce Queen Victoria approved September 23, 2020
Rakhmabai Raut won a historic battle to get a divorce. But she was a pioneer in more ways than one.
Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore September 22, 2020
The case described by some as a "David versus Goliath battle" has stirred up debate in Singapore.
Bollywood bets on the small screen as Covid shuts cinemas September 22, 2020
The pandemic has shaken the film industry, forcing it to think outside of the box office.
The Indian queens who modelled for the world's first vaccine September 19, 2020
The mystery surrounding a 19th Century portrait and its role in one of the first immunisation campaigns.
'I still spend so much time on the kids - that needs to change' September 19, 2020
Sarah Dahia from Australia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.
Singapore rolls out Covid tracing tokens September 19, 2020
Thousands of devices are being distributed to vulnerable groups such as the elderly.
Pakistan outcry over police victim-blaming of gang-raped mother September 19, 2020
A police chief's comments spark an unprecedented backlash after a woman was raped in front of her children.
India's Covid crisis sees rise in child marriage and trafficking September 17, 2020
Reports of under-age marriage and child labour rose as the lockdown pushed people deeper into poverty.
Covid-19 Singapore: A ‘pandemic of inequality’ exposed September 17, 2020
Life has returned to normal for many in Singapore, but one group of people still remain in lockdown.

Tottenham advance to Europa League play-off after scare September 24, 2020
Son Heung-min scores one and sets up two as Tottenham advanced to the Europa League play-off round after a scare against Shkendija in North Macedonia.
US election: McConnell promises an 'orderly' transition of power September 24, 2020
The Senate Republican leader weighed in a day after President Trump cast doubt on the matter.
Breonna Taylor: Family lawyer slams 'devilish' grand jury outcome September 24, 2020
Protests have erupted since the decision, and two officers have been shot in the unrest.
Amazon unveils flying Ring security drone and Luna games service September 24, 2020
One privacy campaign group says it is Amazon's "most chilling home surveillance product" yet.
Germany far right: Intelligence chief forced out amid criticism September 24, 2020
Christof Gramm has faced criticism for his efforts to tackle links between the army and extremism.
Murray to play Wawrinka, Konta to face Gauff at French Open September 24, 2020
Andy Murray will play Stan Wawrinka in the French Open first round and British number one Johanna Konta takes on Coco Gauff.
Michael Kiwanuka wins UK's 2020 Mercury Prize September 24, 2020
The star's soul-searching, self-titled album is named the best British record of the past 12 months.
UK chancellor defends emergency jobs scheme September 24, 2020
Wages will be topped up for six months, but chancellor says it is "impossible" to say how many jobs will be saved.
President Trump sued for fraud by niece Mary September 24, 2020
Mary Trump accuses Donald Trump and siblings of cheating her out of millions in her inheritance.
Pregnant woman rescues husband from shark attack in Florida September 24, 2020
Margot Dukes-Eddy dived into the water to save her husband "without hesitation", police say.
Alexei Navalny has 'bank accounts frozen and flat seized' September 24, 2020
Russia's key opposition figure, recovering from a poisoning, has had his assets frozen, his team says.
F1 drivers mostly opposed to reverse-grid races September 24, 2020
Most Formula 1 drivers are opposed to the idea of holding reverse-grid sprint races in place of qualifying next year.
Volkswagen to compensate workers over Brazil torture September 24, 2020
The German carmaker collaborated with Brazil's military who were hunting for "subversives".
Vietnam police seize more than 320,000 used condoms September 24, 2020
The condoms were washed and reshaped with wooden dildos before being resold as new, local media say.
President Trump booed at Supreme Court as he pays respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg September 24, 2020
The president is heckled while paying his respects to the late justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
France street harassment: Strasbourg woman attacked 'for wearing skirt' September 24, 2020
The woman in Strasbourg says she was attacked in broad daylight by three men for wearing a skirt.
Google removes Uluru virtual walk from Street View September 24, 2020
Parks Australia had requested user-generated images from the sacred site be immediately removed.
Belarus: Video shows protester's 'taxi escape' from police September 24, 2020
Demonstrations have continued in Belarus since the president declared victory in last month's election.
Dutch celebs face backlash over Covid rebellion September 24, 2020
Young stars have been criticised after announcing they were abandoning efforts to combat the virus.
Man dies from eating more than a bag of liquorice a day September 24, 2020
The 54-year-old construction worker ate a bag-and-a-half of black liquorice every day, doctors say.