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Brazil now fourth highest in COVID-19 deaths

The number of COVID-19 fatalities in Brazil has risen by almost 1,000 in a day, making the country's overall death toll the world's fourth-highest. BBC News reports its figure of 28,834 has now surpassed France, an

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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Netflix speaks up about George Floyd incident

Netflix has taken to social media to “speak up” following nationwide protests in the US over the death of George Floyd citing “a duty to our Black members, employees, creators, and talent.” The streaming gi

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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George Floyd protests erupt in at least 30 US cities

Protests have erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The former officer seen in a video with his knee on Floyd'

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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The US terminates relationship with WHO

US President Donald Trump has announced that he is terminating the country's relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO). Trump has accused the WHO of failing to hold Beijing to account for the coronaviru

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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India to loosen lockdown despite record cases

India has announced plans to further ease a strict national lockdown even as the country reported a record daily rise in new coronavirus cases. BBC News reports from 9th June, restaurants, hotels, shopping centres

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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Former cop charged in US death of unarmed black man

A former Minneapolis police officer has been arrested and charged with murder and manslaughter following the death of an unarmed black man in custody. Derek Chauvin is shown in the footage kneeling on George Floyd'

Tifa Vataiki 1 min read
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Pakistani villager urges India to return 'spy' pigeon

A Pakistani villager has urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to return his pigeon, currently being held in India on charges of spying. The man, who lives just 4 kilometres from the border, said he flew his pi

Naveel Krishant 1 min read