Australia’s largest states further ease coronavirus curbs
Australia’s two largest states will further ease public coronavirus restrictions at libraries, community centres and nightclubs, officials said on Sunday, despite recording increases in new infections.
Hong Kong riot cop rebuked for chanting ‘black lives matter’
A Hong Kong riot cop who was filmed chanting “black lives matter” and “I can’t breathe” on patrol during a demonstration on Friday has been reprimanded by authorities, according to media reports.
Australian police arrest two after Captain Cook statue defaced
Australian police said they arrested two women after a statute of British explorer James Cook, captain of the first Western ship to reach the east coast of Australia, was defaced early on Sunday in Sydney.
South Korea says North Korea should honour agreements
South Korea’s Unification Ministry on Sunday said North Korea should honor past agreements signed between the two countries, a day after Pyongyang warned of retaliatory measures against the south that could involve the military.
China reports 57 new confirmed, 9 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases for June 13
China reported 57 new confirmed COVID-19 cases for June 13, the highest since April 13, according to data released by the national health authority on Sunday.
Businessman close to Maduro arrested; Venezuela slams ‘arbitrary detention’
Authorities in Cape Verde have arrested a businessman close to Venezuela’s socialist President Nicolas Maduro, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Saturday, a move Venezuelan authorities called a violation of international law.
Police converge at Paris’ Arc de Triomphe to protest government line
Dozens of police cars converged at the Arc de Triomphe in central Paris on Saturday in defiance of the government, days after authorities promised “zero tolerance” for racism within law enforcement staff.
Venezuela’s Guaido says opposition will not recognize ‘false’ electoral body
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Saturday the opposition would not recognize a “false” electoral body named by the government-friendly Supreme Court, while his allies pledged to extend the term of the current legislature.
Militants kill 20 soldiers, 40 civilians in northeast Nigeria attacks
Islamic militants killed at least 20 soldiers and more than 40 civilians and injured hundreds in twin attacks in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state on Saturday, residents and a civilian task force fighter said.
Tourists dip their toes in water as top Mexican beach getaway reopens
Foreign visitors have begun to trickle back to the white sands and warm waters of Mexico’s Caribbean coast as its popular beaches gradually reopen to tourism with new sanitary measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
