Mud-hut homes near Venezuela’s capital signal growing desperation
Venezuelan families on the outskirts of Caracas are expanding a settlement of mud-and-bamboo homes lacking running water, power and sewer services, in another sign of declining living standards amid a six-year economic crisis.
UK death toll from confirmed COVID-19 cases rises by 181 to 41,662
The United Kingdom’s death toll from confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose by 181 to 41,662 as of 1600 GMT on June 12, according to government data released on Saturday.
Russian ministers to visit Turkey for talks on Sunday
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu will visit Turkey on Sunday for talks, the two countries’ foreign ministries said on Saturday, with media reports saying discussions would focus on Libya.
Uzbek policemen charged with torture after detained man’s death
Three Uzbek policemen have been arrested and charged with illegally detaining and torturing a man who then died in hospital, the Prosecutor General’s office said on Saturday.
Ukraine alleges $5 million bribe over Burisma, no Biden link
Ukrainian officials on Saturday said they were offered $5 million in bribes to end a probe into energy company Burisma’s founder, but said there was no connection to former board member Hunter Biden whose father is running for the U.S. presidency.
Several thousand rally in Paris anti-racism protest
Several thousand people denounced police violence in an anti-racism protest in central Paris on Saturday, as a wave of anger continued to sweep the world following the death of African American George Floyd.
Police use tear gas in Paris protest
Police fired tear gas at protesters on Saturday in central Paris, where thousands gathered for a demonstration against racism and police violence.
North Korea warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South
The sister of North Korea’s leader has warned of retaliatory measures against South Korea that could involve the military, in the latest escalation of tensions over defectors from the North who have been sending back propaganda and food.
Greece ready to open to tourists, PM says safety is top priority
The safety of tourists is a top priority for Greece as it opens its airports to foreign visitors, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Saturday on a visit to the popular holiday island of Santorini.
Astrazeneca wins coronavirus vaccine deal with Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands
British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc said on Saturday it signed a contract with Italy, Germany, France and the Netherlands to supply Europe with a vaccine against the coronavirus, with deliveries starting by the end of 2020.
