Israeli defence chief says he’s preparing for consequences of West Bank annexations
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Monday he ordered the military to step up preparations for Israel’s pending annexation of parts of the West Bank, a plan that could stoke Palestinian violence.
Pompeo says U.S. considering welcoming Hong Kong people, entrepreneurs
The United States is considering the option of welcoming people from Hong Kong in response to China’s push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in remarks released on Monday.
Bolsonaro tries to rein in backers as protests shake Brazil
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro told his supporters on Monday they should put off their protests against the country’s Supreme Court next weekend after counter-demonstrations triggered violent clashes on Sunday.
Thousands chant ‘I can’t breathe’ at Amsterdam rally, angry at George Floyd’s death
Thousands of protesters chanting “I can’t breathe” gathered in central Amsterdam on Monday in solidarity with George Floyd, a black American who died in police custody in the United States last week.
Eastern Libyan forces say they retook town, relieving pressure on stronghold
Eastern Libyan forces said on Monday they had taken back the small town of al-Asaba south of Tripoli, relieving pressure on their stronghold at Tarhouna after weeks of territorial losses to forces of the internationally recognised government.
UK COVID-19 confirmed death toll rises to 39,045
The United Kingdom’s death toll from people who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen by 111 to 39,049, the government said on Monday.
Italy records 60 new coronavirus deaths, 178 new cases
Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 60 on Monday, against 75 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases fell to just 178 from 355 on Sunday.
Swedish PM to appoint coronavirus inquiry before summer amid criticism
Sweden will launch an inquiry into the country’s handling of the pandemic before the summer, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said in a newspaper interview on Monday, amid growing criticism over nursing home deaths and the lack of testing.
Iraqi militiamen drop guns to dig graves for coronavirus victims
Iraqi paramedic Sarmad Ibrahim cut his teeth treating fellow Shi’ite Muslim militiamen in the war against Islamic State. Now, he buries COVID-19 victims – an exhausting task where he must also get to grips with both Muslim and Christian burial rites.
Chile surpasses 100,000 cases of coronavirus: health minister
Chile has surpassed 100,000 cases of the coronavirus, the health minister said on Monday, as infections have spiraled in the capital Santiago, putting the South American nation´s healthcare system under “extraordinary” strain.
