Fears for Philippines press freedom as court finds Maria Ressa guilty of libel
Veteran Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, whose website has put President Rodrigo Duterte under tough scrutiny, was convicted of libel on Monday and faces up to six years in jail, in a ruling widely seen as a blow to media freedom.
Czech Republic’s number of coronavirus cases rises to more than 10,000
The number of coronavirus cases rose to more than 10,000 in the Czech Republic, Health Ministry data showed on Monday.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
From crowded tubes to pedal power, London’s COVID transport challenge
The crowded daily commute in London has long been a source of misery for millions. But getting to work will be even more of a challenge following Britain’s coronavirus lockdown.
Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Thailand on Monday reported no new coronavirus infections or deaths, maintaining the total of 3,135 confirmed cases and 58 fatalities.
Coronavirus resurgence in Beijing prompts reinstatement of tough measures
Beijing reported its second consecutive day of record new numbers of COVID-19 cases on Monday, adding urgency to efforts to rein in a sudden resurgence of the coronavirus in the Chinese capital.
‘Punish with lashes’: Peruvian peasant militias dole out rough justice in coronavirus fight
Peruvian peasant brigades, who decades ago battled leftist rebel groups, are now doling out rough justice in a bid to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the Andean country, which has the region’s second highest number of cases after Brazil.
Chinese police say Midea founder rescued after house break-in
Chinese police said on Monday that the billionaire founder of house appliance manufacturing giant Midea Group, He Xiangjian, had been rescued safely after his house was broken into the night before.
Hong Kong’s Disneyland to reopen on June 18 after coronavirus break
Hong Kong’s Disneyland theme park said on Monday it will reopen on June 18 to a reduced number of visitors and with enhanced health measures after the coronavirus outbreak forced it to close in late January.
Coronavirus resurgence in Beijing prompts return of tough measures
Beijing reported its second consecutive day of record new numbers of COVID-19 cases on Monday, adding urgency to efforts to rein in a sudden resurgence of the coronavirus in the Chinese capital.
