Malaysia reports two new coronavirus cases, one new death
Malaysia on Wednesday reported two new coronavirus cases, the lowest since curbs on movement were imposed in mid-March, raising the total number of infections to 8,338.
Russian factory recalls ventilator model linked to hospital fires
A Russian factory is recalling a model of ventilator linked to two fatal hospital fires in May in order to carry out further safety tests, state healthcare regulator documents showed on Wednesday.
Sweden says 34 year mystery of Palme assassination is solved
A Swedish prosecutor closed the case of the 1986 assassination of Prime Minister Olof Palme on Wednesday, accusing an insurance company graphic designer who died 20 years ago of the country’s most notorious unsolved crime.
Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections
Indonesia reported on Wednesday its biggest daily increase in coronavirus cases for a second successive day, with 1,241 new infections, taking its total to 34,316.
U.S. aircraft intercept Russian nuclear-capable bombers near Alaska: RIA
U.S. fighter jets intercepted and escorted four Russian nuclear-capable bombers during a routine flight over neutral waters near the United States, the RIA news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Russian Defence Ministry.
Widespread mask-wearing could prevent COVID-19 second waves: study
Population-wide face mask use could push COVID-19 transmission down to controllable levels for national epidemics, and could prevent further waves of the pandemic disease when combined with lockdowns, according to a British study on Wednesday.
France will end coronavirus emergency health powers on July 10
France will end special government powers brought in to deal with the coronavirus pandemic on July 10 though it will retain the ability to curb gatherings and freedom of movement for four months, the prime minister’s office said.
Rio Tinto loses Australian indigenous backing after blasting sacred caves
An Australian indigenous group has suspended Rio Tinto from its reconciliation plan after world’s biggest iron ore miner blasted two ancient sacred caves as part of a mine expansion.
Malaysia to reopen schools in stages from June 24: minister
Malaysia will begin reopening schools from June 24, its education minister said on Wednesday, as the country enters recovery mode after three months of strict curbs on movement and businesses to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
French parliament, not judiciary, should handle any COVID-19 inquiry, says minister
Any inquiry into the French response to the coronavirus pandemic should be handled by parliament rather than a judicial panel, the justice minister said on Wednesday, amid growing scrutiny of the government’s COVID-19 measures.
