French interior minister vows zero tolerance of police racism
French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner on Monday pledged “zero tolerance” of racism in the police force, as he unveiled reforms following protests sparked by the death in the United States of an unarmed black man being restrained by police.
Israel’s NSO showcases drone tech, pushes to counter rights abuse allegations
Israel’s NSO Group showcased a new anti-drone defence on Monday, giving the public a rare look at its technology as it seeks to counter allegations that another of its products has aided privacy breaches and political surveillance.
Schools reopen in South Africa as parents worry about safeguards
Children began returning to classrooms in South Africa on Monday as part of a gradual loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, even as some parents worried not enough had been done to guard against infections.
Britain’s interior minister says violent protestors should face justice
A minority of protesters who were violent during the weekend’s “Black Lives Matter” protests in Britain undermined the cause and should face justice, interior minister Priti Patel said on Monday.
WHO head urges world not to let up on COVID battle
The World Health Organization (WHO) urged countries on Monday to press on with efforts to contain the novel coronovirus, noting the pandemic was worsening globally and had not peaked in central America.
Italy reports 65 coronavirus deaths on Monday, 280 new cases
Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 65 on Monday against 53 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases rose to 280 from 197 on Sunday.
India government leaders row over hospital beds as coronavirus infections surge
Indian federal authorities on Monday struck down an order by the Delhi city government to reserve hospital beds for residents as the country reported a record number of coronavirus infections in a single day.
Turkish judge rules to keep five suspects in jail over Ghosn escape
A Turkish judge ruled on Monday to keep five people in jail at the start of their trial over former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan to Lebanon via Istanbul, a lawyer for one of the suspects said.
‘A dream come true’ as visitors return to Spanish nursing home
The sounds of tears and laughter rang through the Casaverde nursing home in Navalcarnero outside Madrid on Monday, as residents received their first visitors since the facility was locked down in March.
Upcoming vote could extend Putin’s rule. Some Russians might not know that.
Russians preparing to vote on constitutional amendments on July 1 could be forgiven for not knowing they could pave the way for President Vladimir Putin to rule for another 12 years once his current term expires.
