White House says Trump displeased with China over Hong Kong moves
U.S. President Donald Trump is displeased with China over Beijing’s effort to impose a new security law on Hong Kong after last year’s pro-democracy unrest, White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said on Tuesday.
WHO says the Americas are new COVID-19 epicenter as deaths surge in Latin America
The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a Tuesday briefing, as a U.S. study forecast deaths surging in Brazil and other Latin American countries through August.
Brazil coronavirus deaths could surpass 125,000 by August, U.S. study says
As Brazil’s daily COVID-19 death rate climbs to the highest in the world, a University of Washington study is warning its total death toll could climb five-fold to 125,000 by early August, adding to fears it has become a new hot spot in the pandemic.
Donors raise more than $3 billion for Venezuelan refugees amid COVID-19
More than 60 countries on Tuesday pledged some $3.4 billion in emergency aid for five million Venezuelans who have fled the country to neighbouring South American nations to escape economic collapse under President Nicolas Maduro.
In morgues and shipping containers, Ecuadorians search for lost dead
Dolores Centeno has scoured the morgues and cemeteries of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, for two months searching for her father’s body.
France’s coronavirus deaths reach more than 28,500, cases slow
France’s coronavirus death toll rose by less than a 100 for the sixth day running on Tuesday, despite nursing home data being included again, raising hopes that the worst of the pandemic is over for the country.
UK health minister says will consult colleagues on lockdown fines
British health minister Matt Hancock said he would talk to colleagues about fines imposed on families for breaking lockdown rules, after a top government adviser received widespread public condemnation for his lockdown travel.
Riot police reinforce Hong Kong legislature overnight as protests expected
Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong’s legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China’s national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.
South Africa to allow places of worship to operate from June
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that churches and other recognised places of worship will operate from June when the country eases lockdown restrictions further, but will be limited to 50 people or less.
UK health minister hints at review of lockdown fines
British health minister Matt Hancock hinted at a review of fines for families who faced penalties for breaking lockdown rules, after a top government adviser received widespread public condemnation for his lockdown travel.
