Beijing imposes curbs as coronavirus returns to Chinese capital
Several districts of the Chinese capital put up security checkpoints, closed schools and ordered people to be tested for the coronavirus on Monday after an unexpected spike of cases linked to the biggest wholesale food market in Asia.
Kazakhstan tightens restrictions in biggest city on fears of coronavirus second wave
Kazakhstan ordered some entertainment venues in its biggest city Almaty to close on Monday and shopping malls, restaurants and government offices there to work shorter hours, following a spike in coronavirus cases since a lockdown was eased.
Russia accuses scientist of treason for passing secrets to China: lawyer
State prosecutors have charged a prominent Russian scientist with treason after accusing him of passing state secrets to China, his lawyer said on Monday, adding that his client could serve up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.
For black people in France, George Floyd protests are personal
A tear rolled down Mathilla Diagana’s cheek as she sat in her student dormitory room in the northern French city of Rouen and watched an online video of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd.
Polish judges complain to ECHR over Supreme Court independence
A Polish barrister and two judges have filed complaints against Poland alleging a lack of independence in the country’s Supreme Court, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) said on Monday.
PM Johnson to urge EU to reach agreement by end of summer
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will urge the European Union on Monday to commit to renewed energy to reach an agreement on the future relationship by the end of the summer, his spokesman said on Monday.
Irish parties ink deal to bring Greens into new coalition government
Ireland’s two dominant centre-right parties have agreed to form a coalition for the first time in a deal that will also put the Green Party at the centre of policymaking and end a political stalemate triggered by an inconclusive February election.
Editors quit Russian newspaper, accusing boss of pro-Kremlin censorship
Five senior editors at Vedomosti, one of Russia’s most prominent business newspapers, resigned on Monday in protest at the appointment of an editor-in-chief they say has applied pro-Kremlin censorship to its coverage.
Germany, preparing EU presidency, wants more reciprocity with China
Germany has signalled it will push for a tougher EU line towards China, adding language to a draft document that would see a stronger demand for “reciprocity” – seen as code for access for European firms — and a new emphasis on “values”.
Fugitive Bulgarian tycoon says he will launch political movement
A Bulgarian gambling tycoon who fled the country to escape criminal charges said on Monday he was launching a political movement from abroad to challenge the government of Prime Minister Boyko Borissov.
