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.
UK’s Hancock did not announce a review of lockdown fines: BBC Political Editor
Britain’s health minister Matt Hancock did not announce a review of lockdown fines when he was questioned by a member of the public about the penalties in light of action taken by adviser Dominic Cummings, the BBC’s political editor Laura Kuenssberg sa…
Spain denies sacking police official in retaliation over coronavirus investigation
Spain denied on Tuesday that it had sacked a senior police official as punishment for criticising the government during an investigation into a decision to approve a rally in March that may have helped spread the coronavirus.
France reports more than 28,500 coronavirus deaths
France’s cumulative death toll from coronavirus infection rose by 73 or 0.3% to 28,530 on Tuesday, a similar rate of increase as the day before despite health authorities having resumed taking into account nursing home data after a four-day interruptio…
Queues and limited browsing in store for English shoppers
People eager to hit the shops again when English high street retailers, department stores and shopping centres reopen will face queuing and few opportunities to try products.
Germany extends coronavirus social distancing rules to June 29: source
Germany’s government and state premiers agreed to extend social distancing restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic until June 29, a senior government official said on Tuesday.
Trump ‘miffed’ with China, trade deal now less important: adviser
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is so “miffed” with Beijing over the novel coronavirus and other matters that the U.S.-China trade deal is not as important to him as it once was.
Britain to provide anti-viral drug remdesivir to some COVID-19 patients
Britain will provide the anti-viral drug remdesivir to certain COVID-19 patients that it is most likely to benefit as part of a collaboration with manufacturer Gilead Sciences, the health ministry said on Tuesday.
