UK COVID-19 death toll rises to 28,446, up 315
The United Kingdom’s death toll from COVID-19 rose to 28,446, an increase of 315, according to figures announced on Sunday that include deaths in hospital and in other settings like nursing homes.
Afghanistan probes reports Iranian guards forced migrants into river
Afghan officials were hunting on Sunday for Afghan migrants in a river bordering Iran after reports that Iranian border guards tortured dozens and threw them into the water to keep them out of Iran.
Canada’s coronavirus death toll edges up, Trudeau vows more funding for mental health
Canada’s daily coronavirus death toll edged up by under 5% on Sunday in another sign the outbreak has peaked and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised additional funding for mental healthcare services.
Venezuela government says eight killed in foiled mercenary ‘incursion’
Venezuela’s government said it foiled a marine incursion on Sunday by “terrorist mercenaries” who attempted to enter the country on speedboats from neighboring Colombia, which opposition leaders dismissed as a staged incident.
Singapore reports 657 new coronavirus cases, mostly foreign workers
Singapore confirmed 657 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, the vast majority of them foreign workers living in dormitories, taking the city-state’s total to 18,205.
Venezuela government says it foils attempted mercenary ‘incursion’
Venezuela’s government said it foiled a marine incursion on Sunday by “terrorist mercenaries” who attempted to enter the country on speedboats from neighboring Colombia.
Shots fired by North Korea ‘accidental’: Pompeo
Shots fired by North Korea across its border with South Korea were likely “accidental,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday as speculation continues to swirl about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Egypt reports 15 military casualties in Sinai recently
Egypt’s military said on Sunday that 15 of its men had died or been wounded in operations in the Sinai Peninsula recently, and that 126 suspected militants had been killed.
Coronavirus death toll in English hospitals rises to 21,180
A total of 21,180 people have died in hospital in England after testing positive for the new coronavirus, up by 327 in a 24-hour period, the National Health Service for England said on Sunday.
Italy’s lockdown easing spells hope, worry and confusion
Weary of Europe’s longest coronavirus lockdown, Italians have had Monday circled in their diaries for a month since Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte first suggested it could be the date life returned to something nearing normal.
