Malaysia reports 31 new coronavirus cases and one death
Malaysian health authorities on Tuesday reported 31 new coronavirus cases, raising the cumulative total to 5,851.
Spain’s daily coronavirus death toll falls to 301
Spain recorded 301 fatalities from the novel coronavirus overnight, down from 331 on the previous day, the health ministry said on Tuesday.
Bus-stop art gallery lifts spirits in lockdown London
A London bus stop has been transformed into a children’s art gallery by a local resident who wanted to brighten the drudgery of lockdown life, creating a colourful community hub amid the anxiety and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Czechs report six-week low in daily rise of new coronavirus cases
The Czech Republic has reported its lowest daily rise in new coronavirus cases in more than six weeks as it eases out of a lockdown imposed to curb the spread of infection.
Australia, China tensions rise over coronavirus inquiry call
Australia has asked the Chinese ambassador to explain what it called a threat of “economic coercion” in response to Canberra’s push for an international inquiry into the source and spread of the coronavirus.
Austria loosens lockdown further, allowing events of up to 10 people
Austria will take further steps to ease its lockdown on Friday, allowing events with up to 10 people and instructing the public they no longer need a specific reason to leave home, the government said on Tuesday.
Russia ‘surprised’ by Haftar’s Libya power grab: RIA cites source
Russia described a power grab by Libya’s eastern-based military leader Khalifa Haftar, whom Moscow supports, as “surprising”, state news agency RIA reported on Tuesday, citing a foreign ministry source.
Protester killed in unrest in Lebanon’s Tripoli
A protester was shot and killed during unrest in the Lebanese city of Tripoli overnight, security and medical sources said on Tuesday, as an economic crisis brought demonstrations back onto the streets.
Australia says ‘winning’ against coronavirus, eases lockdown
Australia’s most populous state said on Tuesday it will relax some restrictions on movement, as beaches reopened amid hopes a policy of widespread medical testing will help sustain a decline in new cases of the coronavirus.
Russia reports record daily rises in new coronavirus cases and deaths
The number of new coronavirus cases in Russia climbed on Tuesday to 6,411, a record daily rise, bringing its nationwide tally to 93,558, the country’s coronavirus crisis response centre said.
