Who is Dominic Raab, Britain’s standby leader?
British foreign minister Dominic Raab is designated to take over leadership of the country if Prime Minister Boris Johnson, currently ill in hospital with persistent symptoms of the coronavirus, is unable to fulfil his role.
Australian High Court quashes Cardinal Pell’s conviction on sex offenses
Australia’s highest court on Tuesday overturned former Vatican treasurer George Pell’s conviction for sexually assaulting two teenaged choirboys in the 1990s, allowing the 78-year-old cardinal to walk free from jail.
Mainland China reports 32 new confirmed cases of coronavirus
Mainland China reported 32 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, down from 39 cases a day earlier, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday.
Czechs to start easing restrictions as coronavirus infections slow
The Czech government agreed on Monday to relax some lockdown measures that have stifled the economy as growth of new coronavirus infections has been levelling off in recent days, officials said.
UK PM Johnson in intensive care after COVID-19 worsens
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been taken into intensive care in hospital after his COVID-19 worsened, his office said on Monday.
Indonesia announces biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases, 24 doctors now dead
Indonesia announced its biggest daily increase in novel coronavirus cases on Monday and a medical association said 24 doctors had now died after contracting the virus.
Brazil’s health minister holds job in clash with Bolsonaro
Brazilian Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta said on Monday he will continue in his post after overcoming a disagreement with President Jair Bolsonaro over the need for social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Mexico farm leader says security is ‘Achilles heel’ of food supply
Mexico’s government needs to ensure safety for farmers, truckers and supermarkets in order to guarantee the food supply even in a worst-case scenario for the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the main agriculture lobby said on Monday.
Mexico reports 296 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 2,439
Mexico has registered 296 new coronavirus infections, bringing the country’s total to 2,439 cases and 125 deaths, the health ministry said in a press conference on Monday.
From filmmaker to medicine courier: volunteers helped Wuhan’s virus fight
While most people in the Chinese city of Wuhan were hunkered down in their homes at the height of the country’s coronavirus outbreak, Lin Wenhua was out on the empty streets in his car, driving toward the next person or task on his list.
