US/UK agree to amend immunity agreement which allowed US woman to leave UK after fatal crash

The United States and Britain have agreed to amend immunity agreements that allowed the wife of a US official to leave the UK after being involved in a fatal road traffic collision.

British teenager Harry Dunn was killed when his motorcycle was hit by a car being driven by Anne Sacoolas.

The changes will not be retrospective but the British foreign secretary said it would mean that something similar cannot happen again.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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U.S. again passes 1000 coronavirus deaths a day

The daily death toll from Covid-19 in the United States has passed
1000 for the first time in two months.

Health officials are also warning not all new infections are being reported.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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US orders Chinese consulate closure

The United States has ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in
Houston, Texas in the latest escalation of tensions between the two
countries.

Beijing has called the surprise move "outrageous and unjustified"
"political provocation".

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Russian court sentences GULAG historian to prison

A court in Russia has sentenced a respected historian to three and a half years in prison on child sex abuse charges. His colleagues say the court case was politically motivated. Julia Chapman has more.

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UK CONSIDERS NEW LAWS TO COUNTER FOREIGN INFLUENCE THREAT

The UK government is looking at offering the security services greater powers to stop foreign interference.

It's in response to a report released on Tuesday about Russian influence in UK affairs, which highlighted many examples of Russian intervention in the UK's democratic processes - which Russia denies.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.

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DRC LIFTS STATE OF EMERGENCY

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The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has lifted the state of emergency imposed on the country to limit the spread of the Coronavirus.

President Felix Tshisekedi announced the reopening of entertainment spots and other business activities that were ordered to close in March after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared.

 

Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa

 

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Belgium could make U-turn on easing

The Belgium government is considering making a U-turn on easing coronavirus restrictions after a spike in the number of new cases. Officials have now decided to hit the breaks on the next phase of easing and could even start reimposing measures. Toni Waterman reports from Brussels

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France races to provide masks for most vulnerable after new health protocols

The French president says face masks will be provided to the most vulnerable families in the country now that nose-and-mouth coverings are compulsory in indoor public spaces.

But Emmanuel Macron ruled out making face masks free to everyone in France, saying the "state cannot pay for all masks all the time".

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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UK CONSIDERS TOUGHENING ESPIONAGE LAWS

The UK government's looking at strengthening espionage laws after a report claimed the threat of Russian interference in Britain had been 'underestimated'.

Ministers are considering laws to require foreign agents to register in the UK.

A report by Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee claimed the UK is Russia's main target after the US and NATO.

And Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says security laws could be toughened.

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Delhi says India-US trade deal nearly finalised

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Under the new deal, India is looking to import close to a hundred products to the US, duty-free.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Australia: Covid cases continue to rise in Victoria

Coronavirus cases in the Australian state of Victoria have continued to rise in record numbers overnight.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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Hong Kong hospitals warn their COVID-19 capacity is almost full

Public hospitals in Hong Kong are warning that they may run out of isolation beds this week, if the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. 

Richard Kimber reports from the city. 

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Sanctioned Chinese Company Denies Human Rights Violations

China's BGI Group has denied allegations of its involvement in practices used to repress ethnic Uighurs.

Two of its units were named in a US economic blacklist on Monday banning them from business with American companies without government approval.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Trump resumes daily coronavirus press briefings

President Trump has resumed his daily press coronavirus briefings for the first time since April.

He conceded that the pandemic will "get worse before it gets better" and told Americans to wear a mask.

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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A mixed close on Wall Street as the tech sector loses steam

It was a mixed close on Wall Street with investors digesting corporate
earnings as earnings season hits full swing.

Investors are also hopeful that U.S. lawmakers will be able to pass
another stimulus measure before an unemployment benefits package
expires.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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TikTok adds 10,000 jobs in US

Short-form video sharing app TikTok is planning to add about 10,000 jobs in the United States over the next three years. 

The announcement comes as the company tries to protect its position in the US market as it faces mounting criticism over its handling of user data and its ties to China through its parent company, ByteDance.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports.

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US Accuses Chinese Hackers of Targeting COVID-19 Research

The US Justice Department has accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world.

An indictment says the hackers targeted companies working on COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report. 

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Biden offers $775bn child & elder care plan

US Democratic presidential challenger Joe Biden is unveiling a $775
billion plan for the care of young and old Americans.

The proposal includes providing free pre-school to every 3 and
4-year-old child in the U.S.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US lab company warns it won't keep up with expected surge in testing demand this autumn

Quest Diagnostics, one of the largest laboratory companies in the US, says it won't be able to keep up with an expected spike in demand for coronavirus testing this autumn.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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REPORT FINDS UK FAILED TO INVESTIGATE RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE

The UK's Security and Intelligence Committee has published a damning report on the government's failure to investigate Russian interference in its elections and referenda.

The long-awaited document says the government 'did not want to know' whether Russia has been engaged in "hostile foreign interference".

And that the domestic intelligence service, MI5, avoided looking into the issue over fears it was too political.

Our London correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports from London.

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