World's largest meat supplier victim to cyber attack

The world's largest meat supplier has fallen victim to a cyber attack affecting operations in the United States, Canada and Australia.

The White House said Brazilian Company JBS believes a criminal enterprise likely based in Russia was behind the hack.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Biden becomes first US president to mark Tulsa Massacre

Joe Biden has become the first sitting US president to visit the site of the Tulsa massacre, a violent attack a century ago in which a white mob killed hundreds of black Americans.

The incident had been largely ignored in American history until recently.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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Wall St closes mixed on inflation fears, supply side pressure

Wall Street began the month of June on a tepid note, as investors wrestled with inflation fears, higher prices, labor woes and supply shortages. 

US benchmark indices wavered for much of the trading day, before closing mixed. 

Here's Liling Tan with the markets roundup. 

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ZERO Covid death recorded in UK

The UK has recorded zero daily Covid-19 deaths for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Although, it comes amid concerns over a recent small rise in cases linked to the spread of the variant initially identified in India.

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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WHO APPROVES "SINOVAC" SECOND CHINESE COVID-19 VACCINE

The World Health Organization has approved the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use.

That makes it the second Chinese coronavirus vaccine approved, and brings the total number of W-H-O approved vaccines to six.

Stuart Smith reports.

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London's Heathrow Airport opens terminal for red list passengers arriving from direct flights

Heathrow has opened a dedicated terminal for passengers arriving on direct flights from red list nations with a high risk of Covid-19, three and a half months since the government first introduced quarantine hotels.

The airport says its top priority is protecting the public and helping reduce the risk of new variants. 

Chris Jones has more details from London.

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Moderna seeks full FDA vaccine approval

Moderna has applied for full approval from US authorities for its
Covid-19 vaccine.

It's the second drugmaker, after Pfizer, to seek a license that would
allow it to market the vaccine beyond the end of the emergency
pandemic period.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Ugandan General Survives Assassination Attempt

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Investigations have begun into the shooting of a former Ugandan Works Minister on Tuesday, according to the Army.

General Katumba Wamala is said to be recuperating in a hospital but his driver and daughter were killed.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Calls to delay UK reopening after spike in Covid cases

The lifting of coronavirus restrictions in the UK should be delayed, according to some of the country's leading scientists. 

The fourth and final stage of the government's roadmap out of lockdown is scheduled to take place on 21st June.

But there are growing doubts over whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be able to stick by that date, amid warnings of a third wave of Covid-19, as Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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DRC ITURI ATTACK

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At least 55 people have been killed in two attacks in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

The overnight attack was carried out on Sunday in camps for displaced people in Ituri province. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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EU launches Covid certificate as part of plans to reboot international travel

A holiday in Europe is now one step closer, as the European Union officially launches its Covid certificate.

The pass forms a key part of the bloc's plans to reopen international travel. 

Ten EU member states have linked to the system, with seven already issuing travel passes. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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New poll shows race to replace Merkel tightening

It's just over 3 months until German voters elect a new Chancellor - and for the first time in 16 years - Angela Merkel won't be on the ballot.

But a new poll out Tuesday shows the race to replace her is tightening. 

From Berlin - Trent Murray has more. 

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DEBATE OVER UK UNLOCKING AS INDIA VARIANT SPREADS

Several scientists advising the UK government say a planned further easing of restrictions this month should be delayed because of the spread of the India-discovered covid variant.

3000 coronavirus cases have now been reported for six days in a row.

However, many Conservative MPs say the country's vaccine rollout means unlocking the economy should go ahead on June 21st because hospitalisations and fatalities remain low.

Business minister Paul Scully says covid-19 is not currently overwhelming hospitals.

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Zanzibar’s President Mwinyi says the Covid vaccine will be voluntary

Zanzibar's President, Dr Hussein Mwinyi has said that no one will be forced to take the Covid 19 vaccine against their will. He said the people should not accept what they are being told that if they get vaccinated they would die, all over the world people have been vaccinated.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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Doctors protest against Yoga guru who claims modern medicine led to deaths among COVID-19 pateints

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Thousands of doctors in India are protesting against a self-styled Yoga Guru…

Who has claimed that western medical practice has led to deaths among COVID-19 patients.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Japan entry rules eased for Olympic staff and athletes

The organisers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have said that most Olympics staff and athletes are entering Japan under relaxed quarantine rules. Japan has been tightening entry requirements over recent weeks as the country continues to battle a wave of coronavirus infections.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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China eases birth limit to three in seismic policy shift

China has announced further changes to its decades-old one-child policy and will now allow couples to have up to three children.

It comes as concerns have grown about a sharp decline in births in the world's most populous nation.

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China eases birth limit to three in seismic policy shift

China has announced further changes to its decades-old one-child policy and will now allow couples to have up to three children.

It comes as concerns have grown about a sharp decline in births in the world's most populous nation.

Sam Wong reports

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FRANCE'S PRESIDENT MACRON LAMBASTS DENMARK AND US

The leaders of France and Germany are demanding an explanation from Denmark and the United States, over reports the Danish intelligence service helped the US spy on high-level European politicians.

French President Emmanuel Macron said such behaviors is "not acceptable between allies, even less so between European allies and partners."

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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South Sudan's Doctors abandon COVID-19 treatment centre over pay.

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Medical personnel in charge of COVID-19 in South Sudan are on strike over a non payment of salaries and allowances.

The health care workers are demanding a 9-month salary pay from the government.

Patrick Oyet reports

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