Mixed close for the markets as investors brace for Fed meeting

It was a mixed close for the U.S. markets Monday as investors await
the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's two day policy meeting on
Wednesday.

With inflation on the rise, traders are eager to hear whether the Fed
plans to take action.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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NATO brands China as a 'systemic' threat in first alliance summit in two years

NATO has branded China a 'security risk', following the first face-to-face summit of the alliance in two years. 

US President Joe Biden used the meeting to urge his fellow NATO leaders to take a more forceful stance against Beijing. 

There was also discussion over how the alliance should respond to aggressive tactics from Russia, and how to modernise in the face of transnational threats like cybersecurity and climate change. 

Lucy Hough joins us from Brussels.

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ENGLAND UNLOCKING DELAYED BY A MONTH

So-called 'Freedom Day' in England is being delayed by a month due to the spread of the Delta covid-19 variant first identified in India.

All restrictions had been due to be lifted from June 21st...

But Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that's being pushed back until July 19th so more people can be vaccinated.

London correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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ICC Prosecutor calls for probe into Philippines drug killings

The International Criminal Court has been asked to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines. 

In a major escalation between the court and Manilla, The Hague's top prosecutor said she had determined an investigation should go ahead over President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war on drugs campaign. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in phase 3 trial

Biotech firm Novavax says its COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90% effective in a phase three trial conducted in the U.S. and Mexico.

The company is now planning to apply for authorisation in the U.S. and Europe.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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Several German regions report zero covid cases

The coronavirus situation in Germany continues to show signs of improvement, with several regions reporting zero cases on Monday. 

The collapsing case numbers across the country are raising hopes that Europe's biggest economy could ease remaining restrictions sooner than expected.

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports

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UK PM TO DELAY FULL EASING OF RESTRICTIONS

The final easing of lockdown restrictions in England is expected to be put on hold for four weeks.

Social distancing rules were due to end next Monday under Prime Minister Boris Johnson's roadmap - but some scientists have expressed concern about the spread of the Delta variant discovered in India.

Health Minister Ed Argar says there will always be some infections - but the government is looking at the level of hospitalisations.

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Joe Biden to attend NATO summit in Brussels

Joe Biden is in Brussels for the first summit of NATO leaders in two years. 

It's thought the 30 member countries will agree to revise the approach to Russia's aggressive policies and actions - and security challenges posed by China.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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India reports lowest daily infections in almost three months but concerns over a third wave remain

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India's daily tally of COVID-19 cases fell to its lowest in almost three months.

Just over 70,000 new cases were recorded…

Less than one-fifth of the world record cases reported in early May.

But authorities are concerned about a third wave, as Ishan Garg reports.

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China lambasted by G7 over human rights abuses

The G7 have issued a highly critical joint communique condemning China's human rights record.

It also calls for a thorough investigation into the origins of Covid.

Sam Wong reports.

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Japan, Australia denounce 'economic coercion' at G7 meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison have expressed their strong opposition to "economic coercion," according to Japan's Foreign Ministry. The move comes amid growing concerns over China's trade relationship with Australia.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Biden arrives in Brussels for NATO summit

US President Joe Biden has arrived in Brussels ahead of a meeting with
NATO members.

China, cyber security and the future of Afghanistan are expected to be
amongst the topics up for discussion.

Sarah Walton reports.

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G7 summit draws to a close

G7 nations have agreed to tackle climate change, rebuild the global economy and learn the lessons from Covid-19 after they convened for their annual summit, held this year in south-west England. 

 

The leaders of the UK, US, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan were joined in person by Australia, South Africa, South Korea and senior EU figures in the coastal resort of Carbis Bay in Cornwall, with India attending remotely. 

From Cornwall, Benji Hyer reports.

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G7 leaders agree new global health decleration

The G7 leaders will commit to an agreement to ensure that a global crisis like the coronavirus pandemic never happens again.

The agreement is described as a 'landmark' and comes after the first day of the Summit, which is being held in the South West of England.

Chris Jones has more in Falmouth

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US Justice Department to review Trump-era monitoring of critics

The US Justice Department watchdog will investigate the secret
monitoring of Democratic lawmakers and journalists under the Trump
administration.

The Department reportedly subpoenaed data to monitor politicians and
reporters who had been critical of the former President.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. regulators reportedly order Johnson & Johnson to throw out millions of coronavirus vaccine doses

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reportedly told Johnson & Johnson to throw out tens of millions of potentially contaminated coronavirus vaccine doses.

They were produced in a factory in Baltimore where inspectors found serious sanitation issues.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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Fed in focus on Wall Street [PREVIEW]

Attention this week on Wall Street will be on the Federal Reserve and
their reaction to surging inflation.

Fed members have previously said that inflation is transitory but
pressure is growing on them to act.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK vaccine minister confident coronavirus vaccine targets will be met in England and Scotland

The UK's coronavirus r number has risen from 1 to 1.2 to 1.2 to 1.4.

There has been a slow rise in coronavirus infections in the UK, with the Office for National Statistics estimating that one in every 560 in England had Covid-19 in the week starting June 5th.

Now, Scotland's Health Minister, Hamza Yousef, claims the supply of the Pfizer/BioNTech will be 'tight' over the coming weeks.

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Texas Governor aims to build border wall

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a plan to build a wall on the
U.S. Mexico border in his state.

The move would be a continuation of a policy that was championed by
former President Donald Trump.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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G7 Summit begins in South West England

The G7 Summit is now underway in the South West of England.

Over the weekend-long event, its members will discuss the world's issues with the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic first on the agenda.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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