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Hong Kong police have arrested the editor and four directors of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. The newspaper's founder, Jimmy Lai, is already serving a jail sentence for taking part in unauthorised protests in 2019.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates steady at near-zero.
After its latest two-day meeting, the U.S. central bank also raised its projection for inflation this year to 3.4 percent.
Giles Gibson reports from Washington.
Both US president Joe Biden and Russian President Vladmir Putin say their first in person summit was broadly positive - but profound divisions remain between the two countries on issues like human rights and cyberattacks.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Dominic Cummings, the former chief adviser to Boris Johnson, has published a series of expletive-laden messages which appear to show the Prime Minister describing Health Secretary Matt Hancock as "totally hopeless."
In a lengthy blog post, Mr Cummings also attacks Mr Hancock for "openly lying" about the government's failings.
It follows appearances by both men in front of Parliament's health committee, which is investigating the handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Everyone in England aged 21 and over can now book their coronavirus vaccine, meaning a million more people are eligible for the jab.
It's welcome news which comes as MPs vote on extending emergency Covid lockdown laws in England for another four weeks, amid concern over rising cases of the Delta variant.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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The Australian film industry is set for another boost with Hollywood star Russell Crowe announcing his plans to construct a film studio in the state of New South Wales.
A long term resident of the town of Coffs Harbour, the Hollywood star says he's always harboured a desire to bring film production facilities closer to home.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is calling on the government to clarify the rules of the city's national security law. It says the legislation is undermining confidence in the business community, as many companies feel the terms of the legislation are vague.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
California has fully reopened its economy. It was the first state in the US to implement a stay at home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland.
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