Chinese netizens call for boycott of Hong Kong beverage company Vitasoy

People online are calling for a boycott of the popular Hong Kong beverage maker Vitasoy, and have accused it of condoning violence.

Reports say Vitasoy circulated an internal memo offering condolences to the family of an employee who killed himself after stabbing a policeman.

Samuel Wong reports.

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Delhi relaxes lockdown restrictions; sports facilities to reopen without spectators

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New Delhi is relaxing restrictions on movement further as fresh infections continue to drop.

Some sports and leisure facilities are now allowed to reopen.

But the threat of the third wave looms large, as Ishan Garg reports.

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U.S. markets look to build on record gains in week ahead [PREVIEW]

The U.S. markets will seek to move further into record territory
heading into the shortened trading week.

The markets are closed Monday for the July 4th holiday but the labor
market will again be in focus when they reopen.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Merkel visits UK for 22nd and final time as Chancellor

Angela Merkel has raised the prospect of fully vaccinated Britons visiting Germany after holding talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

On her final visit to the UK as German Chancellor, she declined to immediately lift controls, but said restrictions may be eased in the "foreseeable future" for those who have had both doses of a Covid jab.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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U.S. adds 850,000 jobs in June

Job growth in the United States surged last month as the country's
economic reopening continues.

850,000 jobs were added but the unemployment rate did tick up.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Near record travel expected for 2021 July 4th celebrations

Forty-seven million Americans are expected to travel this weekend for
the annual Independence Day celebration.

Many are expected to be taking trips for the first time since the
start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Heat Wave Hits States Across North India

India's meteorological department issued a heat wave alert for parts of Northern India, after New Delhi witnessed a record temperature of 43.1 degree celsius this week.

Thursday was the hottest July day recorded in the country's capital since 2012.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more.

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Five More Men Arrested for the Shooting of Uganda Transport Minister

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Ugandan security have arrested five more men who are believed to have participated in the assassination attempt of the Transport Minister and killed his daughter and driver.

The shooting that took place outside the capital Kampala was carried out by men riding on two motorcycles.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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US HANDS BAGRAM AIRBASE TO AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES

The last remaining US and Nato forces have left Bagram airbase in Afghanistan - as the US-led coalition moves to meet its September 11th deadline to withdraw from the country. It comes after two decades of presence in Afghanistan. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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Australia - Incoming passenger numbers to halve as cases of the Delta variant continue to emerge.

Australian health authorities say they're hopeful new infections will be reduced as lockdowns across the county take effect.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a pathway for leading the country past the coronavirus, will be contingent on vaccination milestones being met

Shaun Bindley has more.

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LABOUR WIN KEY BY-ELECTION

The UK's opposition Labour has won a by-election in northern England to see off, for now, a potential leadership challenge for leader Keir Starmer.

Kim Leadbeater held onto the seat for Labour and will represent the constituency at Westminster.

Vicki Smith reports from the count in Batley and Spen.

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India becomes the third nation to record more than 400,00 COVID-19 fatalities

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With more than 800 fatalities recorded on Friday – India's become the third nation to cross 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.

It trails behind the United States and Brazil.

But authorities claim that the country has done well for the size of its population.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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US media protest Olympics press rules

Sports editors from over 10 major US media outlets have written in protest to the Tokyo Olympic organisers, saying the coronavirus countermeasures contradict press freedoms. They're calling on the rules to be reconsidered with what they say is "respect for common sense."

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Hong Kong police condemn stabbing of officer

Hong Kong police say they will crack down on acts of terrorism, after a man stabbed an officer in the street, before killing himself. The incident took place as thousands of police patrolled the city, in a bid to prevent anti-government protests to mark the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Branson aims to beat Bezos in space race

British billionaire Richard Branson has announced he's heading to space in one of his own company's rocket ships.

The Virgin Galactic boss aims to beat his rival Jeff Bezos by 9 days.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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US Justice Department puts pause on federal executions

The United States Attorney General has ordered a pause on federal executions.

Merrick Garland said in a memo that "serious concerns" had been raised about the practice such as its impact on people of colour.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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President Biden visits scene of Miami building collapse

US President Joe Biden has visited the scene of a collapsed apartment building in Florida where 145 people are still missing.
 
It's been a week since the structure came down and so far 18 people have been confirmed dead.

Mr. Biden has praised the rescue workers looking for victims and said the federal government will continue to support the operation.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Death Toll From Heat Wave in US and Canada Rises

The death toll continues to rise from the record heat wave which gripped the western Canada and the US for almost a week.

As temperatures finally come down, authorities are assessing the scale of the damage.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Trump Organization and CFO charged with tax fraud

The Trump Organization along with the company's Chief Financial
Officer have been charged with tax fraud.

Former U.S. President Dland Trump isn't named directly in the
indictment but this is seen as a significant milestone in a broader
investigation into his financial dealings.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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S&P notches up 6th straight record high

It was a strong start to the third quarter for the S&P 500, with the
stock market index notching up its sixth straight record high.

Wall St was helped on Thursday by a new pandemic-era low for
unemployment figures.

Nick Harper reports.

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