Tuesday, July 6, 2021

28 killed in Russian passenger plane crash

A plane has crashed in Russia's Far Eastern region of Kamchatka, killing all 28 people on board. Local media are reporting that the aircraft collided with a cliff as it prepared to land in a small village airport. Julia Chapman has more.

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Hong Kong police arrest six teenagers in bomb plot investigation

Hong Kong police say they've foiled a plot to plant bombs across the city, and have arrested six teenagers they say were part of the gang involved in the plan.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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26 students rescued, more than 100 abducted from school in Nigeria


At least 26 students have been rescued while over a hundred remain missing after gunmen attacked a school in Kaduna, northwest Nigeria.

Several schools have now been closed indefinitely in the state while the government moves to rescue the missing students. 

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.


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Germany relaxes travel restrictions for UK and four other countries

Germany has said it's ready to welcome more international tourists, with the country's main public health agency removing the UK and several other countries from its travel ban list.  

But the welcome is aimed mainly at vaccinated travellers, with quarantine rules still in place for those who haven't received their jab. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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UK: 100 000 DAILY CASES POSSIBLE AFTER LOCKDOWN EASES

The UK government says covid-19 cases could hit 100 000 a day after England's lockdown restrictions end later this month.

Boris Johnson's confirmed he plans to fully reopen England's economy on July 19th.

64% of Britons have received both vaccine doses, but the opposition Labour Party says the government is being 'reckless'.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says easing restrictions will inevitably lead to more infections.

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Passenger plane disappears in Russian Far East

A passenger plane with 28 people on board has lost contact with air traffic controllers on the Russian peninsula of Kamchatka. A ground, sea and air search is ongoing, but no sign of a crash has yet been discovered. Julia Chapman has more.

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India's daily COVID-19 cases drop to nearly four month low

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India has reported one of the lowest daily tallies of COVID-19 cases in almost 4 months.

More than 34,000 cases were recorded on Tuesday.

It's hoped that authorities will now relax lockdown restrictions even further, as Ishan Garg reports.

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China-Myanmar border city re-enters lockdown over virus fears

China is ordering a third COVID-19 lockdown at its busiest border crossing with Myanmar.


It follows the detection of three new coronavirus cases at its main border trading hub. 


Samuel Wong reports.


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Monday, July 5, 2021

ENGLAND SET TO UNLOCK ON JULY 19

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he expects almost all covid-19 restrictions will be removed in England from July 19th.

He's set out a return to near-normality for the English economy - of which the government will make a final confirmation either way next Monday.

But government critics say it's unwise with over 27 000 new coronavirus cases confirmed in the last 24 hours... and numbers set to rise yet further.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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The Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after contact with someone who later tested positive for Covid-19

The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after she came into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19.


Kensington Palace says she does not have any symptoms.


Chris Jones has more in London


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No financial penalties for those who miss Covid-19 jab: Merkel's spokesperson

In Germany, a proposal to fine people who miss their Covid-19 vaccine appointment has been rejected. 

Angela Merkel's office said that while its essential people don't miss their allotted time, the Government wouldn't punish those who miss their slot. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

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BORIS JOHNSON EDGING CLOSER TO UNLOCKING UK

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to confirm plans to further lift coronavirus restrictions in the UK in two weeks time. The final stage in the government's roadmap out of lockdown had been delayed due to a rising number of Covid19 infections. But in a press conference Mr Johnson is set to tell the public how he plans to 'restore people's freedoms'. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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DRC COVID-19 CASES

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The head of the COVID-19 national taskforce in the Democratic Republic of Congo has warned of a disaster if the Delta variant keeps spreading in the country.
Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe says hospitals in the capital Kinshasa are overwhelmed and morgues are filled with bodies due to a recent spike in infections. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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French government warns of possible fourth wave of Covid-19

The French health secretary has warned that the country could face a possible fourth wave of coronavirus infections, due to the rise in cases of the Delta variant.

From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.

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UK PM TO SET OUT LOCKDOWN EASING

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out details later of how England will move out remaining lockdown measures on 19th July.

He's expected to announce that face masks will no longer be compulsory in indoor locations.

And almost all restrictions on the English economy look set to be removed on 19th July.

The opposition Labour Party says because of rising cases, the government risks allowing a dangerous new covid-19 variant to emerge.

And former Health Select Committee chairman Stephen Dorrell says the position on mask-wearing is confusing.

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Russia reserves 'champagne' title for domestic bubbly

French champagne producers have halted deliveries to Russia after a new law came into effect on the naming of sparkling wine. Only Russian-produced bubbly can now be called 'champagne', according to a new law signed by President Vladimir Putin. Julia Chapman has more.

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113 MISSING, 3 DEAD IN LANDSLIDES IN JAPAN; SEARCH & RESCUE CONTINUES

Search and rescue teams are still looking for victims in the third day after flash flooding and a sudden landslide destroyed 130 homes and businesses in a coastal city in Japan. Three people have been confirmed dead with 80 still missing. John Matthews reports from Tokyo.

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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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Friday, July 2, 2021

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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