Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Dutch crime journalist fighting for his life in hospital after shooting

A dutch crime journalist is fighting for his life after being shot in Amsterdam. 

Peter R. De Vries had been in a TV studio for a regular TV appearance before being targeted.

The 64-year is famous in The Netherlands for his work exposing crime syndicates, and has helped police solve a number of high-profile cases. 

Lucy Hough has more. 

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Australia - Government to enlist big business to ramp up vaccine rollout

The Australian government has met with more than 30 corporate business leaders with a view to ramping up the country's covid vaccine rollout.


Sydneys lockdown has been extended for another week after 27 new cases of community transmission were discovered in the past 24 hours, while other locations across the country are easing their latest restrictions as positive tests decrease.


Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.


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ENGLAND TO FACE DENMARK AT WEMBLEY

A place in the Euro 2020 final against Italy is at stake as England prepare to face Denmark at Wembley.

Victory for England would mean a spot in a major men's tournament final for the first time since 1966.

There will be 60 000 fans inside Wembley for the match.

Defender Harry Maguire says the Danes will be tough to beat.

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China to ramp up supervision of overseas-listed firms following Didi’s IPO drama

Beijing is ramping up its oversight of Chinese overseas-listed firms, following a data security investigation into the ride-hailing giant Didi. 


The move forms part of a sweeping clampdown on some of the country's biggest companies. 


Samuel Wong reports.


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Veteran Indian actor Dilip Kumar dies at 98

Intro: It's the end of an era for Indian cinema. Dilip Kumar, one of India's earliest and most famous actors, has died in Mumbai at the age of 98.

Mr. Kumar had acted in over 65 films in a career that spanned more than five decades.

The Indian Prime Minister, along with thousands of Indians, have condoled his death.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

S&P breaks 7 day winning streak

The S&P broke a 7 day winning streak on Tuesday while the Dow also
dropped more than 200 points.

It comes amid signs investors are having doubts about the strength of
the US economy.

Sarah Walton reports

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Biden pushes local Covid efforts to encourage reluctant Americans

US President Joe Biden says his administration is prioritizing
door-to-door outreach to convince reluctant Americans to get
vaccinated.

It comes after the Biden administration missed its target to have 70%
of the US population vaccinated with at least one dose by July 4th.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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EU unveils proposals for sustainable finance to help reach net-zero

The European Commission has unveiled a new sustainable finance strategy, designed to drive money into climate-friendly investments. 

The strategy aims to harness banks and markets to make the continent 'climate neutral' by 2050.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.

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**UPDATED** Russia arrests Estonian consul for "receiving classified material"

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Russian security services say they've apprehended an Estonian diplomat "red-handed" in St Petersburg, receiving classified material from a Russian Citizen.

Russia's FSB says the actions of the consul were "incompatible with the status of a diplomatic worker, and has a clear hostile character toward Russia".

Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.

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US Gun Violence: July 4th weekend shootings kill nearly 190

Gun violence is on the rise in America.


Nearly 190 people were killed and about 550 injured in gun shootings over the long July 4th weekend, in the three days from Saturday through Monday.  


That's according to the latest tally from online research group Gun Violence Archive.


Here's Liling Tan with the details. 


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No isolation after close contact with case for fully vaccinated, says UK Health Sec

Fully vaccinated people in England won't have to self-isolate after coming into close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19. 


Currently, they would have to quarantine for 10 days. 


But the UK's Health Secretary has announced this rule would end on 16th August, including for under-18s.


Benji Hyer has the details from London.  


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Hackers demand $70m to unlock 1000s of businesses

Cyber criminals are demanding $70 million to unlock the accounts of
thousands of businesses targeted in a ransomware attack.

The hackers gained access through a Miami-based computer systems firm,
which then infected companies in 17 different countries.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Elsa

Tropical Storm Elsa is approaching the coast of Florida in the United States.

Meteorologists are warning it could trigger a potentially life
threatening storm surge.

Sarah Walton reports

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Changes to isolation rules for vaccinated people and school pupils in England

Pupils in England will no longer have to self-isolate if someone in their in-school 'bubble' tests positive for COVID-19. 


Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed that children will only have to isolate if they themselves test positive. 


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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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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