UK LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS LIFT

Almost all remaining Covid19 restrictions in the UK have been lifted - as part of the next stage of the government's plan to come out of lockdown. Ministers are still urging the public to remain cautious though, as infection rates continue to rise. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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CIVILIANS DISPLACED BY CONFLICT

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The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, says a series of attacks by armed groups in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have displaced nearly 20,000 in recent months.

The attacks were carried out in North Kivu province where dozens of armed groups have been terrorising communities for decades.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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France re-introduces regional curfews as Delta variant of coronavirus spreads

A nightly curfew is being reintroduced in one region in southern France due to the surge of the Delta variant of the coronavirus.

Across the country, the number of new infections registered on Sunday/18 July was three times the figure last week and the highest figure for a Sunday since mid-May.

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

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ENGLAND'S ECONOMY UNLOCKS

It's so-called 'Freedom Day' in England, with almost all limits on social contact being lifted.

Measures like social distancing and mask wearing are no longer legal requirements - instead it's down to guidance and personal responsibility.

Nightclubs have reopened for the first time since March last year.

But it comes as the UK registered nearly 50 000 covid-19 cases in the last 24 hour period.

Vaccines Minister - Nadhim Zahawi says the government is urging caution.

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Phones of Indian politicians, journalists hacked using Pegasus

India's Parliament has reconvened for the annual monsoon session and the opposition has accused the government of using an Israeli spyware on journalists and political rivals.

The spyware is allegedly only available to governments but the Indian government has denied any involvement.

Neha Poonia has more.

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China to complete construction for 2022 Winter Olympics by October

China says it will complete construction for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by October.

Fifty-three of the fifty-seven projects are already finished, and the remaining four will be done in the next few months.

Samuel Wong reports.

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Hong Kong government dismisses US business warning

The Hong Kong government is condemning the US for imposing sanctions on Chinese officials, and for warning that the city is a risky place to do business. 

The US says the move is a reaction to Hong Kong's controversial National Security Law. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Landslides kill at least 30 in Mumbai in monsoon rains

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At least 30 people have died in Mumbai after torrential rainfall triggered landslides, causing a wall and several houses to collapse.

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning that more heavy rain is on the way.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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AUSTRALIA: Katie Hopkins gets the boot after flouting lockdown

British far right commentator Katie Hopkins will depart Australia, after
she boasted about flouting hotel quarantine rules.
Hopkins was to be part of Channel Seven's reality TV show Big brother VIP.
But the network has been under pressure to dump her.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Zanzibar kicks off Covid-19 vaccination, orders another consignment

Tanzania's semi-autonomous Island of Zanzibar has placed more orders for Covid-19 jabs as vaccination of health workers continues on the Isles.

Isaac Lukando reports. 

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Biden Criticizes Social Media over Vaccine Misinformation

US President Joe Biden has accused social media companies of "killing people" by allowing misinformation about coronavirus vaccine to spread on their platforms.

The comments come amid rising concern about vaccine hesitancy fueled by false information.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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US advisory warns firms about risks of operating in Hong Kong.

The United States has issued an advisory to warn multinational businesses about the risks of operating in Hong Kong, citing the "new legal landscape".

It comes a year after Beijing imposed its controversial National Security Law in Hong Kong, which critics say limits the city's traditional political freedoms.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Asia-Pacific countries pledge to speed up vaccine sharing

At a special meeting of the Asia-Pacific trade group, leaders have
pledged to expand the manufacture and sharing of Covid-19 vaccines.

The leaders of the 21 APEC nations, including US President Joe Biden,
are aiming to speed up the transfer of doses by reducing tariffs and
border restrictions.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Earnings season set to dominate in week ahead [PREVIEW]

Investors on Wall Street will be focusing on corporate earnings in the
week ahead on Wall Street.

But inflation jitters are likely to still linger.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. retail sales surge in June

U.S. retail sales ticked up in June bolstering hopes that the
country's economic growth accelerated in the second quarter.

This comes despite consumers moving towards the purchase of services
rather than goods as Covid-19 restrictions ease.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Survivors found after plane went missing in Siberia

Russian media are reporting that survivors have been found after a plane went missing in the Siberian region of Tomsk. Some 19 people were on board the AN-28 aircraft when it disappeared from radar on Friday evening. Julia Chapman has more.

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UGANDAN ATHLETE DISAPPEARS IN JAPAN

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An Olympic athlete from Uganda has been reported missing from the team hotel in Japan. He was among the first batch of athletes from the east African country to travel for the Olympic games due to start next week. Leon Solomon reports from Kampala.

 

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Death toll exceeds 100 in Europe floods

More than 100 people have now died and 1,300 are feared missing in severe flooding in western Germany and Belgium.

Concerns are mounting that the number could stretch higher as severe rainfall continues across the region for a third day.

Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.

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UK HOSPITALS COULD HIT 'SCARY NUMBERS' PROFESSOR CHRIS WHITTY WARNS

England's Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty has warned hospital admissions in the UK could hit 'scary numbers', as the government prepares to further lift coronavirus restrictions. 50,000 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the UK in the last 24 hours. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.

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DOZENS DIE IN EUROPE FLOODING

Dozens of people have died in Europe after some of the worst flooding seen for decades.

At least 80 people in Germany and 11 in Belgium have lost their lives.

Western Europe has been seeing record rainfall, causing rivers to burst their banks.

Meteorologist Claire Nasir says it's a number of factors coming together to cause chaos.

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