U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion law

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a law restricting abortions in the state of Louisiana.

It's the court's first major ruling on abortion rights during the Trump presidency.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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China restrics U.S. visas over Hong Kong

China is to restrict visas for some United States officials.

It comes after the U.S. imposed similar limits on Chinese
representatives in a disagreement over Hong Kong.

Sarah Walton reports.

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US set to hold first federal executions in 17 years

The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for the United States to resume federal executions.

This will be the first time the death penalty has been carried out on the federal level in 17 years.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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COVID-19: U.S. sees dramatic rise in cases

As new COVID-19 cases increase in the United States, the Governor of
Texas has warned his state is facing a "swift and very dangerous turn"
in infections.

Cases have topped 2.5 million in the US, with more than 125,000 deaths.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UPDATE: Gunmen attack Pakistan Stock Exchange

All four gunmen who attacked the Pakistan Stock Exchange building in Karachi have been killed, according to local officials.

In addition to the gunmen, four people were killed and seven injured. The Balochistan Liberation Army- a separatist, militant group - claimed responsibility for the attack.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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TENS OF THOUSANDS OF UK COVID-19 SURVIVORS AT RISK OF PTSD

Tens of thousands of COVID-19 survivors should receive help for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, according to UK psychiatrists and psychologists.

A working group, led by University College London, says of the 100,000 people hospitalised, those treated in intensive care are at highest risk.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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New funding pledged for English schools

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is promising funding of £1bn ($1.2bn) for 50 major school building projects in England. It's a 10-year programme that is due to start from September 2021.

There will also be a further £560m ($700m) for repairs to school buildings.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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UK CITY FACING LOCAL LOCKDOWN

The British city of Leicester is facing a possible 'local lockdown' following a spike in Covid-19 cases. 

It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits coronavirus has been a "disaster" for the UK.

Holly Hudson has more. 

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AUSTRALIA: Covid 19 outbreak in Melbourne continues to rise

There are widespread concerns in Australia as coronavirus infections in the state of Victoria continue to rise and become Australia's biggest outbreak in three months.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Authorities record 80% online turnout in Russian vote

Online voter turnout in Russia's national vote has reached 80%, according to official figures. The referendum will determine whether to pass changes to the constitution that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stand for two more terms in office. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow. 

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India reports biggest spike in COVID 19 cases for two consecutive days

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State leaders are considering locking down cities with a high caseload to stop the spread of the virus.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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LEICESTER LOCKDOWN 'MAY BE EXTENDED'

The English city of Leicester may have to remain under current coronavirus restrictions longer than the rest of the country.

The city's Mayor says that's what central government is recommending due to a rise in covid-19 cases there.

Around 25% of the city's 2500 cases have been reported in the previous two weeks, according to figures from mid-June.

The rest of England is due to ease lockdown on Saturday, with pubs and restaurants allowed to reopen.

That may not happen for Leicester, according to Mayor Peter Soulsby - but he says reports of new lockdown measures are inaccurate.

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Gunmen attack Pakistan Stock Exchange

All four gunmen who attacked the Pakistan Stock Exchange building in Karachi have been killed, according to local officials.

Local media reports claim that two civilians have also been killed and several people have sustained injuries.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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HK National Security Law to Come into Effect

Tensions are mounting in Hong Kong, as Beijing is expected to pass a controversial national security law for the city in the next 24 hours. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Trump retweets then deletes video of Florida supporter shouting "white power"

US President Donald Trump retweeted a video showing a supporter of his in Florida shouting "white power".

The post was later removed from the President's twitter feed and his spokesperson says he didn't hear that comment in the video.

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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States halt openings as US Coronavirus cases surge

There are more than 2.5 million coronavirus cases across the United States.

States such as Texas and Florida, which have seen record highs in the number of infections, are halting their reopening plans.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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More Safeguards As Schools Reopen in Tanzania

The government in Tanzania has set out new COVID -19 guidelines as over 10 million primary and secondary students go back to school on 29th June. 

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam

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COVID-19 - Simba SC and Yanga FC matches to go on without fans

The Tanzanian government has temporarily banned fans from attending all away premier league football matches involving Simba Soccer Club and Young Africans Football Club due to failure to observe social distancing measures.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es Salaam.

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Trump Administration takes Obamacare Challenge to Supreme Court

The Trump Administration has asked the US Supreme Court to invalidate President Obama's signature Affordable Care Act.

Eliminating Obamacare could leave 23 million Americans without health coverage during the COVID-19 crisis.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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Disagreement delays UN Charter anniversary declaration

A declaration to mark seventy-five years since the signing of the
United Nations Charter has been delayed because of a disagreement.

Six member states have opposed its original wording.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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