Human trials approved for India Covid-19 vaccine

India is set to start trials on humans for its first possible vaccine for Covid-19.

This comes as coronavirus cases have surged in India, crossing the half a million mark in recent days.

Our correspondent, Rebecca Bundhun, reports from Mumbai

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China Approves National Security Law, HK Kept in the Dark

China's parliament has officially approved a new national security law for Hong Kong expected to come into effect on July 1st.

But details of the legislation are yet to be revealed.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Japan won’t re-enter state of emergency: top official

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga (Yoh-shee-hee-deh Soo-Gah) says the government has no plans to immediately declare another state of emergency, despite a rise in new cases of COVID-19 in Tokyo. Grace Lee reports.

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S. Korea to take applications for alternative military service

South Korea is now accepting applications for alternative military service from men unwilling to serve in the armed forces under religious or personal beliefs. Under Korea law, all able-bodied men are required to serve roughly two years in the military. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Senior Republican says there should be "no stigma" about wearing masks

Mitch McConnell, a senior Republican, has said there should be "no stigma" about wearing face masks to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

This comes as Covid-19 cases are surging in several states across the US and is in contrast to President Trump, who has rarely worn a mask at public events.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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LEICESTER LOCKDOWN TIGHTENED

Leicester has become the first UK city to have lockdown measures reimposed because of a coronavirus outbreak.

The government says the city in the East Midlands region has recorded 10% of the country's Covid-19 cases over the last week.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Boeing help U.S. markets soar on Monday

Wall Street began the trading week on a positive note thanks to
better-than-expected housing data and a strong day for Boeing.

This helped shift investor focus away from concerns over how a rise in
Covid-19 hotspots may impact the country's economic recovery.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Golden State Killer Pleads Guilty

74-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, has begun the long process of pleading guilty to over a dozen charges involving rape and murder.

Danielle Robertson has more from California.

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Dozens of Companies Boycott Facebook

Dozens of companies have cancelled or paused their advertising on Facebook.  They're calling on Facebook and other social media platforms to limit hate speech and the spread of misinformation.

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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New York threatens reopening slowdown

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has threatened to slowdown New
York City's reopening plan.

He says the decline in Covid-19 cases is encouraging but warns that
there are areas of concern.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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[Wrap] US-North Korea summit unlikely before US election

The chief U.S. negotiator on North Korean denuclearization says
another summit between the countries' two leaders is "hard to
envision" before November's U.S. election.

Stephen Biegun said the global pandemic had created circumstances
where a face-to-face meeting in the coming months would be "quite
challenging".

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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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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