UK GOVT CHANGES GUIDANCE ON MASKS IN SCHOOLS

The UK government's denying it's made another U-turn, after announcing some children will need to wear masks when schools return next week in England.

Secondary school pupils will now have to wear face coverings in corridors in parts of England which are under local coronavirus lockdowns.

On Tuesday the government said it would not be reviewing its guidance that masks would not be required in schools.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says it's right to adapt after new advice from the World Health Organization.

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NZ: Mosque massacre - courtroom latest

In the most heart breaking of Witness Impact Statements, the Christchurch High Court has been told that the youngest victim of Brentan Tarrant's mosque massacre last year, was a three year old boy
Michael Lynch reports..

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India's central bank advises government to increase public spending

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which will, in turn, spur economic growth.

Analysts say India's economy has contracted significantly since April.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Australia – Job Keeper payment will be reduced

The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he continues to back the upcoming reduction in the Job Keeper scheme.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane

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First Lady addresses Covid-19 and Anti-racism protests at RNC

The Republican Party has convened the second day of its national convention.

First Lady Melania Trump was the headline speaker with appearances from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and more members of the Trump family.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Olympic flame to go on display at Tokyo museum

Starting September, the Olympic flame will be on display at a Tokyo museum, after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to scrap the torch relay and put the Games on hold. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.

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Chinese Media Positive on Trade Call, Warns of Rough Ride to US Election

Chinese media hailed Washington and Beijing's commitment to a Phase 1 trade deal on Wednesday,

but warned of a rough ride in the run up to the US election.

That's after trade representatives held a call and reaffirmed the agreement is being implemented.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Prominent Democrat lawmakers arrested in Hong Kong

Pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong are condemning the arrests of two prominent Democrat lawmakers in relation to protest events a year ago.

Local media reports say at least 10 more people have also been arrested, but police have yet to confirm the scale of the operation.

Richard Kimber reports.

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A mixed close on Wall Street amid U.S-China trade deal optimism

The S&P and Nasdaq traded in record territory Tuesday with investors
optimistic that the U.S. and China will honor a trade deal signed this
year.

However the Dow Jones closed down following the release of some mixed
economic data.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Melania Trump prepares for headline Convention speech

Night two of the Republican National Convention gets underway in a few
hours, with US President Donald Trump's wife Melania due to give the
main speech of the evening.

Some within the party have criticized the first night for it's dark,
less-than-optimistic tone, and said they want to hear more concrete
policy plans.

The four-night event is a chance for the party to draw around the
president as he seeks re-election.

The first lady's chief of staff Stephanie Grisham previewed Mrs Trump speech.

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Africa declared free of wild polio by World Health Organisation

The entire African continent has been declared free of wild polio by WHO's independent Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for Polio Eradication.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja

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MANCHESTER UNITED CAPTAIN FOUND GUILTY OF ASSAULT & BRIBERY

The captain of Manchester United, Harry Maguire, has been found guilty of multiple criminal charges in Greece.

He was charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and bribery -- but from the outset he's pleaded not guilty to all of them.

The footballer was in Greece on holiday, but was arrested last week.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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American Airlines to cut 19,000 jobs

American Airlines is to cut 19,000 jobs when financial aid from the
U.S government runs out in October.

The company says the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the
demand for travel.

Sarah Walton reports

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Blake paralyzed from waist down after police shooting

Jacob Blake's father says his son is paralyzed from the waist down
after being apparently shot in the back by police.

Overnight protestors and police clashed in the Wisconsin city of
Kenosha where the incident occurred.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Pompeo criticized for Jerusalem Convention speech

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has drawn criticism for his planned
speech to the Republican National Convention which he aims to deliver
from Jerusalem.

Democrats accuse Pompeo of using official diplomatic travel to make a
partisan political statement.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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LONDON POLICE STOP & SEARCH UP BY 40% DURING LOCKDOWN

London's Metropolitan Police Service used 'stop and search' powers 40% more frequently during the COVID-19 lockdown than the same period last year.

But there was no similar increase in the proportion of arrests, and that's worrying civil liberties campaigners.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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UK GOV FACING CALLS TO RETHINK FACE MASK ADVICE IN SCHOOLS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being urged to rethink the government's position on face masks in schools. 

At the moment the UK government is not advising children or staff to wear face masks in England. 

However the Scottish government has now updated its guidance, meaning secondary school pupils there - will have to wear a face covering. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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AstraZeneca starts Covid-19 antibody drug trial in UK

AstraZeneca has begun a clinical trial of a drug which it hopes will help prevent and treat Covid-19. 

The British pharmaceutical company is separately developing a potential Covid-19 vaccine together with scientists at Oxford University. 

From London, Benji Hyer reports.

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Mali: ECOWAS fail to reach agreement on transitional government

Talks between a delegation of West African envoys and the military officers who overthrew Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita have ended without a deal on how the country should return to civilian rule following last week's coup.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.

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UK GOVT: FACE MASKS NOT NECESSARY IN SCHOOLS

The UK government says it has no plans to change guidance on the wearing of face coverings in schools.

All schools in England are due to return early next month, but the government is not advising children or staff to wear face masks.

Downing Street says masks could hinder communication between teachers and pupils and insists scientific guidance suggests the return of schools will be safe.

But the World Health Organization says children over 12 should wear masks.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma says the government's position on masks in schools is settled.

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