India's capital imposes full lockdown for six days

New Delhi is imposing a full lockdown till next Monday as cases in the capital hit record highs.

The region's government says it had no choice since medical infrastructure is at breaking point in Delhi.

Neha Poonia has more.

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'SUPER LEAGUE' PLANS CONDEMNED

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has joined condemnation of plans for a new European Super League in football.

12 major clubs in England, Spain and Italy including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham have announced a new break-away competition. 

They claim it will help the sport at every level - but fans are accusing them of greed and Boris Johnson's warned it could be "very damaging".

The Guardian's Chief Sports Writer Sean Ingle says it's about money and control.

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Russia expels Czech diplomats

Russia has given 20 Czech diplomats 24 hours to leave the country. The move is a response to the expulsion of Russian diplomats, after Prague accused Russian spies of carrying out an explosion that killed two people. Julia Chapman has more.

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India posts another record COVID19 spike

More than 273,000 people tested positive in India in the last 24 hours, the biggest single-day surge anywhere in the world. This has taken the country's overall caseload past 15 million.  

Several parts of the country are grappling with an acute shortage of beds and oxygen- with India's capital New Delhi describing the current situation as an 'emergency'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Japan to secure more vaccines amid fourth coronavirus wave

Japan is expected to acquire enough COVID-19 vaccines for all residents aged 16 or over by the end of September, after discussions with Pfizer's CEO over the weekend. 

Japan lags far behind other major economies in the global vaccine rollout, but the country is currently facing a fourth wave of coronavirus infections.

Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo. 

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Hong Kong issues flight bans over mutant COVID-19 strain

Hong Kong is banning flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines for two weeks, due to concerns over a mutant strain of COVID-19. 

Health officials say they've found multiple cases of travellers from those countries testing positive for the strain this month. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US warns Russia if Putin critic Navalny dies in jail

The US has warned Russia of "consequences" if leading Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison.

Navalny's supporters have called for nationwide protests this Wednesday amid concerns about his deteriorating health.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Dr Fauci: J&J pause likely lifted this week

US health officials are likely to lift the temporary pause on Johnson and Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine this week, according to Dr Anthony Fauci.

The infectious disease expert said jab could return with a new warning.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Indianapolis gunman legally bought assault rifles

Police have revealed a gunman who killed eight people in Indiana,
bought two rifles legally despite previously having a firearm
confiscated.

19 year old Brandon Hole also killed himself after the attack on a
FedEx facility.

Sarah Walton reports from Indianapolis.

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Ethiopia's Envoy to Tanzania says his country is calling for foreign aid to rehabilitate Tigray region

Ethiopia has called for support from the international community in rehabilitating infrastructure in the northern region of Tigray which was severely devastated by military action starting last November.

Isaac Lukando reports. 

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Funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, takes place at Windsor Castle

The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has taken place at Windsor Castle.

 

During the service, The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke of the Prince's unwavering dedication, and the Dean of Windsor paid tribute to his loyalty to the Queen. 

 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

 

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The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has taken place at Windsor Castle.

 

During the service, The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke of the Prince's unwavering dedication, and the Dean of Windsor paid tribute to his loyalty to the Queen. 

 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

 

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The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has taken place at Windsor Castle.

 

Coronavirus restrictions in England meant only 30 people, socially distanced, were allowed to attend the ceremony, but some people did gather in the town centre to pay their respects. 

 

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The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has taken place at Windsor Castle.

 

During the service, The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke of the Prince's unwavering dedication, and the Dean of Windsor paid tribute to his loyalty to the Queen. 

 

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The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has taken place at Windsor Castle.

 

During the service, the Dean of Windsor paid tribute to his loyalty to the Queen, and the Archbishop of Canterbury spoke of the Prince's unwavering dedication.

 

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PRINCE PHILIP FUNERAL TO TAKE PLACE IN WINDSOR

Prince Philip's funeral takes place in Windsor later.

He died earlier this month at the age of 99.

The service at Windsor Castle faces numerous restrictions due to Covid-19.

Olly Barratt reports from Windsor.

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Police name victims of Indianapolis shooting

Police have named the victims of a mass shooting at a FedEx facility
in Indianapolis.

It's also been revealed the shooter previously had a gun seized by law
enforcement.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Raul Castro steps down as leader of Cuba’s Communist Party

Raul Castro has announced he's stepping down as the leader of Cuba's
Communist Party.

The move marks the first time in six decades that a Castro won't be in power.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US & Japan affirm alliance against China

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga have
reaffirmed their commitment to stand up to China.

Mr Suga is the first foreign leader to visit Mr Biden at a time when
both countries have expressed concern about Beijing's growing
influence in Asia.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Next week Preview for US Markets

Investors will be hoping this coming week sees the Dow Jones and S&P
500 move higher from the record highs they hit on Friday.

Bank earnings and consumer sentiment helped Wall Street end last week higher.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Biden to maintain Trump refugee limits

The Biden administration plans to limit the number of refugees the US will accept to fifteen thousand, going back on earlier pledge to allow four times that many.

The decision is a blow to asylum seekers who had hoped for a more welcoming policy than under the Trump administration.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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Russia takes counter-measures against U.S.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has recommended that U.S. Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan "go home for consultations". He announced new measures in retaliation to sanctions introduced by the Joe Biden administration. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Russia expels US diplomats in retaliation

Russia is expelling ten US diplomats in response to the Biden
administration removing the same number of Moscow officials from
Washington.

It's the latest sign of worsening relations between the two countries.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Lockdown in Scotland (UK) being eased earlier than expected

Restrictions are being eased earlier than expected in Scotland after more than four months of lockdown.  

The Scottish government is hoping the early relaxation of rules will boost people's wellbeing and allow them to reunite with loved ones, as Liam Gould reports from London. 

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