Wednesday, May 5, 2021

India posts record daily increase in coronavirus deaths

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India has posted a record daily increase in coronavirus deaths, up by 3,780 in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures from the country's health ministry.

Daily infections rose by 382,315 on Wednesday, after India became the second country after the US to cross 20 million cases.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UK FUNDS TESTING ON COVID-19 VARIANT VACCINES

The UK's announced new funding to fast-track the development of vaccines that can respond to new Covid-19 variants.

An extra £30 million will go to testing facilities at Britain's Porton Down research laboratory, and vaccine manufacturing capabilities.

It'll mean scientists can test 3000 blood samples each week to assess how different vaccines produce protective antibodies against strains of coronavirus.

UK vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi says it'll help in the fight to keep the virus at bay.

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Emmanuel Macron heads bicentennial commemoration of Napoleon's death

The French president will lead commemorations on Wednesday/5th May marking 200 years since Napoleon's death.

Emmanuel Macron will make a speech about the 19th century military leader and emperor.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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India-UK a step closer to a Free Trade Agreement; negotiations to begin later in the year

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India and the UK signed an Enhanced Trade Partnership agreement...

And will negotiate a free trade deal later this year…

As part of Britain's post-Brexit "Global Britain" strategy.

The two nations also signed an agreement facilitating migration.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Japan eyeing state of emergency extension

Japanese local media reported on Wednesday that the Japanese government is considering extending the state of emergency as coronavirus infection rates remain high. Emergency countermeasures are currently in place for Tokyo and three other prefectures.


Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.


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Australia - Prime Minister says ban on flights from India is doing its job

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he's comfortable with the current ban on people travelling into Australia from covid ravaged India.


Mr Morrisons government has come under heavy criticism for the temporary ban which has made it a criminal offence for people to enter the country if they've been in India in the past fortnight.


Shaun Bindley reports Brisbane.


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Hong Kong set to allow resumption of UK arrivals

Hong Kong is set to allow passenger flights to resume from the UK from Friday, ending a four month ban on the route due to COVID-19 concerns. The government says the high vaccination rate in the UK, and stabilizing number of daily virus cases, mean the current restrictions can be eased.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Facebook Oversight Board set to rule on Trump return

The Facebook Oversight Board is set to decide on whether former US president Donald Trump can return to Facebook and Instagram.


The company removed Trump's accounts in January following the riot at the US Capitol by Trump supporters fueled by the former president's false claims of a stolen election.


US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more


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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

US markets mostly down on inflation fears; tech stocks recede

Mixed trading on Wall Street Tuesday, with the S&P erasing gains and Nasdaq losing steam… and the Dow Jones only managing to pare loses near the close of trading.


From our New York bureau, here's Liling Tan on what's putting negative pressure on the markets. 


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Biden announces plan to get more Americans vaccinated, amid skepticism

US President Joe Biden has announced ambitious fresh targets for vaccinating Americans against the coronavirus, even as vaccination rates slip and persistent new variants take hold.

Experts have warned that the mission to reach “herd immunity” is unrealistic, amid ideological divisions over the value of vaccines.


The U.S. president is doubling down, insisting 70 per cent of Americans will receive their first shot by July 4th.


Nina-Maria Potts has more:


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Mexican President promises full investigation into metro crash that killed at least 23

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he'll launch a full inquiry into last night's deadly accident involving a metro train in Mexico City.

At least 23 people were killed and more than 60 injured after an elevated section of the Mexican capital's most modern metro line collapsed.

Children were among the dead when the carriages plunged from overhead.

David Shortell is a reporter based in Mexico City. 

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France approves wide-ranging climate bill

France's National Assembly has approved a wide-ranging climate change bill that will prevent future airport expansions, prohibit open-air terrace heaters and reduce packaging waste.

After more than 200 hours of debate in parliament, MPs approved the bill on Tuesday evening.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Pfizer's COVID vaccine Q1 revs hit US$3.5B; inks new deals for 1.6M doses

US drugmaker Pfizer posted blockbuster earnings that far exceed market expectations.


The company's COVID-19 vaccine accounted for nearly a quarter of revenues which came in at $14.6 billion dollars. 


From New York, US correspondent Liling Tan breaks down the numbers.


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EU SUSPENDS FINALISATION OF CHINA INVESTMENT DEAL

The EU has paused finalising its investment deal with China in the face of tit-for-tat sanctions and increasingly sour diplomatic relations.

EU Executive Vice President for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis, says "political outreach" from the European Commission is "in a sense…suspended".

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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Right-wing extremism "biggest threat" to Germany: Interior Minister

Racist attacks are up in Germany, according to new government data. 

The country's interior ministry says there has been a notable jump in crimes committed by right-wing extremists. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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EU carbon price hits new record

The cost of polluting in the European Union has hit record highs, as the price of carbon jumps past 60 dollars a tonne.

The emissions trading scheme makes it expensive for companies to produce greenhouse gasses, which warm the climate.

Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.

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US weighs Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 12 & up

The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to expand Covid-19
vaccine eligibility to allow children aged 12 and up to receive
vaccinations.

Some argue it will help achieve a smooth return to school for the
start of the new academic year in the autumn.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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23 dead after Mexico City train line collapse

At least 23 people have died after a metro overpass collapsed onto a
road in Mexico City as a train was passing over.

Investigations are now underway into the cause.

Sarah Walton reports.

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EMA puts China's Sinovac under ruling review

The European Medicines Agency has begun a rolling review of China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine. 

Preliminary studies suggest the jab produces an immune response.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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EU Will Not Observe Ethiopian Elections


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The European Union says it will not observe Ethiopia's parliamentary elections slated for June 5th this year.

In a statement, the EU has explained that it has cancelled the deployment of an observation mission to the country, because of what it says has been a failure to agree with Ethiopian authorities on key requirements for the deployment.


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa. 

 

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