Donald Trump's former personal lawyer has had his license to practice
suspended in New York.
A disciplinary hearing found Rudy Giuliani had lied about election fraud.
Sarah Walton reports.
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Merkel calls for tougher restrictions on non-EU travellers amid Delta concern
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for tougher travel restrictions for third-country tourists travelling into the European Union, amid concern about the Delta variant.
At a summit of European leaders in Brussels, Germany has urged other European countries to impose quarantine for British travellers.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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MERKEL CALLS FOR CROSS-EUROPE QUARANTINE RULES FOR BRITS
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel says she would like all European countries to ask British travellers to quarantine on arrival in EU nations. It comes as the UK prepares to announce changes to its own border and travel restrictions. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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White House prepares to relocate Afghans that aided US troops
The United States is preparing to relocate thousands of Afghans who
worked with US forces.
It comes ahead of the final withdrawal of remaining foreign troops in
Afghanistan.
Sarah Walton reports
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worked with US forces.
It comes ahead of the final withdrawal of remaining foreign troops in
Afghanistan.
Sarah Walton reports
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Rescuers in Miami search for survivors after apartment building collapses
Rescuers in Miami are desperately searching for survivors after a 12-story apartment building partially collapsed overnight, killing at least one person and injuring eight others.
There are fears many more could be trapped in the rubble, as Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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DRC ARMY OFFICERS ARRESTED
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Authorities in the Democratic Republic Congo have arrested three military officers for allegedly inflating troop numbers in the northeastern province of Ituri.
The arrest comes days after DRC President, Felix Tshisekedi denounced mafia networks in the army and other government institutions. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Airfares Surge in Nigeria Following Aviation Fuel Hike
The price of aviation fuel has risen in Nigeria causing airlines to increase their fares.
This has put more pressure on air travellers across the country.
Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Angela Merkel recieves applause following final speech in Parliament
Chancellor Angela Merkel has received a long round of applause from German MPs after giving her last speech in Parliament.
Merkel, who has served four terms in office, plans to retire later this year.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
Merkel, who has served four terms in office, plans to retire later this year.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Uganda Resumes COVID-19 Vaccinations
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Uganda is set to resume vaccinations in the next few days.
In early June, the government halted the vaccination program after the first batch of the shots ran out.
The country recently received 175000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, a donation from the French Government.
Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.
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Moscow records third day of record COVID deaths
The Russian capital has recorded a third day of record deaths from COVID-19, with 92 people losing their life to the disease in Moscow. Across Russia, a significant jump in infections has been reported on Thursday, with 20,182 cases. Julia Chapman has more.
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STUDY: 'MILLIONS' HAVE HAD 'LONG COVID' IN UK
New data suggests over two million people in England may have suffered from long Covid.
Researchers found more than a third of those in their study who had coronavirus reported symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks.
They include things like fatigue and muscle aches.
Leigh Kennedy from North Shields contracted the virus early last year and still has symptoms now.
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India's genome sequencing lab heads says more contagious Delta plus may not cause the third wave
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The head of India's top genome sequencing lab says the highly transmissible Delta Plus variant may not cause a third wave.
And that the dominant Delta strain is still the main concern.
The country reported close to 54,000 new infections on Thursday – raising hopes that the second wave may be coming to an end.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Parliament shuts down after Ministers positive covid test
The heart of government in the Australian state of New South Wales is on the verge of being added as a potential covid hotspot after Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall tested positive to Covid 19.
People who attended a National party fundraiser alongside the Minister on Tuesday, have been instructed to isolate for two weeks, although Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she's been tested and cleared to return to work.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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JAPAN CALLS TIME ON NEW WORKPLACE VACCINATIONS
The Japanese government is halting all new applications for workplace vaccinations, saying it is at its limit for supplying doses. Japan is now vaccinating a total of more than a million people a day as it catches up to other developed nations. John Matthews reports from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily closes
Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily is shutting down amid an ongoing National Security Law investigation that has seen six of its senior staff arrested. It printed its final edition Thursday, citing financial pressures and concerns for the safety of its staff.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Britney Spears Asks Judge to End Guardianship
Britney Spears has demanded an end to the controversial conservatorship which governs much of her business and personal affairs.
Speaking by telephone to a Los Angeles court, the pop star accused her father and management team of exploiting her.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Biden announces measures to curb violent crime as gun violence soars in US
As gun violence soars in the United States, President Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders aimed at curbing violent crime.
Measures include a crackdown on rogue gun dealers and the use of pandemic relief dollars to hire more police officers and fund community projects.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Mixed close on Wall Street after late fade
The S&P 500 looked set for a third straight day of gains but faded
late in the trading day.
This comes despite a strong day of trading for the energy sector.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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late in the trading day.
This comes despite a strong day of trading for the energy sector.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Tech entrepreneur John McAfee found dead in Spanish jail
The antivirus tech tycoon John McAfee has been found dead in a prison
cell in Spain.
He was awaiting extradition to the US to face charges of tax evasion.
Sarah Walton reports
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cell in Spain.
He was awaiting extradition to the US to face charges of tax evasion.
Sarah Walton reports
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Court Rules in Favor of Former Cheerleader
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a former high school cheerleader whose profane off-campus rant cost her a spot on the squad.
The court said the teenager's punishment violated her right to free speech.
Rachel Silverman has details.
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