US President Joe Biden says his administration is prioritizing
door-to-door outreach to convince reluctant Americans to get
vaccinated.
It comes after the Biden administration missed its target to have 70%
of the US population vaccinated with at least one dose by July 4th.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
EU unveils proposals for sustainable finance to help reach net-zero
The European Commission has unveiled a new sustainable finance strategy, designed to drive money into climate-friendly investments.
The strategy aims to harness banks and markets to make the continent 'climate neutral' by 2050.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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**UPDATED** Russia arrests Estonian consul for "receiving classified material"
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Russian security services say they've apprehended an Estonian diplomat "red-handed" in St Petersburg, receiving classified material from a Russian Citizen.
Russia's FSB says the actions of the consul were "incompatible with the status of a diplomatic worker, and has a clear hostile character toward Russia".
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
Russia's FSB says the actions of the consul were "incompatible with the status of a diplomatic worker, and has a clear hostile character toward Russia".
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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US Gun Violence: July 4th weekend shootings kill nearly 190
Gun violence is on the rise in America.
Nearly 190 people were killed and about 550 injured in gun shootings over the long July 4th weekend, in the three days from Saturday through Monday.
That's according to the latest tally from online research group Gun Violence Archive.
Here's Liling Tan with the details.
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No isolation after close contact with case for fully vaccinated, says UK Health Sec
Fully vaccinated people in England won't have to self-isolate after coming into close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.
Currently, they would have to quarantine for 10 days.
But the UK's Health Secretary has announced this rule would end on 16th August, including for under-18s.
Benji Hyer has the details from London.
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Hackers demand $70m to unlock 1000s of businesses
Cyber criminals are demanding $70 million to unlock the accounts of
thousands of businesses targeted in a ransomware attack.
The hackers gained access through a Miami-based computer systems firm,
which then infected companies in 17 different countries.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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thousands of businesses targeted in a ransomware attack.
The hackers gained access through a Miami-based computer systems firm,
which then infected companies in 17 different countries.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Elsa
Tropical Storm Elsa is approaching the coast of Florida in the United States.
Meteorologists are warning it could trigger a potentially life
threatening storm surge.
Sarah Walton reports
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Meteorologists are warning it could trigger a potentially life
threatening storm surge.
Sarah Walton reports
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Changes to isolation rules for vaccinated people and school pupils in England
Pupils in England will no longer have to self-isolate if someone in their in-school 'bubble' tests positive for COVID-19.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed that children will only have to isolate if they themselves test positive.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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28 killed in Russian passenger plane crash
A plane has crashed in Russia's Far Eastern region of Kamchatka, killing all 28 people on board. Local media are reporting that the aircraft collided with a cliff as it prepared to land in a small village airport. Julia Chapman has more.
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Hong Kong police arrest six teenagers in bomb plot investigation
Hong Kong police say they've foiled a plot to plant bombs across the city, and have arrested six teenagers they say were part of the gang involved in the plan.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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26 students rescued, more than 100 abducted from school in Nigeria
At least 26 students have been rescued while over a hundred remain missing after gunmen attacked a school in Kaduna, northwest Nigeria.
Several schools have now been closed indefinitely in the state while the government moves to rescue the missing students.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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Germany relaxes travel restrictions for UK and four other countries
Germany has said it's ready to welcome more international tourists, with the country's main public health agency removing the UK and several other countries from its travel ban list.
But the welcome is aimed mainly at vaccinated travellers, with quarantine rules still in place for those who haven't received their jab.
But the welcome is aimed mainly at vaccinated travellers, with quarantine rules still in place for those who haven't received their jab.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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UK: 100 000 DAILY CASES POSSIBLE AFTER LOCKDOWN EASES
The UK government says covid-19 cases could hit 100 000 a day after England's lockdown restrictions end later this month.
Boris Johnson's confirmed he plans to fully reopen England's economy on July 19th.
64% of Britons have received both vaccine doses, but the opposition Labour Party says the government is being 'reckless'.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says easing restrictions will inevitably lead to more infections.
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Boris Johnson's confirmed he plans to fully reopen England's economy on July 19th.
64% of Britons have received both vaccine doses, but the opposition Labour Party says the government is being 'reckless'.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says easing restrictions will inevitably lead to more infections.
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Passenger plane disappears in Russian Far East
A passenger plane with 28 people on board has lost contact with air traffic controllers on the Russian peninsula of Kamchatka. A ground, sea and air search is ongoing, but no sign of a crash has yet been discovered. Julia Chapman has more.
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India's daily COVID-19 cases drop to nearly four month low
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India has reported one of the lowest daily tallies of COVID-19 cases in almost 4 months.
More than 34,000 cases were recorded on Tuesday.
It's hoped that authorities will now relax lockdown restrictions even further, as Ishan Garg reports.
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China-Myanmar border city re-enters lockdown over virus fears
China is ordering a third COVID-19 lockdown at its busiest border crossing with Myanmar.
It follows the detection of three new coronavirus cases at its main border trading hub.
Samuel Wong reports.
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Monday, July 5, 2021
ENGLAND SET TO UNLOCK ON JULY 19
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he expects almost all covid-19 restrictions will be removed in England from July 19th.
He's set out a return to near-normality for the English economy - of which the government will make a final confirmation either way next Monday.
But government critics say it's unwise with over 27 000 new coronavirus cases confirmed in the last 24 hours... and numbers set to rise yet further.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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The Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after contact with someone who later tested positive for Covid-19
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after she came into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19.
Kensington Palace says she does not have any symptoms.
Chris Jones has more in London
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No financial penalties for those who miss Covid-19 jab: Merkel's spokesperson
In Germany, a proposal to fine people who miss their Covid-19 vaccine appointment has been rejected.
Angela Merkel's office said that while its essential people don't miss their allotted time, the Government wouldn't punish those who miss their slot.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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BORIS JOHNSON EDGING CLOSER TO UNLOCKING UK
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to confirm plans to further lift coronavirus restrictions in the UK in two weeks time. The final stage in the government's roadmap out of lockdown had been delayed due to a rising number of Covid19 infections. But in a press conference Mr Johnson is set to tell the public how he plans to 'restore people's freedoms'. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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