Month: August 2020

Read MoreLocal councillors fear China could use the trip to collect DNA samples for surveillance purposes.Local councillors fear China could use the trip to collect DNA samples for surveillance purposes.

Read More Wearing face shields, masks, two layers of gloves and navy cotton overalls, two scientists carefully lift off a metal manhole cover to reveal the cumulative waste of some 400 migrant workers. As one of them lowers a yellow rubber tube into the fetid sewer outside a dormitory in central Singapore, a third explains…

Read More Wearing face shields, masks, two layers of gloves and navy cotton overalls, two scientists carefully lift off a metal manhole cover to reveal the cumulative waste of some 400 migrant workers. As one of them lowers a yellow rubber tube into the fetid sewer outside a dormitory in central Singapore, a third explains…

Read MoreAround 7,800 people are told to leave their homes in southern California because of the fire.Around 7,800 people are told to leave their homes in southern California because of the fire.

Read More Scenes of economic despair are visible across Lebanon – from shops to homes, businesses to hospitals. Guardian journalist Martin Chulov discusses why the country is verging on financial collapse Across all pockets of a country conditioned to hardship over decades of war and tumult, the effects of a catastrophic economic implosion were evident…

Read More (NEW YORK) — Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the U.S. arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President Donald Trump his concerns about security and censorship surrounding such an acquisition. In a statement, Microsoft said Microsoft and ByteDance have provided notice…

Read More“The Sledgehammer” is caught after releasing a bizarre, tearful video declaring war on security forces.”The Sledgehammer” is caught after releasing a bizarre, tearful video declaring war on security forces.

Read More Outbreaks of Covid-19 recorded on MS Roald Amundsen in Norway and the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Covid-19 has been detected on at least two cruise ships – one in the Arctic and one in the Pacific – just weeks after cruising holidays restarted. At…

Read More In its first public acknowledgement of a deal that could be worth in the billions of dollars, Microsoft said it is continuing talks with TikTok about a potential takeover of the hugely popular app. (Image credit: Elaine Thompson/AP) In its first public acknowledgement of a deal that could be worth in the billions…

Read MoreTop medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.Top medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.

Read MoreIn this era of social distancing, Chris Livesay reports how an ancient place in Rome has become a safe performance space.In this era of social distancing, Chris Livesay reports how an ancient place in Rome has become a safe performance space.

Read MoreUS infections hit 4.6 million with more than 154,000 deaths; UK to roll out millions of 90-minute COVID-19 tests.US infections hit 4.6 million with more than 154,000 deaths; UK to roll out millions of 90-minute COVID-19 tests.

Read More Chinese software companies are feeding data directly to Communist party, says secretary of state, as Microsoft confirms acquisition plans Donald Trump will take action in coming days to tackle an array of national security risks presented by TikTok and other Chinese software companies, Mike Pompeo has said, as Microsoft revealed it was pursuing…

Read MoreThe total number of COVID-19 cases worldwide stands at nearly 18 million, with the highest case totals outside the U.S. in Brazil, India and Russia. Elizabeth Palmer reports.The total number of COVID-19 cases worldwide stands at nearly 18 million, with the highest case totals outside the U.S. in Brazil, India and Russia. Elizabeth Palmer…

Read MoreThree African Americans have been explaining why they left the US to find a better life in Africa.Three African Americans have been explaining why they left the US to find a better life in Africa.

Read More Residents in state of Victoria wake up after first night of curfew; ‘major incident’ declared in Manchester; Nancy Pelosi says she has no confidence in Birx over handling of pandemic. Follow the latest updates Coronavirus global report: ‘response fatigue’ fears as Mexico hits 9,000 daily cases Victoria announces stage four coronavirus lockdown restrictions…

Read More Capital could lose £178m in 2021 as companies decline to send all workers back to offices Major cities such as London face more economic pain as some companies resist the government’s efforts to encourage workers back to their desks this week, economists have warned. Pablo Shah, a senior economist at the Centre for…

Read MoreNearly three times more people died than Iran’s government admitted, records seen by the BBC show.Nearly three times more people died than Iran’s government admitted, records seen by the BBC show.

Read MoreThe US state secretary says Chinese-owned software poses a “broad array” of security risks.The US state secretary says Chinese-owned software poses a “broad array” of security risks.

Read More Lives and livelihoods must be the priorities for the region, not manufacturing an endless emergency World map: which countries have the most cases? “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Across the Pacific, leaders are holding fast to the old political maxim. Some, even, seem happy to have the Covid-19 crisis around.…

Read MoreMeet the ward boys, or hospital assistants, who are the unsung heroes in the fight against Covid-19.Meet the ward boys, or hospital assistants, who are the unsung heroes in the fight against Covid-19.

Read MoreAugust marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.August marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Read More A governor in north-east Nigeria suggests soldiers were behind gunfire that forced his convoy to flee. A governor in north-east Nigeria suggests soldiers were behind gunfire that forced his convoy to flee.

Read MoreA governor in north-east Nigeria suggests soldiers were behind gunfire that forced his convoy to flee.A governor in north-east Nigeria suggests soldiers were behind gunfire that forced his convoy to flee.

Read More Police arrest man, 59, at city centre car park where Deborah Jones, 48, was pronounced dead A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in a car park in Nottingham city centre. Nottinghamshire police said officers were called to the Metro car park on Union Road at 11.05pm…

Read More Premier to outline further details of state’s new lockdown, including industry shutdowns. Follow all the latest news and updates, live Melbourne stage 4 restrictions and coronavirus lockdown rules explained Coronavirus Australia map: tracking new cases, Covid-19 stats and live data by state Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 10.15pm BST It’s the…

Read MoreOn August 2, 1944, German guards murdered thousands of men, women and children in the camp’s gas chambers.On August 2, 1944, German guards murdered thousands of men, women and children in the camp’s gas chambers.

Read More Veteran politician, who is being aided by Brexiteers Arron Banks and Andy Wigmore, is bullish about New Zealand First’s chances at the election “When you talk about populism, let me ask you this question,” says Winston Peters, the MP who has at times been in a position to handpick who will lead New…

Read More Mexican authorities say they have detained José Antonio Yépez Ortiz, alias ‘El Marro,’ the alleged leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel. Mexican authorities say they have detained José Antonio Yépez Ortiz, alias ‘El Marro,’ the alleged leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel.

Read MoreThe moment the first crewed SpaceX mission to the ISS splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico.The moment the first crewed SpaceX mission to the ISS splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico.

Read More First crewed splashdown in an American capsule in 45 years Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley return after a two-month voyage US astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon, splashed down in the capsule in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday after a…

Read MoreFinnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Markus Räikkönen have been together 16 years and have a 2-year-old daughter together, the government said.Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Markus Räikkönen have been together 16 years and have a 2-year-old daughter together, the government said.

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Read More The Syrian government has accused the US of “stealing” the country’s oil reserves, which Washington claimed to be protecting from terrorists. American lawmakers admitted that a deal has been signed with Kurdish rebels. When President Donald Trump pulled US troops out of Syria last October, it was not the full withdrawal promised in…

Read MoreNancy Pelosi links the White House task force co-ordinator to “disinformation” spread by Donald Trump.Nancy Pelosi links the White House task force co-ordinator to “disinformation” spread by Donald Trump.