“China freely assumed international obligations to the United Kingdom … in relation to the way that it would treat Hong Kong and in particular, would respect the autonomy and freedoms,” Raab said. “It’s a matter of trust, and lots of countries around the world are asking this question — does China live up to its … Read more
GB Paralympians Kare Adenegan and Kadeena Cox discuss the struggles they face as black athletes. Source link
The old town was busy Monday afternoon, on the first day of a new large-scale phase of reopening of Brazil’s largest city. Shoppers were out on the streets and in stores, sellers pushed carts of watermelon and other merchandise and all around were sounds of human activity — not back to pre-pandemic levels, but a … Read more
The Chinese vessels came within 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) off the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands, known in China as the Diaoyu Islands, well past the internationally recognized 12-mile (19.3 kilometer) limit that defines a country’s territorial waters, the Japanese Coast Guard said. Japanese chief cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tokyo has lodged repeated diplomatic protests with … Read more
Situation Room White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany refused to denounce the Confederate flag during a press briefing after President Donald Trump bemoaned NASCAR’s recent decision to ban it from all races and events. CNN’s David Axelrod analyzes Trump’s strategy of stoking racial divide in the nation to gain re-election. Source: CNN Source link
The move may affect thousands of foreign students who come to the United States to attend universities or participate in training programs, as well as non-academic or vocational studies. Universities nationwide are beginning to make the decision to transition to online courses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. At Harvard, for example, all course … Read more
“I’ve came back from the hospital now, I’ve done a lung screening, my lung is clean, OK? I went to do a Covid exam a while ago, but everything is okay,” he said. “You can’t get very close [to me], OK? Recommendation for everyone,” Bolsonaro said. Asked about media reports that Bolsonaro has a fever, … Read more
Image copyright AFP Hundreds of thousands of homeowners will receive vouchers of up to £5,000 for energy-saving home improvements, the chancellor will announce. Rishi Sunak is due to set out a £2bn grant scheme in England for projects such as insulation as part of a wider £3bn plan to cut carbon emissions. The Treasury said … Read more
Image copyright AFP Image caption The study estimates that around just 5% of the Spanish population has developed antibodies A Spanish study has cast doubt on the prospect of herd immunity as a way of tackling the coronavirus pandemic. The study of more than 60,000 people estimates that around just 5% of the Spanish population … Read more
Image copyright Claire Cross Image caption Claire Cross has donated the masks to make the deaf feel “safe and included” A woman has sewn more than 100 protective masks that enable lip-reading to help deaf people feel “safe and included”. Claire Cross, 45 and from Devon, said the masks – which feature a clear panel … Read more