France, Italy hit post-lockdown case highs; US nears 6m cases as CDC narrows testing guidelines; Gaza extends lockdown. Follow latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports 441 new coronavirus cases, most since March: KCDC
South Korea reported 441 new coronavirus cases as of Wednesday, the most daily infections since early March when the country had the first large outbreak, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: South Korea new cases most since March; Abbott wins U.S. authorization for $5 test
The coronavirus has infected more than 24 million people around the world so far, killing at least 824,664 people. ( read original story ...)
Thailand: youthful protesters break the kingdom’s biggest political taboo
A new wave of activists is risking a harsh crackdown by adding reform of the monarchy to their list of demands ... ( read original story ...)
Tomatoes? A scrunchie? Japan perplexed by Osaka World Expo logo
Design comprises an imperfect ring made up of a dozen bouncing red blobs – some with googly eyes ... ( read original story ...)
Top Japan government spokesman signals push to re-open economy, boost stimulus
Japan wants to avert another state of emergency and needs to consider more stimulus to revive the economy, the government's top spokesman said, signalling Tokyo's resolve to focus on re-opening ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Suzuki says Japan banks could see spike in COVID-related credit costs
Japanese financial institutions may see credit costs balloon to levels hit during the global financial crisis if a second and third wave of coronavirus infections hammer the economy, Bank of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
England v Pakistan: Third Test drawn on James Anderson’s historic day
England have to settle for a draw in the final Test against Pakistan on the day that James Anderson becomes the first fast bowler to reach 600 Test wickets. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 2,306 new coronavirus infections, 86 deaths
Indonesia reported 2,306 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, taking its total number of cases to 160,165, data published on the country's health ministry website showed. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India reports record 75,000 new virus infections
NEW DELHI — India has recorded another single-day record of new coronavirus cases, reporting 75,760 new confirmed infections in the past 24 hours. The Health Ministry on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)