2020-05-10

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Police chase Hong Kong Mother's Day protesters

Small flashmob demonstrations broke out in at least eight malls throughout Sunday afternoon prompting riot police to rush in heckling crowds of activists

10/05/2020

World News

WHO denies report of pressure to withhold info

Weekly Der Spiegel reported that Xi asked Tedros during the call to hold back information about human-to-human transmission of the virus and delay declaring a pandemic.

10/05/2020

United Kingdom

PM Johnson: 'It is not the time to simply end the lockdown this week'

Johnson said that starting Wednesday, a restriction limiting outdoor exercise to once a day will be lifted and that people will be able to take “unlimited amounts.”

10/05/2020

Poland

Poland's top politician defends policy after election crisis

The election set to take place Sunday was suspended following debate over how and when voting could be done safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

10/05/2020

Germany

More than 130 detained after protests against lockdown in Germany

Dozens of people were detained at protests against the pandemic restrictions after some rallies turned violent on Saturday.

10/05/2020

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Starved for culture, Czechs hold drive-in festival

A Prague festival producer said the coronavirus pandemic has forced him turn his festival into a drive-in event.

10/05/2020

United Kingdom

What to expect from Boris Johnson's address to the nation tonight

Johnson is to announce a “roadmap” of how the UK can start relaxing some of the lockdown measures. Changes may include being able to exercise more than once a day and the reopening of garden centres.

10/05/2020

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Russia marks Victory Day with fireworks

Fireworks lit the night sky in Moscow on Saturday as part of the celebration for Victory Day, which marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

10/05/2020

France

France approves new health measures as it prepares to ease lockdown

Measures include collecting health data "without consent", if necessary, as well as regulations involving criminal charges and quarantine.

10/05/2020

World News

Coronavirus latest - Johnson announces no immediate end to lockdown

Follow our live blog for all the latest on the Covid-19 crisis.

10/05/2020

Green News

Rescued beluga whales are in training for their new home

After a decade in captivity, two beluga whales will be released into the first whale sanctuary in the world.

10/05/2020